As a cowboy action shooter a leveler rifle is total capable for home defense. I agree that you should stay with a pistol caliber rifle 357mag . 44mag or 45 colt
When I was 13 three grown men kicked in my front door while I was home alone one day. Luckily they were just looking to steal some shit and not hurt anyone. I quickly ran to my parents closet and loaded my Winchester 94 30-30. I'm very thankful I didn't have to use it that day and I now have much better tools to deal with that kind of situation but I wouldn't necessarily feel undergunned with a lever action.
I have loaded many a 357 mag cartridge to 38 spl +P velocities. The 357 length rounds run flawlessly in my Marlin 1894CB 357. It is my HD long gun. My wife handles it well also. My first option is the Mossberg 590A1 12ga with 00 buck.
Another advantage to a lever action rifle is that some states ban threaded barrels on semi autos, but not lever action, bolt action or single shot rifles so you could always have the barrel threaded for a suppressor and if you are shooting standard pressure 158 grain 38 special ammo in the gun it will be almost totally silent similar to a subsonic 300 blk bolt action rifle.
i think the .44 magnum is the better alternative. 240 gr jhp. at 1800fps is put out some serious numbers and effect on target. plus most .44 mag lever guns are 10+1 rifles so you are getting 2 more rounds over the .357 magnum.
Right on, man! Thanks for making this vid. I bought one of those new stainless Marlin 1894s in .357 magnum for home defense. I thought I was the only one! I have kind of a funny feeling about the future of ARs. So I figured, hey, there’s a long list of guns to grab before they get to the 19th century models haha!
The optimum firearm for late night hall way hunting of "two leggedus verminus" is the Remington 870,(police barrel), fed with 00. The only draw back is the mess you have to scrap off of your walls the next day.
@@drewmis1 my ears were ringing for a week after my Dad ND (Negligent Discharged) a 30-30 in the house...try a PCC with a silencer and use safety slugs.
Yep. Just bought a tactical puma with mlock and piccatinny rail standard and adding dot and lights, lever wrap and i think some kind of ammunition storage increase somewhere + shoulder strap. That’s it. Ah, and it’s the lightweigh 357 of course… it’s a 90+% of incapacitation shot on an invasor… will try someday with Hogs…
I agree with you 100 % Sir. I absolutely love my Henry silver big Boy 357 magnum an i would us my Dads Ruger New Vaqureo 357 magnum too as an sidearm. I would recommend a leather adjustable sling for the rifle. Another awesome video Sir.
I have one of those same rossi lever guns in 357 magnum and mine came from the factory with a barrel that's drilled and tapped for a scope base. Yours might actually have that too, but you'll have to remove the rear sight to tell because all the holes are hidden by the rear sight.
It does look silly because you might as well just get an AR or AK if you want a tacticaled out rifle but then I remembered that some states in the US aren’t as friendly towards gun owners as others and maybe a tacticaled out lever gun or bolt gun might be easier to get away with than a more modern semi auto. I just hope tactical muskets never become a created thing lol
Another way of looking at the subject topic, is that if you only had a lever action rifle available, how would you use it and set it up. Great video. Thanks!
I've paired a S&W 66 with a Marlin 1895 in .357 mag/.38 Special for home defense and Deep South woods deer hunting. I also have a Remington 870 12 gauge and Marlin 64 .22...don't see that I need anything else...want is another matter.
For reloads I would think those with the side loading gate would be better than front loading tubes,, too much fumbling in a panic for both loading options but IMHO the side loading would be better,, just a thought.
dnhman if you go through all the rounds in that tube you are living in the wrong place. Your not the rifleman. Again it is ridiculous what people think it takes to send the bad guy either down or on the run have never seen or heard were 1-3 shots does one or the other.. I have a glock 36 with 7 rounds and my AR has a 5 round magazine in it that’s it more than enough..
There are companies manufacturing leather wraps for levers specifically for Cowboy Action Shooting. They are well designed and extremely durable. I have them on several of my lever guns.
If I lived in California I’d run a lever action and keep it classic, cause you gotta make sure you don’t come off as some nutjob to the snowflake liberals who will be in the jury.
