I'm in the UK and just in the last stage of applying for my firearms licence. I've put a 357/38special lever action on my application and am crossing my fingers for it all to go through. Loved the video. 👍👍👍
@C Z this is always so bizarre to me. When people say "haha I love my dog more than people! I'd kill a person before I kill a dog!" You're just crazy. Like a screw loose that's what that it is. You have a malfunctioning value system. A rational person would understand that a human is irreplaceable and an animal at the end of the day is property.
@C Z Correct. People largely make their own situations. Basically-domesticated animals have very little input into their situations, even to the degree they can be held "responsible." As for the homeless and such, we as a society should do two things for them: 1. Ensure they can get necessary paperwork, documentation, etc., for life in society. 2. Ensure some form of daycare for their kids, so as to head off that actually legitimate excuse not to work. (I recall a program was started in the previous Presidential administration to help make that happen.) It's fine to add a little Salvation Army-type "soup, soap, and salvation" stuff for a night. But then, poke them to get back on their own feet.
Lever Action = 1800's Assault Rifle. Thanks for pointing out that the 30-30 can reach out a ways. With an optic it will still take large game further than that. A Model 94 in .22 Winmag is pretty darned awesome too.
My grandpa had a lever action 94!! When he passed my dad got his guns and although he’s a dessert storm vet and all that he doesn’t really shoot. I wanna take it off his hands and show that thing the love it desires but I’m kinda scared/intimidated to ask my dad for his dads gun. again I want it so bad😂
Heck the Alaskan State Troopers still carry levers in the car due to the fact that they don't have issues in cold weather and can pack a serious punch against the large 4 legged critters they have up there.
When my older brother was a teenager, he scared off a peeping tom with an unloaded lever action rifle. The main house was built several feet below the driveway, which allowed anyone to look into the kitchen. He came around once too often, so my brother climbed onto the roof with the rifle. When the peeper came creeping up the driveway, he heard the clack clack, and it scared him so bad that he left a brown trail behind him. Yes, we were raised around guns, our folks taught us how to handle them, and we went through the Hunters' Safety Course. We had very diligent teachers back then (early to mid 70's)
The capability of having a revolver and rifle both chambered for the same calibre is a great idea. The Ruger Blackhawk in .357/.38/ 9mm cylinder. and a Marlin 1894c in .357 gives you a lot of variables for ammo supply. applies to .44 .45 combo's too
It just makes sense to have multiple firearms for the ammunition you buy. If something happens to one of your guns, you have another that can still use the same ammo. I had a "rule of three". I got a Marlin 1894CS to go with my two .357 revolvers. I got a 9mm carbine to go with my 9mm pistols. I even got a Ruger Blackhawk in .30 Carbine to go with my two M-1 Carbines. I did the same with my rifles. I got a bolt action in the same caliber to match my semi autos. I had my collection just about perfect, then got old and disabled and had to sell or give it all away. Broke my heart.☹️
@@dongilleo9743 Didn't know you could get a handgun in 30 carbine, I like the M1 Carbine because of its history and is lighter than a Thompson SMG or an M1 Garand. Having a hand gun chambered in the same caliber as your rifle is a smart idea. Sorry you had sell/give your collection, my condolences
@@55Quirll I always wanted to get an M-1 Carbine after seeing Gregory Peck carrying one around in the old movie "Pork Chop Hill" when I was a kid. They are just a very handy, lightweight firearm. I thought they'd be perfect for arming some of the smaller adult and teenage female members of my extended family if the need ever came. I remember seeing a picture years ago of an Israeli school teacher taking her students on a field trip, and she or one of the assistant teachers had an M-1 Carbine slung over her shoulder, "just in case".
@@dongilleo9743 I remember Pork Chop Hill, a good also with Woody Strode and Martin Landau I believe. Another good movie, if you like Sci-fi is The Lost Continent with Ceasar Romeo. The reason for it for me is the same as yours, light weight and little recoil.
I can't argue against a lever gun. They're one of my favorites probably due to my rural upbringing and watching "The Rifleman". 30-30 and .22 are my favorite loads but a .357 would make a good one as well. Maybe chambered in .44mag or .45LC if you find one. Perfect saddle/brush gun.
When you get the chance, go on You Tube and look for The Rifleman, Death Never Rides Alone, Season Five, Episode Five. At about 12:40, there is the best rifle twirl on the whole five year run of the series.
I have an 1873 in 45 colt and I absolutely love it. No recoil but big thump down range. Smacks steel hard, easy on the ears and no recoil. Even in a rifle 20" you get 10 rds.
I would love to get a 45-70 myself, although I too have an inherited marlin .30-30 and I bought a Henry .22 last year. Wouldn’t sell them for the world!
A lever gun is just as American as a 1911, an old SA revolver, or the AR15 it's a gun everyone should have in their collection/arsenal not to mention they're just fun guns to shoot... So without hearing all your reasons I agree 100% brother and great video as always keepem coming!!!
I want a Rossi Ranch Hand with a youth size stock in 44 magnum as my woods gun. The short 12 inch barrel and 6 rounds magazine would be maneuverable in wooded areas.
@@scooterbob4432 I've got almost the entire Henry lever gun line up from 22lr to 45-70 even have a couple Marlins. I inherited most of them but my Henry big boy x in 44 mag/special is probably my favorite and without a doubt my most used.
Hey, Honest Outlaw. Big fan of your videos. I currently live in Romania, the most gun controlled country in the EU, but one day I'll move to the US and be able to have the freedom of the 2A! It's truly a tragedy that what is fundamentally a human right exists only in a handful of countries and even there it's constantly under attack God bless you brother! Hope to one day meet you in person and maybe shoot some guns together!
Hope you make it to the land of the free. Our freedoms are constantly under attack, so far we’ve kept them, come help us in the fight to maintain our 2A freedoms!
We'd welcome you as close family here as long as you came legally. Americans aren't anti immigrant, just anti illegal immigrant that have more rights and privileges that Citizens. And, I might add, for the most part, anti tyrannical government. Do come and visit some time. You'll love it.
In America (most places) you can even legally make your own firearm with a 3D printer. One design by the late Jstark was designed by and for someone in your situation called the FGC9. It was designed to be built from ALL normal harware parts and printed plastic. ua-cam.com/video/SRoZv-EhFy0/v-deo.html
Still a great pump gun even though it is mostly plastic, ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxh4su9YgU1tWmjikirWcKJbjsFLEU62Bc but with care it will last a long time. It would be neat if Crosman would make a commemorative version of this with real wood stock, but of course it would weigh more and cost more, but hey, it would be cool. The included scope is more of a toy, but it does work for backyard plinking. I prefer to use pellets for greater accuracy, but BBs are just as good for plinking. This is not a Red Ryder folks; fully pumped it is 3 times the power of a Red Ryder and can be dangerous if not handled properly. Be safe out there.
1:16 they take many types of ammo 3:02 legal in all states 3:53 it will make you more accurate 5:13 they look DAMN good 6:13 they don't look intimidating to a jury (I really think the facts of a case and a good lawyer matter more, but sure?) 6:47 old but viable 8:24 sleek profile 9:12 extremely versatile
when most non gun enthusiasts see a lever gun they think between civil war and ww1 cowboys teaching a kid to shoot or the gun your grandpa had not much intimidating to the average person
@@botkill3635 don't know if you saw the other guy's reply but he makes some good points. Plus you can always appeal, and unless you're in NY and WA you can have carry insurance which should hopefully cover your expenses
I was a spectator at the Texas State Lever Action Silhouette Match a couple of weeks back. That convinced me I need three: rimfire, pistol caliber, and rifle. It was cool watching those guys shoot out to 200 yards.
I still haven't got a rimfire lever gun (have a hard time justifying the 250-300 bucks TBH) but man, my 357 lever gun is probably my most flat out fun centerfire rifle to shoot. And my old 30-30 is verging on wallhanger but it's a family heirloom so that's OK.
#1 - they use lots of different ammo - including the seriously underrated 45/70. The 45/70 is a powerful brush round. It will just plough threw underbrush and not deviate much. a 5.56 or 7.62x39 hitting branches, will start to tumble vear off course and even start to break apart... turning what should be a clean his on a boar or deer, into a total miss. #2 - Legal in all states, + Canada. Oh yes, lever actions are one of the few rifles that can be transported across the boarder legally for hunting, or travel to Alaska. You DO need to register it before entry, but it also gives you the option to buy ammo for it while in Canada. #6 - no detachable magazine, allows the weapon to get "lower". this opens up a lot of different options for shooting, especially from the prone position while yes you need clearance to rack it, you can still get off a shot while laying almost completely flat, letting you shoot UNDER thing. One thing not covered is the ability to "load on the run". You can fire off 3-5 rounds for example, then, reload it with 1-5 rounds when you have a break or are relocating. When hunting large number of boars and such, this means you can always have a full tube while working. This could be big if you have a group charging towards you. While with an AR you need to drop the magazine and reload... And if you only have 3-4 rounds left in your mag... you have to choose, drop the mag while it had rounds in it still so you have a full mag or just add a few more rounds to the tube while you are looking for a better angle on the boar herd. Lastly also under #6 and maybe 5... Because of its clean lines, there isn't as much for it to get hung up on, this allows for it to use... Saddle holsters. You can mount one on horse, dirt bike, or ATV where it wouldn't be possible for an AR or AK platform. this means you can be driving through the woods, stop, pull the rifle out of the holster. an AR and AK have to much stuff going on, from the raised optics upfront, to the magazine, to what ever people mount on them up front... this means they can't slide into a holster like a leaver action can... even a mini-14 has a hard time with saddle holsters. It either has to be holstered with a flush 5 round magazine, or without a magazine at all. This gives it another HUGE advantage for ease of access and ease of use while on trails/farms/hunting. You can even get holsters for snowmobiles. This gives them a level of usability, and protection from things like, bears, that can't be matched.
