Are you looking for the best lever action rifles for hunting, survival, and long-range shooting of 2020? These are some of the best lever action rifles for hunting, survival and beginners we found so far: ✅1. Henry Side Gate Lever Action Rifle ✅2. Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Short Rifle ✅3. Browning BLR Lever Action Rifle ✅4. Marlin Dark Model 336 ✅5. Marlin 1895 Custom Shop 45-70
I spent years in the Army and have put a lot of rounds down range and my favorite gun is the lever action 30-30 ... don’t ask me why it just is .. I also grew up on cowboy movies and that iconic gun has always been my favorite
@@adamdrouin2295 Yeah its called being able to use it to defend your home without killing your neighbors or family in the next room. Some of the these firearms were wayyy too much gun for close quarters.
What I like about the old 30 30 Winchester is it’s balance. With a little practice you can bring it up and the sights will line up instantly. I no longe4 even really look at the sights, I look at were I want to aim, bring the gun up to my shoulder and squeeze off the round in one smooth motion. The lever is nice for a quick second shot but I haven’t needed that second shot since I was about 10 years old which is another advantage of the 30 30, low recoil. Low recoil means you can teach your kids to shoot it safely from a young age, I started shooting my grandfather’s 30 30 at 8 years old and was dropping deer that first year.
The rifle arrived today and I dialed in the scope just a couple hours ago ruclips.net/user/postUgkxQt2uORDRfFOVSrO4idv4B90ThT6EOnEL . I haven’t shot with a scope in probably 25 years. The X on the left was my target. (the shot almost in the bullseye on the right X was my father in laws first shot after I made adjustments) The two shots circled are my first 2 shots. Then I brought it down - shot once. Then brought it over to the left. From there zeroed it in to dead center. This all was from 25 yards out. Follow instructions carefully when mounting the scope. So far I'm very happy with the purchase.
1st long gun I ever invested into was (& still is) my Marlin 336BL Lever Action 37" bush gun. The 30/30 iron sights are trued up & right on for the thick forestry of my NE PA rural stomping grounds. Marlin is #1!!
Bonus points for having a rifle that can defend yourself and your home without endangering family / neighbors in close quarters. Some of the firearms that get thrown around for home defense are ridiculous.
@@functionatthejunction I agree. I don't really consider my .444 very good for home defense unless, the bad guy is hiding behind my neighbors garage that's on the other side of my garage.
hands down the BLR will do the job with a finesse unlike most others, in my humble opinion browning is somewhat underrated or overshadowed by other brands
Yes, yes, YES! I have been a user of the Winchester model 94 in 30-30 caliber for over 50 years. It is Spectacular! Fantastic! And wonderful as a lightweight, smooth, and powerful rifle that shoots the historic 30-30 caliber. Hands down it is my choice and the best within 200 yards.
Henry with the side gate "most versatile", Browning blr "strongest action", savage 99's "great all around". For the top 3. Savage has a great balance and rotary magazine for your spire point bullets. I believe an old Remington solved that with a spiral tube back in the day- haven't seen it since.
@@littlehoot1234 😀 it can be, but highly depends on which "marlin." I can partially agree if you have an actual marlin and not remlin. Time will tell what ruglin will do. Blr is one of the most stout actions for a lever gun I have seen. Marlin is definitely lighter and that makes a difference when carrying for miles!
Have learned to "settle" and be happy with my 1980ish Winchester M94 Trapper and Marlin M336a Deluxe from 1949. Both in .30WCF. Both wear older steel receiver sights. Home defense load is the Federal 125 grain JHP and my hog/deer cartridge of choice is the W/W 150 gr JHP.
@@junkyardracing289 If you get yourself a carton of 500 170 grain lead bullets at .320 diameter, and load them with the appropriate shotgun/pistol powder load listed in the Lyman #3 or #4 Cast Bullet manual you will be set for more than a few years worth of shooting and hunting. Of course, I would probably buy a bullet mold and make them exactly to my liking. Loaded as such, you can deliver about 1300 to 1450 fps which matches the 19th century .32-40 deer loads.
The "problem" that has always plagued Ruger concerning hunting rifles is that they build them like pistols. Too short of barrels!! If I can't aquire a Ruger or Marlin rifle in 24 - 26 inches in a 45-70 with more than a four round magazine, than I'll go somewhere else. They have have that fabulous 375 Ruger Magnum cartridge and they won't make it any longer than 23 inches with a muzzle break in a bolt action! Pathetic..... It will take Remmington or Winchester to come out with a hunting bolt action rifle in 375 or 416 Ruger Magnum at 24-26 inches with a great barrel and chassis. Then hunters will be all over them like Weatherby's, Nosler or a decent Browning at a great price. I understand this fad with short 16-18 inch lever guns, but theres a whole bunch of us out here that enjoy 22-26 inch barrel's out here for a little more distance shooting with accuracy and knock down power than a 50 yard brush gun.
