School me on lever action rifles!

[cephas]

I have a .30-30 with Sears engraved in it. How would I know who made it?

If you have a model number somewhere on the rifle this list may help, scroll down to sears:
http://www.hoosiergunworks.com/catal...reference.html

[Hodgie]

I have a Henry big boy in .357 with the octagonal barrel and tube feed. I love it. Very smooth action and accurate. Lots of fun with light 38 special to max 357 loads.

If I were buying today, I’d get the x model. Side loading in addition to tube, threaded barrel, etc. https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/big-boy-x-model/

Shit I didn’t realize they released the side loading gate in pistol calibers.

Nice!

[Hodgie]

How much difference is there with poi vs poa going from 357 to 38 special?

-Zach

Depends on the distance your shooting but I don’t recall seeing anything significant at 25-40 yards shooting off hand.

[frankski]

Shit I didn’t realize they released the side loading gate in pistol calibers.

Nice!

I watched a YouTube video of a guy shooting 38 special suppressed with the new x model and it was quieter than an air rifle.

[Ronin]

Shit I didn’t realize they released the side loading gate in pistol calibers.

Nice!

Only the X Model. But figure they'll probably offer the side loading gate in the regular BB line soon enough.

[bortle]

I've entertained the thought of getting a cheap one and getting the barrel threaded for a can. I just haven't been able to find a cheap one.

[Sandcut]

Everyone should have at least one lever gun!

I've got three: a new Marlin 336 in .35 Remington, a Henry Big Boy in .44 magnum and a Henry H001T in .22 lr.

The Marlin 336 is a classic! I love this design way more than a Winchester 94. As much rap as I've heard about Remlins, it is a can find rifle. The fit and finish and function of my Temp in is actually much better than the old Marlin 336 that I used to us e that was made a year before they closed the original factory and sold out to Remimgton. I hunted with this rifle all deer and near season. It is my favorite lever gun.

The Henry .44 is also a great rifle. It is a bit heavy, but it is short and compact and I find it very easy to carry while hunting. because of that. I hunt thick brush and longer boot guns with scopes are a pain in the butt in that environment. The Henry is the perfect heavy brush gun for bear hunting.I

I just bought the Henry.22 a month or so ago. It is the most fun that I've ever had with a rifle! An accurate plinker with a smooth action. Wish I would have bought it a long time ago. Since it has the octagonal barrel as well, it is moderately heavy, but not so heavy that it makes any difference. I can't wait to take it for small game this fall.

[Gunowner99]

You all are getting me worked up to get a lever gun, I must need one right?

[jthrelf]

You all are getting me worked up to get a lever gun, I must need one right?

You do. In 38/357. Reasons being:

1) badass cowboy look
2) shares ammo with your trusty revolver sidearm
3) 38s are like plinking with 22s and 357s are still light recoiling but with nearly rifle ballistics downrange.
4) legal in all jurisdictions I know of
5) no mags to forget when you pack for the range

Shall I go on?

[Gunowner99]

Well if you say so... You have more reasons than I did so further fuel for my fire!! Now where can I get one used or new cheap? ;-)