I #8ed the run and gun, absolutely agree with you and easy to carry some 100+ round bandoleros for easy ammo access. I often think of my shotgun in the same way, I have a semi auto box fed 12 gauge, but the pistol grip pump still has the tactical practical advantage IMO. So naturally the lever action fits the same profile. I really need/want one now, lol. 🤑
@@victor-fowler To many people are "hung up" on "newer is better" and "military is cool" There's a reason revolvers, bolt, lever and single shot break action still exist.
You were ‘honest’ about the giving a kid a semi auto. I let my son start shooting a Ruger 10/22 when he was eight and he sounded like he was on a SAW. I bought him a single shot Cricket and his accuracy improved by leaps and bounds. I would throw a can down and tell him it’s a charging bear and he has only on shot. He is now 13 and can run his AR like a champ.
Lmao my son's philosophy used to be accuracy through volume. Changed that getting him to focus on trigger followthrough and reset. Also told him he needed 3 full breaths between shots.
Get a Winchester Model 69A or a Springfield Model 15. Many a Boy Scout earned his merit badge with one and learned to shoot accurately one slow shot at a time.
nice that a young gun enthusiast recognizes the utility and fun of the lever action! I have 4 Henrys...45-70, 44 mag, 357, and 22LR.....hopefully soon to have the 30-30. Thanks Chris !
I just love the mechanical action. Kind of like a pump action shot gun or a revolver. Like the difference between shooting a recurve versus a compound bow. Nice video
This is fun because, do we have to walk around in society expecting to blow the shit out of everything and everyone. There’s bad around, but there’s also good. So yes it’s very interesting and intriguing to see this because it’s just about the mechanics and engineering and just the fun of shooting, I mean should we just ban and hate fireworks? They’re sooo dangerous too..
Have owned a model 1894 Winchester in 30/30 caliber for years. It came off the production line in 1941 and still works like a charm with thousands of rounds run through it and never having needed work done. It's also one of the most accurate long guns I've owned. I'd be perfectly comfortable with it in a contentious situation.
I own 4 of them in 357, 44, 30-30, and 45-70, and they are wonderful. A couple points you missed, I think, is cross platform compatibility. Having a revolver and rifle in same caliber. Then not to mention launching a 357 or 44 down a 16-20 in barrel, and the velocity gains you get.
I bought my first lever gun a few weeks ago at a gun-show. A 1980 Marlin 336. It's something I've wanted for a long time. A nice lever gun is truly a work of art.
I bought my first lever gun earlier this year. I got it in 357 and 38 because I already have revolvers and reloading ability in those calibers. It's a Henry big boy. It was accurate out of the box, fun to shoot! I love mine! The assault rifle of the old west! Can you imagine having a musket style muzzleloading rifle for protection? That's what most people had back then. The first lever guns were like space age technology!
Henry .22 rifles are my favorite gun to give family members for Christmas. I recently bought a Henry .44 mag just because it just spoke to me. I love lever guns.
Grew up watching The Rifleman and Wanted: Dead or Alive, my first was a Winchester model 94 in 30-30. It’s harvested many a antlered quadruped in the 45 years I had it.
You forgot 2 major advantages of lever guns... 1. Safety. Atleast with Henry (the only one I've shot) it is perfectly safe to chamber a round and decock the hammer. The internal safety prevents a negligent discharge...even if it is dropped directly on the hammer. 2. Side gate loading for keeping the magazine topped off. While not all lever guns have a side gate loading option, it is a valuable feature if you can get one. It allows switching ammo types on the go (especially with my .410 bore Henry) and keeping the magazine topped off. Limited magazine capacity isn't much of an issue if you can keep topping off as needed.
I'll also add the lever action is a big part of American history and influenced the outcome of several battles from the Indian wars on. Thanks for covering them it's more interesting than the latest model plastic fantastic 9mm.
@Great White The Indians at little big horn were said to outgun Custer with their repeating Henry's and others. Custer's single shot Springfields were considered more accurate had a but slow rate of fire.
One point brought I loved. You focus more on the shot, aim, breathing when each shot counts more. And practice that. Have 30-30 (4+1) Certainly DOES make you a better shooter. More focus.
I would add the fact that lever guns (like bolt guns) do not lose velocity to cycle the action. That helps maximize cartridge performance. They are fast, light, maximize cartridge performance, and look great. ...what's not to like?
I used to use my dad’s 3030 Winchester to hunt with. When riding in the back of the truck, I always kept the chamber empty. My cousin kept a round in the chamber. I tried telling him it wasn’t safe, but he said he wanted to be ready if we saw something. I showed him how much faster it was to be safe. When my dad stopped, we jumped out and I had the lever down while still in the air. When my feet hit the ground, I jacked the round in and was ready to fire. I could get 2 shots off before my cousin could get his rifle cocked. So much for sacrificing safety for speed! I love how you showed the smoothness of one of my favorite weapons.
Have had a number of lever actions over the years, everyone a stellar performer. But I have to say that my Cimarron 1873 24" barrel in .357 Mag is my all time favorite. I love the sound the elevator makes when the action is cycled. Glad you made this video. Thank you.
Went to the Cimarron main store in Fredericksburg Texas to buy an 1866 Yellowboy. The employees acted like a bunch of dicks. Didn’t care if I bought a gun from them or not. Found an 1866 Miroku/Winchester online in 44-40 and bought on the spot. Glad I waited.
I can totally relate to the accuracy component, even though that sounds counterintuitive. My first rimfire, like every other person in the known universe was a Ruger 10/22. And before long, I had a 50 round mag and shooting was about how fast I could pull the trigger. I bought an old browning BL22 when I was in my teens. Now I had to slow down and think through my shots. The Ruger was every bit as accurate as the Browning, but the process of shooting a lever action made my shots more deliberate, more mindful.
@Oliver-qw6zi - Cool. I have a Ruger American in 22 mag. She's the only rifle I have that I can shoot sub MOA from a bench with iron sights. Yeah, the stock sucks, but the barrel and trigger are exceptional.
I’ve been shooting for just over a year and it surprises me the number of people who haven’t shot a lever action. Absolutely love the 2 we own, and have plans to get a few more. Glad to see someone spreading the word.
Having pairs or sets of a revolver-caliber levergun and revolver(s) has a lot going for it. Shared ammunition, ability to engage over the shorter range of the revolver and the longer range of the carbine, and skill-building with both types. I have pairs or sets in .32-20, .357 Mag, .44 Mag and .45 Colt. Whenever I have the opportunity to go woodswalking, I generally carry one of the leverguns and one or two revolvers while my "conventional" rifles stay behind in the vault. I've been handloading since 1975, and since the leverguns and revolvers are manually functioned, I can throttle the ammo back for new or small-statured shooters so they can enjoy shooting without having to manage the higher levels of recoil. Working on finding a .22 levergun to add rimfire to the variety of sets/pairs.
Should have touched on with the .22lr lever guns, they can shoot shorts, longs, and LR along with all the variety of those. Everyone giggles when they shoot Aguila Super Colibri out of my Golden Boy. Super quiet
@@POOKIE5592 he didn't say he was buying them, he said it would shoot them... I have about 50 or less 22L inherited from my Dad. It is said that they will not cycle most semiautomatic rifles and handguns, but I also have a very old H&R 9 shot Revolver with the drop out cylinder.
Took my 17 year old granddaughter out last weekend to get her aquatinted with firearms. She had never shot any kind of firearm before so I showed her the different types of actions such as, automatic, bolt, lever, pump, and single shot. Once she was showed how each worked and how to handle them safely, I took her out to shoot them. The auto was a 9 mm pistol, then my Marlin 30-30 lever, and a 20ga pump shooting slugs and bird shot. The pistol and shotgun with birdshot at 10 yards, the shotgun with slugs at 50yards and the 30-30 at 100yards, all of her shot were within a 12 inch diameter except one shot that she overshot the target with her first shot with the 30-30. Pretty proud of how she handled each of these firearms. When I asked afterwards which she liked shooting and was comfortable with, she pointed at the 30-30 with a big grin on her face.
Im glad you pointed out they are still a viable option today. 7 rounds of 30-30 or 10 plus rounds of pistol calibers, could be extremely effective for self defense. Especially beyond typical handgun ranges.
Ruger has missed the boat for at least two Christmases. Marlin and Remington were generational brands. I'm done waiting to give the kids a Marlin lever action 22 for their first rifle. Henry is now my preferred brand.
Henry manufactures in my home town for about the last decade. For sure not the only factory they have. Anyway, I've heard good things about how they treat employees. So that's a checked box
The 96/22 was bad ass, my brother got one the same year i got a 10/22 for christmas. He still has it, such a fun gun to shoot. Henry has the more traditional style though
@@chrism4008 I would rather have bought Marlin rifles, but by the time Ruger/Marlin finishes dragging their feet, the kids will be in college. They're only young once.
Both are great, I'm sure. Heard they're gonna start with the 45-70 first, and then move onto the other stuff Marlin had before. I heard Ruger was gonna begin production in December, but I guess we'll see. Might be a while before production has caught up to demand. But I'm in no rush. Managed to get a Winchester 1892 in 357, even though I had to wait a while.
@@hinyaha That's my point. Ruger is paying attention to a market that is nearing saturation, instead of rebooting a generational brand. Kids are only young once. It's hard to break brand loyalty. Ruger has left a huge opening for Henry.
My favorite rifle is my Marlin Guide gun in 45/70. Another reason to add, is if you like the feedback from highly mechanical things, like 4 barrel carbs, passing gear, 4 on the floor,... you're going to love the sensation of the lever action. Sooo many mechanical things going on, and you can feel them all!
Here's why I like my Henry .357 over my AR, yes I know and agree my AR is superior in every way possible, but if I'm just out and about for a stroll in the woods, I'd rather have the Henry because there's lest stuff hanging off, it's easy to maneuver in brush, and it's lest "threatening" looking than if I was seen walking in the woods with a decked out AR
''my AR is superior in every way possible''. Nope. It's an excellent gun but does have it's limitations. Darn good around the ranch. Not so hot hunting boar or deer in heavy brush. Enjoy your rifle and ignore my comment.