I run assault, bolt action, pistols, but this here is the real deal, i love mine, this gun hasn't ever failed me, she will always be last on the lineup for the range, she makes everything else look up to her, i run alot of guns but the 4570 has my heart, ive dropped the taget and elk with it..........American Made
a lever weapon for home defense is the Marlin 357 dark .....And It allows me to use both the 357 Magnum and the 38 Special and I can also use it on a pistol or revolver.And it has a moderate kick so it can be used by both a woman and a child.
I'll keep my Winchester 94AE in .44 Mag. Holds 10 rounds. 16" barrel, so it is light, even when fully loaded. Iron sights are good out to about 100 yards. If you can find one, it won't be cheap if it is in really good shape. I only paid about 420 for mine new, but that was over 25 years ago. Today, it's worth about $1000, maybe more.
I have one too, it’s accurate and fun to shoot. The only problem was that I needed a pistol to go with it. Now I’m the proud owner of a Ruger Super Blackhawk in 44 magnum. 🍻
@@elileonard6865 Me too!! I bought mine about 7 years ago to go with my Regulator colt .45!! I've run about 100 rounds thru it and it's awesome!! Also love my Marlin 30-30 it's a nice shooter!!
@@enclavesoldier6555 Not to mention you arent gonna accidentally shoot through your wall and hit your family or a neighbor in a close quarters home defense situation. Way too many people like "I got a 500 mag or a 50-70 for home defense.". Yeah bro. Great for when Sasquatch is breaking into your neighbor's house across the street and you want to take him out from your living room. Without going to the window.
I think the best lever gun for home defense is (was) the Winchester trapper (short 16” barrel) model in .357 magnum. Also the Winchester 9422M (.22 magnum) gun. No felt recoil, light weight and devastating power for a short rifle barrel.
I got in 04 a 30-06 browning blr and have taken dozens of elk,deer and Buffalo as well as antelope and two bighorn,it's never let me down and the open sight is a never miss .
My Winchester 94, in 45 Colt, and Winchester 44 mag Black Shadow shoot well with Buffalo Bore, Cor Bon, and Underwood ammo. 260 to 300 grain loads are best. Big hogs and deer are no problem. My eyes are not what they used to be so I mounted Vortex low power scopes on them. Excellent combination! But a lever gun for home defense? Okay if that's all you have. A handgun or shotgun is more practical.
The best all around lever gun for home defense, hunting, and range shooting is the Marlin 1895 Cowboy action model in 45-70!! Dark walnut butt stock and forearm, 6+1, 18 1/2 inch octagonal barrel with Ballard rifling, You cannot find a more excellent lever gun on the market!! I own one and I would not buy any other lever gun because it is rugged, accurate, and the fit and finish are superb!! Just a beautiful firearm that will last you a lifetime!!
Love my Big Boy Steel in .44 mag. Installed Skinner Express sights. I use it for whitetails in thick brushy river bottoms here in Michigan. Quick handling and hard hitting.
I started my Henry lever collection a couple of years back. I ran a Marlin 1894c in 44 Mag for over 40 years for deer. I handed it down to my oldest son a few years back and bought a Henry Big Boy (black receiver) in 357/38. A few weeks ago I picked up a Henry Golden Boy (brass receiver, 22" octagonal barrel, large loop) in 45-70. Looking to possibly add a Henry lever in 30/30. I'm way old now and don't hunt like I used to. Still like to shoot.
@@Hothenrik You’re right - mine is a Brass receiver in 45-70 with a deep crescent brass butt plate: model H010B. My bad. As an aside, there is currently a recall on H015 single shot rifles and shotguns.
Wouldn't trade the Savage 99 for any of these. Has a clip or rotary magazine and not tube fed so it can fire high velocity rounds eg: 300 Savage, 308, 243 Win. Durable and can reach out better than what you've listed. Rumor has it that they may go back into production.
I hope they do go back into production, but only if they build it with quality. Add the Finnwolf, Winchester 88 and BLR 81 to that Savage 99 and you have a list of great lever guns to hunt all North American big game
I sure its a great shooter. But i just find them to be kind of ugly. I know a deer won’t give a damn what a rifle looks like but the henry with the brass reciever is just a natalie portman to the eyes.
@@davidyetter5409 My older brother took his first Elk with a Winchester 94 in 30-30, and an old friend of mine took Elk every year with a Marlin 336 in 30-30 It isn't what you shoot but how well you shoot it!
I own a rossi 357/38 and love it accurate and dependable for my hunting, plinking, and home defense needs. I know some say you could of got a henry or marlin but I didn't have the extra 3-5 hundred dollars extra to spend
i was always wanting a henry rifle, so i bought a 44 mag henry bigboy in brass, to date best rifle i ever bought, tho almost too pretty to be a hunting rifle, but it is, holds nuff ammo for my liking, luv it. shakyjake out.
In today's time not only do we have automatic rifles as well as semi auto rifles and bolt action rifles but we still have lever action rifles and whats nice about that is that we now have rifles in every flavor I've always wanted a lever action rifle for general purpose use and hopefully soon I'll be able to get one
#5 Rossi Mod 92 Stainless 357mag #4 Henry Big Boy Steel 44mag #3 Marlin 336 30/30 #2 Winchester Mod 1894 30/30 #1 Winchester Mod 1873 45 Colt. Honorable mention Winchester Mod 1892 44mag. Thats my list.
