OT (on topic)- the best LEVER?
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OT (on topic)- the best LEVER?
As we are working through the “OT- the best SAA?” thread, thought
I would start this one as well. SAA’s and levers just seem to go
hand in hand anyway.
My vote: Savage model 1899
Reason: tank built tough.
I would start this one as well. SAA’s and levers just seem to go
hand in hand anyway.
My vote: Savage model 1899
Reason: tank built tough.
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The 71. The beautifully built final link in the evolutianary chain of the "classic" levergun.
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Re: OT (on topic)- the best LEVER?
I'm not touching this one. I like those I have, each for a different reason or reasons. The WORST though are those that are lawyered up from the original designs.
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Re: OT (on topic)- the best LEVER?
I have to agree with Hobie on this one.
I'll add though, "the best LEVER" ... for what? There's just too many different categories to state the one is the over all best.
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I'll add though, "the best LEVER" ... for what? There's just too many different categories to state the one is the over all best.
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Re: OT (on topic)- the best LEVER?
+ 1 You beat me to it, neighbor! The Winchester 71 is the best lever EVER!WinM71 wrote:The 71. The beautifully-built final link in the evolutianary chain of the "classic" levergun.
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Same as Hobie said. I have levers in 3 different callibers and each has it's place.
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I have some fine levers that are lawyered up if you look at it that way which might include the 99s and 88s and some 94s and 336s of various stripe. Although with the hammerless that is a different consideration. Like to argue, not me, I prefer "discuss". If they will do inch groups with something I like them and, all the lawyered up ones I have will. So they work fine with what I want them to do. Just the other opinion here for those who may not have decided. Anyone can have either one but then I never owned a non lawyered up one until quite a bit down the line, assuming that rebounding hammer is lawyered up until I got the coveted pre 64 94.
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The BEST lever is the one that you are using at the time. Whether you are sighting on paper or fir, a levergun takes a guy back to simpler times when a lot more was riding on the performance of the weapon than getting MOA accuracy. I love my levers, some more than others, but I'm not even close to disowning any of them!! As Hobie said, there are a lot of reasons for preferences in leverguns, but to pick the best is impossible. For example, I love my BLR for its accuracy, but I wish it looked more traditional. I love my 1886 in 40-82, but it is tough to figure out what I should feed it for optimal performance. The 92 and 94 are classics, very handy and fun to shoot. This could go on and on. Which is best? The one you have in your hands!
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Ditto.Hobie wrote:I'm not touching this one. I like those I have, each for a different reason or reasons. The WORST though are those that are lawyered up from the original designs.
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Exactly the way I felt about the “OT- the best SAA?” thread.Hobie wrote:I'm not touching this one. I like those I have, each for a different reason or reasons. The WORST though are those that are lawyered up from the original designs.
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OK then the 88 - greatest capability, well except for the 45-70. But then they can't match each other so there is no best.
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I love the look and simplicity of the 73...and the 76
1886 and 92 are just about perfect...smooth......
might as well throw in the 71 too...and the 53
the early 94s are awesome too....
This is a trick question ....aint it!
1886 and 92 are just about perfect...smooth......
might as well throw in the 71 too...and the 53
the early 94s are awesome too....
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Re: OT (on topic)- the best LEVER?
Ha! I will bite. The best levers, Henrys golden boys and the brass and octagon .30-30, the Big boy in 45 Colt is nice too, so are the blued steel versions.
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I think I'd have to separate my answer into at least two, maybe three, 'categories', to really answer the question.
1. Lever action CARBINES - which to me are the epitome of the lever action design. Light, handy, 19th-century "assault" weapons, designed around 'pistol' cartridges. Not really intended for the most powerful or longest range shooting, so seldom scoped. For me the best Lever Carbine would probably be the Rossi 92 'clones' of the Winchester 92; strong, slick, reliable. I don't care for the type of 'safety' they have, and I guess they DO have too many small, loseable, breakable, and needing-hand-fitted parts but otherwise really like the design. I like my Marlin 1894's and Ruger 96's too, though!
Cartridges for the Carbine? I like about all of them! I could do with just one 'big' one like the .44 Mag or .45 Colt, and one 'small' one like the .32-20 or modern variant, or .357 Mag. Given the option, I'd opt for two - a Rossi in .327 FedMag or .32 H&RMag, and one in .45 Colt, if I hand handguns to go with them...!
2. Lever action RIFLES - which to me are designed around longer cartridges, whether straight-case heavies like .444 Marlin and .45-70, or pointy rounds like the .35 Remington and .30-30. Not quite as 'handy' but far more power potential, and far longer ranges with less drop is possible. Since most of the uses I'd have for such guns would be better served with optics, I'd choose a Marlin 336/444/1895 or (never shot or even handled one yet) a Savage 99.
