Any lever action shooters?

[roscott]

What about an old one in 30-40? You can still get ammo!

I don't reload so 30-06 would be easiest for me, but I certainly wouldn't shy away from a 30-40 or a 405!

 

[1911ly]

I've got two and would not mind having a few more. These are both Henry's. A 45-70 and a Brass Big Boy. Goth have Skinner sights and Merit apertures. I really love shooting them both. The next one will probably be a Marlin 1895 Cowboy. I have had an urge to own one for a while.

 

[Leadeye]

I use gas checks on bullets for both rifles.

 

[Expat]

I have 2 lever actions, the Henry Golden Boy (.22 LR) and Big Boy (.45 colt).
I plan on picking up a 45-70 one of these days.

 

[Bfish]

Was never a huge lever action person, just not my thing.

That being said, this is pretty fun to shoot and if I could get an 1894 in .357......I'd be tempted to do the same

This is exactly why I want a 357! I'll shoot 38 subs out of it with a can on the end! Been keeping an eye out... A little omega 9k or something of the likes would be pretty nice.

 

[mac45]

Have a few.
Working up loads for the .45-70 & .38-55 has been an on again off again thing for a while now.

 

[Areoflyer09]

A lever action .22 is that I learned on and I want one of my own.

I don't have one yet, but a Henry Golden Boy .22 is on the list. That will probably be picked up this year, but I've been instructed that I can't buy anymore until the wedding funds are filled.

While perusing thr Henry site last night, I saw they have a new lever action .410. That has been added to the list of wants now as well, though I really don't have a good reason for having it...

For those who have the Henry .22s, are they as nice to shoot as they are to look at?

 

[BStarkey 46947]

11 so far (2 not pictured):

4- 30-30 1894 (1 pre '64)
2- .22 LR 1894
2- .22 WMR 1894
1- .45 LC 1894
1- .17 HMR 1894
1- .22 Henry Youth Model

 

[two70]

I think you can pick up a modern 405 for $1300 or so on GB if you're patient. Ammo can be found but isn't cheap, but the same can be said for 30-40 these days. Both calibers for me are cast lead bullets.

I got mine for $850 from GB back in 2008 when everyone was trying to get ARs! In addition to .405 1895 I have a JC Higgins(made by Marlin) 30-30 and another in .35 Rem. I also have a Marlin 1894 .41 mag that I bought for hunting but am selling it since I don't shoot it any more.

 

[BigMatt]

That was a steal!

 

[Hawkeye]

Winchester 94 Trapper in .44 Mag.
Winchester 1895 in 30/40.
Marlin 1895 Guide Gun in 45/70.
Browning BL-22 (.22LR)

I keep looking at various Henrys, including the Long Ranger in .308. And some of the Rossi's in .357. Might look to a 30/30 sometime - would prefer that in Win 94, but others would fit the bill.

 

[Winamac]

Lever actions are great. Love me some lever...action

 

[hog slayer]

MY next long gun purchase will be a lever gun in either 357 (which I currently load for), or 44 mag (which I don't currently own/shoot).
I think the Truth About Guns (TTAG) website did some comparisons between 30-30 and 357 Mag in lever guns. Long story short, the 357 gets a big boost in a long barrel, but at best it comes to meet minimal 30-30 numbers.

... now 45-70, that's a different story

I think this may be a better write up:
Handgun Cartridges in Rifles

 

[yetti462]

Got a 44mag Winchester and 22 mag Winchester. Hog hunt with the Marlin 45/70 guide gun. It's a real pig slammer.

 

[Hopper]

Henry 357 Big Boy
Henry 357 Big Boy Steel
Henry 22LR Golden Boy

The Henry Golden Boy is one I traded for with an INGO member for a Ruger 10/22 Manlicher that I had scoped. The Ruger was a really pretty rifle, great wood on the manlicher stock. But that Henry in 22LR is just crazy fun, and has a silky-smooth action to it. They're all a hoot, with the Big Boy 357 being the most handsome of the bunch.

I wouldn't mind getting my hands the new Henry All Weather in 357, it looks really nice. Overall, I not only love these lever guns, but the Big Boys make for excellent compliments to my 357 revolvers. I keep saying one of these days I'll get into reloading!

 

[55fairlane]

94 Winchester made 1942 super shooting gun
Some people are baffled when they read the barrel and ask "what does .30 W.C.F. mean? "

 

[oldpink]

Marlin 39A in dress garb:

Marlin 39A in hunting garb:

Marlin 1894 .45 Colt (the rare round barrel model sold only through Cabela's for a few years) in dress garb:

Marlin 1894 .45 Colt (the rare round barrel model sold only through Cabela's for a few years) in hunting garb:

 

[indykid]

Winchester 1895 in 30-06 for when I feel like getting a good workout, a Henry Large Loop Carbine in .22LR when I just want tack driving ease.

 

[gregr]

I sold this Winchester `94, in .44 mag to my Nephew for a song. MAN, I wish I had that rifle back!

 

[kscessnadriver]

Just picked up a Marlin 1895G this week, to go along with my Uberti Silverboy 22LR and my 1887 12GA shotgun.