@@ElainesDomain except you can get an ar in anti bear calibers. 50 beo would wreck a bear. The AR is superior in every way but who cares, shoot what you enjoy. I love lever actions too. my jm stamped 45-70 is a hoot. Edit, I mean over lever actions its superior. I did not mean to imply that the AR15 was a better rifle than every other rifle lol.
@@adamnichols476 Wifey has a Winchester lever action in .357, 16'' barrel. The .357 is her favorite for fun and carry. To piss off intruders a couple of10/22's is fun too. Image getting peppered by a bunch of Ping, Ping, ouch, Ping.
A 16" Rossi .45 Colt carbine loaded with modern heavy-weight +P loads (Buffalo Bore, Underwood, or roll-your-own) is a short, light, compact rifle that comes really close to the power of the standard 45-70 and with 8 rounds in the magazine. Food for thought.
Love the video. I have the Rossi in .44, for at least 20 years. Also BLR in .358. It WILL take anything in N America, although I'd rather have something bigger for the big bears. The 20" barrel holds 10 rounds, but I only keep 4 in it with more on the stock. It can be de-cocked, leaving a round chambered, carried in a ready position with 1 hand, and also cocked and fired with 1 hand from the hip should it be necessary. The .44 is easy to reload for. From light .430 balls for plinking, to 270 grain Gold Dot's for bigger stuff. The 300 grains don't work well in the action, or maybe it's just my reloads. I fabricated .44 shot shells from 30/40 Krag brass. Had to make some simple tooling and used a lathe. I can load them single shot and have basically a .410, 2 1/2" shot shell. As you can tell, I love mine and all it has to offer.
I have been wanting to add a lever action rifle to my arsenal forever . So , two months ago I ordered a Henry lever action ( side loading gate ) carbine, all steel in .44 Mag . Still waiting for it to be delivered. I had a Marlin .336 chambered in .30-.30 when I was 16 years old, hunted with it for years and then sold it one day . God I wish I had that thing back ! Always loved that rifle . But the .44 Mag will allow me to hunt in some restricted firearms zones in southern Michigan. And it will serve a purpose as a black bear hunting tool in some of the thick, dense cedar swamps where I hunt in the Upper Peninsula , as well as a home defense weapon . There’s just something about a lever action rifle that feels good in the hands , gives you a sense of confidence in the bush and always puts a smile on your face when shooting it , not to mention , it’s always the topic of discussion around any deer camp .
"other nefarious creatures that walk on two legs." Another quote I will be using! On topic: I never took lever actions serious until I random bought my Marlin 336 in 30-30. It's damn near my favorite purchase now.
Many years ago when I was in High School I joined a group of Elk hunters. Most of us were armed with bolt actions, I borrowed an uncles 30-06! Late on Fri evening a young man from the U of WY showed up in camp with an older Winchester Model 94 30-30 with a long octagon barrel! To make a long story short, he had mastered that rifle, and dropped a large running Bull Elk with a 75 yard head shot. A few years later I bought a pre-64 '94 at an estate auction! It has been my go to rifle the past 60 years. When I hunted I took Mule Deer, Pronghorn, and Elk with it, as far out as 200 yards. Still use it on feral hogs! The one thing I really love about it is when I shoulder it and lay my cheek against the stock the front and rear sights are perfectly aligned with my eye. Don't know if it works that way for others, but it always has for me. It is also an excellent saddle gun. Eventually I added 2 '94 Commemorates, one with the long octagon barrel.
Lol…load up 525 grain WFN hard cast at 1800 FPS and it’ll go through 2 buffalo. Of course, that may be a little much for the lever action frame unless it’s a modern forged one (if I’m remembering my pressures correctly). I kinda think of it as a truck gun that can shoot through barriers.
I love my lever guns. My father in law gave me my first one, a 60's JM stamped 44Mag Marlin. I've since upgraded to a silenced HenryX 45-70. I would love the Jurassic Park Marlin, so let's hope Ruger Makes Marlin Great Again.
@@yamahapeanut44 😔 i like my ruger pc charger ... hope marlin does the taurus turnaround [nobody liked taurus til this g series and my tx22 is phenomenal]
I really hope that Ruger leans into this tremendous opportunity that they have with their acquisition of Marlin. If they screw this up, it may potentially scar their reputation for years to come. I have Pre-64 Winchester Model 1894, a JM stamped Marlin, a Remlin, and a Henry Golden Boy. I'm not done buying lever actions; I want one chambered in .45-70.
1st long gun I ever invested in was my favorite carbine: The Marlin 336BL 30/30 & I still have it. Still runs great as a 37” long PA bush shooter. BL refers to the Big Loop Lever for wearing gloves when it’s colder. The iron sights are trued up for 150 gr. Watta phenomenal accurate carbine, absolutely luvvit!!
I like what you said about "it is just my buddy". I take mine anywhere I go. Not urban life, I mean fishing, overnight camping, hunting, etc. I feel like John Wayne. I just love having it in my truck.
@@AKlover I thought they only made those in 7.62x54r? Interesting weapon for sure. Lever guns are the most utilitarian weapons you can have imo. You maintain the reliability of the manual action however you man still cycle rounds very quickly. Moreover if you have a model with a loading gate, it's the easiest weapon to reload w/o the need of a magazine and you can constantly just top it off. It would definitely be worth trying. Sell it if you don't like it they hold value.
@@mcb2757 Most utilitarian gun you can have is A rifle in A rifle caliber that can do multiple jobs and it needs to be in A caliber that can be easily found and cheaply bought as well as bought in bulk.
I have 3 lever actions a 38/357, a 44/40 and a 45 Colt I am looking for a 30-30 Marlin Gold Trigger. I have taken deer with 1 round with them with an appropriate load. The great thing about them to me is hunting or moving in the heavy brush. They also give you a almost instant follow up shot if needed. These same brush advantages apply to using one for home defense.
I considered many times buying a lever action rifle just for the fun of it, and then I looked at the current price of ammo for .357, 38 Special, and .327 as well. Once the ammo prices come down then it will be fun to shoot, but for now I don't want to throw dollar bills down range with each shot. Make one in 9mm and then you have my attention!
Ikr. 9mm is cheaper than everything except .22lr bar far. The only lever action i shot was a .357/38 special and the guy reloaded. 200rds of 38 special cost him less than 10 bucks. Many years ago btw. Today 38 special is almost double 9mm.
Valid point... except you can do everything with the lever... self defense, feed your family... If you have to have a little less range time... well, I'd trade that for true security. ... just my opinion. Maybe add a PCC... Not quite the same, but it would move you in the right direction with the most benefit for the least cost and change to your real world. Stay free 👍👍
I've got a pretty sweet Daisy lever action, that I've had forever and gotten plenty a decent trophies with around the house; but you're right, I probably should upgrade to a .45-70.
( yes- late to the game) Thanks for showing proper use of the rifles fired in the video, and NOT taking them down off your shoulder and looking down at to cycle the action So many people do that with levers and bolt actions, then can't figure out why they suck so badly at shooting. Thanks for the video
Great vid, I would agree with you, the lever gun is still extremely viable in this modern time. I have owned a Marlin model 30as, for over thirty years, and during that time alot of guns have come and gone in my collection, but my 30/30 remains as the one rifle I could never part with.
I absolutely love lever action rifles just for the point of aim. As soon as I put the rifle up to aim it's right in line with the target, you just have to adjust the sight picture. I prefer a lever action rifle over any other rifle simply because of weight and ease of carry. I have bolt action rifles, semi automatic rifles and single shot rifles but my lever actions are my favorite.
Great vid. I been preaching the book of Winchester for a while. I got buddies with ARs that giggle when I pull a Model 94 out of the case. Ok Buffalo Bill, if any rustlers attempt to steal your sheep you will be ready. I always say its the world's first SMG. Rapid fire (by 1870s standard) carbine in pistol caliber. Mines a 30-30... so that doesn't quite apply... but its still short and to the point. Easy to swing around in a hallway or vehicle. My main argument for packing a lever action is reliability and consistency. I have NEVER in 25 years had a misfire, a jam or failed ejection. It functions fine in the field when its cold or dirty and really easy to clean. Its a solid chunk of milled steel and a heavy barrel. Its heavy enough to reduce recoil and no moving parts so it is the same shot every single time. And the ammunition.... Even in the darkest days of 2020... i scored several boxes of 30-30 for $17 a box... at WalMart, not some super secret shop or website. Less than a buck a round for rifle ammo is cheap by today's standards. Magazine capacity is the only place it loses a point. I make almost the same arguments for revolvers. A field strip and clean is beyond simple and a jam or misfire is nonexistant. Both a lever action and a revolver will work when I need it to in less than ideal conditions.
Glad I found this video! The “rifle of my dreams” is a lever gun chambered for .357 (I already have a.357 pistol in my budding gun closet). I watched A LOT of re-runs of “The Rifleman” when I was a kid. Plus, I live in a city (Baltimore) and going “tacticool” might not be the smartest option…
Levers are just fun. I've taken multiple mule deer with a lever made in 1917 and it still shoots well today. It's become mainly a wall ornament as it's been owned by 4 generations of the family now, but she still gets shot occasionally.
Absolutely LOVE my Henry Big Boy in 45 Colt! The ONLY thing I don’t like about this amazing rifle is cleaning it. The take-down to clean it, then putting it back together, absolutely sucks nuts!
I have the 45 colt big boy classic and it only takes me a few minutes to clean. No need to remove the lever so you can remove the bolt and extractor clip. All you need is a bore rope, apply some cleaning solution and run it through a few times, then some cotton tips for the chamber, bam and your done.
@@Diemerstein Gonna have to try that, I was doing it the way the manual said to clean it. First time I broke it down all the guts fell out and I was like “holy shit, this ain’t gonna be pretty trying to put this back together”.
@@8654ZuluFoxtrot Yeah I hear ya. The only time you really need to break it down is, if you take it say like hunting when it's wet, then you need to clean it all out to prevent rust.
