lever guns

[JackOfAllTrades]

I've owned a few Win94's.

Currenly own Dad's pre64 Win94 in 32win special that has taken countless Deer and even Elk over the years. I also own a Marlin 336 in 30-30 with micro-groove barrel. The Marlin was affectionately named Mr. Lucky by a long time hunting partner and has 8 notches in the leather sling for the Blacktail that it has taken. (7 by me since it was new in 1988)

I really want a Marlin 444XLR.

-Steve

[Rowdy]

Curious, What current lever gun shoots the biggest round?  Cartridge? 

Love lever guns and that Marlin 444 is a sweet looking rifle.  Made me curious.

Jake

[Mike450r]

.444 Marlin
BLR .325 WSM
Win. 88 .284 Win

[taylorpz]

Thanks for couple suggestions.  Ordered XS sights and lever rail, looks like very cool setup.

[BigGoonTuna]

Curious, What current lever gun shoots the biggest round?  Cartridge? 

Love lever guns and that Marlin 444 is a sweet looking rifle.  Made me curious.

Jake

you can get the marlin 1895 in .444 marlin, .450 marlin, and .45-70 gov't.  browning BLR can be had in .450 marlin.  unless you're looking for a .44 mag or something custom(like a .457 mag or 450 alaskan) that's about as big as they get.

[jdb]

imho the winchester 71 .348 is the pinnacle of lever action rifles

[uncoolperson]

Curious, What current lever gun shoots the biggest round?  Cartridge? 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester_Model_1887/1901

[PWN Kurt]

As far as the biggest calibers for a lever gun, there's custom jobs like the 475 turnbull and wildcats from Wild West Guns and Gary Reeder.  Standard calibers: 450 Marlin, 45/70 gov, and 444 marlin.
Work up some hand-loads to 'Marlin-only' pressures in a guide gun and you'll have plenty of kick at both ends.

I saw a couple of gems at the last gun show that I'm kicking myself for passing up.  They were some limited-run and odd-caliber lever guns that looked pretty handy.

Kurt

[russ]

marlin 30-30
savage99 250sav (favorite gun)

[Sideswipe]

Well, I usually have to go to Marlinowners.com to speak this language.  Skinner sights are pretty good although my latest project hasn't been blooded yet.  Yeah, Marlinitis has set in bad once I went over Medicare age.  I guess the older I get the more I revert to the older leverguns & traditional loads.  Currently, I'm sporting a bruise on my shoulder from spending time at that great Plantation Range in B'ham.  My latest project is a "pawnshop rescue" a 336 Marlin in 35 Rem.  I have taken bear (my favorite game followed by Blacktail & wild boar) w/my 45-70 & 450.  This year is THE year for my 35 Marlin.  Hunting in Western WA means that most of my shots are at about 50 yds & the 35 Rem w/a 20" bbl should do the trick.  Love hunt'in in the woods! But I support all types of hunters (we either stand together of fall arguing w/each other).

[Sideswipe]

By the way, my next purchase will be a Marlin 38-55 or that sweet Savage 99 in 308 Win!!!!so eash to unload when getting back into the rig!

By the way, good hunt'in to you all this year!!Fair Chase!!!

[uncoolperson]

I keep forgetting, I still have my old sling if anyone has an older looking rifle they'd want it on.

pay shipping and it's yours (if I can find it)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/uncoolperson/2094999172/

[MHWASH]

Win 88 in 308
#99 in 250-3000
1894 in 32 mag
336 in 30-30

[LongTatLaw]

I have and have killed many many animals with my Marlin 336 in 444!

A lot of you guys interested in the 45-70 should take a closer look at the 444...You would like the #'s!

[Remmark]

Currently Savage 99 in .300 sav. with peep sights. can't hardly take it out, people want to buy it, including huinting buddies. Shoots and handles like a dream for me.