Classic western Lever gun?

[nhenry]

Well there is this

https://www.gunbroker.com/Item/1029230909

I don't remember what the Russian caliber was, but this would definitely be interesting.

The Russians ordered 300,000 rifles chambered in 7.62x54r, of which like 295,000 were delivered. They took stripper clips.

 

[shrapnel]

Just about any old Winchester will do. If you look, you can find one of many configurations, none of which would be wrong…

 

[MrCarbine]

Having just got a Winchester M94 in 30-30, I would have to say get the Marlin M336.
I find that the forend on the M94 is way too thin and I have trouble holding on to it whilst working the action.
With the Marlin it is also easier to disassemble and clean the bore from the rear.

 

[shrapnel]

100’s of tables of them at the Las Vegas Antique Arms Show…

 

[Straight Arrow]

100’s of tables of them at the Las Vegas Antique Arms Show…


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Show us what you brought home, Shrap.

 

[p_ham]

Just about any old Winchester will do. If you look, you can find one of many configurations, none of which would be wrong…



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What's the rifle you're holding in pic #3? Bullard?

 

[Irrelevant]

Just about any old Winchester will do.

Proof you you right on the "just about" part

 

[shrapnel]

What's the rifle you're holding in pic #3? Bullard?

Yes, it is. A rare and high condition gun in 40-65 Winchester…

 

[p_ham]

Yes, it is. A rare and high condition gun in 40-65 Winchester…


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She's a looker, for sure.

 

[ismith]

Well there is this

https://www.gunbroker.com/Item/1029230909

I don't remember what the Russian caliber was, but this would definitely be interesting.

7.62x54, an excellent cartridge.

 

[ismith]

Yes, it is. A rare and high condition gun in 40-65 Winchester…


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Shoot some grouse with that 300 H&H I sold you years ago, If you still have it. I double dog dare you!

 

[T.R.]

Many hunters assume that the old 30-30 is a short range brush cartridge. But by hand loading the Sierra spitzer 125 grain bullets, shots out to about 250 yards are within reason. I sight in for a zero of three inches high at 100 yards. This makes for a decent antelope rifle assuming scope sight is used. - TR

 

[BrentD]

Many hunters assume that the old 30-30 is a short range brush cartridge. But by hand loading the Sierra spitzer 125 grain bullets, shots out to about 250 yards are within reason. I sight in for a zero of three inches high at 100 yards. This makes for a decent antelope rifle assuming scope sight is used. - TR

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What kind of gun are you using those in? And are you loading the magazine or single loading, if it is a repeater?

 

[shrapnel]

Show us what you brought home, Shrap.

I found this antique 1894 in 25-35. It letters with the checkered pistol grip, takedown and sights…

 

[buffybr]

100’s of tables of them at the Las Vegas Antique Arms Show…


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And how many did you bring home???

 

[shrapnel]

And how many did you bring home???

 

[geetar]

Nothing screams more Saskatchewan than road hunting with a model 88, in a scare body, hacking darts and chasing the world record typical whitetail buck from slough to slough.

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The Milo Hanson buck is still to this day the most beautiful whitetail I've ever seen.

 

[Big Slick]

I hope you find one. Look at the Winchester model 64…..

I’m looking for a donor Savage model 99 @p_ham to make into a Savage HT 7-08.

 

[MS 9x56]

I'd go with a Savage 99 in 300 Savage for western hunting. Ammo isn't cheap, but it is still around. Rotary magazine means not being stuck with FTX's or flat noses, and I do find them to be sleek and enjoyable to carry. It's a legitimate 300 yard lever gun who was ahead of its time, and you can find some nice ones for a good price.

+1

 

[T.R.]

Mossberg 464 is a keeper! 30-30 is the Prince of the forests and foothills where shots rarely exceed 150 yards or so. TR