Author Topic: your favorite lever action (Read 14097 times)

Centennial · « **Reply #60 on:** October 07, 2006, 02:01:26 PM »

They are all great! Since you are shooting something on the nostalgic side, find one that floats your boat (make and caliber) and learn to shoot it well. Over the years, I have really enjoyed several Winchester M1895s; great to load for and hunt with. They always get a second look and strike up a fun conversation. But the absolute top of my list is a Winchester M1876. I cant cast and load rounds fast enough to keep me happy. No mater what direction you go, lever actions are fun to shoot, maintain, reload for, and hunt with. Good luck and have fun. Centennial

Dee · « **Reply #61 on:** October 08, 2006, 01:06:29 PM »

Today it's my 50 year old Model 94 Winchester 3030. Tomorrow? My Model 92 or my 1895 CB?

kevin.303 · « **Reply #62 on:** October 09, 2006, 07:12:26 PM »

starting my model 95 .275 rigby project, i have a feeling that will be my new favourite

rihmfire · « **Reply #63 on:** October 10, 2006, 02:54:26 AM »

Right now its a 1926 winchester model 92 38-40...its a real sweet shooter

Old Time Hunter · « **Reply #64 on:** October 12, 2006, 05:40:26 AM »

Just noticed my picture did not make it! Oops! Again, all of them!

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Keith L · « **Reply #65 on:** October 12, 2006, 12:32:26 PM »

No fair! I see a bolt gun and a pump shotgun in there too<VBG>.

Dee · « **Reply #66 on:** October 12, 2006, 03:22:43 PM »

I think I see some single shots in there too. Foul!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1marty · « **Reply #67 on:** October 12, 2006, 04:55:27 PM »

In 1958 when I turned 14 my dad gave me his mod. 94 3030. Although I have trouble seeing through iron sights today it is still the sweetest gun I ever shot; perhaps I love it because it brings back memories of hunting with my dad on cold November days.

Dee · « **Reply #68 on:** October 12, 2006, 05:21:35 PM »

Quote from: 1marty on October 12, 2006, 04:55:27 PM

In 1958 when I turned 14 my dad gave me his mod. 94 3030. Although I have trouble seeing through iron sights today it is still the sweetest gun I ever shot; perhaps I love it because it brings back memories of hunting with my dad on cold November days.

When I was 18 or 19 (1968 or 69) my Dad gave me his Model 94 Winchester 3030 that he bought new in 1957. If someone told me I had to get rid of all my guns but one. There would be no question, the Winchester is not for sale. He didn't hunt and the gun looked new. Now the 50 year old gun looks very used. Taken care of, but used. I shoot it almost every week, and when my boys finally end up with it and see the bluing gone infront of the lever where it balances. They will know their fathers hand wore it off. The scratches on the worn stock, and the beat up but accurate Lyman peep sight, are my hand. I know what you mean. It's worth more than money to me and I hope to my oldest. I switch back and forth on my three levers. But this one is special.

Keith L · « **Reply #69 on:** October 12, 2006, 11:50:51 PM »

I have two sons and they both appreciate guns. I have two levers, one Marlin 30AW that I use for deer hunting, and a 9422M for small game. I don't know which one will get which gun. This applies to more than the levers. I have a couple of my dad's guns and I treasure them. One of these days I will need to decide who gets what when I am gone, and write it down. I hope I make the right choices.

Dee · « **Reply #70 on:** October 13, 2006, 01:25:28 PM »

I have a friend that got too old to hunt anymore. He put a number on each gun, and a corresponding number in a hat. The boys took turns drawing numbers, until all the guns were taken. I understand there was some trading done afterward. Not a bad method, and fair.

RLB · « **Reply #71 on:** October 14, 2006, 12:33:22 PM »

My favorite lever gun is which one I'm shootin at that very moment...The ones I kept I like the rest I sold.

RLB....

BTW I havn't sold any lately...

Keith L · « **Reply #72 on:** October 14, 2006, 04:16:56 PM »

Quote from: Dee on October 13, 2006, 01:25:28 PM

I have a friend that got too old to hunt anymore. He put a number on each gun, and a corresponding number in a hat. The boys took turns drawing numbers, until all the guns were taken. I understand there was some trading done afterward. Not a bad method, and fair.

I like it. Thanks for the good idea.

Downeaster · « **Reply #73 on:** October 16, 2006, 04:41:24 AM »

My favorite levergun is my only levergun a Marlin 1894 SS. I have it decked out woth the XS ghost rings and scout scope mount and topped off with a Leupold Scout scope. I love that little gun it is my go to brush gun for deer season.

StrawHat · « **Reply #74 on:** October 18, 2006, 12:57:35 PM »

My current favorite (maybe alltime favorite) is an old Winchester 1895. POS original barrel so had the gunsmith rebarrell it with a 28" pipe chambered for the 405 WCF. Actually I only load it with BP and lead so I guess I should have had it stamped 40-72.

Nice shooting gun. Set up with aperture rear sight and Banded ramp front sight.

When I can I will get a photo posted.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #75 on:** October 19, 2006, 03:41:52 PM »

OK, it's an addiction. Here's what I like and dislike about what I have currently on hand, favorite comment follows.