I used to hunt elk/deer with a lever action Winchester model 88 .308 it did very well. You just had to make sure you were firm when jacking a new shell in.
Many years ago when I was young I had a Marlin 45-70 .a friend and I were firing at a tree for practice, after four rounds the tree fell, it was not a huge tree but it was not small.
I own 7 favorite lever action rifles. The last 6 went straight into my collection, and the other (older) one is a real tack driver. They are: Henry Big Boy in .357 Magnum Henry Big Boy in .44 Magnum Henry Big Boy in .45 Long Colt Henry H001 in .22 LR Henry H001T in .22 LR Henry Golden Boy in .22 LR Marlin 336 SC in .219 Zipper (pre-crossbolt "safety") The Henrys all have beautiful wood stocks and I have restocked the Marlin. I only have two gripes: The Golden Boy should have the receiver drilled and tapped because the existing way to mount a scope is not that great. To develop a good load for a centerfire .22 (like the .219 Zipper) pointed bullets are required, which means the rifle is best used as a single shot.
Well, that side load Henry looks like they just copied the Marlin 336 receiver. Best lever I have is a '75 vintage 1895 Marlin. Slick as glass and hits like Thor's hammer.
In my opinion the Savage model 99 is one of the best lever guns ever made! I have 2. One in .300 savage and the other in .308 Winchester. I have a Browning BLR in .243 the Winchester 94 in .30-.30 and 2 Henry’s. One is a Big Boy in .44 magnum and a golden boy in .22 magnum. All of these are great guns!😊
I would say the Winchester or Rossi 92 in any of the pistol calibers would make a awesome home defense lever action also holds more rounds and most of the other lever actions
Leverguns 50, I would have to agree, I have a Stainless Rossi Mod 92 in 357mag on duty right now. If I can't take care of the problem with 10 rounds of 357mag then we're in some deep shit.
I love my 357 big boy steel wood furniture, has a pic rail with a holosun red dot sight, purchased years ago it doesn't have the side loading gate but I still love it, wish when I got mine they had that model available..but really fun 2 shoot or hunt I've dropped big hogs hear in Texas.one of my favorite riffles in my safe till this day and I have just about every category from hunting to tactical to precision chassi riffles, early ww2 era bolt actions but levers have always been a sweet spot for me..I'd have to say my passion started with all the classic western movies I grew up watching lol
I bought a Browning "1892" B92 reissue in .357Mag when it was "reintroduced" in 1982 to go along with numerous Colt and S&W and a Ruger Blackhawk revolvers I own and hunt with (a pistol scope one my 78 Ruger Blackhawk SA). All these together, without all the add-on crap your video shows, just plain Jane OEM are not only the perfect "survival" guns, but also incredible hunting weapons. I've taken down probably 50 Russian Blueboar's around the Monterey Peninsula (CA), mule and whitetail deer, Javalina in Arizona and NM, Black Bear's all over CA, Oregon and Nevada and a couple Elks up in hunts in Idaho. However, my preferred "Lever" is my 1951 Marlin 336R (Full rifle length barrel) in .35 Remington. I've taken down a giant Bull Elk and a Grisly in Alaska with ONE shot each, and literally a hundred Deer over the 73 years of my life in hunting (I started hunting with a Grandfather and Dad, at 11 years old..)
Those Browning '92s were great! Mine was in .44. Foolishly traded it off in my more youthful days for who-knows-what. Seems Marlin, Winchester, Browning and especially Ruger don't make the good old ones any more for fear that consumers will buy them and be happy. And we can't have THAT, can we?
@@steveh4962- Winchesters and Marlins sure ain't what they used to be as made in the first 3/4ers of the 1900's. Remington had become the worst, no wonder they went under. Can't comment on the last 30 years of Browning, but I have to disagree about Ruger ..... I'd buy almost any Ruger (except their pocket crap pistols) anytime. I have a 2nd series Mini-14 Rancher (in SS) but thin barrel & no built-in scope mounts that I would trade for anything, except the newest ones which are even better. The Blackhawks and Super Blackhawks are still excellent and so are their tradional "fast draw" SSA Ruger versions. Ruger's all metal 9mm and up caliber SA Pistols are excellent too. Ruger shoutld have gotten the Army/Navy contract.
You're right about the synthetic stock and it takes a little more beating than would but there's nothing like having a nice lever gun with wood that's been nicked and scratched and let you know the history of your brush gun nothing like would nice video nice gun
I AM SURE the Winchester 30-30 was sold and used by tons more people than all the Henry's combined! And that gun is just ONE of the many competing lever actions on the market. I would take a Marlin lever action over a Henry ANY day! Rimfire OR centerfire!
