🏅 Most Common Lever Action Calibers
Pushing the Boundaries of the Tactical Lever Gun
· In fact, its trajectory and ballistic data is very similar to that of arguably the most widely used military caliber on the modern battlefield: 7.62x39mm Russian. While a lever gun lacks the capacity or rate of fire of an AK-type rifle, the .30-30 is in very good ballistic company when it comes to in extremis use in mixed terrain environments.
2 days ago
Lever-Action Rifle Renaissance: The Return of An Icon
· A limiting factor of most lever action designs was the tube magazine, which necessitated round or flat-nosed projectiles. ... we can get higher velocity, longer range cartridges, with better terminal performance, in traditional lever-action calibers like .30-30 Winchester, .35 ... Modern calibers, including .450 Bushmaster, are becoming common ...
6 days ago
Bullet Sizes – Complete Guide And Caliber Charts
· It was introduced in the classic lever action rifle by Winchester in 1895. Hunters have probably used it to harvest more deer in North America than any other caliber. ... It is the most common caliber in the AR-10, the AR-15 Big Brother. The main difference between the 308 and the 30-30 is the 308 is loaded with more gunpowder and develops much ...
Apr 3, 2024
If you could only pick one 22LR rifle, which one would you ... - Reddit
The .22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge (5.6×15mmR - metric designation) is a long established variety of ammunition, and in terms of units sold is still by far the most common in the world today. The cartridge is often referred to simply as .22 LR and various rifles, pistols, revolvers, and even some smoothbore shotguns have been manufactured in this caliber.
WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 CLASSIC SHOCK AND AWE WRITTEN BY ALAN GARBERS
· Browning’s design did away with most of the weaknesses of Winchester’s previous lever-action rifles. The biggest was the ability to chamber the longer cartridges like the .40-82, .45-90, and of course, the .45-70 Government. The design of the ’86 also did away with the weaker toggle-link system.
3 days ago
SHOOTING 101: Different Firearm Actions Explained
· A lever action is a type of action that uses a manually operated cocking handle located around the trigger guard area that pivots forward to move the bolt via internal linkages, which will feed and extract cartridges into and out of the chamber and cock the firing pin mechanism. A firearm using this operating mechanism is colloquially referred ...
6 days ago
Henry Lever Action .22 Carbine - Review & Range Test - Blog.GritrSports.com
· Better known in our family as “the rifle that started our Henry rifle obsession,” the model H001L is a .22 caliber, tube fed lever action in a large loop configuration just like the “Duke” would use if he had a one. This model is often considered the “entry level” model for new Henry Repeating Arms customers.
6 days ago
Marlin Dark Series Adds Model 336 in .30-30!
· 336 Dark Lever-Action Rifle. The Marlin 336 Dark is chambered in the timeless .30-30 Win. caliber. Sporting a 16.25-inch barrel, the 336’s tubular magazine delivers an overall magazine capacity of 5+1 rounds. The overall length measures 34.5 inches, keeping that traditional, between-the-hands balance the 336 is known for.
Apr 3, 2024
Highest Caliber Lever Action
Pushing the Boundaries of the Tactical Lever Gun
· We found two companies who offer lever-gun-specific ammo pouches. Wilderness Tactical offers a simple, low-profile solution called the ZipLoader. This is the equivalent of wearing an ammo butt cuff on your belt. It’s a simple nylon platform with 10 elastic loops for individual cartridges.
2 days ago
Top 5 Classic Lever-Action Rifles - The Mag Life - GunMag Warehouse
· The Marlin Model 1894 was produced in a variety of barrel lengths and calibers. Chamberings included the .218 Bee, .32-30 Winchester, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .45 Colt. Of course, the .44 Magnum didn’t come along until 1969, when Marlin decided to produce the Model 1894 in a short-action offering. This lever-action rifle was used by ...
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Lever-Action Rifle Renaissance: The Return of An Icon
· The first viable lever gun was invented by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860. Lever guns were on the cutting edge of rifle development through the 1890s, when they were supplanted by bolt actions and, eventually, semi-automatics. Hollywood Westerns sparked a lever gun resurgence in the 1950s that lasted well into the 1970s.