One of my lever actions is a Winchester 94 in 30-30. Manufactured in 1972, so it's just a touch younger than me. Was a birthday gift from my Pops. I've hunted with it for years. Can't even count how many deer and hogs I've bagged with it. The occasional coyote... I love this thing. Wouldn't change it at all. My brother keeps telling me to mount a scope. Dafuq I need a scope for? Thing just get hung up in the brush anyway. I'd have to have it drilled and tapped, angled scope mount, etc. Heck with that. Iron sights do just fine.
The thing I like about lever guns, is the carry balance point is usually just forward of the lever. The availability of various calibers is a really good reason to get another one, if you only have one so far.
Great video! I have two old Winchester 94's , 30-30 cal. Great for deer hunting, under 100 yds, thick brush & hardwoods, harsh weather conditions that make scopes difficult. Thanks for the vid!
We have precisely 2 firearms in my house. Both lever action. One in 30-30 (marlin 336 w/ a 16" barel) because its the type of rifle I learned to shoot on 30 some odd years ago, and the other is in .22 (henry with a 16" octagonal barrel). To your point about not looking too scary; when I met my wife 7 years ago she was very anti-gun. 7 years later she can run the Henry like a boss and is a confident shooter with the 30-30. I personally have never cared much for pistols, so these rifles were really great options for my house. Home defense, hunting, plinking. Just all around great rifles. Historical side note - on top of winning the west, the 30-30 lever gun also won the Mexican revolution. It was the most sought after rifle of Zapata and Poncho Villa's forces because of the rifle's speed, accuracy and availability of ammo. Great video.
I got my first lever action last year, because some of the points you mentioned. A Henry in 357mag/38sp. Love it! Now, its really hard to find that ammo anywhere at a decent cost. Would love to get a 30-30, but that ammo is nonexistent for the past 18 months (in MD anyway).
I live in Wisconsin & the lever action 30.30 still rules as the # 1 Deer brush gun. I like you have a Marlin "Glenfield" special addition that came from the factory already scoped. High grade beautifully checkered Walnut stock. One of the main things I love about my lever action is that they're perfectly balanced in the middle of the rifle, which makes them so much more easy to carry in the bush, & that's what we normally hunt in in Wisconsin. A 100 yard shot is rare here, but it will reach out much farther.
I also like how they don’t require a magazine you can lose. It’s integral to the gun so when you lose, or break, all your AR mags, this bad boy will most likely still be moving along. Plus you can use the same ammo as your pistol if you pick the right one.
But if you damage the magazine tube you're pretty much screwed. If you damage or lose a detachable box magazine, just replace it with another one (which you probably have multiple spares of already).
I have that same exact model 30A that was given to me by my father as well!! He bought it in the 70s at a local Firestone hardware store for 120 bucks with 2 boxes of ammo, sling, and a cheap tasco 4 power scope. Scope is still on till this day, and has been used every year for deer season here in Elk County Pa. since its purchase
I’ve been hunting for forty two years, many of those with a 30-30 marlin (left handed) and three rounds that sound like one or two shots is not uncommon, especially if your proficient with it!
Your Wife is THE BEST partner EVER... On Vids and IN LIFE!!! Ya'll relationship comes thru on Vid. She respects but is not afraid to joke on You but ALWAYS supports you. She's smart, Pretty, a GREAT shot and expresses her opinions much better than other firearms girls ... Great camera person too!!! With ALL RESPECT CHRIS.... You done REAL GOOD!!! I hope she keeps you, but THAT KIND always does!!!
Thanks... well thought out and presented 👍👍 ... You just need to add a .44 to your collection for the folks who have to hunt with straight walled cartridges ! Love the channel, Thank You 👍👍
They make you more accurate…. Amen…. I finished basic training in ‘94…. Since then I have prepared many a young man (and woman) for what to expect when they go to basic training and hit the BRM phase. Now for a long time now I COULD have taken them down to the range and ran them through the paces with an Ar-15 BUT before I do that I always have them on the range firing .223 rounds out of a break action and then lever action rifle with the lesson that before you can learn to shoot fast, you have to learn to shoot good. Slowing them down and realize just how much time you really have in between shooting opportunities during the qualification process means that they are get their shots lined up and then easily moving on to the next target after one a single attempt at any one target
I'm looking to get my grandson a bolt or lever action. I got him a 15-22 when he was 6 and he's pretty good with it but I'd like to get something that would make him take more time between shots. I don't regret the 15-22 at all but I would like to get him to work on his fundamentals a bit more.
My 4-H firearms instructor would only give us one round at a time. We were using bolt action rifles of various brands that had an internal box magazine at the time. It worked for us to learn to take our time. My first firearm was a Marlin Glenfield Model 25. I still have it. I only used one round at a time for the first few weeks to get accurate with it, then moved on to learning to shoot faster after I had the accuracy down. RIP Mr. Osterling. Your lessons on the range carried over to my every day life and I am grateful for it.
If you haven’t seen people shoot cowboy action you need too. Those guys and gals can definitely shoot faster and more accurately with a lever gun and single action revolver than most people with modern semi autos. Very impressive and not often talked about.
The lever action was the "assault rifle" of the day. Hell, I have a .357 16" with a TLR light behind the bedroom door. With a butt stock carrier with 8 extras, I do not feel under armed in the least!
@@jeremywatson9129 Full disclosure. I also have an AR dedicated 9mm pistol with a 8.5" barrel and a 30 round mag UNDER the bed. Hehehehe. That is my Honey's piece
I have that very same Marlin in the 3030 caliber. My dad got it for my birthday in 75' when I was 15 yrs old. I have a lot of guns but this is my very favorite. It's great in the brush with the shorter barrel.
I don’t need a reason. Lever actions are the shit. I’m just watching because this is cool.
I agree.
I was just thinking last week I need a lever action, now this video is uploaded 😂
Same Here 👍👍👍
I need one as the only one I got shoots BB's.
Same
I'm in the UK and just in the last stage of applying for my firearms licence. I've put a 357/38special lever action on my application and am crossing my fingers for it all to go through.
Loved the video. 👍👍👍
Hope it went well
Or just move to the usa
@@mikecase9365 But not to NY & Ca and others!
@@kylewood8327 I live in NYC and you are right it's horrible, for gun owners if you can get license.
Update?
I love that you always remind people to support their homeless shelters, youth shelters and to recycle.
As someone that was homeless for 10 years I love it too.
@C Z tool
@C Z this is always so bizarre to me. When people say "haha I love my dog more than people! I'd kill a person before I kill a dog!" You're just crazy. Like a screw loose that's what that it is. You have a malfunctioning value system. A rational person would understand that a human is irreplaceable and an animal at the end of the day is property.
@C Z Correct. People largely make their own situations. Basically-domesticated animals have very little input into their situations, even to the degree they can be held "responsible."
As for the homeless and such, we as a society should do two things for them:
1. Ensure they can get necessary paperwork, documentation, etc., for life in society.
2. Ensure some form of daycare for their kids, so as to head off that actually legitimate excuse not to work. (I recall a program was started in the previous Presidential administration to help make that happen.)
It's fine to add a little Salvation Army-type "soup, soap, and salvation" stuff for a night. But then, poke them to get back on their own feet.
Also a friendly reminder to eat your vegetables, exercise regularly, get plenty of rest, and go to your dentist at least twice a year!
Lever Action = 1800's Assault Rifle.
Thanks for pointing out that the 30-30 can reach out a ways. With an optic it will still take large game further than that. A Model 94 in .22 Winmag is pretty darned awesome too.
SHHHHHHHH!!!!!! 😬
My grandpa had a lever action 94!! When he passed my dad got his guns and although he’s a dessert storm vet and all that he doesn’t really shoot. I wanna take it off his hands and show that thing the love it desires but I’m kinda scared/intimidated to ask my dad for his dads gun. again I want it so bad😂
How far out will a 30-30 still be accurate/lethal?
@@Sweethands4 about 200yrds and that's stretching it caliber is junk for long range hunting
@reviewer5598 appreciate the info thank you. What has a longer range, 30-30 or .357 magnum?
Heck the Alaskan State Troopers still carry levers in the car due to the fact that they don't have issues in cold weather and can pack a serious punch against the large 4 legged critters they have up there.
Charles Bronson carried a Savage 99 in the movie Death Hunt; that convinced me I needed one in MN.
It’s cause the 45-70 is good against bears, moose and small aircraft
@@ArcticTenshi don’t forget T-Rex’s
@@ArcticTenshi 444 is the shizzle too. My pig thumper.
If it's Good enough for A.S. T., It's good enough for me
When my older brother was a teenager, he scared off a peeping tom with an unloaded lever action rifle. The main house was built several feet below the driveway, which allowed anyone to look into the kitchen. He came around once too often, so my brother climbed onto the roof with the rifle. When the peeper came creeping up the driveway, he heard the clack clack, and it scared him so bad that he left a brown trail behind him.
Yes, we were raised around guns, our folks taught us how to handle them, and we went through the Hunters' Safety Course. We had very diligent teachers back then (early to mid 70's)
"Babe, I need to get a lever gun"
"Another gun, why?!"
"The man with the red beard told me to"
The outlaw Santa Claus isn't real. He can't force you to buy another gun
Reason number 8
Damn - I have 2 already. Now I’m gonna “need” that color case hardened one.
@@powermixer8 No one has EVER had to force me to buy another gun.
"We already have guns at home."
The capability of having a revolver and rifle both chambered for the same calibre is a great idea. The Ruger Blackhawk in .357/.38/ 9mm cylinder. and a Marlin 1894c in .357 gives you a lot of variables for ammo supply. applies to .44 .45 combo's too
It just makes sense to have multiple firearms for the ammunition you buy. If something happens to one of your guns, you have another that can still use the same ammo. I had a "rule of three". I got a Marlin 1894CS to go with my two .357 revolvers. I got a 9mm carbine to go with my 9mm pistols. I even got a Ruger Blackhawk in .30 Carbine to go with my two M-1 Carbines.
I did the same with my rifles. I got a bolt action in the same caliber to match my semi autos.