Everything else aside, I was personally glad to see some people that knew how to properly shoot and not take the rifle down and gaze at it while working the action. So many tens of thousands of bolt shooters do that now, many of them dropping the rifle nearly to belly button level and bowing their head to gaze at it while gingerly working the bolt. I would guess that's why so many have gone to semi auto's. I can't even imagine how the poor habit of taking your eye off the target, and dropping your rifle out of proper position got started after so many years of American shooters being so successful and using proper form. I have my own theories, but I'll keep them to myself. Good shooting (to those who did it correctly- the others need to go practice more)
The All Weather 44 magnum is the #1 lever action for home security for the stopping power of intruder! Holds 10 rounds and with the 240 grain bullet gives the power!
From a safety standpoint 44 magnum in a rifle is to much power for home defense. Leverevolution ammo from my All Weather big boy is pushing 1950 fps, which would penetrate multiple walls in most homes, possibly striking someone in another room. I keep my Ruger revolver loaded with 44 special rounds, so if grand kids are there when someone breaks in, it's less likely to go through the entire house striking one of them.
@@benthere404 My 45-70 +p 405 grain ammo is what I use for home defense as well as for ducks. I haven't had any problems penetrating walls before. But I normally don't shoot the walls so I don't know. Maybe. Maybe not.
@@awkwardme5375 Just ask the woman who's kid was killed at the mall the other week, after bullet went through the suspect and 2 walls killing her little girl. Even the 5.56 over penetrated.
I'm trying to get a good lever action for my birthday but I know prices are crazy. I had a 30-30 marlin and LOVED it. What's a good caliber to get right now in the 5-900 dollar range? I want a bigger caliber rifle. Like a rifle round or a 30-30 or 45-70 but could settle for anything that I can get readily and that would be good for hunting
I think such decisions these days are restricted by what guns are available and what ammunition is available. I just picked up a Browning 308. I don't think you can go wrong here an account of availability of guns and ammo, and the quality round. Unless you're going grizzly, rhino, or elephant hunting, a 308 should do the job. Plus the ammo opens you up to AR-10 stuff
I would take a Marlin lever action any day over any other brand of lever action. My first was a Marlin 39 M short bull barreled lever action in .22 lr. Extremely accurate! One half inch bench rested groups at 100 yards! Scoped! Used that gun for 15 - 20 years!
@@davidpelton1885 - Things change over time. I have a Marlin 336 SC that was made before they (and Winchester) bent over for the democrats and installed that useless crossbolt "safety." I don't know what year my Marlin was made, but the fact that it is chambered for .219 Zipper should be some indication that it was quite some time ago. Accuracy is great, but I prefer to load pointed bullets so I use it as a single shot. That was then, this is now. These days, my choice in a new lever action would always be Henry. Henry uses the tried and true half cock safety on their rimfire lever guns, and the more modern transfer bar on their centerfire rifles. Marlin and Winchester need to wake up and pull their heads out of the sand.
@ 1:05min I will say it depends on who your speaking to. I'm an experienced end user with regard to lever action rifles. And I have my own preferences and opinions about what makes and calibers work for me an why. I'll just mention two examples because I'm not going to make this an exhaustive comment. In my first example in 30-30 Winchester my go to choice is the Marlin 336CS carbine. In my second example in 7mm-08 Remington my favorite option is the Browning BLR '81 lightweight carbine. Anyone whose a novice should do their own due diligence and learn as much as possible because as in all things when it comes to your money there is no second chance to get it right.
Are you looking for the best lever action rifles for hunting, survival, and long-range shooting of 2020? These are some of the best lever action rifles for hunting, survival and beginners we found so far:
✅1. Henry Side Gate Lever Action Rifle
✅2. Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Short Rifle
✅3. Browning BLR Lever Action Rifle
✅4. Marlin Dark Model 336
✅5. Marlin 1895 Custom Shop 45-70
Nice video and very informative and very entertaining and very satisfaction more videos.
You miss the Winchester 1892. Very strong action, much stronger then the 1866.
@@jmpoulsen1 - Your mentioning the 1892 Winchester reminds me of Lucas McCain.
Lol 1895 45-70 1080 yards open sights the best
I would say the Winchester 1886 is one of the best big game rifles all the way up including elephants
I spent years in the Army and have put a lot of rounds down range and my favorite gun is the lever action 30-30 ... don’t ask me why it just is .. I also grew up on cowboy movies and that iconic gun has always been my favorite
There is just something about a 30-30......
@@adamdrouin2295 Indeed.
@@adamdrouin2295 Yeah its called being able to use it to defend your home without killing your neighbors or family in the next room. Some of the these firearms were wayyy too much gun for close quarters.
Underrated the 30-30, here in Quebec they used to hunt Moose with that for decades
What I like about the old 30 30 Winchester is it’s balance. With a little practice you can bring it up and the sights will line up instantly. I no longe4 even really look at the sights, I look at were I want to aim, bring the gun up to my shoulder and squeeze off the round in one smooth motion. The lever is nice for a quick second shot but I haven’t needed that second shot since I was about 10 years old which is another advantage of the 30 30, low recoil. Low recoil means you can teach your kids to shoot it safely from a young age, I started shooting my grandfather’s 30 30 at 8 years old and was dropping deer that first year.