MidwayShooter I know but I’m looking at it as if I have to face trial by a bunch of liberals, would you rather have a featureless AR or a wood lever action
Hammer329 - got it, as long as I survive I’m ok with either and I’ll take my chance in court. I’m more of a high capacity handgun kinda guy for home defense.
The XS rail that my SBL came with can be put on most Marlins without any mods, just the top receiver screws and comes with the ghost ring rear, and gives you a nearly full length pic rail up top.
I say leave it alone. It worked great stock since the old west. HD why add a light - did something happen where people don’t have electricity anymore- turn your lights on. You don’t need a red dot for HD lol The only thing people need is training. All the accessories are not necessary . People seemed to shoot well before all this Gucci gear was invented, people in 3rd world countries seem to shoot well without all that stuff. People just need to learn to shoot and have a HD plan. Something as simple as they go to one room in the house someone has the gun in the room while someone else calls 911. You don’t need to be room clearing, you don’t need to be kicking doors in tracking the intruder. Just train with your firearm get range time in
Red dot means more maintenance. Only add one if you’re good at keeping up with batteries and practice. Also be careful about making your lever gun look like an “assault rifle.” Takes away jury sympathy. 45-70 is great if three intruders are standing front to back.
Have a Henry big boy All Weather repeating Rifle. Chambered in .357/.38 SPL... My question is, during a home invasion.. when is it the best time to load? During the process? Load at night routine? Keep loader open and have ammo on side ready? Shall I be allowed to have my Rifle loaded is what I'm saying basically. I have some Hornady FTX 140 grain.. hot rounds.
I got this stock cheek rest with a compartment for carrying more ammo on my Henry Big Boy. I like it a lot. It’s a One Tigris brand and I got it off amazon. Works really well. In case anyone is interested in getting something like that. And I got a recoil pad on it because my lever gun is in 44 magnum and it kicks like a mfr!
Hudson Haverford , 30-30 my favourite lever gun by far, however, imho, baring in mind I’m in the U.K.! It’s just too much gun for the job, whereas the pistol cal. Would probably throw more rounds and be more accurate, due to much less recoil and of course a much lighter firearm. Hope that makes sense. Regards from deepest Dorset 🇬🇧
What safes do you have in the background? How do you have them customized? Looks like Stack On security cabinets and I was looking into those would be very interested in seeing how the rests work with scoped rifles.
Sorry, I think I mispoke in the video. Midwest Industries makes an MLOK handguard for these rifles, not Magpul ........ I mispoke because MLOK is Magpul's design
Fibre optic sights (such as TruGlo for one example), ammo sleeve on the stock, and sling (the ones with a small knife and a few rounds on board are quite slick). All one needs to kit out a lever. Anything else is expensive bling. Red dots are, to be blunt, a dumb idea on any firearm that is planned as a SHTF or home defense as they require power, add height to the rifle and will not take any real abuse. Fibre optic sights work in anything shy of pure blackness. Sooner or later you'll have to knock off that red dot toy and use the real sights, so invest the money on those instead. If you are concerned about night issues, then yes mounting a flashlight is reasonable. This infatuation tacticool guys have with blinging out lever guns just leaves me shaking my head. Its akin to those spinner hubcaps that were all the rage a few years ago, and those chrome dragging nuts I see on sooooo many rigpig trucks. Far as caliber goes, that has far more to do with what you are expecting to defend yourself from - if its two legged predators, prettymuch anything will do the job, if however its four legged predators, especially the big bastards, you will need something with punch. And really, despite the size, 45/70 is less punishing in general than even 308 or 30.06 bolt actions, but sends more than enough mass at sufficient speed to stop anything short of an Abrams tank.
