Looking for first lever gun

[dross]

I have a Savage 99 in .308.

 

[sepe]

I was wondering about that as well with the hunting regs too. Prolly end up with a .44 but not sure. Rossi's any good? Don't want to break the bank either.

Rossi makes a pretty good lever gun. As already mentioned, the newer ones have a hideous safety but that is easily replaced. Mine is a 16" stainless .357 that had some action work done. I had a slight issue with with ejection because I wasn't working the action hard enough. Once I worked it harder, no problems at all.

I wouldn't have a problem buying another Rossi lever gun.

 

[SSGSAD]

What are the capacity's of a lever gun usually?

.38/357/.41/.44, usually will hold 8-10 cartridges, 30-30, usually 5-7 ...

 

[cdscds]

Marlin 39a is the way to go.. but its only a .22, if you are really wanting something bigger, I would go with the .44 mag. Good ballistics, and they do a great job taking out deer in the woods

 

[thegeez]

You can't go wrong with the Marlins-they are very reliable.I would get a model 39 for your .22,you just can't beat them-try to get an older model-they can be picked up at most gun shows-as for the centerfire,I would opt for the .357 for its versatility of also shooting the .38 and the ammo is cheaper.

 

[threedhuntr]

Apparently the take-over was in 2007/2008, according to this link.

<http://www.shootersforum.com/rifles-rifle-cartridges/43778-remington-acquires-marlin.html>.

However, I did not hear about quality programs until after I bought my weapon. I head the impression the take-over was more recent.

Thanks for the info on the possible problems with newer marlins. Was looking at getting 336.

 

[cartmanfan15]

No winchesters? What a shame lol. I have a Winchester rancher in a 30-30 and I love it. It does kick a lot, but to me its a lot of fun to shoot. Ammo can be a little pricey as some have said, about .80 a shell, but to me its worth it because every time I go I only shoot about 10 rounds or so to save my shoulder. Very reliable and pretty accurate for just using iron sights. I would recommend it to anyone.

 

[445supermag]

YOU CAN FINE OLDER LEVER GUNS DOES NOT HAVE SAFETYS. I HAVE A WINCHESTER 94AE & 150 HAMMERLESS HAS A SAFETY ON IT ALL OTHERS HAVE 1/2 COCK FOR SAFTEY.

 

[Whitsettd8]

I had a Puma (Legacy Arms) M-92 in 45LC and had some issues with it. Shooting cowboy loads was fine and it was fairly accurate but it would blow powder back in your face. Shooting anything hotter than a cowboy load the side shell detent would boulge out of the frame and I would have to jimmy it back in. I sold it after shooting my 2nd box of shells. I bought the gun used so I can't really bash it too much just saying what happened to me.

 

[Bapak2ja]

You can't go wrong with the Marlins-they are very reliable.I would get a model 39 for your .22,you just can't beat them-try to get an older model-they can be picked up at most gun shows-as for the centerfire,I would opt for the .357 for its versatility of also shooting the .38 and the ammo is cheaper.

 

[VidGuy]

I have a Winchester Buffalo Bill Commemorative (30-30, hex barrel, made in 1966) that is a great shooter, but as mentioned before, if you want a scope, it has to be side mounted. Action is a little stiff, but it's only had about 40 rounds put through it.

You can't beat a Henry when it comes to smooth action. I've got the 22LR, and have looked at some of the higher calibers, and there is just no comparison. Sure, the price is higher, but they're made in the US, and dead on accurate from the first shot. If you haven't noticed, I'm a fan.