I had my collection just about perfect, then got old and disabled and had to sell or give it all away. Broke my heart.☹️
I have that combo, and a Super BH with a Rossi 92 in 44. Love them all
@@dongilleo9743 Didn't know you could get a handgun in 30 carbine, I like the M1 Carbine because of its history and is lighter than a Thompson SMG or an M1 Garand. Having a hand gun chambered in the same caliber as your rifle is a smart idea. Sorry you had sell/give your collection, my condolences
@@55Quirll I always wanted to get an M-1 Carbine after seeing Gregory Peck carrying one around in the old movie "Pork Chop Hill" when I was a kid. They are just a very handy, lightweight firearm. I thought they'd be perfect for arming some of the smaller adult and teenage female members of my extended family if the need ever came. I remember seeing a picture years ago of an Israeli school teacher taking her students on a field trip, and she or one of the assistant teachers had an M-1 Carbine slung over her shoulder, "just in case".
@@dongilleo9743 I remember Pork Chop Hill, a good also with Woody Strode and Martin Landau I believe. Another good movie, if you like Sci-fi is The Lost Continent with Ceasar Romeo. The reason for it for me is the same as yours, light weight and little recoil.
I love lever guns, I always say they’re a muscle car with a manual transmission; they’re old school, fun to run, and you control everything
Perfect
Love gear shift...
“Twainesque”🇺🇸
Great analogy
20 inch barrel lever action 357 + Buffalo Bore Ammo = 30/30! Rifle/Revolver combo = BAD News for those who wish to do you ill!
I can't argue against a lever gun. They're one of my favorites probably due to my rural upbringing and watching "The Rifleman". 30-30 and .22 are my favorite loads but a .357 would make a good one as well. Maybe chambered in .44mag or .45LC if you find one. Perfect saddle/brush gun.
When you get the chance, go on You Tube and look for The Rifleman, Death Never Rides Alone, Season Five, Episode Five. At about 12:40, there is the best rifle twirl on the whole five year run of the series.
I have an 1873 in 45 colt and I absolutely love it. No recoil but big thump down range. Smacks steel hard, easy on the ears and no recoil. Even in a rifle 20" you get 10 rds.
They're one of my favorites cuz i watch "Army of Darkness"
Would it be better if it was a pump gun?
I would love to get a 45-70 myself, although I too have an inherited marlin .30-30 and I bought a Henry .22 last year. Wouldn’t sell them for the world!
A lever gun is just as American as a 1911, an old SA revolver, or the AR15 it's a gun everyone should have in their collection/arsenal not to mention they're just fun guns to shoot... So without hearing all your reasons I agree 100% brother and great video as always keepem coming!!!
@Chris G LOL Well played sir!!!
Also, in .22lr it makes an excellent firearm to introduce people to shooting
you can reload while target still in eyesight ,
I want a Rossi Ranch Hand with a youth size stock in 44 magnum as my woods gun. The short 12 inch barrel and 6 rounds magazine would be maneuverable in wooded areas.
@@scooterbob4432 I've got almost the entire Henry lever gun line up from 22lr to 45-70 even have a couple Marlins. I inherited most of them but my Henry big boy x in 44 mag/special is probably my favorite and without a doubt my most used.
There’s a lot of guns I want… but a lever action is one that I NEED. Thanks, Outlaw!
Hey, Honest Outlaw. Big fan of your videos. I currently live in Romania, the most gun controlled country in the EU, but one day I'll move to the US and be able to have the freedom of the 2A! It's truly a tragedy that what is fundamentally a human right exists only in a handful of countries and even there it's constantly under attack
God bless you brother! Hope to one day meet you in person and maybe shoot some guns together!
We’d love to have you. Come on out!
Hope you make it to the land of the free. Our freedoms are constantly under attack, so far we’ve kept them, come help us in the fight to maintain our 2A freedoms!
We'd welcome you as close family here as long as you came legally. Americans aren't anti immigrant, just anti illegal immigrant that have more rights and privileges that Citizens. And, I might add, for the most part, anti tyrannical government. Do come and visit some time. You'll love it.
Come on over soon brother!
In America (most places) you can even legally make your own firearm with a 3D printer.
One design by the late Jstark was designed by and for someone in your situation called the FGC9.
It was designed to be built from ALL normal harware parts and printed plastic.
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Still a great pump gun even though it is mostly plastic, ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxh4su9YgU1tWmjikirWcKJbjsFLEU62Bc but with care it will last a long time. It would be neat if Crosman would make a commemorative version of this with real wood stock, but of course it would weigh more and cost more, but hey, it would be cool. The included scope is more of a toy, but it does work for backyard plinking. I prefer to use pellets for greater accuracy, but BBs are just as good for plinking. This is not a Red Ryder folks; fully pumped it is 3 times the power of a Red Ryder and can be dangerous if not handled properly. Be safe out there.
1:16 they take many types of ammo
3:02 legal in all states
3:53 it will make you more accurate
5:13 they look DAMN good
6:13 they don't look intimidating to a jury (I really think the facts of a case and a good lawyer matter more, but sure?)
6:47 old but viable
8:24 sleek profile
9:12 extremely versatile
obviously you haven’t dealt with a lot of Juries. They vote on emotion just like when they vote in elections.
@@botkill3635 yup specially now that they are the dumbest they ever been
when most non gun enthusiasts see a lever gun they think between civil war and ww1 cowboys teaching a kid to shoot or the gun your grandpa had not much intimidating to the average person
@@botkill3635 Yes, but you can talk to a jury and convince them with logic and reason.
@@botkill3635 don't know if you saw the other guy's reply but he makes some good points. Plus you can always appeal, and unless you're in NY and WA you can have carry insurance which should hopefully cover your expenses
I like that you always talk straight. You seem to care about others. For me you cover a lot of the subjects that interest me.
I was a spectator at the Texas State Lever Action Silhouette Match a couple of weeks back. That convinced me I need three: rimfire, pistol caliber, and rifle. It was cool watching those guys shoot out to 200 yards.
I still haven't got a rimfire lever gun (have a hard time justifying the 250-300 bucks TBH) but man, my 357 lever gun is probably my most flat out fun centerfire rifle to shoot. And my old 30-30 is verging on wallhanger but it's a family heirloom so that's OK.
Got the set plus a .45-70😀. Just got the .22 from Henry and love it. I want a .357 to fill a small hole (my pistol caliber is .45) in my battery
#1 - they use lots of different ammo - including the seriously underrated 45/70. The 45/70 is a powerful brush round. It will just plough threw underbrush and not deviate much. a 5.56 or 7.62x39 hitting branches, will start to tumble vear off course and even start to break apart... turning what should be a clean his on a boar or deer, into a total miss.
#2 - Legal in all states, + Canada. Oh yes, lever actions are one of the few rifles that can be transported across the boarder legally for hunting, or travel to Alaska. You DO need to register it before entry, but it also gives you the option to buy ammo for it while in Canada.
#6 - no detachable magazine, allows the weapon to get "lower". this opens up a lot of different options for shooting, especially from the prone position while yes you need clearance to rack it, you can still get off a shot while laying almost completely flat, letting you shoot UNDER thing.
One thing not covered is the ability to "load on the run". You can fire off 3-5 rounds for example, then, reload it with 1-5 rounds when you have a break or are relocating. When hunting large number of boars and such, this means you can always have a full tube while working. This could be big if you have a group charging towards you. While with an AR you need to drop the magazine and reload... And if you only have 3-4 rounds left in your mag... you have to choose, drop the mag while it had rounds in it still so you have a full mag or just add a few more rounds to the tube while you are looking for a better angle on the boar herd.
Lastly also under #6 and maybe 5... Because of its clean lines, there isn't as much for it to get hung up on, this allows for it to use... Saddle holsters. You can mount one on horse, dirt bike, or ATV where it wouldn't be possible for an AR or AK platform. this means you can be driving through the woods, stop, pull the rifle out of the holster. an AR and AK have to much stuff going on, from the raised optics upfront, to the magazine, to what ever people mount on them up front... this means they can't slide into a holster like a leaver action can... even a mini-14 has a hard time with saddle holsters. It either has to be holstered with a flush 5 round magazine, or without a magazine at all. This gives it another HUGE advantage for ease of access and ease of use while on trails/farms/hunting. You can even get holsters for snowmobiles. This gives them a level of usability, and protection from things like, bears, that can't be matched.
I #8ed the run and gun, absolutely agree with you and easy to carry some 100+ round bandoleros for easy ammo access. I often think of my shotgun in the same way, I have a semi auto box fed 12 gauge, but the pistol grip pump still has the tactical practical advantage IMO. So naturally the lever action fits the same profile. I really need/want one now, lol. 🤑
@@victor-fowler To many people are "hung up" on "newer is better" and "military is cool" There's a reason revolvers, bolt, lever and single shot break action still exist.
You were ‘honest’ about the giving a kid a semi auto. I let my son start shooting a Ruger 10/22 when he was eight and he sounded like he was on a SAW. I bought him a single shot Cricket and his accuracy improved by leaps and bounds. I would throw a can down and tell him it’s a charging bear and he has only on shot. He is now 13 and can run his AR like a champ.
Lmao my son's philosophy used to be accuracy through volume. Changed that getting him to focus on trigger followthrough and reset. Also told him he needed 3 full breaths between shots.
Agreed. My first gun was a bolt action single shot .22, so I had to make shots count.
Bolt guns are the way to go for kids imo. Slows them down and teaches them to aim better mechanics.
Get a Winchester Model 69A or a Springfield Model 15. Many a Boy Scout earned his merit badge with one and learned to shoot accurately one slow shot at a time.
@@bretmoore6828 ^^ THIS ^^ Hard to imagine how this comment could be improved upon
nice that a young gun enthusiast recognizes the utility and fun of the lever action! I have 4 Henrys...45-70, 44 mag, 357, and 22LR.....hopefully soon to have the 30-30. Thanks Chris !