The rifle arrived today and I dialed in the scope just a couple hours ago ruclips.net/user/postUgkxQt2uORDRfFOVSrO4idv4B90ThT6EOnEL . I haven’t shot with a scope in probably 25 years. The X on the left was my target. (the shot almost in the bullseye on the right X was my father in laws first shot after I made adjustments) The two shots circled are my first 2 shots. Then I brought it down - shot once. Then brought it over to the left. From there zeroed it in to dead center. This all was from 25 yards out. Follow instructions carefully when mounting the scope. So far I'm very happy with the purchase.
1st long gun I ever invested into was (& still is) my Marlin 336BL Lever Action 37" bush gun. The 30/30 iron sights are trued up & right on for the thick forestry of my NE PA rural stomping grounds. Marlin is #1!!
37"????
Bonus points for having a rifle that can defend yourself and your home without endangering family / neighbors in close quarters.
Some of the firearms that get thrown around for home defense are ridiculous.
@@functionatthejunction I concur WB, thanx 4 your input! Ciao :)
@@functionatthejunction I agree. I don't really consider my .444 very good for home defense unless, the bad guy is hiding behind my neighbors garage that's on the other side of my garage.
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hands down the BLR will do the job with a finesse unlike most others, in my humble opinion browning is somewhat underrated or overshadowed by other brands
Henry is brilliant: BOTH side loading and tubular load/unload option. Outstanding. Now for additional calibers.
you should look at the long ranger for a magazine fed lever action from henry.
My all time favorite is the Winchester model 94 30-30...great gun, great round
Yes, yes, YES! I have been a user of the Winchester model 94 in 30-30 caliber for over 50 years. It is Spectacular! Fantastic! And wonderful as a lightweight, smooth, and powerful rifle that shoots the historic 30-30 caliber. Hands down it is my choice and the best within 200 yards.
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I got the Winchester original: 1873/32-30
I ain’t complained yet...
I love lever actions, but rather than actual reviews this video was just copies of ads and other people's work and frankly- a waste of my time.
The Henry All-Weather 45-70 has been my dream gun lately
Henry with the side gate "most versatile", Browning blr "strongest action", savage 99's "great all around". For the top 3. Savage has a great balance and rotary magazine for your spire point bullets. I believe an old Remington solved that with a spiral tube back in the day- haven't seen it since.
i think the marlin 336 is more versatile than henry and cheaper too and as strong if not stronger than the browning
@@littlehoot1234 😀 it can be, but highly depends on which "marlin." I can partially agree if you have an actual marlin and not remlin. Time will tell what ruglin will do. Blr is one of the most stout actions for a lever gun I have seen. Marlin is definitely lighter and that makes a difference when carrying for miles!
I wish .38 special was “cheap and easy to find”
I wish any ammo was "cheam and easy to find." Gotta take a loan out to just go shooting at this point.
Got a box of 50 yesterday, and that was just wild luck. 99% of the time my local shops has zero.
@@zodmon1 same just got some .38
Have learned to "settle" and be happy with my 1980ish Winchester M94 Trapper and Marlin M336a Deluxe from 1949. Both in .30WCF. Both wear older steel receiver sights. Home defense load is the Federal 125 grain JHP and my hog/deer cartridge of choice is the W/W 150 gr JHP.
I got a Winchester 94 in 32
@@junkyardracing289 If you get yourself a carton of 500 170 grain lead bullets at .320 diameter, and load them with the appropriate shotgun/pistol powder load listed in the Lyman #3 or #4 Cast Bullet manual you will be set for more than a few years worth of shooting and hunting. Of course, I would probably buy a bullet mold and make them exactly to my liking. Loaded as such, you can deliver about 1300 to 1450 fps which matches the 19th century .32-40 deer loads.
@@steveh4962 thanks is from 1937
Cant wait to see what Ruger does with recently purchased Marlin :)
People have been asking Ruger to make a levergun for years.
Ruger: "Lets just buy Marlin!"
@@MegaAppleshit You never heard of the Model 96 lever action from Ruger?
@@doughesson super nice gun, I own a 96/44
@@wildstreak I've never owned a Ruger lever gun but have heard nothing bad about them.
The "problem" that has always plagued Ruger concerning hunting rifles is that they build them like pistols.
Too short of barrels!!
If I can't aquire a Ruger or Marlin rifle in 24 - 26 inches in a 45-70 with more than a four round magazine, than I'll go somewhere else.
They have have that fabulous 375 Ruger Magnum cartridge and they won't make it any longer than 23 inches with a muzzle break in a bolt action! Pathetic.....
It will take Remmington or Winchester to come out with a hunting bolt action rifle in 375 or 416 Ruger Magnum at 24-26 inches with a great barrel and chassis.
Then hunters will be all over them like Weatherby's, Nosler or a decent Browning at a great price.
I understand this fad with short 16-18 inch lever guns, but theres a whole bunch of us out here that enjoy 22-26 inch barrel's out here for a little more distance shooting with accuracy and knock down power than a 50 yard brush gun.