Cartridges for the RIFLE? I think in an ideal world, the long-action rifles I have would have the same bullet diameter as the short-action carbines, so I'd have to get a .452-70 wildcat or something, and a .32-30 of some sort, or work backwards and get a .35 Remington and .444 Marlin for my Rifles, and .357 Mag and .44 Mag for my Carbines.
3. Lever action RIMFIRES - or perhaps just 'low-cost, low-power rounds'. In that class I prefer the Ruger 96 pretty much hands-down, although the Henrys are a very close second. It's just nice to have a 'plinking' gun or one to introduce 'newbies' with.
Cartridges for the RIMFIRE? I'll stick with the .22 LR, although I'm currently turning a .22 WMR Ruger 96 into a .17 HMR Ruger 96, which should be a sweet gun.
So, Rossi 92 Carbines, Marlin 336 Rifles, and Ruger 96 Rimfires is/are my choice(s). Maybe in .44 Mag, .444 Marlin, and .17 HMR, but add in a couple in .32 or .35 caliber if 'allowed'.
If I had to say whether a Rossi 92 carbine or Marlin 336 rifle is "best", I'd have a hard time - if I could only keep one, it would be neither - I'd "compromise" and keep a .44 Magnum Marlin 1894.
1. Lever action CARBINES - which to me are the epitome of the lever action design. Light, handy, 19th-century "assault" weapons, designed around 'pistol' cartridges. Not really intended for the most powerful or longest range shooting, so seldom scoped. For me the best Lever Carbine would probably be the Rossi 92 'clones' of the Winchester 92; strong, slick, reliable. I don't care for the type of 'safety' they have, and I guess they DO have too many small, loseable, breakable, and needing-hand-fitted parts but otherwise really like the design. I like my Marlin 1894's and Ruger 96's too, though!
Cartridges for the Carbine? I like about all of them! I could do with just one 'big' one like the .44 Mag or .45 Colt, and one 'small' one like the .32-20 or modern variant, or .357 Mag. Given the option, I'd opt for two - a Rossi in .327 FedMag or .32 H&RMag, and one in .45 Colt, if I hand handguns to go with them...!
2. Lever action RIFLES - which to me are designed around longer cartridges, whether straight-case heavies like .444 Marlin and .45-70, or pointy rounds like the .35 Remington and .30-30. Not quite as 'handy' but far more power potential, and far longer ranges with less drop is possible. Since most of the uses I'd have for such guns would be better served with optics, I'd choose a Marlin 336/444/1895 or (never shot or even handled one yet) a Savage 99.
Cartridges for the RIFLE? I think in an ideal world, the long-action rifles I have would have the same bullet diameter as the short-action carbines, so I'd have to get a .452-70 wildcat or something, and a .32-30 of some sort, or work backwards and get a .35 Remington and .444 Marlin for my Rifles, and .357 Mag and .44 Mag for my Carbines.
3. Lever action RIMFIRES - or perhaps just 'low-cost, low-power rounds'. In that class I prefer the Ruger 96 pretty much hands-down, although the Henrys are a very close second. It's just nice to have a 'plinking' gun or one to introduce 'newbies' with.
Cartridges for the RIMFIRE? I'll stick with the .22 LR, although I'm currently turning a .22 WMR Ruger 96 into a .17 HMR Ruger 96, which should be a sweet gun.
So, Rossi 92 Carbines, Marlin 336 Rifles, and Ruger 96 Rimfires is/are my choice(s). Maybe in .44 Mag, .444 Marlin, and .17 HMR, but add in a couple in .32 or .35 caliber if 'allowed'.
If I had to say whether a Rossi 92 carbine or Marlin 336 rifle is "best", I'd have a hard time - if I could only keep one, it would be neither - I'd "compromise" and keep a .44 Magnum Marlin 1894.
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Re: OT (on topic)- the best LEVER?
+2 I have to agree with with these fellows. The M-71 is THEE final word in leverguns. Period..........................mod71alaska wrote:+ 1 You beat me to it, neighbor! The Winchester 71 is the best lever EVER!WinM71 wrote:The 71. The beautifully-built final link in the evolutianary chain of the "classic" levergun.
Model-71's forever !!!!
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Best for WHAT?
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I'm another to agree with the 71. It just don't get any better..... And if anybody don't like it they can take it up with my BIG brother .Boreman wrote:+2 I have to agree with with these fellows. The M-71 is THEE final word in leverguns. Period..........................mod71alaska wrote:+ 1 You beat me to it, neighbor! The Winchester 71 is the best lever EVER!WinM71 wrote:The 71. The beautifully-built final link in the evolutianary chain of the "classic" levergun.
