Lever Rifles

[SaddleUpPartner!]

I picked up a used Henry 22lr at the gun shop the other day. This is the first lever gun I have ever owned. I’m really impressed with the quality and feel of this rifle and it’s a lot of fun to. Have anyone here owned a lever gun in a big game caliber? I found myself on the Henry website and I see they offer a few.

My first deer rifle was a hand me down Winchester 30-30 model 94. Still use it to this day, by far my favorite gun in the world. I also have a .22 Henry lever action. Fun for plinking and stuff. Great for shooting birds and red squirrels with rat shot.

 

[Hall17]

I always wanted a Winchester 94 in 45 Colt. It would make a fun brush gun, short and handy. Years ago, I had a had a 94 in 30-30 and foolishly sold it off. I wish I still had it.

That’s what mine is. Yeah it’s just a gun to hold on to

 

[TexaninSconny]

Why did you wish you got the 6.5, I’ve been looking to get a long ranger.

@Heydeerman

Why?

I think my main two reasons for grabbing the 6.5CM was due to the low recoil it could be a natural first rifle for my 12yr old son, and the fact that I could use it for both whitetail and elk (although I may be stretching to use it on elk).

Can’t say I notice a significantly smaller recoil with this gun than I did with a 30.06 I used in the past. My shots have been fairly inaccurate with this gun in a hunting situation…I’m sure that’s on me…just didn’t have the same issues with other guns before this one. And I’ve come to the conclusion that I’ll most likely get a dedicated larger caliber rifle with a different scope for big game hunting out west.

I’m only 2 years in with this rifle…so I need more time to let it grow on me though.

 

[Iron_llama]

I own the Henry Long Ranger in 6.5 CM. Wish I’d gone with the .308 Win.

Caliber aside, how do you like that Long Ranger?

 

[TexaninSconny]

Caliber aside, how do you like that Long Ranger?

Smooth action and a beautiful rifle.

No safety on the gun and I lost the hammer extension at some point. Had a deer go by our cabin. Me and three friends were outside when it came moving through unexpectedly. Another friend had his rifle on him and hadn’t gotten a deer that weekend. So I was letting him take a shot if the opportunity presented itself. But I had my gun ready if it turned to come more my way. The deer kept moving his direction so I went to decock my gun. The scope sits low and the hammer slipped off my thumb….POW! My buddy was still focused on trying to get a shot on that deer. Scared him and my other two buddies half to death. I have gained the moniker “Cabin Pop” ever since, haha.

Got another hammer extension ordered right after that hunt.

I do like the gun though. I will say I’m a little biased since it’s a local company.

 

[Iron_llama]

I have gained the moniker “Cabin Pop” ever since, haha.

Got another hammer extension ordered right after that hunt.

I do like the gun though. I will say I’m a little biased since it’s a local company.

I need a .45-70 before I need a Long Ranger, but it's on my list. Great-looking rifle.

I once came very close to ventilating my left foot while de-cocking my Puma 92. I was distracted by my buddy's dog and my thumbs slipped off the hammer. My fault, not the dog's, I let myself get distracted. No harm done but since that day I always place my left thumb over the firing pin while decocking. While holding my muzzle against a tree or something that can absorb a negligent shot.

 

[Brandyn]

The last deer I shot was with my dad's Model 94 from 1902.

 

[Hall17]

The last deer I shot was with my dad's Model 94 from 1902.

Any pics?

 

[Brandyn]

Any pics?

I can pull it out of the case tomorrow and grab a couple for you.

 

[Brandyn]

Pictures as requested.

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[Hall17]

Pictures as requested.

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Beautiful gun! I wish mine had that style stock but since mine was built in 1946 it does not. Its also a 30-30 WIN.

Great looking gun! Hope you keep it forever but if not let me know lol

 

[Brandyn]

Beautiful gun! I wish mine had that style stock but since mine was built in 1946 it does not. Its also a 30-30 WIN.

Great looking gun! Hope you keep it forever but if not let me know lol

That stock was terrifying as a teen, and it will still let you know when you don't have it shouldered correctly in the form of excruciating pain.

It definitely has a lot of sentimental value for me. It will see less use as time goes on but it's not going to go anywhere soon.

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[Hall17]

That stock was terrifying as a teen, and it will still let you know when you don't have it shouldered correctly in the form of excruciating pain.

It definitely has a lot of sentimental value for me. It will see less use as time goes on but it's not going to go anywhere soon.

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What's the story on the gun if you don't mind me asking? Where did your dad get the gun?

 

[Brandyn]

What's the story on the gun if you don't mind me asking? Where did your dad get the gun?

As far as I know, my grandfather purchased it sometime after WWII and was given to my father when he started hunting. My dad thinks that it may have been a saddle gun but I dont know if there is any info to back that up. I had the serial number ran once and it seems that the sights were replaced at least once, but its possible that it happened before my family got ahold of it.

Other than that, it was the first gun I shot besides a .22lr. Disliked it so much that my dad was all but forced into buying me a 243. He has since living willed me the model 94 because he can no longer hunt due to health reasons. My brother has a nearly identical model 94 that was my grandfather's gun, but that one is a much younger gun.

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[Equinox631]

Savage lever rifles have always been my favorite. I also have a .300 in the full size, .243 in the carbine and a take down in .250-3000 that my nephew "borrowed" 15 years ago. He is kind enough to let me see & touch it every year during the firearm season.

I agree with you. I have four savages My 250-3000 feather weight takedown is my first choice for deer season.

 

[iamcorey]

Put some glass on the 336.

Also went to the LGS and held a Henry model X. If they would have had one in .357mag I would probably be selling a bunch of crap in the classifieds.

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[Weldabeast]

Love it or hate it....it's still a lever gun
Mossberg 464
It's really fun to shoot

 

[Icedog]

When I was 12 the first gun I shot a deer with was a Winchester 30-30 pre 64 leaver I inherited from my Dad. I also worked at Henry Rifle for a short time and got a deep discount on a Henry big boy 44 magnum for myself and a Henry Classic 22 LR I bought for Dad. Both are great shooting guns. I also got the 22 LR when Dad passed, my grand daughter (11) says it's her favorite range plinker. The 44 mag I take a deer every year with it, it's a good close range brush gun.

 

[Torrent]

Picked up a '67 Marlin-Glenfield back in the day. They were mostly sold in box stores like Sears I think. This one had been sitting in a closet for most of it's life. Great shape, but had rust on part of the barrel. The former owner had removed it with a wire brush

It shoots well and is a nice old .30-30 for brush hunting.

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[CZMark]

I shot my first buck with a Marlin 336 in 30-30 Win about 50 years ago. I wish I still had that rifle, it was a fast, accurate shooter. The only lever gun I now own is an old Winchester 94 in .32 Win Special. It's light and quick-handling, but only shoots about 4" groups at 100 yds. I have killed a few deer with it, but it mostly collects dust these days.