6 days ago
Marlin Dark Series Adds Model 336 in .30-30!
· 336 Dark Lever-Action Rifle. The Marlin 336 Dark is chambered in the timeless .30-30 Win. caliber. Sporting a 16.25-inch barrel, the 336’s tubular magazine delivers an overall magazine capacity of 5+1 rounds. The overall length measures 34.5 inches, keeping that traditional, between-the-hands balance the 336 is known for.
Apr 3, 2024
Henry Lever Action .22 Carbine - Review & Range Test - Blog.GritrSports.com
· Better known in our family as “the rifle that started our Henry rifle obsession,” the model H001L is a .22 caliber, tube fed lever action in a large loop configuration just like the “Duke” would use if he had a one. This model is often considered the “entry level” model for new Henry Repeating Arms customers.
6 days ago
RUGER ANNOUNCES TWO NEW MARLIN LEVER ACTION RIFLE MODELS
· Ruger has announced the release of two new Marlin lever-action rifles.. Ruger states “Ruger is proud to introduce two new Marlin® lever-action rifles, including one new model of the Dark Series and one model of the SBL Series.. The Marlin Dark Series Model 336™ in .30-30 Win. features a nylon-reinforced polymer stock and an aluminum handguard with M-LOK and QD attachment capability.
6 days ago
First Look: XS Sights for Lever Action Rifles | An Official Journal Of ...
· The XS Sights Lever Rail and Ghost Ring set retails for $193. The R92 Lever Scout Mount Kit is intended for the lighter and handier Rossi R92 pistol caliber lever action carbine. The Scout Mount ...
6 days ago
WINCHESTER MODEL 94 BUFFALO BILL COMMERATIVE - Guns.com
· WINCHESTER MODEL 94 BUFFALO BILL COMMERATIVE. SKU ECOM20788125. used excellent. Used Price. $749.99 In stock. Starting at 0% APR or $37.44/month. Learn More. Add to Cart.
Apr 3, 2024
Best Caliber For Lever Action
Using the Ladder Test to Find Your Perfect Handloads
· The ladder method is a good way to determine safe charge weights that should deliver best accuracy with one 20-shot string. Von Benedikt found two sweet spots on this test—discounting wind effects that caused horizontal dispersion. Heavy, stiff barrels tend to produce just one node. Once you’ve determined the charge weight that will produce ...
2 days ago
Lever-Action Rifle Renaissance: The Return of An Icon
· Nothing is more American than the lever-action rifle. The first viable lever gun was invented by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860. Lever guns were on the cutting edge of rifle development through the 1890s, when they were supplanted by bolt actions and, eventually, semi-automatics. Hollywood Westerns sparked a lever gun resurgence in the 1950s that ...
6 days ago
Henry Lever Action .22 Carbine - Review & Range Test - Blog.GritrSports.com
· Better known in our family as “the rifle that started our Henry rifle obsession,” the model H001L is a .22 caliber, tube fed lever action in a large loop configuration just like the “Duke” would use if he had a one. This model is often considered the “entry level” model for new Henry Repeating Arms customers.
6 days ago
Bullet Sizes – Complete Guide And Caliber Charts
· Usually, they will have a caliber number along with a name or word. A .38 Special cartridge has a 0.358” diameter bullet and a 1.155-inch long case. A .357 Magnum cartridge also has a 0.358” bullet, but the case is 1.290 inches long. Some will have a second number and a name, like the 30-30 Winchester rifle cartridge.
Apr 3, 2024
Beginner’s Arsenal: Best Guns for Novice Shooters
· The best starter pistols are Glock 17 or Sig P320. An AR-15 rifle chambered for 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem cartridge, like the S&W M&P15 Sport III, is a great option for home protection and target shooting. Rifles are generally easier to shoot accurately and generate less felt recoil. Ruger 10/22 chambered for the .22LR low-power rimfire cartridge is a ...
Apr 3, 2024
Marlin Dark Series Adds Model 336 in .30-30!