I run assault, bolt action, pistols, but this here is the real deal, i love mine, this gun hasn't ever failed me, she will always be last on the lineup for the range, she makes everything else look up to her, i run alot of guns but the 4570 has my heart, ive dropped the taget and elk with it..........American Made
MERICA!!!
a lever weapon for home defense is the Marlin 357 dark .....And It allows me to use both the 357 Magnum and the 38 Special and I can also use it on a pistol or revolver.And it has a moderate kick so it can be used by both a woman and a child.
That's my favorite lever-action caliber as well.
I'll keep my Winchester 94AE in .44 Mag. Holds 10 rounds. 16" barrel, so it is light,
even when fully loaded. Iron sights are good out to about 100 yards. If you can
find one, it won't be cheap if it is in really good shape. I only paid about 420 for mine
new, but that was over 25 years ago. Today, it's worth about $1000, maybe more.
I have one too, it’s accurate and fun to shoot. The only problem was that I needed a pistol to go with it. Now I’m the proud owner of a Ruger Super Blackhawk in 44 magnum. 🍻
@@12floz67
Smart
Noticed all the rifles in this article were expensive models. Did not see the Rossi model 92. It's popular, affordable and effective.
Get an RS-22 for $130
Chamber it in CCI Stingers
And that things gonna rape lol
I've got a Rossi 92 in .45 Colt. They are great little guns.
@@elileonard6865 Me too!! I bought
mine about 7 years ago to go
with my Regulator colt .45!!
I've run about 100 rounds thru it
and it's awesome!! Also love my
Marlin 30-30 it's a nice shooter!!
@@enclavesoldier6555 Yes couldn't agree more!
@@enclavesoldier6555 Not to mention you arent gonna accidentally shoot through your wall and hit your family or a neighbor in a close quarters home defense situation.
Way too many people like "I got a 500 mag or a 50-70 for home defense.". Yeah bro. Great for when Sasquatch is breaking into your neighbor's house across the street and you want to take him out from your living room. Without going to the window.
I love my Henry 😊
BOB! Any cryptids of the Old West stories floating around? Fiction or non, I'd sure click on a Superstition Mountains vid by you.
Hey bob, I’m your professional opinion what gun would be the best for taking down Bigfoot for both close and long ranges?
Me 2! 45LC and 357 mag/38 spcl.
Me to bud
And I love your stories.
I think the best lever gun for home defense is (was) the Winchester trapper (short 16” barrel) model in .357 magnum. Also the Winchester 9422M (.22 magnum) gun. No felt recoil, light weight and devastating power for a short rifle barrel.
I own a model 94 Winchester lever action 22. Had it since 1973. a great rifle.
I won both the Winchester Models1866 and 94. The 66 is in .44 wcf, and the 94 is in .30-30. I’ve taken deer with both with open sights. Great rifles!
I've got a 73 in 357 that I wouldn't sell for 2k
Love my Winchesters! 308-94 30-30. We eat very good! 🤠🇺🇸🐴
THANK YOU for including the Browning BLR and not the Henry knock-off version.
One of the nicest guns Ive seen was a lever action Browsing 7mm Mag. Had a relatively short barrel, easy to handle
I got in 04 a 30-06 browning blr and have taken dozens of elk,deer and Buffalo as well as antelope and two bighorn,it's never let me down and the open sight is a never miss .
I have a Rossi puma with a 16" barrel in 44mag, I feel comfortable with it
Why in the hell is the Daisy Red Ryder not #1 on this list?
And the buck
Because of course buddy, you’ll shoot your eye out kid ho ho ho.
Probably the heavy recoil when using plated steel BB's.
Ha ha ha idiot
I have this Savage 99, perfection.
Model 99 250-3000 Savage lever action beautiful rifle
My Winchester 94, in 45 Colt, and Winchester 44 mag Black Shadow shoot well with Buffalo Bore, Cor Bon, and Underwood ammo. 260 to 300 grain loads are best. Big hogs and deer are no problem. My eyes are not what they used to be so I mounted Vortex low power scopes on them. Excellent combination! But a lever gun for home defense? Okay if that's all you have. A handgun or shotgun is more practical.
i got the 45/70 henry.. love it
I Love Lever action rifles they are cool looking and shoot great
Love my BLR's chambered in .358 and 30 ought. Since they're clip fed, Spitzer points are on the menu.
Not a clip it's a magazine
The best all around lever gun for home defense, hunting, and range shooting is the Marlin 1895 Cowboy action model in 45-70!! Dark walnut butt stock and forearm, 6+1, 18 1/2 inch octagonal barrel with Ballard rifling, You cannot find a more excellent lever gun on the market!! I own one and I would not buy any other lever gun because it is rugged, accurate, and the fit and finish are superb!! Just a beautiful firearm that will last you a lifetime!!
You want to drop them not blow their heads completely off .
Love my Big Boy Steel in .44 mag. Installed Skinner Express sights. I use it for whitetails in thick brushy river bottoms here in Michigan. Quick handling and hard hitting.
How far are you shooting them?
Hoe do you feel about taking deer with a henry in 357?