I just love the mechanical action. Kind of like a pump action shot gun or a revolver. Like the difference between shooting a recurve versus a compound bow. Nice video
Should try and find a lever action shotgun to try. So much fun
This is fun because, do we have to walk around in society expecting to blow the shit out of everything and everyone. There’s bad around, but there’s also good. So yes it’s very interesting and intriguing to see this because it’s just about the mechanics and engineering and just the fun of shooting, I mean should we just ban and hate fireworks? They’re sooo dangerous too..
Funny you’d say that. I have a love of SA, lever action and, recurve/ long bows. Technology is cool but, the old ways rarely fail.
lever action , simple and work every time
Lever action, the manuel transmission of the gun world
Have owned a model 1894 Winchester in 30/30 caliber for years. It came off the production line in 1941 and still works like a charm with thousands of rounds run through it and never having needed work done. It's also one of the most accurate long guns I've owned. I'd be perfectly comfortable with it in a contentious situation.
I own 4 of them in 357, 44, 30-30, and 45-70, and they are wonderful. A couple points you missed, I think, is cross platform compatibility. Having a revolver and rifle in same caliber. Then not to mention launching a 357 or 44 down a 16-20 in barrel, and the velocity gains you get.
awesome now how are they different ?? and how much kick does the 4570 have??
Need .22 too
I bought my first lever gun a few weeks ago at a gun-show. A 1980 Marlin 336. It's something I've wanted for a long time. A nice lever gun is truly a work of art.
I bought my first lever gun earlier this year. I got it in 357 and 38 because I already have revolvers and reloading ability in those calibers. It's a Henry big boy. It was accurate out of the box, fun to shoot! I love mine! The assault rifle of the old west! Can you imagine having a musket style muzzleloading rifle for protection? That's what most people had back then. The first lever guns were like space age technology!
I got my first Henry early this year also, and quickly got 2 more lol
Henry .22 rifles are my favorite gun to give family members for Christmas.
I recently bought a Henry .44 mag just because it just spoke to me. I love lever guns.
Grew up watching The Rifleman and Wanted: Dead or Alive, my first was a Winchester model 94 in 30-30. It’s harvested many a antlered quadruped in the 45 years I had it.
You forgot 2 major advantages of lever guns...
1. Safety. Atleast with Henry (the only one I've shot) it is perfectly safe to chamber a round and decock the hammer. The internal safety prevents a negligent discharge...even if it is dropped directly on the hammer.
2. Side gate loading for keeping the magazine topped off. While not all lever guns have a side gate loading option, it is a valuable feature if you can get one. It allows switching ammo types on the go (especially with my .410 bore Henry) and keeping the magazine topped off. Limited magazine capacity isn't much of an issue if you can keep topping off as needed.
I'll also add the lever action is a big part of American history and influenced the outcome of several battles from the Indian wars on. Thanks for covering them it's more interesting than the latest model plastic fantastic 9mm.
@Great White The Indians at little big horn were said to outgun Custer with their repeating Henry's and others. Custer's single shot Springfields were considered more accurate had a but slow rate of fire.
One point brought I loved. You focus more on the shot, aim, breathing when each shot counts more. And practice that. Have 30-30 (4+1) Certainly DOES make you a better shooter. More focus.
I would add the fact that lever guns (like bolt guns) do not lose velocity to cycle the action. That helps maximize cartridge performance. They are fast, light, maximize cartridge performance, and look great. ...what's not to like?
I used to use my dad’s 3030 Winchester to hunt with. When riding in the back of the truck, I always kept the chamber empty. My cousin kept a round in the chamber. I tried telling him it wasn’t safe, but he said he wanted to be ready if we saw something. I showed him how much faster it was to be safe. When my dad stopped, we jumped out and I had the lever down while still in the air. When my feet hit the ground, I jacked the round in and was ready to fire. I could get 2 shots off before my cousin could get his rifle cocked. So much for sacrificing safety for speed! I love how you showed the smoothness of one of my favorite weapons.
Have had a number of lever actions over the years, everyone a stellar performer. But I have to say that my Cimarron 1873 24" barrel in .357 Mag is my all time favorite. I love the sound the elevator makes when the action is cycled. Glad you made this video. Thank you.
Went to the Cimarron main store in Fredericksburg Texas to buy an 1866 Yellowboy. The employees acted like a bunch of dicks. Didn’t care if I bought a gun from them or not. Found an 1866 Miroku/Winchester online in 44-40 and bought on the spot. Glad I waited.
@@charlescho7989 nice! They need to pull that stick out of their ass!
I can totally relate to the accuracy component, even though that sounds counterintuitive. My first rimfire, like every other person in the known universe was a Ruger 10/22. And before long, I had a 50 round mag and shooting was about how fast I could pull the trigger. I bought an old browning BL22 when I was in my teens. Now I had to slow down and think through my shots. The Ruger was every bit as accurate as the Browning, but the process of shooting a lever action made my shots more deliberate, more mindful.
My first was a bolt gun ruger American.
@Oliver-qw6zi - Cool. I have a Ruger American in 22 mag. She's the only rifle I have that I can shoot sub MOA from a bench with iron sights. Yeah, the stock sucks, but the barrel and trigger are exceptional.
I’ve been shooting for just over a year and it surprises me the number of people who haven’t shot a lever action. Absolutely love the 2 we own, and have plans to get a few more. Glad to see someone spreading the word.
Having pairs or sets of a revolver-caliber levergun and revolver(s) has a lot going for it. Shared ammunition, ability to engage over the shorter range of the revolver and the longer range of the carbine, and skill-building with both types. I have pairs or sets in .32-20, .357 Mag, .44 Mag and .45 Colt. Whenever I have the opportunity to go woodswalking, I generally carry one of the leverguns and one or two revolvers while my "conventional" rifles stay behind in the vault. I've been handloading since 1975, and since the leverguns and revolvers are manually functioned, I can throttle the ammo back for new or small-statured shooters so they can enjoy shooting without having to manage the higher levels of recoil. Working on finding a .22 levergun to add rimfire to the variety of sets/pairs.
Should have touched on with the .22lr lever guns, they can shoot shorts, longs, and LR along with all the variety of those. Everyone giggles when they shoot Aguila Super Colibri out of my Golden Boy. Super quiet
Where are you buying .22 Longs?
@@POOKIE5592 he didn't say he was buying them, he said it would shoot them...
I have about 50 or less 22L inherited from my Dad. It is said that they will not cycle most semiautomatic rifles and handguns, but I also have a very old H&R 9 shot Revolver with the drop out cylinder.
Browning makes good ones
Took my 17 year old granddaughter out last weekend to get her aquatinted with firearms. She had never shot any kind of firearm before so I showed her the different types of actions such as, automatic, bolt, lever, pump, and single shot. Once she was showed how each worked and how to handle them safely, I took her out to shoot them. The auto was a 9 mm pistol, then my Marlin 30-30 lever, and a 20ga pump shooting slugs and bird shot. The pistol and shotgun with birdshot at 10 yards, the shotgun with slugs at 50yards and the 30-30 at 100yards, all of her shot were within a 12 inch diameter except one shot that she overshot the target with her first shot with the 30-30. Pretty proud of how she handled each of these firearms. When I asked afterwards which she liked shooting and was comfortable with, she pointed at the 30-30 with a big grin on her face.
Surprise her at Christmas. Last year my daughter got a Henry’s .410.
I need a color case hardened lever gun with an octagon barrel chambered in 45-70 Gvt 👊😎🇺🇸
I just bought a Henry Model X in 45-70
Check out Henry, I know they make oct barrels
I have a Turnbull Marlin 1895 .45/70! Accurate and deadly and Beautiful. Look them up!
good taste
Henry and Rossi both make good ones
Im glad you pointed out they are still a viable option today. 7 rounds of 30-30 or 10 plus rounds of pistol calibers, could be extremely effective for self defense. Especially beyond typical handgun ranges.
Ruger has missed the boat for at least two Christmases. Marlin and Remington were generational brands. I'm done waiting to give the kids a Marlin lever action 22 for their first rifle. Henry is now my preferred brand.
Henry manufactures in my home town for about the last decade. For sure not the only factory they have. Anyway, I've heard good things about how they treat employees. So that's a checked box
The 96/22 was bad ass, my brother got one the same year i got a 10/22 for christmas. He still has it, such a fun gun to shoot. Henry has the more traditional style though
@@chrism4008 I would rather have bought Marlin rifles, but by the time Ruger/Marlin finishes dragging their feet, the kids will be in college. They're only young once.
Both are great, I'm sure. Heard they're gonna start with the 45-70 first, and then move onto the other stuff Marlin had before. I heard Ruger was gonna begin production in December, but I guess we'll see.
Might be a while before production has caught up to demand. But I'm in no rush. Managed to get a Winchester 1892 in 357, even though I had to wait a while.
@@hinyaha That's my point. Ruger is paying attention to a market that is nearing saturation, instead of rebooting a generational brand. Kids are only young once. It's hard to break brand loyalty. Ruger has left a huge opening for Henry.
My favorite rifle is my Marlin Guide gun in 45/70. Another reason to add, is if you like the feedback from highly mechanical things, like 4 barrel carbs, passing gear, 4 on the floor,... you're going to love the sensation of the lever action. Sooo many mechanical things going on, and you can feel them all!
Did you get the new ruger model?
@Bruce Butcher yes there's some reviews on it, it looks like a awesome build, I agree on the price being steep though
Here's why I like my Henry .357 over my AR, yes I know and agree my AR is superior in every way possible, but if I'm just out and about for a stroll in the woods, I'd rather have the Henry because there's lest stuff hanging off, it's easy to maneuver in brush, and it's lest "threatening" looking than if I was seen walking in the woods with a decked out AR
Mini 14 ranch, same.
''my AR is superior in every way possible''. Nope. It's an excellent gun but does have it's limitations. Darn good around the ranch. Not so hot hunting boar or deer in heavy brush. Enjoy your rifle and ignore my comment.