· 336 Dark Lever-Action Rifle. The Marlin 336 Dark is chambered in the timeless .30-30 Win. caliber. Sporting a 16.25-inch barrel, the 336’s tubular magazine delivers an overall magazine capacity of 5+1 rounds. The overall length measures 34.5 inches, keeping that traditional, between-the-hands balance the 336 is known for.
Apr 3, 2024
First Look: XS Sights for Lever Action Rifles | An Official Journal Of ...
· The XS Sights Lever Rail and Ghost Ring set retails for $193. The R92 Lever Scout Mount Kit is intended for the lighter and handier Rossi R92 pistol caliber lever action carbine. The Scout Mount ...
6 days ago
Most Powerful Lever Action Round
Pushing the Boundaries of the Tactical Lever Gun
· We found two companies who offer lever-gun-specific ammo pouches. Wilderness Tactical offers a simple, low-profile solution called the ZipLoader. This is the equivalent of wearing an ammo butt cuff on your belt. It’s a simple nylon platform with 10 elastic loops for individual cartridges.
2 days ago
Heckler & Koch G3 - Wikipedia
Heckler & Koch G3. The Heckler & Koch G3 ( German: Gewehr 3) is a select-fire battle rifle chambered in 7.62×51mm NATO developed in the 1950s by the German firearms manufacturer Heckler & Koch, in collaboration with the Spanish state-owned firearms manufacturer CETME. [2]
Lever-Action Rifle Renaissance: The Return of An Icon
· Finally, Hornady Manufacturing significantly changed the game with their LEVERevolution ammo around 2005. A limiting factor of most lever action designs was the tube magazine, which necessitated round or flat-nosed projectiles. A spitzer-type bullet could engage the primer of the cartridge in front of it, causing a problem no one wants to deal ...
6 days ago
Marlin Dark Series Adds Model 336 in .30-30!
· 336 Dark Lever-Action Rifle. The Marlin 336 Dark is chambered in the timeless .30-30 Win. caliber. Sporting a 16.25-inch barrel, the 336’s tubular magazine delivers an overall magazine capacity of 5+1 rounds. The overall length measures 34.5 inches, keeping that traditional, between-the-hands balance the 336 is known for.
Apr 3, 2024
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45 Long Colt vs 45 ACP [Auto] - American Gun Facts
· The .45 Colt is often confused with the more common .45 ACP (also called .45 Auto) cartridge. While similar in some respects, they are not the same. The confusion often stems from the fact that ACP stands for “Automatic Colt Pistol”. The .45 colt is also called the “45 Long Colt” or can be shortened to “45 LC” to help differentiate ...
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Apr 3, 2024
Henry Lever Action .22 Carbine - Review & Range Test - Blog.GritrSports.com
· Overall, the Henry model H001L is either going to be boring to you as a shooter or the most fun ever packed into a compact, easy to use .22 package. It’s not high-speed tech, it’s not super tacti-cool AR-15 based and its not something to hang lights, lasers and rails off if that’s your thing.
6 days ago
8 Best 30-06 Rifles 2024: American As Apple Pie
· Savage embraced America with arguably the most American rifle round, the .30-06. The Impulse delivers a smooth bolt-action experience that’s really fascinating and fun to manipulate. The lock-up system is solid ball-bearing locks. After the weapon fires, the bolt unlocks for quick and rapid action.
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The Cox Arms EMR-1 Affordable Yet Uncompromising ... - RifleShooter
· The EMR-1 has a mid-length gas system with a 16-inch government profile 5.56 NATO, 1:7 twist, 4150 CrMoV barrel. Cox Arms USA takes time to ensure the durability of the EMR-1. One example of that is Rocksetting the screws in the gas block. Over the barrel is a 13-inch Lightweight Anti-rotation, Steel-on-Steel Retention Handguard.
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Highest Caliber Lever Action Rifle
Lever-Action Rifle Renaissance: The Return of An Icon
· The first viable lever gun was invented by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860. Lever guns were on the cutting edge of rifle development through the 1890s, when they were supplanted by bolt actions and, eventually, semi-automatics. Hollywood Westerns sparked a lever gun resurgence in the 1950s that lasted well into the 1970s.
