One of my favorite firearms is a rifle bequeathed to me by my grandparents that was originally purchased as a hunting rifle by my late great grandfather. I cherish it for the sentimental value it holds, but it's also a great shooter and always a pleasure to take to the range. The rifle I'm referencing, pictured here, is a lovely lever-action, the Winchester Model '94. My great … [Read more...]
by Mike Jones The lever action rifle is a part of America. It helped tame the west and was a brilliant design in its own right when it was first produced. I personally was taught to shoot on a Marlin golden Mountie in .22 LR as a child. There are several manufacturers in the USA who produce a lever action rifle chambered for the old but powerful .45-70 caliber. One of … [Read more...]
The new Henry Frontier Long Barrel boasts beefy 19th century lines yet it chambers the popular and mild 22 LR and 22 Magnum cartridges. This lengthy lever gun boasts a relatively long 24 inch barrel. The rifle comes with all the traditional Henry features: a blued octagonal barrel, a slick lever action with a positive half-cock safety, and a fine walnut … [Read more...]
Lever action rifles may not be the best option for anything anymore. That may or may not be debatable, but they seem to be a good option for almost everything. You can debate with me about that all you want, and I’ll just nod and smile. Here on the East Coast of the good ol’ US of A they make phenomenal hunting arms. Everybody calls them “brush” guns in a semi-disparaging … [Read more...]
There is somebody on your list who loves Cowboy guns. Here is a great way to get that lever action, Schofield or Peacemaker with out breaking the bank. https://youtu.be/cdjr9_sYSsE Check out Airgun Depots Holiday Gift Guide and save Now! http://www.airgundepot.com/gift-guide... Colt Peacemaker 7.5" : http://www.airgundepot.com/search.htm... Schofield No. … [Read more...]
Bolt action guns don't get the attention they deserve. They produce good accuracy at an affordable price and are generally rugged and reliable. While less aggressive looking than an AR, they are proven technology which can fire full power cartridges that out perform the .223 Chris Baker at Lucky Gunner has a been thinking about bolt action rifles. Here is a great video … [Read more...]
