Re: help me to evaluate lever action rifles in modern calibers
- From: stans4@xxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 02:57:56 +0000 (UTC)
On Jan 30, 5:12 am, m...@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
# I would like your help in coming up to speed in deciding whether to ad
# a lever action rifle to my gun collection.
#
# We can begin by eliminating most/all of the round-nosed loadings. I am
# especially interested in lever actions for commonly available modern
# cartridges. Let me clarify: I am especially interested in .243, .270, .
# 308, and 30-06. Other such cartridges are also acceptable.
#
# I note that if we are looking at modern cartridges this narrows the
# search down to Browning, and Winchester, as far as I know--and that's
# not too far. That's why I'd like to ask your help.
#
# I can see that he Browning comes in two basics variants; the 1895 and
# the BLR
#
# The Winchester has the 1895 and the model 88.
#
# If there are other lever-action manufactures or models that have
# magazine-fed modern calibers, I would be very happy to hear about
# them.
#
# Now, I would also like your opinion on the relative strengths/
# weaknesses of the identified models. I am looking for durability and
# good accuracy, but do not expect these rifles, many of which fit the
# general category of carbine, to match the better quality bolt-action
# hunting rifles.
#
# As always, your comments/opinions are greatly valued.
#
88s are rapidly approaching the collectors'-only realm in price. Used
to be you could get a good post-64 example for a few hundred bucks.
All up in the 4 figure area, even for the common ones. I have several
I've inherited, the .284 shoots the best. They've all got spongy
triggers, not much can be done to correct them. Gunsmith-only
takedown, not for casual disassembly unless you like puzzles.
Definitely Bore Snake work for cleaning.
Savage 99s can be had a little cheaper, but those are getting up
there, too. $700 for an old beater .250-3000 at the last show.
1895 repros are up there, too. Originals are collectors' items, even
beaters are going for 1200+ around here. Good condition .405s and .
30-40s are 2500+.
I've only ever seen one Sako lever in 30 years, was in .358 and was
$4K 20 years ago.
Best bet is to find a BLR you can live with. Magazines can be hard to
get, there are several generations, you've got to make sure you've got
the one that matches the gun. A co-worker bought one, it was pretty
accurate with factory ammo. Had a hell of a time finding magazines,
ended up on the internet, $50+ each for three.
Stan
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