You can’t buy a handgun if you’re under 21. But you can buy a 12 gauge or lever action. Some people can’t properly manipulate a handgun so this isn’t a bad option
I love lever action. But I don’t own any yet. Rossi is very good looking cheaper version than Henry . In your opinion is Rossi good lever rifle for regular use like weekend rifle, nothing extensive?
goran konatar I think it is mine worked perfectly. Another good option in that price range is a marlin. They’ve worked out their piss poor QC issues when Remington boutght them
NEVER shoot a high caliber man with a low caliber bullet; Alternatively: Never shoot a man with a pistol when you can shoot him with a rifle...buy the .45-70....Video over at 2:51
Sorry WRONG GUN... I'd get a Marlin with it's solid top, easily mount a Red-Dot without staying with the OLD top eject LG's. ALSO I'd go with the 44 Mag/special combined with a 44 revolver... for field work the 44 really beats the 357 for hunting and long range power; specials make it a viable self-defense caliber while the standard 20" Marlin holds "10" Mag rounds or "11" specials. These weigh perhaps a pound more than those 357's. 44 makes these real dual purpose hunting/defense guns. Marlins also have a cross bolt safety; my Dad ND a Winchester unloading it in the house, even though I warned him to point it out the back at the forest. The Marlin's safety is easy and intuitive to disengage, no bother vs your life, most other LG's don't have a safety at all. AGAIN: FORGET OLD TOP EJECT LG's, get a Marlin or other side eject. FORGET MOST HENERY's, only a few newer versions of these over-priced brass framed guns have the tactically necessary side loading gate! Again: SORRY: WRONG GUN. LOL
If you can't afford to change your state, _change_ your state. You might want something better than a lever-action for that. Not allowed to have one? Thus, why you need to have one anyway.
We have 3 1895's in 45-70, two GBL's and one SBL. They're GREAT for brush/hunting (deer/hot) rifles, but in a SHTF situation I'll go for my 30 rd AR, 12ga 500 Mossberg Tac, or our 12ga Mossberg 590 Shockwaves. Anyone using a lever guns for self/home defense in a SHTF scenario, you probably won't live long enough to regret your choice. /smh
Hmm I don’t live in an expensive home. But I do live out in the country. A lever action in .357 mag or .41 magnum would work great. There may be better options. But you can’t say they are not made for home defense. I have mine set up with a light and optics. Do I have other weapons, yes.
John Sanders handguns are inherently harder to use especially under stress. Unless your trained in clearing a house. It’s not the wisest thing to do. Hmm I’ve made no ignorant comments. The only one that’s shown any ignorance is you. And a steady stream of it.
I’d be good with two bond arms more than enough for self defense. Again it’s ridiculous what people think is needed for this job show me one home invasion where it’s recorded and more than 3 shots were fired and the thugs fought back I’ll wait.
Well nice place sure I would never live in a town that sucks Detroit Chicago New York just to name a few but the round count is the same. A thug or a POS whatever you want to call them aren’t in the crime business to fight someone they look for soft targets and sometimes they choose wrongly and get stung. But they are not going to fight it out in a gun battle period. These up standing individuals are going to flee like the wind to avoid getting a cap in their ass. Seen this happen over and over again. So having a firearm that holds a lot of ammo really is overrated. Again show me a gunfight where a home invasion is taking place where more than 3 shots have occurred and the criminals fight back Plenty of videos out there so show me one. And no where have I said anyone has to abide by what I’ve said this is all personal choices if you think or feel you need a magazine that holds x amount feel free that is certainly your right if you live in free states I’m just saying you don’t need to cause you will never need more than really the first shot to chase away the vermin that invaded your home again they are cowards not fighters.
As for the thumbnail....Im sorry bro, but I see no reason whatsoever to conduct those mods to a lever gun....having said that...in my opinion, it looks straight up dookie. Throw a red dot on a lever gun and call it a day if it is to be used as a "defense" rifle...My suggestion...to those that only have this type of rifle and wish to use it for a fighting rifle....get ready....SELL IT...and buy a fighting rifle! Fighting rifles will certainly take wild game as well..
Where I live antique black powder guns like a 1873 winchester don't require a license whereas everything smokeless does and it's not a fast process to get a license so for some people options are limited
@@bartvanriel6767 ....I hate to hear that brother. Wish you come to the U.S. and I would show you a good time with the real deal goods..By the way, where do you live with such heavy restrictions? The government you have must be tyrannical.
Bart Van Riel ugh..., an 1873 is MOST DEFINATELY considered a firearm and requires an ffl and background check and all that other unconstitutional bullshit.