6 days ago
Top 25 Hunting Rifles of the Last 50 Years
· The success of the Henry .22, with over 1 million sold, speaks volumes about its quality and the enduring appeal of lever-action rifles crafted from classic walnut and blued steel. Ruger Mini-14 Image Credit: Ruger. The Ruger Mini-14 holds a special place in many hearts, mine included, as a first foray into centerfire rifles.
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Marlin Dark Series Adds Model 336 in .30-30!
· 336 Dark Lever-Action Rifle. The Marlin 336 Dark is chambered in the timeless .30-30 Win. caliber. Sporting a 16.25-inch barrel, the 336’s tubular magazine delivers an overall magazine capacity of 5+1 rounds. The overall length measures 34.5 inches, keeping that traditional, between-the-hands balance the 336 is known for.
Apr 3, 2024
Hammerli Force B1, Tested and Reviewed - Outdoor Life
· Potential caliber switch option is cool; Accuracy: 1.605 inches at 50 yards (average of 38 5-shot groups with 6 types of ammo) Hammerli Force B1: A Straight-Pull With 10/22 Inspiration. Straight-pull bolt-action rifles have never been wildly popular in the U.S., but they offer speed and stay-on-target stability that regular bolt actions don’t.
1 day ago
8 Best 30-06 Rifles: American As Apple Pie - gununiversity.com
· Savage embraced America with arguably the most American rifle round, the .30-06. The Impulse delivers a smooth bolt-action experience that’s really fascinating and fun to manipulate. The lock-up system is solid ball-bearing locks. After the weapon fires, the bolt unlocks for quick and rapid action.
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Henry Lever Action .22 Carbine - Review & Range Test - Blog.GritrSports.com
· Better known in our family as “the rifle that started our Henry rifle obsession,” the model H001L is a .22 caliber, tube fed lever action in a large loop configuration just like the “Duke” would use if he had a one. This model is often considered the “entry level” model for new Henry Repeating Arms customers.
6 days ago
30-30 Winchester (.30 WCF) - 1895Gunner
· The .30-30 is by far the most common chambering in lever-action rifles such as the Winchester Model 1894 and the Marlin Model 336. Some earlier Savage Model 99 rifles were chambered for this cartridge, as well. More recently, Mossberg came out with lever-action rifles in the chambering, the Mossberg models 472, 479, and newer 464.
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RUGER ANNOUNCES TWO NEW MARLIN LEVER ACTION RIFLE MODELS
· Ruger has announced the release of two new Marlin lever-action rifles.. Ruger states “Ruger is proud to introduce two new Marlin® lever-action rifles, including one new model of the Dark Series and one model of the SBL Series.. The Marlin Dark Series Model 336™ in .30-30 Win. features a nylon-reinforced polymer stock and an aluminum handguard with M-LOK and QD attachment capability.
6 days ago
Most Accurate Lever Action Caliber
Pushing the Boundaries of the Tactical Lever Gun
· In fact, its trajectory and ballistic data is very similar to that of arguably the most widely used military caliber on the modern battlefield: 7.62x39mm Russian. While a lever gun lacks the capacity or rate of fire of an AK-type rifle, the .30-30 is in very good ballistic company when it comes to in extremis use in mixed terrain environments.
2 days ago
Lever-Action Rifle Renaissance: The Return of An Icon
· The first viable lever gun was invented by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860. Lever guns were on the cutting edge of rifle development through the 1890s, when they were supplanted by bolt actions and, eventually, semi-automatics. Hollywood Westerns sparked a lever gun resurgence in the 1950s that lasted well into the 1970s.
6 days ago
Hammerli Force B1, Tested and Reviewed - Outdoor Life
· Potential caliber switch option is cool; Accuracy: 1.605 inches at 50 yards (average of 38 5-shot groups with 6 types of ammo) Hammerli Force B1: A Straight-Pull With 10/22 Inspiration. Straight-pull bolt-action rifles have never been wildly popular in the U.S., but they offer speed and stay-on-target stability that regular bolt actions don’t.