I started my Henry lever collection a couple of years back. I ran a Marlin 1894c in 44 Mag for over 40 years for deer. I handed it down to my oldest son a few years back and bought a Henry Big Boy (black receiver) in 357/38. A few weeks ago I picked up a Henry Golden Boy (brass receiver, 22" octagonal barrel, large loop) in 45-70. Looking to possibly add a Henry lever in 30/30. I'm way old now and don't hunt like I used to. Still like to shoot.
The HENRY Golden Boy models are only in .22LR, .22 Magnum and .17 HMR.
@@Hothenrik You’re right - mine is a Brass receiver in 45-70 with a deep crescent brass butt plate: model H010B. My bad. As an aside, there is currently a recall on H015 single shot rifles and shotguns.
@@slypperyfox oh, yeah. I have a single shot 20 gauge (H015-20) that still needs to be returned for repairs!
Love my Henry's lever actions 👍🏻
I just picked up the Henry 45-70 all weather and love it. Henry makes a beautiful rifle.
@@chrisharalson970 yes they do I really been waiting a all weather 30 30 for a long time ⌛
Rossi M92 in .357 for hunting and house protect in my country, is enought. Great video
Dudes, you forgot the 1886 45-70, dang? Holds 10 and could take down a Rhino.
50-110 :)
One needs a monster gun for the 'Monster Truck Gun Rack!'
Wouldn't trade the Savage 99 for any of these. Has a clip or rotary magazine and not tube fed so it can fire high velocity rounds eg: 300 Savage, 308, 243 Win. Durable and can reach out better than what you've listed. Rumor has it that they may go back into production.
I hope they do go back into production, but only if they build it with quality. Add the Finnwolf, Winchester 88 and BLR 81 to that Savage 99 and you have a list of great lever guns to hunt all North American big game
I sure its a great shooter. But i just find them to be kind of ugly. I know a deer won’t give a damn what a rifle looks like but the henry with the brass reciever is just a natalie portman to the eyes.
@@ok-hd4so brass is Natalie Portman for sure but I’ll tell you what the chromed all weather 45-70 is Carrie underwood to the eyes for sure
The design is timeless, elegant and unique.
Shot my first whitetail with a Marlin 336 in 30-30, wish I still had it!
Still got mine after 55 years. Still as accurate as ever.
@@davidyetter5409 My older brother took his first Elk with a Winchester 94 in 30-30, and an old friend of mine took Elk every year with a Marlin 336 in 30-30 It isn't what you shoot but how well you shoot it!
What a great video. A bunch of great guys showing off their version.
My father's Winchester 30-30 lever action was my absolute favorite in the cabinet. That and his .357 revolver.
I own a rossi 357/38 and love it accurate and dependable for my hunting, plinking, and home defense needs. I know some say you could of got a henry or marlin but I didn't have the extra 3-5 hundred dollars extra to spend
Fair enough mate and there is nothing wrong with a Rossi nice guns cheers Yogi 🇦🇺🤙🤙
Just got the same ( carbine version) for the same reason and love it!
For those of you on a budget, the Rossi P92 is a solid lever action rifle...
Picked mine up about a month ago. Lucked out and found it at my local dealer. Great rifle. Now I have to keep her fed.
Lever action rifles are the true American rifles and I love them
i was always wanting a henry rifle, so i bought a 44 mag henry bigboy in brass, to date best rifle i ever bought, tho almost too pretty to be a hunting rifle, but it is, holds nuff ammo for my liking, luv it. shakyjake out.
In today's time not only do we have automatic rifles as well as semi auto rifles and bolt action rifles but we still have lever action rifles and whats nice about that is that we now have rifles in every flavor I've always wanted a lever action rifle for general purpose use and hopefully soon I'll be able to get one
#5 Rossi Mod 92 Stainless 357mag #4 Henry Big Boy Steel 44mag #3 Marlin 336 30/30 #2 Winchester Mod 1894 30/30 #1 Winchester Mod 1873 45 Colt. Honorable mention Winchester Mod 1892 44mag. Thats my list.
I'd hardly say 38 special is "easy to find", especially now.
I used to hunt elk/deer with a lever action Winchester model 88 .308 it did very well. You just had to make sure you were firm when jacking a new shell in.
You list the Marlin 1895 Custom Shop 45-70, but don't show it?
Many years ago when I was young I had a Marlin 45-70 .a friend and I were firing at a tree for practice, after four rounds the tree fell, it was not a huge tree but it was not small.
This seems like it is pretty much a Henry add.
I own 7 favorite lever action rifles. The last 6 went straight into my collection, and the other (older) one is a real tack driver. They are:
Henry Big Boy in .357 Magnum
Henry Big Boy in .44 Magnum
Henry Big Boy in .45 Long Colt
Henry H001 in .22 LR
Henry H001T in .22 LR
Henry Golden Boy in .22 LR
Marlin 336 SC in .219 Zipper (pre-crossbolt "safety")
The Henrys all have beautiful wood stocks and I have restocked the Marlin.
I only have two gripes:
The Golden Boy should have the receiver drilled and tapped because the existing way to mount a scope is not that great.
To develop a good load for a centerfire .22 (like the .219 Zipper) pointed bullets are required, which means the rifle is best used as a single shot.