@@rjenkins4325 thanks man, I live in the Netherlands so we're actually really free besides the whole guns part which is quite difficult to get legally but I own 5 by now
@@petrosspetrosgali here any longgun made for black powder and produced before 1945 is free to buy for anyone 18 and older although you need a permit to own ammunition but you are allowed to buy and shoot ammunition at a range as long as you don't take the ammunition home
Lever action rifle for home defense? Your joking, right? There is nothing better for home defense than a hand gun. If you want firepower, go with a 10mm or .45 "full size pistol", not a pocket pistol. If you want extreme firepower, get a pump action shotgun, cut the barrel down to legal minimum, cut the but stock down to legal minimum, and load it with 00 or 000 buckshot. Either way, you will have the advantage over anyone breaking into your home.
Just get a cheap pistol, shotgun or AR. Fml. Last thing you want to do is be cycling another round into your gun's chamber by hand, where there's a small chance of a fuck up, jam or something getting in the way of cycling the gun. Be realistic.
As a cowboy action shooter a leveler rifle is total capable for home defense. I agree that you should stay with a pistol caliber rifle 357mag . 44mag or 45 colt
When I was 13 three grown men kicked in my front door while I was home alone one day. Luckily they were just looking to steal some shit and not hurt anyone. I quickly ran to my parents closet and loaded my Winchester 94 30-30. I'm very thankful I didn't have to use it that day and I now have much better tools to deal with that kind of situation but I wouldn't necessarily feel undergunned with a lever action.
My boi...You kept your head.
I have loaded many a 357 mag cartridge to 38 spl +P velocities. The 357 length rounds run flawlessly in my Marlin 1894CB 357. It is my HD long gun. My wife handles it well also. My first option is the Mossberg 590A1 12ga with 00 buck.
The DA might look at you a little more kindly if you shoot an intruder with a lever gun vs an awesome tactical AR 15.
Another advantage to a lever action rifle is that some states ban threaded barrels on semi autos, but not lever action, bolt action or single shot rifles so you could always have the barrel threaded for a suppressor and if you are shooting standard pressure 158 grain 38 special ammo in the gun it will be almost totally silent similar to a subsonic 300 blk bolt action rifle.
We had Super Soakers untill a home invader chocked to death. Now were down to Nerf guns in NY Matt.
I live in central New York. This place sucks for trying to defend your family and your freedoms
Gun restrictions in NY man? Im from australia
Dang and I thought I had it bad ,sorry to hear that bro.
Be careful them Nerf fuckers sting... XD
.45-70 duh. Never know when a dinosaur will attack.
Not when I'm sipping my coffee! I want to keep my phone dry 😂🤣😂
My 45-70 is my truck gun….takes care of most anything…
🦕🦖 DINOSAUR!!!
i think the .44 magnum is the better alternative. 240 gr jhp. at 1800fps is put out some serious numbers and effect on target. plus most .44 mag lever guns are 10+1 rifles so you are getting 2 more rounds over the .357 magnum.
If you don’t want to use paracord you can take a play out of the ak operaters union book and use tennis racket tape
"I'd stay away from the larger calibers, obviously no 45-70"
Me: *Stares at my 1895gbl by my bed*
It would be good for body armor. It will smash bones if it doesn't penetrate. My 1895 is close at hand for that reason
Well if you have 8 guys in a straight line coming down a hallway, clambering the next round seems silly
@@jimmyboredom3519 my .45-70 is at the ready, always👍
45-70 for home defense lever action, Got It! Great suggestion. Now to daily carry my .50 appendix style.
Your going to need a real stiff gun belt!!!!
45-70??? You get home invaded by Bears?
Right on, man! Thanks for making this vid. I bought one of those new stainless Marlin 1894s in .357 magnum for home defense. I thought I was the only one!
I have kind of a funny feeling about the future of ARs. So I figured, hey, there’s a long list of guns to grab before they get to the 19th century models haha!
I know people bash tactical lever actions but i think they are totally rad
I have the Mossberg, its hideous and i love it !!! LOL
The optimum firearm for late night hall way hunting of "two leggedus verminus" is the Remington 870,(police barrel), fed with 00. The only draw back is the mess you have to scrap off of your walls the next day.
