Jack O'Conner
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Yesterday I attended the huge Sportsman's Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. I handled nearly all the current lever action rifles and carbines. The "new" Marlins seem quite well made to me. Same goes for the Rio Grande model by Rossi. I thought the Mossberg 464 seemed a little rough to operate in comparison. But still a good rifle; my nephew has one. Winchester model 94 and 71 are pricey imports but exceptionally well made. Browning's BLR is tops but so is pricing. Smoothest of all are the modified Marlins built by Wild West Guns of Alaska. The representative explained that the internal parts are polished.
I did not handle the new Henry Long Ranger because of the large crowd at this display booth.
Today's consumers have a wide choice of lever actions to choose from.
Jack
I did not handle the new Henry Long Ranger because of the large crowd at this display booth.
Today's consumers have a wide choice of lever actions to choose from.
Jack
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