1 day ago
Henry Lever Action .22 Carbine - Review & Range Test - Blog.GritrSports.com
· Better known in our family as “the rifle that started our Henry rifle obsession,” the model H001L is a .22 caliber, tube fed lever action in a large loop configuration just like the “Duke” would use if he had a one. This model is often considered the “entry level” model for new Henry Repeating Arms customers.
6 days ago
Marlin Dark Series Adds Model 336 in .30-30!
· 336 Dark Lever-Action Rifle. The Marlin 336 Dark is chambered in the timeless .30-30 Win. caliber. Sporting a 16.25-inch barrel, the 336’s tubular magazine delivers an overall magazine capacity of 5+1 rounds. The overall length measures 34.5 inches, keeping that traditional, between-the-hands balance the 336 is known for.
Apr 3, 2024
The Benefits Of A Bolt-Action Rifle - Blog.GritrSports.com
· Bolt actions can work with a wide range of ammunition from slow and heavy to fast and light. They can also fire custom brass ammo. Along with greater ammo and caliber flexibility, bolt actions also offer better scope variety. They work well with a range of traditional and cutting-edge scope designs.
6 days ago
First Look: XS Sights for Lever Action Rifles | An Official Journal Of ...
· The XS Sights Lever Rail and Ghost Ring set retails for $193. The R92 Lever Scout Mount Kit is intended for the lighter and handier Rossi R92 pistol caliber lever action carbine. The Scout Mount ...
6 days ago
8 Best 30-06 Rifles 2024: American As Apple Pie
· Savage embraced America with arguably the most American rifle round, the .30-06. The Impulse delivers a smooth bolt-action experience that’s really fascinating and fun to manipulate. The lock-up system is solid ball-bearing locks. After the weapon fires, the bolt unlocks for quick and rapid action.
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5 days ago
Most Powerful Lever Action Caliber
Lever-Action Rifle Renaissance: The Return of An Icon
· A limiting factor of most lever action designs was the tube magazine, which necessitated round or flat-nosed projectiles. A spitzer-type bullet could engage the primer of the cartridge in front of it, causing a problem no one wants to deal with. So, lever guns were limited to pistol calibers and slower, shorter-range bullets.
6 days ago
Using the Ladder Test to Find Your Perfect Handloads
· The ladder method is the fastest, most painless route I’ve found for load development, its only drawback being the need for at least a 300-yard shooting range. But if you have access to such a distance (400 yards is even better), the ladder method enables a handloader to find an accurate, consistent and safe load in relatively few rounds.
2 days ago
Marlin Dark Series Adds Model 336 in .30-30!
· 336 Dark Lever-Action Rifle. The Marlin 336 Dark is chambered in the timeless .30-30 Win. caliber. Sporting a 16.25-inch barrel, the 336’s tubular magazine delivers an overall magazine capacity of 5+1 rounds. The overall length measures 34.5 inches, keeping that traditional, between-the-hands balance the 336 is known for.
Apr 3, 2024
RUGER ANNOUNCES TWO NEW MARLIN LEVER ACTION RIFLE MODELS
· Ruger has announced the release of two new Marlin lever-action rifles.. Ruger states “Ruger is proud to introduce two new Marlin® lever-action rifles, including one new model of the Dark Series and one model of the SBL Series.. The Marlin Dark Series Model 336™ in .30-30 Win. features a nylon-reinforced polymer stock and an aluminum handguard with M-LOK and QD attachment capability.
6 days ago
Henry Lever Action .22 Carbine - Review & Range Test - Blog.GritrSports.com
· Better known in our family as “the rifle that started our Henry rifle obsession,” the model H001L is a .22 caliber, tube fed lever action in a large loop configuration just like the “Duke” would use if he had a one. This model is often considered the “entry level” model for new Henry Repeating Arms customers.
6 days ago
The Benefits Of A Bolt-Action Rifle - Blog.GritrSports.com
· Bolt actions can work with a wide range of ammunition from slow and heavy to fast and light. They can also fire custom brass ammo. Along with greater ammo and caliber flexibility, bolt actions also offer better scope variety. They work well with a range of traditional and cutting-edge scope designs.