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OK, I'll bite= Pre '80 Winchester 1894 with cast/machined carrier, Marlin 1894c, Marlin 39a, all pre-cross bolt safety!
Re: OT (on topic)- the best LEVER?
The best levergun is probably the Browning BLR.
The levergun that I like best is the Winchester 1895.
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The levergun that I like best is the Winchester 1895.
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I have no idea which is the best but the one I like most is the 1873 Winchester short rifle.
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Brand spanking new 24" stainless Marlin Model 1895XLR(45-70)
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Re: OT (on topic)- the best LEVER?
Without giving the reason, each of the original designs was/ is the "best"..
the Henry
'66
'73
'76
'86....
'92
'94 begrudgingly
'95
the Henry
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'73
'76
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'92
'94 begrudgingly
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+ anotherJ Miller wrote:I have to agree with Hobie on this one.
I'll add though, "the best LEVER" ... for what? There's just too many different categories to state the one is the over all best.
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The Winchester 1895 "Big Medicine" in 405.
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Winchester 9422,
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Winchester 88 in .284
I have Marlins that I dearly love, but the Wrenchchester are cool.
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Winchester 9422,
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Winchester 88 in .284
I have Marlins that I dearly love, but the Wrenchchester are cool.
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Re: OT (on topic)- the best LEVER?
Winchester 1886 (especially the Browning version) IMHO...
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When the word "best" is used, I take it you mean the most versatile in terms of the light enough for ease of carrying/and heavy enough for offhand shooting, enough power to get the job done, both in short and long range accuracy, smoothness of mechanics, and others items that I'm too tired to think about right now.
Hands down--The Savage 99 in 300 Savage.
I don't own one in this caliber.
Come on guys on the 71! The things too heavy, kicks too much, poor case design--with all that taper, only good for 200 lb+ animals and its not all that accurate. I've shot thousands of round of .348's and currently own several but.......they are a "niche" gun.-------Sixgun
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Hands down--The Savage 99 in 300 Savage.
I don't own one in this caliber.
Come on guys on the 71! The things too heavy, kicks too much, poor case design--with all that taper, only good for 200 lb+ animals and its not all that accurate. I've shot thousands of round of .348's and currently own several but.......they are a "niche" gun.-------Sixgun
Griff, I'll be right over and help 'ya open up that can.
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Hey Griff, I need to use your truck. I've a BIG can of something I need to take to S.E. PA and hand deliver .
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Ha! Good one Ricky! No, you boys can keep that "big can of something" down there. We have enough of it up here, especially in the cities.RKrodle wrote:Hey Griff, I need to use your truck. I've a BIG can of something I need to take to S.E. PA and hand deliver .
On to seriousness, the 71 is a very FINE levergun--very robust, smooth, along with lots of craftsmanship. If a individual thinks along these lines, he ought to handle a pre-1900 long octagon barreled, full mag, shotgun butt, deluxe pistol gripped 1886. Thats what I call classy.
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I'm headed in that general direction on Tuesday. On Thuursday, after I deliver, I'll let ya know what I kept Jack from being tempted into a life of crime for!RKrodle wrote:Hey Griff, I need to use your truck. I've a BIG can of something I need to take to S.E. PA and hand deliver .
In the world of levers there were a few watershed moments. In terms of innovative thinking, I'd list the following:
1st, the Volcanic from which all the other togglelinks are refinements.
Next, the 1882 Marlin, (I think that's the one from which all other Marlin levers derived).
The 1886 Winchester, the 1892 & 71 are just adaptations, sorta like the child that follows in Daddy's footsteps; wouldn't have gone as far without the trailblazing Dad.
The truly fascinating 1887.
The "outside the box" Winchester 1894.
The Savge 99.
Lastly, the Browning BLR.
Except for the '87, either they or one of their derivatives was wildly successful, IMNSHO, that makes them "the BEST" leverguns.
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The winchester Bigbores in .307, 356, .444 and .450. They took the power level of the bigger, heavier, 86's and 71's and put them into the best handleling hunters' carbine ever.
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I ain't been AWOL! You ain't been paying attention... probably out spending too much on them 1st gen Colts to afford attention!Sixgun wrote:Ha! Good one Ricky! No, you boys can keep that "big can of something" down there. We have enough of it up here, especially in the cities.RKrodle wrote:Hey Griff, I need to use your truck. I've a BIG can of something I need to take to S.E. PA and hand deliver .
On to seriousness, the 71 is a very FINE levergun--very robust, smooth, along with lots of craftsmanship. If a individual thinks along these lines, he ought to handle a pre-1900 long octagon barreled, full mag, shotgun butt, deluxe pistol gripped 1886. Thats what I call classy.