And your blown eardrums
@@drewmis1 my ears were ringing for a week after my Dad ND (Negligent Discharged) a 30-30 in the house...try a PCC with a silencer and use safety slugs.
Yep. Just bought a tactical puma with mlock and piccatinny rail standard and adding dot and lights, lever wrap and i think some kind of ammunition storage increase somewhere + shoulder strap. That’s it. Ah, and it’s the lightweigh 357 of course… it’s a 90+% of incapacitation shot on an invasor… will try someday with Hogs…
I agree with you 100 % Sir. I absolutely love my Henry silver big Boy 357 magnum an i would us my Dads Ruger New Vaqureo 357 magnum too as an sidearm. I would recommend a leather adjustable sling for the rifle. Another awesome video Sir.
Can't have pistols or semi auto rifles in my country, so my options are a bolt or lever rifle, or a double barrel. I think this is my best option
Thanks ! This will help with my 12 gauge black ace
i think that is a great topic,, cuz if they get their way ,, we may all have to switch to lever guns and revolvers for home defense ...
I have one of those same rossi lever guns in 357 magnum and mine came from the factory with a barrel that's drilled and tapped for a scope base. Yours might actually have that too, but you'll have to remove the rear sight to tell because all the holes are hidden by the rear sight.
My dad's reaction the first time he saw a "tactical" lever action... "I'd fire the person who brought me that design on the spot."
My dad can beat up your dad. Btw. How is dad's basement treating you?
@@milkwater1204 how's day drinking on a Sunday treating you chief?
It does look silly because you might as well just get an AR or AK if you want a tacticaled out rifle but then I remembered that some states in the US aren’t as friendly towards gun owners as others and maybe a tacticaled out lever gun or bolt gun might be easier to get away with than a more modern semi auto. I just hope tactical muskets never become a created thing lol
My dad said that about the gold desert eagle jamomatic.
@@117rebel Exactly. Some states you can have a tactical lever action but not semi auto.
Another way of looking at the subject topic, is that if you only had a lever action rifle available, how would you use it and set it up. Great video. Thanks!
i am looking into getting leverevolution in 357/38spl, to add to my collection
I've paired a S&W 66 with a Marlin 1895 in .357 mag/.38 Special for home defense and Deep South woods deer hunting. I also have a Remington 870 12 gauge and Marlin 64 .22...don't see that I need anything else...want is another matter.
In my opinion you can't beat a lever action saddle gun in 30-30 for home defense or self-defense
For reloads I would think those with the side loading gate would be better than front loading tubes,, too much fumbling in a panic for both loading options but IMHO the side loading would be better,, just a thought.
Probably why he didn't mention Henry.....
dnhman if you go through all the rounds in that tube you are living in the wrong place. Your not the rifleman. Again it is ridiculous what people think it takes to send the bad guy either down or on the run have never seen or heard were 1-3 shots does one or the other.. I have a glock 36 with 7 rounds and my AR has a 5 round magazine in it that’s it more than enough..
Agreed prefer side loading gate in a lever action. Also easy to top off.
@@umami0247 you should only load 3 if that's the way you feel
@@umami0247 Not everyone lives in a nice place like you do. Not up to you to decide what's needed.
There are companies manufacturing leather wraps for levers specifically for Cowboy Action Shooting. They are well designed and extremely durable. I have them on several of my lever guns.
I agree with the .357 mag. I like the Henry All weather .357 mag for incase home defense turns into area defense in terrible climate conditions.
Probably wont need to, but reloading is cumbersome at the range ,let alone in a high stress situation.
They also work great for home invasion.
If I lived in California I’d run a lever action and keep it classic, cause you gotta make sure you don’t come off as some nutjob to the snowflake liberals who will be in the jury.
Hammer329 - they sell AR15’s in California, they just are featureless
MidwayShooter I know but I’m looking at it as if I have to face trial by a bunch of liberals, would you rather have a featureless AR or a wood lever action
Hammer329 - got it, as long as I survive I’m ok with either and I’ll take my chance in court. I’m more of a high capacity handgun kinda guy for home defense.
