Lever action pistol ammo rifles

[rugerparts]

I'm considering purchasing a lever action rifle chambered for one of the pistol rounds (.357, .44). I would be interested in hearing about any experiences with the different models out there.

[duceman]

old marlins in 357 and 44 have treated me well. haven't had time to wring out my new 41, maybe today, lee

[Dick284]

Fun fun fun.
Had and sold an older 1894 Marlin in 44 mag, should never have sold it. Shot white box Winchester 240's fantastic. Reloaded 265gr. Jfp's and 4227 were doubly fun and accurate.

One buddy has a 94 Winchester trapper in 38/357, shoots great, 158gr. Cast 38's are insanely fun, while 158gr. XTP's in the 357 are pretty awesome on 60yd deer.

[Big Thumper]

Have a M92 TD in 38/40. Not really a pistol cartridge as much as a throwback to when cowboys used the same in rifle and pistol. New Japanese manufactor and its a real sweetheart. Be one of the last of mine to ever go...

[rugerparts]

1894 in .44 was exactly what I was considering. So no major feed or accuracy problems then? If I read the ballistics sights right those are point blank out to about 50 yards how's the accuracy beyond that? Up until now most of my shooting has been with more streamlined bullets.

[Dick284]

Originally Posted by rugerparts

1894 in .44 was exactly what I was considering. So no major feed or accuracy problems then? If I read the ballistics sights right those are point blank out to about 50 yards how's the accuracy beyond that? Up until now most of my shooting has been with more streamlined bullets.

Good all the way to 200yds.
50 yds pffft what sort of lousy shot are you!

Real men shoot way further these days, close range stuff is for sissy's!

[El-Brento]

I have a Henry Big Boy in 44 mag, it's a ton of fun to shoot. I put a Skinner peep sight on it. Action is super smooth and fit and finish is great.

[polaris rider]

I had a Marlin Cowboy 1894 in .357 mag....one of the nicest shooting carbines i ever had, deadly out to 100 meters...one of those that got away unfortunately, some lucky fellow in Calgary now has it....would by another one in a heartbeat

[polaris rider]

Originally Posted by Dick284

Good all the way to 200yds.
50 yds pffft what sort of lousy shot are you!

Real men shoot way further these days, close range stuff is for sissy's!

no reply to this crap as i hate seeing real men cry

[rugerparts]

Originally Posted by Dick284

Good all the way to 200yds.
50 yds pffft what sort of lousy shot are you!

Real men shoot way further these days, close range stuff is for sissy's!

Good all the way to 200 yards though the round may be, you can't expect point blank accuracy beyond 75 yards unless you are doing your shooting on the moon. I'd explain that statement further but rather than starting a debate on physical fact I'd rather celebrate your superior marksmanship. Shoot long and prosper.

[justsomeguy]

Have a Rossi Ranch Hand in 357, fun to play with and great for out in the woods. Lots of guys use them for "quad guns"....short length is better than a full size gun case on the handlebars snagging on everything.

[Dick284]

Originally Posted by rugerparts

Good all the way to 200 yards though the round may be, you can't expect point blank accuracy beyond 75 yards unless you are doing your shooting on the moon. I'd explain that statement further but rather than starting a debate on physical fact I'd rather celebrate your superior marksmanship. Shoot long and prosper.

C'mon, put all the technology into play like one of them fancy scopes you see on them long range tv shows.

What's the difference if it's a 44 mag at 200 or a 7 mag at 900?

I saw it on tv, you wouldn't want to bad mouth those guys would ya?

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by Dick284

C'mon, put all the technology into play like one of them fancy scopes you see on them long range tv shows.

What's the difference if it's a 44 mag at 200 or a 7 mag at 900?

I saw it on tv, you wouldn't want to bad mouth those guys would ya?

Oh oh...am I seeing a bit of new years resolution shining through...

15 mins with a trained professional and you will be wacking 1000yard gongs all day and then some

LC

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by polaris rider

no reply to this crap as i hate seeing real men cry

Refer to post below....add a dash of sarcasm and thats what you get

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=162008

LC

[Backwoods Runner]

Just as bad as a 80 yrd. archery shot or a 300 yrd muzzleloader shot.
Capable, Yes, ethical, No.
I own two lever guns and have taken animals with them and they worked very well. Nothing shot over 75 yrds. though.


Oh ya. You don't DICK!
I've seen him do it.

[rugerparts]

Originally Posted by Dick284

C'mon, put all the technology into play like one of them fancy scopes you see on them long range tv shows.

What's the difference if it's a 44 mag at 200 or a 7 mag at 900?

I saw it on tv, you wouldn't want to bad mouth those guys would ya?

Never let it be said that I failed to believe everything I saw on TV. Perhapse if I were to call it point blank range or point blank trajectory or maybe if I just mount my technomelogical scope on top of 40" rings we we can set aside the nomenclature snafu and focus on the question of accuracy.

Now lets call irony meets sarcasm a draw and you can tell me what if any problems you ever had with your 1894.

[rugatika]

I've got a Marlin 1894 assault rifle in 44mag. Picked it up this spring, put a skinner sight on it, and replaced the firing pin. Happy, happy, happy.