WTB A Lever Action Rifle: Which One???

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hivoltagefx4

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Hello all,

I am very interested in picking up a lever action rifle. I don't know much about these, but I am very interested in one. What would you all recommend? :confused::confused: I don't really have a budget set right now, but if I had to set one? I don't want to spend more than $500 if that sounds like a reasonable price.

Looking forward to seeing replies to help me make a better decision. Thanks all!
 
That's fairly reasonable, but you're going to have to supply just a little more information. What caliber? Do you want a .22 for plinking, a .45-70 for bears, or a .30-30 for deer hunting. Do you want a nominal rifle caliber, or a pistol caliber? Do you want to mount a scope, or use iron sights?
 
While PawPaw is right on the money, I still say take a look at a savage 99. You can get one in .308 and do pretty much whatever you like with it.
 
given your budget and the amount of information in your post I would say a Marlin 336C would be a good choice. the caliber is 30-30. it's very reliable and would give you the least amount of trouble so it would be a decent rifle to get you familiarized with the platform. prices usually run from $400-650 so a $500 gun shouldn't be that hard to find. I dont know how much experience you have with rifles in general but 30-30 is a very decent round for deer and blackbear hunting out to 200 yards but I wouldn't trust it past that range on anything larger. at closer ranges you could probably get decent results with caribou or elk sized game but that's pushing it a bit. recoil is very manageable(right about the same as 308 but maybe a little lighter)
 
get a nice 1895 in 45-90 or a take down in 405. i love mine.

levers are just plain fun to shoot.

I have a few different models in these calibers
38-55
44-40
45-70
30-30
45-90 (one of my favorite guns to shoot)
405
 
I go a different route and say win 1892 or clones. They can be done in most revolver cartridges up to 454Cassul and are a hoot to shoot.

Mine is a Rossi 38/.357 and I shoot it all the time. A hot 180 grain 357 round is a formidable medium game round and lead 38spl loads are great for low cost, low recoil plinking.
 
lever action

When you decide on caliber choose A Marlin or a Henry,I have both and I am quite pleased,You will be also!
 
Find a late 50's, early 60's Marlin 336RC in .35 Remington...
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Or a 336C. 30-30 or 35 Rem. Used Marlins are preferable (and cheaper than) to the new Remington-made Marlins.
 
I'm thinking 30-30 or a .308 for the caliber. I just want a decent rifle. I'd rather spend a little more if I have to to buy quality.
 
hivoltagefx4 said:
I'm thinking 30-30 or a .308 for the caliber. I just want a decent rifle. I'd rather spend a little more if I have to to buy quality.
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If you're looking at a .308, then you're going to limit your choices to a rifle with a box magazine. That's not a problem, as Browning makes a line of box magazine lever rifles. The BLR is a very nice rifle and it comes in calibers not normally associated with lever guns.

If you're looking for a .30-30, the choices expand into the more traditional rifles. The Marlin 336 is the most common American firearm currently produced but examples of Winchester rifles are commonly seen on the used gun racks. There is not a lot wrong with the .30-30 and it's one of the cartridges I really like.

However, if you're just beginning your rifle work, I recommend a good, solid .22LR. It's easy to shoot, very economical for ammo, and it helps build a solid foundation with good habits, low recoil, and easy muzzle blast. There's a lot to love in the .22LR cartridge. I'd recommend that you look at the Marlin 39A, or one of the Henry rifles. Each of those are great rifles and would make a companion piece to a centerfire rifle.
 
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