The XS rail that my SBL came with can be put on most Marlins without any mods, just the top receiver screws and comes with the ghost ring rear, and gives you a nearly full length pic rail up top.
I got a GBL, wish it came with the XS rail and ghost ring sights straight from Marlin.
3:05
"Me laughing maniacally in Henry All Weather 45-70"
Hell ya. I have one and love love love it.
Works well for me👍
I say leave it alone. It worked great stock since the old west.
HD why add a light - did something happen where people don’t have electricity anymore- turn your lights on.
You don’t need a red dot for HD lol
The only thing people need is training. All the accessories are not necessary . People seemed to shoot well before all this Gucci gear was invented, people in 3rd world countries seem to shoot well without all that stuff. People just need to learn to shoot and have a HD plan. Something as simple as they go to one room in the house someone has the gun in the room while someone else calls 911. You don’t need to be room clearing, you don’t need to be kicking doors in tracking the intruder. Just train with your firearm get range time in
Red dot means more maintenance. Only add one if you’re good at keeping up with batteries and practice. Also be careful about making your lever gun look like an “assault rifle.” Takes away jury sympathy.
45-70 is great if three intruders are standing front to back.
Have a Henry big boy All Weather repeating Rifle. Chambered in .357/.38 SPL... My question is, during a home invasion.. when is it the best time to load? During the process? Load at night routine? Keep loader open and have ammo on side ready? Shall I be allowed to have my Rifle loaded is what I'm saying basically. I have some Hornady FTX 140 grain.. hot rounds.
Was genuinely surprised by the greatness of the marlin 44
How is your Rossi 92 compared to a Henry .357 Color case Hardened with their walnut stock and checkering??
Midwest Industries have some lever action options.
I love lever action guns.
But what brand over and against the caliber quotient given recurring rhythms of nuance?
What about an extra ammo carrier on the stock?
100 rd nylon bandolier is what I have for my rossi lever gun.
I have a lever action marlin carbine in .45 colt.
Best all around rifle. Done and dusted.
I got this stock cheek rest with a compartment for carrying more ammo on my Henry Big Boy. I like it a lot. It’s a One Tigris brand and I got it off amazon. Works really well. In case anyone is interested in getting something like that. And I got a recoil pad on it because my lever gun is in 44 magnum and it kicks like a mfr!
A 30-30 lever action would take somones head off. It's not much different in function from a shotgun with the exception of spreading out shells.
Hudson Haverford , 30-30 my favourite lever gun by far, however, imho, baring in mind I’m in the U.K.! It’s just too much gun for the job, whereas the pistol cal. Would probably throw more rounds and be more accurate, due to much less recoil and of course a much lighter firearm. Hope that makes sense. Regards from deepest Dorset 🇬🇧
What safes do you have in the background? How do you have them customized? Looks like Stack On security cabinets and I was looking into those would be very interested in seeing how the rests work with scoped rifles.
Thanks for the vid Matt, 45 colt would also be a fair caliber for this scenario.
I have the .45 colt Marlin.
I would love a 357 that would almost complete my 357 kick I have been on for years. 686 best 357 since sliced bread or 586
Taylor & co sell a fine lever action rifle, I purchased the comanchero model in 357 for cowboy action and it runs great right out of the box
NOE bullet Moulds sells a rail for the Rossi 1892
Excellent video. Thank you for the info
What is your opinion on the Rossi 44 mag for home/ homestead defense?
It would be a good option. Hell of a round
My walmart has one in stock I'll probably grab it with the next paycheck. Have you ever used any of the Hornady poly tip out of a rifle?
Appreciate the content. Unable to locate any Magpul options for lever rifles. Is this information correct?
Sorry, I think I mispoke in the video. Midwest Industries makes an MLOK handguard for these rifles, not Magpul ........ I mispoke because MLOK is Magpul's design
Thank you for @@NeverEnuffAmmo for the update.
My Winchester 94 in 30-30 is 7+1
Gotta love a good leeever gun!
