.357 lever action?

[Sling10mm]

I have a Marlin 1894 in 44 magnum that I love. All four of my deer in the last four years have been taken with this gun. My neighbor has taken deer with the same gun in 357 magnum. Can't really speak to the Rossi, but I have handled the Henry Big Boy, and really liked it as well.

Good luck.

Sling

 

[onetwoonetwo]

They are all octagonal barrel

you are correct sir, i forgot. you can get the 30-30(and some others) in either. also some in blue.
but yes, the .357 is only octagonal barrel.
thanks for correcting my mistake. so many rifles to keep track of all the options and such.

whoops...

 

[HollidaySlim]

I have a few lever guns in both .357 and .44 mag. If you can pair them to a pistol of the same caliber it is a win win situation. Both shoot well for me (marlin's and henry's) and you would be served well by either IMO.

 

[vibrationeng]

Thanks for all the good info!

I am a little shocked seeing the prices of some of these rifles! I was hoping for around or below $500.

You should be able to find a Rossi for under $500.

Phil

 

[StumpyPete]

I tried to find a Marlin because its set up with a scope mount. Gave up the search and settled for a Rossi. Brass bead front sight really helps. Its accurate as heck. Love it even with out a scope. Paid 450 NIB.

 

[vibrationeng]

They are all octagonal barrel

I like the looks of a lever action gun with an octagon barrel. They are steadier to hold with the extra weight in the barrel.

Phil

 

[vibrationeng]

I tried to find a Marlin because its set up with a scope mount. Gave up the search and settled for a Rossi. Brass bead front sight really helps. Its accurate as heck. Love it even with out a scope. Paid 450 NIB.

I put a brass bead front sight and a Marbles Bullseye rear on my octagon barreled Rossi. Still waiting to take it out and try the combination.

Phil