Recommend Me a Lever Gen.....

[splithoof]

All this talk has really heightened my craving for a lever gun. Or two. Or more. But unfortunately, for me, it will have to wait until I'm through my present situation (wife has Alzheimer's) and both guns and ammo become more plentiful and less than expensive.

But thanks so much to all who responded to this thread!

Prayers for your wife, your sanity, and your endurance in a very difficult battle.
Watching a family member deteriorate to such an awful disease can only be described as a unique type of hell. I empathize with your situation.

[echo1]

That's a darn good collection you have there. You know you have to post up some pictures
Got to love that 41 mag. I was lucky enough to shoot Apples 41 mag. It's the perfect mag cartridge..

Thanks, I feel fortunate. When I get the Henry scoped and the big loop put on, I'll get a family shot. I've got a Vortex 1-4X24. Should be the bee's knees for that rig. It'll be super boss. PAX

[k1dude]

That's a darn good collection you have there. You know you have to post up some pictures
Got to love that 41 mag. I was lucky enough to shoot Apples 41 mag. It's the perfect mag cartridge..

I wish Henry would include .41 mag in their line of Big Boy Side Gate levers.

[sonofeugene]

Prayers for your wife, your sanity, and your endurance in a very difficult battle.
Watching a family member deteriorate to such an awful disease can only be described as a unique type of hell. I empathize with your situation.

Thanks so much. So far, I'm hanging in there. Though I'm sure it will get rougher before it's all over.

[Ceemack]

Geez, you guys are no help. Here's what you all listed so far:

older Winchesters
older Marlins
new Miroku's
Henry in .45-70
Henry in .357
Henry in .44
Uberti 1873 competition rifle
Apples
Winchester 94
Henry all weather .357
Browning, box fed
Marlin
Browning 95 in 30-06
Winchester 95 in 30-06
Savage box in .308
Savage box in .243
Browning in .223
Marlin in 357
Marlin in 218 Bee
Older Marlin
New Winchesters
Rossi
Browning 95 in 30-06
Winchester 95 in 30-06
Henry golden boy in .22
Henry X in 357
Marlin 94 series
Taylor/Umberti 73 in 357
66 clones in 38 special
Henry 45-70
Browning BLR in .308
Henry Long Ranger
Savage 99
Winchester 94 saddle ring
Chiappa Mare's leg in .357
Rossi's x 3
Marlin in .357
Henry Big Boy in 357/38
Henry Big Boy in .45 Colt
Browning BLR in .243
Browning Mod 95 in .30-06
Uberti '73 in .357
Marlin '94 in .45 Colt
Browning take down
Ruben 96/44
Rossi '92 in .357/38
Browning B-92 in .357/38
Savage
Browning BLR in .223

I think you covered them all so I'm back to square one. I guess I simply have to take the step and get one. I don't reload, at least not now, so that may be a factor.

To answer elSquid's questions:

Price is not an object and I might even spring for an engraved one.
Since 100 yards is the longest range around here, that's it. I'd also shoot at 50 and also the 40 yard tin can range.
I think I'd need a .22 to shoot at indoor ranges, at least those in the San Jose area.
My eyesight is not bad for nearing 70, though I do have a bit of a floater that's bothering me in my right eye. I can see the front sight, though.
Don't need a red dot or scope though who knows.

So, again, thanks for all the suggestions. And I now have a bunch more guns to look at.

Cheers!

[orangeusa]

I have the Big Boy Classic in 44 Mag. I love it, some people whine about the tube, not me.

I also have a JM Marlin in 44 Mag. I reccomment eitther, they are truly a blast to shoot.

Good luck, you have a good problem.

[dave rich]

I recommend uberti 1873 competition riffle,I gat so much love for it

[k1dude]

I see Winchester just introduced their 1873 Competition:



I guess it's to compete with Uberti's 1873 Competition.

Winchester's version weighs 3/4 pound less, but costs $240 more (MSRP).

[200Apples]

^ ^ ^ I'll take it!

[RNE228]

Curious why you think that?

The BLR in 223 is a fun range rifle. In 243 or 308 it would do anything a Win or Marlin 94 could do on the range or in the field.

Same thing with Savage (18)99 with internal rotary mag or box mag.

[Horsewright]

Curious why you think that?

The BLR in 223 is a fun range rifle. In 243 or 308 it would do anything a Win or Marlin 94 could do on the range or in the field.

Same thing with Savage (18)99 with internal rotary mag or box mag.

Got to agree. My BLR (.243) is a fun range rifle. Range days are often family affairs on hits outfit and everybody loves shooting the BLR. I have also used it as a ranch rifle/truck gun and a saddle rifle. Oh it is an excellent hunting rifle too but its not in my safe just to hunt. It's too versatile just for that.