Fibre optic sights (such as TruGlo for one example), ammo sleeve on the stock, and sling (the ones with a small knife and a few rounds on board are quite slick). All one needs to kit out a lever. Anything else is expensive bling. Red dots are, to be blunt, a dumb idea on any firearm that is planned as a SHTF or home defense as they require power, add height to the rifle and will not take any real abuse. Fibre optic sights work in anything shy of pure blackness. Sooner or later you'll have to knock off that red dot toy and use the real sights, so invest the money on those instead. If you are concerned about night issues, then yes mounting a flashlight is reasonable.
This infatuation tacticool guys have with blinging out lever guns just leaves me shaking my head. Its akin to those spinner hubcaps that were all the rage a few years ago, and those chrome dragging nuts I see on sooooo many rigpig trucks.
Far as caliber goes, that has far more to do with what you are expecting to defend yourself from - if its two legged predators, prettymuch anything will do the job, if however its four legged predators, especially the big bastards, you will need something with punch. And really, despite the size, 45/70 is less punishing in general than even 308 or 30.06 bolt actions, but sends more than enough mass at sufficient speed to stop anything short of an Abrams tank.
I just bought me a marlin 336. Cant wait to shoot it
Wow, what a very interesting video. Although, it is not a
#BlindChallenge
Video… 😝
Good video.
But I do have to ask, why are you scared to do the #BlindChallenge
What...... you got ads on here
Good video Mat but if I had to use that for home def I would sell it and get a pistol. Just my 2
You can’t buy a handgun if you’re under 21. But you can buy a 12 gauge or lever action. Some people can’t properly manipulate a handgun so this isn’t a bad option
What about Bigfoot?
♿♿Great ideas and video ♿♿
You forgot the 44 magnum and 45 long colt...for calibers....
357 is more comon
I love lever action. But I don’t own any yet. Rossi is very good looking cheaper version than Henry . In your opinion is Rossi good lever rifle for regular use like weekend rifle, nothing extensive?
goran konatar I think it is mine worked perfectly. Another good option in that price range is a marlin. They’ve worked out their piss poor QC issues when Remington boutght them
Red dot the world !
I would use one if that is what I had,Lever guns are accurate
44mag normally has more capacity then a 357..
longer barrel
MARES LEG 44 MAGNUM
NEVER shoot a high caliber man with a low caliber bullet; Alternatively: Never shoot a man with a pistol when you can shoot him with a rifle...buy the .45-70....Video over at 2:51
AR's for poor shooters, Lever guns for markmen I'll take mine in 357 Mag TY
Henry.44 has 10 rounds
Leeeever!!!
No
highly reliable
Sorry WRONG GUN... I'd get a Marlin with it's solid top, easily mount a Red-Dot without staying with the OLD top eject LG's. ALSO I'd go with the 44 Mag/special combined with a 44 revolver... for field work the 44 really beats the 357 for hunting and long range power; specials make it a viable self-defense caliber while the standard 20" Marlin holds "10" Mag rounds or "11" specials. These weigh perhaps a pound more than those 357's. 44 makes these real dual purpose hunting/defense guns. Marlins also have a cross bolt safety; my Dad ND a Winchester unloading it in the house, even though I warned him to point it out the back at the forest. The Marlin's safety is easy and intuitive to disengage, no bother vs your life, most other LG's don't have a safety at all.
AGAIN: FORGET OLD TOP EJECT LG's, get a Marlin or other side eject.
FORGET MOST HENERY's, only a few newer versions of these over-priced brass framed guns have the tactically necessary side loading gate!
Again: SORRY: WRONG GUN. LOL
I guess it’s an viable option.
You would probably sway me more if you complete a
#BlindChallenge
Troll much?
Really no reason to go with a lever gun over a semi-auto rifle.
galamonkey there's plenty of reasons to go with the lever gun over a semi automatic depending upon your situation and state you live in
Or if you already have a revolver then you already have the ammo too
If you can't afford to change your state, _change_ your state. You might want something better than a lever-action for that. Not allowed to have one? Thus, why you need to have one anyway.
No reason not to either. Go with what works for the person.