@@ElainesDomain except you can get an ar in anti bear calibers. 50 beo would wreck a bear. The AR is superior in every way but who cares, shoot what you enjoy. I love lever actions too. my jm stamped 45-70 is a hoot.
Edit, I mean over lever actions its superior. I did not mean to imply that the AR15 was a better rifle than every other rifle lol.
@@adamnichols476 Wifey has a Winchester lever action in .357, 16'' barrel. The .357 is her favorite for fun and carry. To piss off intruders a couple of10/22's is fun too. Image getting peppered by a bunch of Ping, Ping, ouch, Ping.
A 16" Rossi .45 Colt carbine loaded with modern heavy-weight +P loads (Buffalo Bore, Underwood, or roll-your-own) is a short, light, compact rifle that comes really close to the power of the standard 45-70 and with 8 rounds in the magazine. Food for thought.
Love the video. I have the Rossi in .44, for at least 20 years. Also BLR in .358. It WILL take anything in N America, although I'd rather have something bigger for the big bears.
The 20" barrel holds 10 rounds, but I only keep 4 in it with more on the stock. It can be de-cocked, leaving a round chambered, carried in a ready position with 1 hand, and also cocked and fired with 1 hand from the hip should it be necessary.
The .44 is easy to reload for. From light .430 balls for plinking, to 270 grain Gold Dot's for bigger stuff. The 300 grains don't work well in the action, or maybe it's just my reloads. I fabricated .44 shot shells from 30/40 Krag brass. Had to make some simple tooling and used a lathe. I can load them single shot and have basically a .410, 2 1/2" shot shell. As you can tell, I love mine and all it has to offer.
I have been wanting to add a lever action rifle to my arsenal forever . So , two months ago I ordered a Henry lever action ( side loading gate ) carbine, all steel in .44 Mag . Still waiting for it to be delivered. I had a Marlin .336 chambered in .30-.30 when I was 16 years old, hunted with it for years and then sold it one day . God I wish I had that thing back ! Always loved that rifle . But the .44 Mag will allow me to hunt in some restricted firearms zones in southern Michigan. And it will serve a purpose as a black bear hunting tool in some of the thick, dense cedar swamps where I hunt in the Upper Peninsula , as well as a home defense weapon . There’s just something about a lever action rifle that feels good in the hands , gives you a sense of confidence in the bush and always puts a smile on your face when shooting it , not to mention , it’s always the topic of discussion around any deer camp .
I can attest to the 30-30. I got a Winchester 30-30, great bush gun.
I agree totally. I’m in an extremely rural area and bought a Henry Big Boy in .357/38spl for just these reasons! Great channel!
Dont use short .38 cartidges or they fall under action. Stay with heavier bullets as they are longer and work fine.
@@karlschulte9231158gr usually fine?
"other nefarious creatures that walk on two legs." Another quote I will be using! On topic: I never took lever actions serious until I random bought my Marlin 336 in 30-30. It's damn near my favorite purchase now.
Many years ago when I was in High School I joined a group of Elk hunters. Most of us were armed with bolt actions, I borrowed an uncles 30-06! Late on Fri evening a young man from the U of WY showed up in camp with an older Winchester Model 94 30-30 with a long octagon barrel! To make a long story short, he had mastered that rifle, and dropped a large running Bull Elk with a 75 yard head shot. A few years later I bought a pre-64 '94 at an estate auction! It has been my go to rifle the past 60 years. When I hunted I took Mule Deer, Pronghorn, and Elk with it, as far out as 200 yards. Still use it on feral hogs! The one thing I really love about it is when I shoulder it and lay my cheek against the stock the front and rear sights are perfectly aligned with my eye. Don't know if it works that way for others, but it always has for me. It is also an excellent saddle gun. Eventually I added 2 '94 Commemorates, one with the long octagon barrel.
I’ve been playing Red Dead Redemption 2 a lot lately, this has only convinced me more of my need for a lever action.
I just picked up my Henry H010G 45-70 Gov. the other day and I'm really loving it.
You forgot to mention that Marlin recommends their Lever Gun in .45/70 for T-Rex!
I have a Turnbull Marlin 1895CB .45/70 and love it!
Lol…load up 525 grain WFN hard cast at 1800 FPS and it’ll go through 2 buffalo. Of course, that may be a little much for the lever action frame unless it’s a modern forged one (if I’m remembering my pressures correctly). I kinda think of it as a truck gun that can shoot through barriers.
@@bluesoverlord that's some insane weight
I've wanted a lever action ever since the Rifleman was on TV. In 1st grade I had the Rifleman lunchbox. It was awesome.
I love my lever guns. My father in law gave me my first one, a 60's JM stamped 44Mag Marlin. I've since upgraded to a silenced HenryX 45-70. I would love the Jurassic Park Marlin, so let's hope Ruger Makes Marlin Great Again.
If ruger bought marlin then I wouldnt expect anything great to happen. Rugers new products are beyond disappointing
@@yamahapeanut44 😔 i like my ruger pc charger ... hope marlin does the taurus turnaround [nobody liked taurus til this g series and my tx22 is phenomenal]
Another cool thing is shooting .38 specials out of my Marlin 1894c not only has very mild recoil, it's also relatively quiet.
I really hope that Ruger leans into this tremendous opportunity that they have with their acquisition of Marlin. If they screw this up, it may potentially scar their reputation for years to come. I have Pre-64 Winchester Model 1894, a JM stamped Marlin, a Remlin, and a Henry Golden Boy. I'm not done buying lever actions; I want one chambered in .45-70.
I've got a JMarlin 45.70. It's my deer rifle. Have a fixed 2x Leupold firedot scope on it and I love the setup.
@@AOYT2077 Nice. Do .45-70s kick as bad as they say?
@@MrIdasam Less than a 12 gauge shooting buckshot, but not much less...
would love to get one chambered in 45-70, but also want one in 500 mag, 50-110, and 460 mag.
@@DisturbedArcher 500 mag would be nice.
1st long gun I ever invested in was my favorite carbine: The Marlin 336BL 30/30 & I still have it. Still runs great as a 37” long PA bush shooter. BL refers to the Big Loop Lever for wearing gloves when it’s colder. The iron sights are trued up for 150 gr. Watta phenomenal accurate carbine, absolutely luvvit!!
Great video on an often overlooked rifle!! Long live lever guns! Now that Ruger is manufacturing Marlins, I can’t wait to see what’s in store!!!!
I like what you said about "it is just my buddy". I take mine anywhere I go. Not urban life, I mean fishing, overnight camping, hunting, etc. I feel like John Wayne. I just love having it in my truck.
Damn Skippy Love my lever action rifles. Still have my grandfathers Winchester Pre 64 lever action 30/30.
Great Video. I agree with every point you.make. I have 2 Marlins..A 30-30..and a .22..love them both.
I love lever actions. In fact my Marlin 1894 in 44 is one of the weapons I bought during last year's gun rush.
I want A Russian pattern 1895 in 5.56, .308, or 9mm. I don't own revolvers ........ Makes lever guns essentially interesting but irrelevant.
@@AKlover I thought they only made those in 7.62x54r? Interesting weapon for sure. Lever guns are the most utilitarian weapons you can have imo. You maintain the reliability of the manual action however you man still cycle rounds very quickly. Moreover if you have a model with a loading gate, it's the easiest weapon to reload w/o the need of a magazine and you can constantly just top it off. It would definitely be worth trying. Sell it if you don't like it they hold value.
@@mcb2757 Most utilitarian gun you can have is A rifle in A rifle caliber that can do multiple jobs and it needs to be in A caliber that can be easily found and cheaply bought as well as bought in bulk.
Loved lever actions ever since I saw the movie Billy Jack...such American looking rifles.
I have 3 lever actions a 38/357, a 44/40 and a 45 Colt I am looking for a 30-30 Marlin Gold Trigger. I have taken deer with 1 round with them with an appropriate load.
The great thing about them to me is hunting or moving in the heavy brush. They also give you a almost instant follow up shot if needed.
These same brush advantages apply to using one for home defense.
I love my dad's old Remington 30-30, the thing is ancient but it's by far my favorite gun to shoot cause it's so fun
I considered many times buying a lever action rifle just for the fun of it, and then I looked at the current price of ammo for .357, 38 Special, and .327 as well. Once the ammo prices come down then it will be fun to shoot, but for now I don't want to throw dollar bills down range with each shot. Make one in 9mm and then you have my attention!
Ikr. 9mm is cheaper than everything except .22lr bar far. The only lever action i shot was a .357/38 special and the guy reloaded. 200rds of 38 special cost him less than 10 bucks. Many years ago btw. Today 38 special is almost double 9mm.
Love my 3 henry .22 lever Actions.
Buy a rimfire lever action
Reloading of pistol caliber is cheaper and easy. The rifles could care less if you're off on your powder charge.
Valid point... except you can do everything with the lever... self defense, feed your family...
If you have to have a little less range time... well, I'd trade that for true security. ... just my opinion. Maybe add a PCC... Not quite the same, but it would move you in the right direction with the most benefit for the least cost and change to your real world. Stay free 👍👍
I picked one up from a guy who just got back from an estate sale. Winchester 30/30 still my favorite gun , so much fun to shoot.
I've got a pretty sweet Daisy lever action, that I've had forever and gotten plenty a decent trophies with around the house; but you're right, I probably should upgrade to a .45-70.
I have the daisy leaver bb gun my dad bought me 50 years ago as a kid, always wanted the real one 30 30 going to get one this year, God Willing.
I had a couple lever action daisy bb guns when I was a kid too..wish I would of kept them ..lol
( yes- late to the game)
Thanks for showing proper use
of the rifles fired in the video,
and NOT taking them down off
your shoulder and looking down at to cycle the action
So many people do that with levers and bolt actions, then can't figure out why they suck
so badly at shooting.
Thanks for the video
Great vid, I would agree with you, the lever gun is still extremely viable in this modern time. I have owned a Marlin model 30as, for over thirty years, and during that time alot of guns have come and gone in my collection, but my 30/30 remains as the one rifle I could never part with.
