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Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions?
Posted By: janie
Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 01:52 AM
Didn't want to hijack the other's post's. Bottom line. I ordered a Henry in .357
Blued receiver. 20 inch barrel. LGS called and said it arrived. I'll pick it up tomorrow.
Pretty excited. Receiver is drilled and tapped if at some point a scope is needed. Don't see taking any shot's beyond 100 yds for hog's and yote's.
Okay. I'm downright elated.
Henry owner's chime in, but please don't tell me they suck before I chamber that 1st round y'all.
Posted By: T Bone
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 02:31 AM
Girl, it's an addiction.. All these threads on levers made me get the Marlin 1894 (.357) circa 1980 out today and just work the action! 38 spl lead round nose flat points through the 1894 are the most fun you can have w/ your clothes on..
Don't be afraid to polish the interals if it isn't as smooth as you'd like it early on.. You can cycle the really smooth actions w/ one finger...
Pics when you get it!!
Posted By: Bullfrog
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 02:31 AM
WooHoo! Post pics as soon as possible!
Posted By: Slow Drifter
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 02:38 AM
Great buy, those are really fun guns and vary handy, too!
Posted By: J.G.
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 03:01 AM
Janie,
One time, thankfully only one occassion, I cycled a friend's Henry in .22lr. I remember wondering if they lined the action with silk. Smoothest running lever action I've ever handled. I don't know how they shoot, but I have not heard a bad report.
I "need" the Big Boy chambered in .44 Mag!
Posted By: wacorusty
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 03:01 AM
I love Henry's! I just feel guilty carrying one cause I've never been easy on tools and hate to add character. Friend just got one in .17HMR, it's fun.
Posted By: BassCat'99
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 03:02 AM
nuttin wrong with lever's and a new one is sooo nice
Congrats, mine has always had a special spot.
Posted By: Nogalus Prairie
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 03:04 AM
You will love it and have a lot of fun with that little rifle Miss Janie!
Posted By: GasGuzzler
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 03:28 AM
I just hope you don't have to drive straight north to pick it up.
Let us know how it goes. The only concern will come in 5-7 years as far as Henry's go.
I have to get one now.
Posted By: Texas Dan
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 03:36 AM
I have to wonder if much of our attraction to lever guns is the result of having a Daisy as a kid, combined with all those western cowboy movies.
Posted By: TXHOGSLAYER
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 03:55 AM
When I grow up I want to own a Henry...
Congrats Janie!
Posted By: Bullfrog
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 01:56 PM
I have to wonder if much of our attraction to lever guns is the result of having a Daisy as a kid, combined with all those western cowboy movies.
Good point ya got there. Makes ya wonder
Posted By: catslayer
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 02:36 PM
Janie,
One time, thankfully only one occassion, I cycled a friend's Henry in .22lr. I remember wondering if they lined the action with silk. Smoothest running lever action I've ever handled. I don't know how they shoot, but I have not heard a bad report.
I "need" the Big Boy chambered in .44 Mag!
I can hook you up... OOOOOOOOR we could go with some really cool guns... The full legth original in .44-40 with the barrel that twists at the top to load it
Posted By: redchevy
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 02:58 PM
Love lever guns, sounds like a sweet rig, post up a pic!
Posted By: Cast
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 03:24 PM
I love lever guns, the look I mean. I just can't get past the lack of accuracy compared to a bolt action.
Posted By: kmon11
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 05:00 PM
Cast, some of the lever guns will surprise you. Couple Marlins I know well sure would.
Janie welcome to another gun addiction.
Posted By: Texas Dan
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 06:09 PM
I have to wonder if much of our attraction to lever guns is the result of having a Daisy as a kid, combined with all those western cowboy movies.
Good point ya got there. Makes ya wonder
And nothing works better at playing "war" than having a "real" AR-15.
Posted By: Western
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 06:44 PM
Janie, my neighbor bought one last year, the stubby version .44 iirc, don't know how it shoots, but it is just plain "purdy". Fine piece of craftsmanship too.
Posted By: blindcowboy
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 09:15 PM
Janie,
One time, thankfully only one occassion, I cycled a friend's Henry in .22lr. I remember wondering if they lined the action with silk. Smoothest running lever action I've ever handled. I don't know how they shoot, but I have not heard a bad report.
I "need" the Big Boy chambered in .44 Mag!
Me also, my Super Blackhawk needs the matching long gun.
Posted By: janie
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 10:46 PM
it is just plain "purdy". Fine piece of craftsmanship too.
Dennis, it really is. It's finally home and all mine! Weee!