6 days ago
First Look: XS Sights for Lever Action Rifles | An Official Journal Of ...
· The XS Sights Lever Rail and Ghost Ring set retails for $193. The R92 Lever Scout Mount Kit is intended for the lighter and handier Rossi R92 pistol caliber lever action carbine. The Scout Mount ...
6 days ago
Most Accurate Lever Action Cartridge
Pushing the Boundaries of the Tactical Lever Gun
· In fact, its trajectory and ballistic data is very similar to that of arguably the most widely used military caliber on the modern battlefield: 7.62x39mm Russian. While a lever gun lacks the capacity or rate of fire of an AK-type rifle, the .30-30 is in very good ballistic company when it comes to in extremis use in mixed terrain environments.
2 days ago
Lever-Action Rifle Renaissance: The Return of An Icon
· The first viable lever gun was invented by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860. Lever guns were on the cutting edge of rifle development through the 1890s, when they were supplanted by bolt actions and, eventually, semi-automatics. Hollywood Westerns sparked a lever gun resurgence in the 1950s that lasted well into the 1970s.
6 days ago
Hammerli Force B1, Tested and Reviewed - Outdoor Life
· The Hammerli action is sized to accept Ruger .22 WMR mags, and the current .22 LR model uses spacers with 10/22 magazines. Hammerli Force B1 Accuracy It’s a given that .22 rimfire rifles aren’t generally carrying the torch for extreme accuracy and, in the words of a friend and former NCAA champion smallbore coach, it’s amazing that we can make good-shooting rifles at all with the ...
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Henry Lever Action .22 Carbine - Review & Range Test - Blog.GritrSports.com
· Better known in our family as “the rifle that started our Henry rifle obsession,” the model H001L is a .22 caliber, tube fed lever action in a large loop configuration just like the “Duke” would use if he had a one. This model is often considered the “entry level” model for new Henry Repeating Arms customers.
6 days ago
Taking the feral challenge - Sporting Shooters' Association of ...
· Cartridge selection. I like these based around the .308 case as they fit in a shorter and lighter action and have a good balance of impact energy and moderate recoil. Some favourites I’ve used are .243 Win, .260 Rem, 7mm-08 Rem and .308 Win, shooting projectiles in the 90-150 grain range.
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Marlin Dark Series Adds Model 336 in .30-30!
· 336 Dark Lever-Action Rifle. The Marlin 336 Dark is chambered in the timeless .30-30 Win. caliber. Sporting a 16.25-inch barrel, the 336’s tubular magazine delivers an overall magazine capacity of 5+1 rounds. The overall length measures 34.5 inches, keeping that traditional, between-the-hands balance the 336 is known for.
Apr 3, 2024
The Benefits Of A Bolt-Action Rifle - Blog.GritrSports.com
· Bolt actions can work with a wide range of ammunition from slow and heavy to fast and light. They can also fire custom brass ammo. Along with greater ammo and caliber flexibility, bolt actions also offer better scope variety. They work well with a range of traditional and cutting-edge scope designs.
6 days ago
First Look: XS Sights for Lever Action Rifles | An Official Journal Of ...
· The XS Sights Lever Rail and Ghost Ring set retails for $193. The R92 Lever Scout Mount Kit is intended for the lighter and handier Rossi R92 pistol caliber lever action carbine. The Scout Mount ...
6 days ago
Most Powerful Lever Action Cartridges
Pushing the Boundaries of the Tactical Lever Gun
· We found two companies who offer lever-gun-specific ammo pouches. Wilderness Tactical offers a simple, low-profile solution called the ZipLoader. This is the equivalent of wearing an ammo butt cuff on your belt. It’s a simple nylon platform with 10 elastic loops for individual cartridges.
2 days ago
New 7mm PRC vs. Iconic 7mm Rem. Mag: Cartridge Clash
· Hornady found the just-right fit with the 7mm PRC. It was initially offered in an ELD Match load with a 180-grain bullet at 2,975 fps and a 175-grain ELD-X Precision Hunter load at 3,000 fps. That’s a considerable jump over the traditional 150-grain 7mm Rem. Mag. bullet with bullets traveling at 3,100 fps. Even Hornady’s own Superformance ...