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Good option for slave states
We have 3 1895's in 45-70, two GBL's and one SBL. They're GREAT for brush/hunting (deer/hot) rifles, but in a SHTF situation I'll go for my 30 rd AR, 12ga 500 Mossberg Tac, or our 12ga Mossberg 590 Shockwaves. Anyone using a lever guns for self/home defense in a SHTF scenario, you probably won't live long enough to regret your choice. /smh
No lever action was designed for home defense. Next do the 50bmg's designed for home defense.
John Sanders how do you figure that? Pretty ignorant statement.
We dont all live in expansive roomy homes. I think there are much better options.
Hmm I don’t live in an expensive home. But I do live out in the country. A lever action in .357 mag or .41 magnum would work great. There may be better options. But you can’t say they are not made for home defense. I have mine set up with a light and optics. Do I have other weapons, yes.
I have some items also and think its a bit simpler to go room to room with a handgun. Thanks for the ignorant comnent btw.
John Sanders handguns are inherently harder to use especially under stress. Unless your trained in clearing a house. It’s not the wisest thing to do. Hmm I’ve made no ignorant comments. The only one that’s shown any ignorance is you. And a steady stream of it.
I’d be good with two bond arms more than enough for self defense. Again it’s ridiculous what people think is needed for this job show me one home invasion where it’s recorded and more than 3 shots were fired and the thugs fought back I’ll wait.
Well nice place sure I would never live in a town that sucks Detroit Chicago New York just to name a few but the round count is the same. A thug or a POS whatever you want to call them aren’t in the crime business to fight someone they look for soft targets and sometimes they choose wrongly and get stung. But they are not going to fight it out in a gun battle period. These up standing individuals are going to flee like the wind to avoid getting a cap in their ass. Seen this happen over and over again. So having a firearm that holds a lot of ammo really is overrated. Again show me a gunfight where a home invasion is taking place where more than 3 shots have occurred and the criminals fight back Plenty of videos out there so show me one. And no where have I said anyone has to abide by what I’ve said this is all personal choices if you think or feel you need a magazine that holds x amount feel free that is certainly your right if you live in free states I’m just saying you don’t need to cause you will never need more than really the first shot to chase away the vermin that invaded your home again they are cowards not fighters.
As for the thumbnail....Im sorry bro, but I see no reason whatsoever to conduct those mods to a lever gun....having said that...in my opinion, it looks straight up dookie. Throw a red dot on a lever gun and call it a day if it is to be used as a "defense" rifle...My suggestion...to those that only have this type of rifle and wish to use it for a fighting rifle....get ready....SELL IT...and buy a fighting rifle! Fighting rifles will certainly take wild game as well..
Where I live antique black powder guns like a 1873 winchester don't require a license whereas everything smokeless does and it's not a fast process to get a license so for some people options are limited
@@bartvanriel6767 ....I hate to hear that brother. Wish you come to the U.S. and I would show you a good time with the real deal goods..By the way, where do you live with such heavy restrictions? The government you have must be tyrannical.
Bart Van Riel ugh..., an 1873 is MOST DEFINATELY considered a firearm and requires an ffl and background check and all that other unconstitutional bullshit.
@@rjenkins4325 thanks man, I live in the Netherlands so we're actually really free besides the whole guns part which is quite difficult to get legally but I own 5 by now
@@petrosspetrosgali here any longgun made for black powder and produced before 1945 is free to buy for anyone 18 and older although you need a permit to own ammunition but you are allowed to buy and shoot ammunition at a range as long as you don't take the ammunition home
MOST important is how you pronounce it: LEE-VER.
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Weird titled video btw
Um... Wtf... Just buy a Maverick shotgun
Lever action rifle for home defense? Your joking, right? There is nothing better for home defense than a hand gun. If you want firepower, go with a 10mm or .45 "full size pistol", not a pocket pistol. If you want extreme firepower, get a pump action shotgun, cut the barrel down to legal minimum, cut the but stock down to legal minimum, and load it with 00 or 000 buckshot. Either way, you will have the advantage over anyone breaking into your home.
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Just get a cheap pistol, shotgun or AR. Fml. Last thing you want to do is be cycling another round into your gun's chamber by hand, where there's a small chance of a fuck up, jam or something getting in the way of cycling the gun. Be realistic.