I was thinking of getting my son a Henry lever action .22 rifle for his first rifle. Your vignette just sealed the deal.
I absolutely love lever action rifles just for the point of aim. As soon as I put the rifle up to aim it's right in line with the target, you just have to adjust the sight picture. I prefer a lever action rifle over any other rifle simply because of weight and ease of carry. I have bolt action rifles, semi automatic rifles and single shot rifles but my lever actions are my favorite.
Great vid. I been preaching the book of Winchester for a while. I got buddies with ARs that giggle when I pull a Model 94 out of the case.
Ok Buffalo Bill, if any rustlers attempt to steal your sheep you will be ready.
I always say its the world's first SMG. Rapid fire (by 1870s standard) carbine in pistol caliber.
Mines a 30-30... so that doesn't quite apply... but its still short and to the point. Easy to swing around in a hallway or vehicle.
My main argument for packing a lever action is reliability and consistency. I have NEVER in 25 years had a misfire, a jam or failed ejection. It functions fine in the field when its cold or dirty and really easy to clean.
Its a solid chunk of milled steel and a heavy barrel. Its heavy enough to reduce recoil and no moving parts so it is the same shot every single time.
And the ammunition.... Even in the darkest days of 2020... i scored several boxes of 30-30 for $17 a box... at WalMart, not some super secret shop or website.
Less than a buck a round for rifle ammo is cheap by today's standards.
Magazine capacity is the only place it loses a point.
I make almost the same arguments for revolvers. A field strip and clean is beyond simple and a jam or misfire is nonexistant.
Both a lever action and a revolver will work when I need it to in less than ideal conditions.
Glad I found this video! The “rifle of my dreams” is a lever gun chambered for .357 (I already have a.357 pistol in my budding gun closet). I watched A LOT of re-runs of “The Rifleman” when I was a kid. Plus, I live in a city (Baltimore) and going “tacticool” might not be the smartest option…
Levers are just fun. I've taken multiple mule deer with a lever made in 1917 and it still shoots well today. It's become mainly a wall ornament as it's been owned by 4 generations of the family now, but she still gets shot occasionally.
Keep it in working order 100 years from now someone will get drunk in the family party and be like oh crap this thing works
Absolutely LOVE my Henry Big Boy in 45 Colt! The ONLY thing I don’t like about this amazing rifle is cleaning it. The take-down to clean it, then putting it back together, absolutely sucks nuts!
I have the 45 colt big boy classic and it only takes me a few minutes to clean.
No need to remove the lever so you can remove the bolt and extractor clip.
All you need is a bore rope, apply some cleaning solution and run it through a few times, then some cotton tips for the chamber, bam and your done.
@@Diemerstein Gonna have to try that, I was doing it the way the manual said to clean it. First time I broke it down all the guts fell out and I was like “holy shit, this ain’t gonna be pretty trying to put this back together”.
@@8654ZuluFoxtrot Yeah I hear ya.
The only time you really need to break it down is, if you take it say like hunting when it's wet, then you need to clean it all out to prevent rust.
One of my lever actions is a Winchester 94 in 30-30. Manufactured in 1972, so it's just a touch younger than me. Was a birthday gift from my Pops. I've hunted with it for years. Can't even count how many deer and hogs I've bagged with it. The occasional coyote... I love this thing. Wouldn't change it at all. My brother keeps telling me to mount a scope. Dafuq I need a scope for? Thing just get hung up in the brush anyway. I'd have to have it drilled and tapped, angled scope mount, etc. Heck with that. Iron sights do just fine.
The thing I like about lever guns, is the carry balance point is usually just forward of the lever. The availability of various calibers is a really good reason to get another one, if you only have one so far.
My favorite gun was my Marlin lever action 30 30 so accurate, just amazing! Never should have gotten rid of it.
Great video! I have two old Winchester 94's , 30-30 cal. Great for deer hunting, under 100 yds, thick brush & hardwoods, harsh weather conditions that make scopes difficult. Thanks for the vid!
We have precisely 2 firearms in my house. Both lever action. One in 30-30 (marlin 336 w/ a 16" barel) because its the type of rifle I learned to shoot on 30 some odd years ago, and the other is in .22 (henry with a 16" octagonal barrel).
To your point about not looking too scary; when I met my wife 7 years ago she was very anti-gun. 7 years later she can run the Henry like a boss and is a confident shooter with the 30-30.
I personally have never cared much for pistols, so these rifles were really great options for my house. Home defense, hunting, plinking. Just all around great rifles.
Historical side note - on top of winning the west, the 30-30 lever gun also won the Mexican revolution. It was the most sought after rifle of Zapata and Poncho Villa's forces because of the rifle's speed, accuracy and availability of ammo.
Great video.
I just noticed those two Mexican revolutionaries are both named after articles of clothing
I got my first lever action last year, because some of the points you mentioned. A Henry in 357mag/38sp. Love it! Now, its really hard to find that ammo anywhere at a decent cost. Would love to get a 30-30, but that ammo is nonexistent for the past 18 months (in MD anyway).
Try ammunition depot in Texas
I live in Wisconsin & the lever action 30.30 still rules as the # 1 Deer brush gun. I like you have a Marlin "Glenfield" special addition that came from the factory already scoped. High grade beautifully checkered Walnut stock. One of the main things I love about my lever action is that they're perfectly balanced in the middle of the rifle, which makes them so much more easy to carry in the bush, & that's what we normally hunt in in Wisconsin. A 100 yard shot is rare here, but it will reach out much farther.
I have a 16" Rossi in 45 Colt and a Marlin in 44 Mag. Love them both, prefer the Rossi.
I got the .44 and a Henry .556 Long Ranger
I just picked up a Winchester model '94 30-30. It's awesome, top 3 favorite for sure.
I also like how they don’t require a magazine you can lose. It’s integral to the gun so when you lose, or break, all your AR mags, this bad boy will most likely still be moving along. Plus you can use the same ammo as your pistol if you pick the right one.
But if you damage the magazine tube you're pretty much screwed. If you damage or lose a detachable box magazine, just replace it with another one (which you probably have multiple spares of already).
@@Kriss_L Oddly, magazine tubes can be replaced too....
I have that same exact model 30A that was given to me by my father as well!! He bought it in the 70s at a local Firestone hardware store for 120 bucks with 2 boxes of ammo, sling, and a cheap tasco 4 power scope. Scope is still on till this day, and has been used every year for deer season here in Elk County Pa. since its purchase
I’ve been hunting for forty two years, many of those with a 30-30 marlin (left handed) and three rounds that sound like one or two shots is not uncommon, especially if your proficient with it!
Your Wife is THE BEST partner EVER... On Vids and IN LIFE!!! Ya'll relationship comes thru on Vid.
She respects but is not afraid to joke on You but ALWAYS supports you. She's smart, Pretty, a GREAT shot and expresses her opinions much better than other firearms girls ... Great camera person too!!!
With ALL RESPECT CHRIS.... You done REAL GOOD!!! I hope she keeps you, but THAT KIND always does!!!
Some of us already know we need a lever action rifle. For everyone else, there's this video. :-)
Totally agree!! I just bought my second lever action. A henry in 357 with the side loader
Thanks... well thought out and presented 👍👍 ... You just need to add a .44 to your collection for the folks who have to hunt with straight walled cartridges ! Love the channel, Thank You 👍👍
So cool having your dad’s old lever gun!
I was close to purchasing a Henry All Weather Side Gate 45-70 earlier this year on sale for $850, but found out I needed to eat that month.
😂🤔😭
You could have shot plenty of food with that rifle!
Buy one...It was the best decision I ever made. Yeah, the ammo is expensive but holy cow it's fun to shoot.
Ramen is cheap! Lol
@@Tyanmax99 I have one too. Henry 45-70. Love that thing. But you right about the ammo lol it ain't cheap. Gotta almost take out a mortgage :P
They make you more accurate…. Amen…. I finished basic training in ‘94…. Since then I have prepared many a young man (and woman) for what to expect when they go to basic training and hit the BRM phase. Now for a long time now I COULD have taken them down to the range and ran them through the paces with an Ar-15 BUT before I do that I always have them on the range firing .223 rounds out of a break action and then lever action rifle with the lesson that before you can learn to shoot fast, you have to learn to shoot good. Slowing them down and realize just how much time you really have in between shooting opportunities during the qualification process means that they are get their shots lined up and then easily moving on to the next target after one a single attempt at any one target
I'm looking to get my grandson a bolt or lever action. I got him a 15-22 when he was 6 and he's pretty good with it but I'd like to get something that would make him take more time between shots. I don't regret the 15-22 at all but I would like to get him to work on his fundamentals a bit more.
Winchester Model 69A or a Springfield Model 15
@@tommissouri4871 Thanks bro, I'll check them out.
My 4-H firearms instructor would only give us one round at a time. We were using bolt action rifles of various brands that had an internal box magazine at the time. It worked for us to learn to take our time. My first firearm was a Marlin Glenfield Model 25. I still have it. I only used one round at a time for the first few weeks to get accurate with it, then moved on to learning to shoot faster after I had the accuracy down. RIP Mr. Osterling. Your lessons on the range carried over to my every day life and I am grateful for it.
If you haven’t seen people shoot cowboy action you need too. Those guys and gals can definitely shoot faster and more accurately with a lever gun and single action revolver than most people with modern semi autos. Very impressive and not often talked about.
The lever action was the "assault rifle" of the day. Hell, I have a .357 16" with a TLR light behind the bedroom door. With a butt stock carrier with 8 extras, I do not feel under armed in the least!
I'd still choose an AR, but would also not feel the least bit under armed with what you got there. Good choice dude.
@@jeremywatson9129 Full disclosure. I also have an AR dedicated 9mm pistol with a 8.5" barrel and a 30 round mag UNDER the bed. Hehehehe. That is my Honey's piece
@@jeremywatson9129 Thx!!
I have that very same Marlin in the 3030 caliber. My dad got it for my birthday in 75' when I was 15 yrs old. I have a lot of guns but this is my very favorite. It's great in the brush with the shorter barrel.