2 days ago
Lever-Action Rifle Renaissance: The Return of An Icon
· The first viable lever gun was invented by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860. Lever guns were on the cutting edge of rifle development through the 1890s, when they were supplanted by bolt actions and, eventually, semi-automatics. Hollywood Westerns sparked a lever gun resurgence in the 1950s that lasted well into the 1970s.
6 days ago
WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 CLASSIC SHOCK AND AWE WRITTEN BY ALAN GARBERS
· Browning’s design did away with most of the weaknesses of Winchester’s previous lever-action rifles. The biggest was the ability to chamber the longer cartridges like the .40-82, .45-90, and of course, the .45-70 Government. The design of the ’86 also did away with the weaker toggle-link system.
3 days ago
Marlin Dark Series Adds Model 336 in .30-30!
· 336 Dark Lever-Action Rifle. The Marlin 336 Dark is chambered in the timeless .30-30 Win. caliber. Sporting a 16.25-inch barrel, the 336’s tubular magazine delivers an overall magazine capacity of 5+1 rounds. The overall length measures 34.5 inches, keeping that traditional, between-the-hands balance the 336 is known for.
Apr 3, 2024
30-30 Winchester (.30 WCF) - 1895Gunner
· The .30-30 is by far the most common chambering in lever-action rifles such as the Winchester Model 1894 and the Marlin Model 336. Some earlier Savage Model 99 rifles were chambered for this cartridge, as well. More recently, Mossberg came out with lever-action rifles in the chambering, the Mossberg models 472, 479, and newer 464.
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1 day ago
8 Best 30-06 Rifles 2024: American As Apple Pie
· Savage embraced America with arguably the most American rifle round, the .30-06. The Impulse delivers a smooth bolt-action experience that’s really fascinating and fun to manipulate. The lock-up system is solid ball-bearing locks. After the weapon fires, the bolt unlocks for quick and rapid action.
8
5 days ago
Henry Lever Action .22 Carbine - Review & Range Test - Blog.GritrSports.com
· Overall, the Henry model H001L is either going to be boring to you as a shooter or the most fun ever packed into a compact, easy to use .22 package. It’s not high-speed tech, it’s not super tacti-cool AR-15 based and its not something to hang lights, lasers and rails off if that’s your thing.
6 days ago
Most Common Lever Action Rifle Caliber
Lever-Action Rifle Renaissance: The Return of An Icon
· The first viable lever gun was invented by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860. Lever guns were on the cutting edge of rifle development through the 1890s, when they were supplanted by bolt actions and, eventually, semi-automatics. Hollywood Westerns sparked a lever gun resurgence in the 1950s that lasted well into the 1970s.
6 days ago
Bullet Sizes – Complete Guide And Caliber Charts
· Usually, they will have a caliber number along with a name or word. A .38 Special cartridge has a 0.358” diameter bullet and a 1.155-inch long case. A .357 Magnum cartridge also has a 0.358” bullet, but the case is 1.290 inches long. Some will have a second number and a name, like the 30-30 Winchester rifle cartridge.
Apr 3, 2024
If you could only pick one 22LR rifle, which one would you ... - Reddit
The .22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge (5.6×15mmR - metric designation) is a long established variety of ammunition, and in terms of units sold is still by far the most common in the world today. The cartridge is often referred to simply as .22 LR and various rifles, pistols, revolvers, and even some smoothbore shotguns have been manufactured in this caliber.
Henry Lever Action .22 Carbine - Review & Range Test - Blog.GritrSports.com
· Better known in our family as “the rifle that started our Henry rifle obsession,” the model H001L is a .22 caliber, tube fed lever action in a large loop configuration just like the “Duke” would use if he had a one. This model is often considered the “entry level” model for new Henry Repeating Arms customers.
6 days ago
Marlin Dark Series Adds Model 336 in .30-30!