No, ain't got no pics of one because one never did come my way that I could afford. ------Sixgun
Hey! Griff has been AWOL around here. Is he hidin' out in some t-bar down there?
I'm in Jacksonville, FL; just had a passle of seafood for dinner... mmm mmm GOOD! leaving in the am for Neuw Joisee! Gonna be a little north & east of Trenton, but gotta turn right around and head for FL right away!
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I'm with you Sixgun, also the 250-3000 Savage is a dandy little round as well.Sixgun wrote:When the word "best" is used, I take it you mean the most versatile in terms of the light enough for ease of carrying/and heavy enough for offhand shooting, enough power to get the job done, both in short and long range accuracy, smoothness of mechanics, and others items that I'm too tired to think about right now.
Hands down--The Savage 99 in 300 Savage.
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Hey Griff,
You get around!! N.J. huh? Well, I better warn 'ya, there's a cop at every intersection---no joking. Its how the state feeds their many "programs" while many of the working class are currently down on their luck.
I only live about 15 miles from Jersey and have not been there since '78. Its one of the worst states in the nation to get caught with a gun in the vehicle. A buddy or two of mine have been there and done that. It cost them mega bucks to get out of it.
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Casastahle--(change your name--its too hard to spell ) Yep, the 250 Savage runs a mighty close second. The only thing in my mind that does not make it #1 is that its a little hard stuffing 190 gr. bullets in it
You get around!! N.J. huh? Well, I better warn 'ya, there's a cop at every intersection---no joking. Its how the state feeds their many "programs" while many of the working class are currently down on their luck.
I only live about 15 miles from Jersey and have not been there since '78. Its one of the worst states in the nation to get caught with a gun in the vehicle. A buddy or two of mine have been there and done that. It cost them mega bucks to get out of it.
Happy truckin' and watch your speed, your guns, and your 2' long head thumper that you disguise as a tire thumper. ---------Sixgun
Casastahle--(change your name--its too hard to spell ) Yep, the 250 Savage runs a mighty close second. The only thing in my mind that does not make it #1 is that its a little hard stuffing 190 gr. bullets in it
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The best? All of them! The fact that it has a lever immediately implies that it is "of the best". My free, no value opinions?
Winchester 1886 in 45-70
Marlin 1895 in 45-70
Winchester 1895 in 405 or 30-06
Winchester Model 64
Winchester Model 94
Winchester 9422
Marlin 39A
I have had several Model 71's, Winchester and Browning. I have sold all but the one Browning Grade II. If I don't sell it or trade it, I plan on having it converted to another cartridge in the future. They are great rifles in a cartridge that doesn't do much for me.
I have several pistol caliber lever rifles that are seldom used. I find the concept of the pistol and rifle combo as impractical as it is practical. If I am going to pack a rifle and a handgun, I want a rifle with more power and range than my handgun.
Winchester 1886 in 45-70
Marlin 1895 in 45-70
Winchester 1895 in 405 or 30-06
Winchester Model 64
Winchester Model 94
Winchester 9422
Marlin 39A
I have had several Model 71's, Winchester and Browning. I have sold all but the one Browning Grade II. If I don't sell it or trade it, I plan on having it converted to another cartridge in the future. They are great rifles in a cartridge that doesn't do much for me.
I have several pistol caliber lever rifles that are seldom used. I find the concept of the pistol and rifle combo as impractical as it is practical. If I am going to pack a rifle and a handgun, I want a rifle with more power and range than my handgun.
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model 64's and 71's and the 99 gotta love the the 22 HP 250 and 300 savage.
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Griff, where are you going in Jersey - grew up there - Florence. Brother still lives in Bordentown and working in Seaside Heights.
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Old Savage wrote:Griff, where are you going in Jersey - grew up there - Florence. Brother still lives in Bordentown and working in Seaside Heights.
Ahh yes Bordentown, spent sometime in and around that
area myself. Met a very hot little lady there, yep even married her.
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Carlstadt. I intend to 'neak in and and right back out! With the shortest possible time and miles there; tolls roads are an out-of-pocket expense I can do w/o. Anyplace that makes you pay to leave is best avoided!Old Savage wrote:Griff, where are you going in Jersey - grew up there - Florence. Brother still lives in Bordentown and working in Seaside Heights.
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....how 'bout the '85? or does it have to be a repeater? If it does, which one was purchased by more people over the longest period of time? That would be the best! All the rest go in Griff's worm can
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Winchester 86/71..............................is there anything else ?
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Re: OT (on topic)- the best LEVER?
The best one is the next one I buy, whatever it is that day
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- Pathfinder09
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Re: OT (on topic)- the best LEVER?
Well for me it's the Win mod. 71, or Win. 1895 in .405 Win (The one and ONLY BID MEDICINE!)