The wood grain is far prettier then I was expecting. Hopefully range time comes the weekend of the 14th, but good gosh this thing is filthy. Covered in cosmoline (sp) Good cleaning and it should be ready to rock n roll.
Posted By: T Bone
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 11:05 PM
Bravo !!
Posted By: Western
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/04/15 11:47 PM
That photo is making my marlin 336 blush....We need better photos when you get her to the range too
Posted By: redchevy
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/05/15 02:03 PM
I need to get away from this post I want a 45 colt to go with my Blackhawk
very pretty rifle
Posted By: Navasot
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/05/15 02:16 PM
it is just plain "purdy". Fine piece of craftsmanship too.
Dennis, it really is. It's finally home and all mine! Weee!
The wood grain is far prettier then I was expecting. Hopefully range time comes the weekend of the 14th, but good gosh this thing is filthy. Covered in cosmoline (sp) Good cleaning and it should be ready to rock n roll.
Congrats mam! Those are sweet shooting rifles
Posted By: Armalite260
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/05/15 05:12 PM
Cast, some of the lever guns will surprise you. Couple Marlins I know well sure would.
Janie welcome to another gun addiction.
Indeed.. I have three Marlins, 30-30, and 35 Rem, and a 444.. All are super accurate..
Janie, that's a badAZZ gun.. I can't wait to see what you knock down with it!!
Posted By: Hunt n Fish
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/05/15 05:43 PM
I always got time for a good "lever gun" thread......Got 4 of 'em!
Posted By: TX_LT230FH
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/05/15 05:58 PM
Like em a lot. One of my favorites- B92 in 44 Mag.
Posted By: tth_40
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/05/15 06:05 PM
Purdy rig ya got there, Janie.
Let us know how she shoots!!
Posted By: Cast
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/05/15 06:29 PM
Ok, now I want one to go with my new to me 357 Blawkhawk.
Posted By: luv2brode
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/06/15 01:26 AM
been thinking about one in 357 but may just get a 44 and then get a new revolver to go with it
congrats to ya
Posted By: trapperben
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/06/15 02:27 AM
I like the way luv2brode thanks!
Posted By: 7x57
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/06/15 02:52 AM
Wow! That is some nice wood on it. Heck of a rifle, congrats!
Posted By: GasGuzzler
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/06/15 04:06 AM
Ok, now I want one to go with my new to me 357 Blawkhawk.
Stand in line. I've had a .357 Blackhawk for a while. Me first.
No brass, no octagons, no 16", no big loops, no stainless......
Posted By: BA223
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/07/15 03:23 AM
You did good, Janie. If you decide you don't like it...I won't hesitate to take it off your hands.
Posted By: TexasVine
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/07/15 01:59 PM
Congrats! Lever guns are so enjoyable to shoot. Flat nose lead and a steel target and your in heaven.
Posted By: TxImpalaClone
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/13/15 04:52 AM
I have a Marlin in 44 mag that was passed down to me. I love shooting it, and have taken a few deer with it. Congrats on the new lever I know you will love it
Posted By: GasGuzzler
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/13/15 12:20 PM
Found mine, y'all can move up one slot in line.
Posted By: Mickey Moose
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/13/15 10:01 PM
I have to wonder if much of our attraction to lever guns is the result of having a Daisy as a kid...
That's a part of why I wanted one. The other reasons are I think they look cool and only one person I know has one - so it's different. Love mine though it's not as cool as some of the others and would be pooh-poohd by some. Don't care.
Cheers to another lever gun owner, congrats!
Posted By: MartyN
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 11/14/15 11:26 PM
I too have a thing for lever action rifles. No doubt from watching Western's when I was a kid. I have a Henry .17HMR and 2 Browning BLR's: one in .270 and the other in .223
Posted By: Mickey Moose
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 12/18/15 04:08 PM
I too have a thing for lever action rifles. No doubt from watching Western's when I was a kid. I have a Henry .17HMR and 2 Browning BLR's: one in .270 and the other in .223
Mine is a BLR in .308. Pistol grip, Jap model. It's my primary deer rifle. Didn't really watch westerns though.
Posted By: glens
Re: Can y'all stand one more thread on lever actions? - 12/21/15 01:53 AM
Ok, now I want one to go with my new to me 357 Blawkhawk.
Stand in line. I've had a .357 Blackhawk for a while. Me first.
No brass, no octagons, no 16", no big loops, no stainless......
Got a Winchester (1967) Canadian Centennial 30 30 Rifle with a Octagon Barrel. Never been shot. Looks cool with that long barrel.