· 336 Dark Lever-Action Rifle. The Marlin 336 Dark is chambered in the timeless .30-30 Win. caliber. Sporting a 16.25-inch barrel, the 336’s tubular magazine delivers an overall magazine capacity of 5+1 rounds. The overall length measures 34.5 inches, keeping that traditional, between-the-hands balance the 336 is known for.
Apr 3, 2024
RUGER ANNOUNCES TWO NEW MARLIN LEVER ACTION RIFLE MODELS
· Ruger has announced the release of two new Marlin lever-action rifles.. Ruger states “Ruger is proud to introduce two new Marlin® lever-action rifles, including one new model of the Dark Series and one model of the SBL Series.. The Marlin Dark Series Model 336™ in .30-30 Win. features a nylon-reinforced polymer stock and an aluminum handguard with M-LOK and QD attachment capability.
6 days ago
First Look: XS Sights for Lever Action Rifles | An Official Journal Of ...
· The XS Sights Lever Rail and Ghost Ring set retails for $193. The R92 Lever Scout Mount Kit is intended for the lighter and handier Rossi R92 pistol caliber lever action carbine. The Scout Mount ...
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Most Popular Lever Action Rifle Caliber
Lever-Action Rifle Renaissance: The Return of An Icon
· The first viable lever gun was invented by Benjamin Tyler Henry in 1860. Lever guns were on the cutting edge of rifle development through the 1890s, when they were supplanted by bolt actions and, eventually, semi-automatics. Hollywood Westerns sparked a lever gun resurgence in the 1950s that lasted well into the 1970s.
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Bullet Sizes – Complete Guide And Caliber Charts
· Usually, they will have a caliber number along with a name or word. A .38 Special cartridge has a 0.358” diameter bullet and a 1.155-inch long case. A .357 Magnum cartridge also has a 0.358” bullet, but the case is 1.290 inches long. Some will have a second number and a name, like the 30-30 Winchester rifle cartridge.
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Marlin Dark Series Adds Model 336 in .30-30!
· 336 Dark Lever-Action Rifle. The Marlin 336 Dark is chambered in the timeless .30-30 Win. caliber. Sporting a 16.25-inch barrel, the 336’s tubular magazine delivers an overall magazine capacity of 5+1 rounds. The overall length measures 34.5 inches, keeping that traditional, between-the-hands balance the 336 is known for.
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Ruger SFAR Review: A Handy 6.5 Creedmoor Gas Gun
· The rifle’s most defining feature is how it packages AR-10 cartridges — the 6.5 Creedmoor and 7.62 NATO/.308 Win. — in a frame that more closely resembles an AR-15. They were able to do this thanks to its compact bolt carrier group and the use of superior alloys in conjunction with a tunable gas regulation system that maintains reliability.
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Henry Lever Action .22 Carbine - Review & Range Test - Blog.GritrSports.com
· Better known in our family as “the rifle that started our Henry rifle obsession,” the model H001L is a .22 caliber, tube fed lever action in a large loop configuration just like the “Duke” would use if he had a one. This model is often considered the “entry level” model for new Henry Repeating Arms customers.
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A Small Game Menace: Springfield Model 2020 Rimfire (Full Review)
· Caliber: .22 LR; Stock: AA Grade Walnut; Barrel: 20" #1 Sporter Contour, 1:16, Matte Blued ... When we published an article last year covering the best lever action hunting rifles, some of you accused us of making a serious omission. Where, you asked, was the Marlin Model 336? You had a point. Marlin’s stable of lever-action rifles is ...
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RUGER ANNOUNCES TWO NEW MARLIN LEVER ACTION RIFLE MODELS
· Ruger has announced the release of two new Marlin lever-action rifles.. Ruger states “Ruger is proud to introduce two new Marlin® lever-action rifles, including one new model of the Dark Series and one model of the SBL Series.. The Marlin Dark Series Model 336™ in .30-30 Win. features a nylon-reinforced polymer stock and an aluminum handguard with M-LOK and QD attachment capability.
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First Look: XS Sights for Lever Action Rifles | An Official Journal Of ...
· Texas-based XS Sights has just released two new items for Rossi lever-action rifles and carbines. The first is the popular Lever Rail and Ghost Ring iron sight set, which is now available for the ...
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