99 Savage in .308 - powerful, heavy
1899 Savage take-down in .300 Savage - smooth, a bit heavy

'94 Winchester in .444 - ooof da
'94 Win BB in .375 Win - SUPER! great ballance between power/kick/weight
'94 Win in .30-30 - classic
'94 Trapper in .45 Colt - as with many, chamber is a bit big
'94 Trapper in .44 Mag - 94's don't handle short bullets as well as other models

336 Marlin in .35 Rem (1950 something with real rifling, half magazine) cool, but a little heavy.

'92 Winchester in .25-20 and
'94 Marlin Safety in .32-20 - these are MY favorites - balance, smoothness of action.

Would like to have a Trapper in .375Win and another in .357/.38SPCL. and why not one in .41 Mag and another in .32 H&R.

336 Marlin in .30-30 is ok too.

358Win · « **Reply #76 on:** October 20, 2006, 01:14:15 PM »

Browning Lever Action in 358 Winchester
Small Game Load
158 grain copper plated truncated cone at 1,800 fps; good for squirrels to coyotes OR
180 grain Hornady Single-Shot pistol bullet at 2,000 fps
Medium Game Load
200 grain spitzer at 2650 fps; great for deer and antelope
Large Game Load
225 grain Barnes Triple-X at 2,500 fps OR
250 grain Nosler at 2,370 fps; both awesome for Elk, Moose, Black Bear
Protection from Alaskan Brown Bears
310 grain Woodliegh at 2,050 fps a real penetrator will break down large bones

chevyguy76 · « **Reply #77 on:** October 31, 2006, 11:30:36 AM »

Dads model 71 348, smoothest action i have ever handled in a levergun, second my 9422, third my 94 32 special, and fourth my 94 30-30

Chevyguy

blair · « **Reply #78 on:** November 01, 2006, 01:55:21 AM »

Savage 99 in 250 Savage. Been in the family a long time but its mine now, lots of deer have been taken with her

Oklahomabound · « **Reply #79 on:** November 02, 2006, 10:16:12 AM »

I have three lever action Marlins; 32 H&R Magnum, 38 special, and 45 Colt. Like all three, shoot Black Powder with the 1895 45 Colt. All three have octogon barrels.... However, my favorite lever action is my recently acquired Chaparral Arms 1876 .40-60 Winchester. This rifle has a 28" heavy octogon barrel, the action is smoother than any of my Marlins (...and the 45 Colt is really slick...). This rifle, Black Powder shooter, has beautiful wood and will report how well it shoots in two weeks...

catman · « **Reply #80 on:** November 05, 2006, 02:37:48 PM »

Marlin 1894C 357 magnum, pick up a nice one the other day and got to shoot it this afternoon.
Very fun to shoot, I may take it out this next Saturday for our opening day of Deer season.
Got great 1" groups @100 yards today with little or no recoil, I wish I had got one of these earlier in my life.
MLC

THE DOC · « **Reply #81 on:** November 08, 2006, 09:31:17 AM »

It must be the Winchester 1894 , if it was good enough for Big John then it's good enough for me !!!

Dee · « **Reply #82 on:** November 08, 2006, 12:24:36 PM »

Quote from: THE DOC on November 08, 2006, 09:31:17 AM

It must be the Winchester 1894 , if it was good enough for Big John then it's good enough for me !!!

Uh, I think he carried a 1892 Winchester.

THE DOC · « **Reply #83 on:** November 10, 2006, 11:34:51 AM »

Dee , you are right , please forgive an ageing Brit . Anyway I have a lot of respect for Winchesters and Big John , both of them were great .

salvo · « **Reply #84 on:** November 17, 2006, 01:29:44 PM »

I have a few lever actions but this is my favorite because it was my Dads, he bought it new in 1949. I shot my first Mule deer with it when I was 12, that was 35 years ago! Our house burnt down when I was 6, thats what made the blueing run, other than that it's ready for the field.
Marlin 336-A 30-30

baldy45 · « **Reply #85 on:** November 18, 2006, 05:25:53 AM »

#1-- Winchester 86 45-70 #2-BLR 450M

Gummybear1 · « **Reply #86 on:** November 20, 2006, 05:27:08 AM »

I currently have three favorites...

A Marlin 336 (30-30) made in 1943 that's smooth as glass.

My 1970 Belgian BLR in .308

My new best friend is a Winchester 1895 saddle ring carbine (30-06) that I bought last week. The only thing I don't like is the ladder sight is made of plastic. Pretty cheezy for a gun of this price. I'm waiting on the Buffalo Arms repro of the Lyman sight made for 1895's...

Johm D M · « **Reply #87 on:** November 22, 2006, 05:51:44 AM »

In my order of preference
BLR 308 light quick and I have shot Moose>rabbits with it
Win 94 BB 356 Win Thumps hard in a light package with 215-280 gr bullets, 180 gr at 2650 fps
Rossi/Puma 92 44 Mag 300 gr will put elk down in the timber and 215 gr will shoot all day long
Win 94 30-30 If you don't own one you should

Bandito · « **Reply #88 on:** November 22, 2006, 04:18:03 PM »

99 Savage brush gun, then 86 Winchester, and Marlin 1895. 'Dito

old geezer · « **Reply #89 on:** November 24, 2006, 02:36:27 AM »

Depends on where I have my stand set up. If most of the shots are 75 yards or less, I use the Marlin 94 in .357, equipped with a Willaims peep and a green dot. If over 75 yards, the 336 with a small 1.5-4.5 scope gets the nod.

The 357 gets home rolled XTPFP's with a near full dose of LilGun, the 30-30 gets factory Core locks.