Well, that side load Henry looks like they just copied the Marlin 336 receiver. Best lever I have is a '75 vintage 1895 Marlin. Slick as glass and hits like Thor's hammer.
I dont know about you guys but you cant beat that old Winchester 30/30 grandpa used at the Pennsylvania hunting cabin ❤
In my opinion the Savage model 99 is one of the best lever guns ever made! I have 2. One in .300 savage and the other in .308 Winchester. I have a Browning BLR in .243 the Winchester 94 in .30-.30 and 2 Henry’s. One is a Big Boy in .44 magnum and a golden boy in .22 magnum. All of these are great guns!😊
I love the Henry rifle it's so simple to use
"Through deer hunting", a 45-70 lever action will take any game in North America and most of the African Big 5
I would say the Winchester or Rossi 92 in any of the pistol calibers would make a awesome home defense lever action also holds more rounds and most of the other lever actions
I bought a Rossi 410 lever action, about 7 years ago. It is terrible, as it jams when cycled. Would not recommend.
Leverguns 50, I would have to agree, I have a Stainless Rossi Mod 92 in 357mag on duty right now. If I can't take care of the problem with 10 rounds of 357mag then we're in some deep shit.
David Horne The 92 is not the same one they use for the 410 to 410 as a copy of a marlin which is the same gun that Henry copied to make their’s
I love my 357 big boy steel wood furniture, has a pic rail with a holosun red dot sight, purchased years ago it doesn't have the side loading gate but I still love it, wish when I got mine they had that model available..but really fun 2 shoot or hunt I've dropped big hogs hear in Texas.one of my favorite riffles in my safe till this day and I have just about every category from hunting to tactical to precision chassi riffles, early ww2 era bolt actions but levers have always been a sweet spot for me..I'd have to say my passion started with all the classic western movies I grew up watching lol
I bought a Browning "1892" B92 reissue in .357Mag when it was "reintroduced" in 1982 to go along with numerous Colt and S&W and a Ruger Blackhawk revolvers I own and hunt with (a pistol scope one my 78 Ruger Blackhawk SA). All these together, without all the add-on crap your video shows, just plain Jane OEM are not only the perfect "survival" guns, but also incredible hunting weapons. I've taken down probably 50 Russian Blueboar's around the Monterey Peninsula (CA), mule and whitetail deer, Javalina in Arizona and NM, Black Bear's all over CA, Oregon and Nevada and a couple Elks up in hunts in Idaho. However, my preferred "Lever" is my 1951 Marlin 336R (Full rifle length barrel) in .35 Remington. I've taken down a giant Bull Elk and a Grisly in Alaska with ONE shot each, and literally a hundred Deer over the 73 years of my life in hunting (I started hunting with a Grandfather and Dad, at 11 years old..)
Those Browning '92s were great! Mine was in .44. Foolishly traded it off in my more youthful days for who-knows-what. Seems Marlin, Winchester, Browning and especially Ruger don't make the good old ones any more for fear that consumers will buy them and be happy. And we can't have THAT, can we?
@@steveh4962- Winchesters and Marlins sure ain't what they used to be as made in the first 3/4ers of the 1900's. Remington had become the worst, no wonder they went under. Can't comment on the last 30 years of Browning, but I have to disagree about Ruger ..... I'd buy almost any Ruger (except their pocket crap pistols) anytime. I have a 2nd series Mini-14 Rancher (in SS) but thin barrel & no built-in scope mounts that I would trade for anything, except the newest ones which are even better. The Blackhawks and Super Blackhawks are still excellent and so are their tradional "fast draw" SSA Ruger versions. Ruger's all metal 9mm and up caliber SA Pistols are excellent too. Ruger shoutld have gotten the Army/Navy contract.
That moment you watch a video on lever actions just cause you've been using one none stop in a video game. God they're so cool
Destiny 2?
@@julioguzman5925 Yes lol
@@BearWith_You I did the same thing. Bought a .35 Remington. Still looking for ammo to finally shoot it at the range
You left out the best one! Marlin Model 57-M Short Throw Lever Action 22 Magnum!
Shhhh that's one's our secret weapon. Reserved for the select few lucky enough to own one
@@timstewart2981 LOL! I have two. One 22 LR standard model and one super rare Model 57M 16 inch Carbine in 22 Magnum.
That Henry is gorgeous.
I have A 3030 Winchester model 94 I can’t wait to hunt with it
cool selection of lever action rifles
Really glad you liked my collection of lever action rifles.
How much and how to buy this gun?i love it so much
I have the Henry .22 mag and 45-70 lever. Good stuff.
John Moses Browning, the man who armed the USA. Respect 🇺🇸
May not be the best but i really like the Rossi stainless 16" 357 mag.
You're right about the synthetic stock and it takes a little more beating than would but there's nothing like having a nice lever gun with wood that's been nicked and scratched and let you know the history of your brush gun nothing like would nice video nice gun
These are all beautiful rifles
Nice review! 💯
This looks like a Henry add with sloppy skeletonized mention of other lever guns.
You would think Henry invented the side loading gate! I think us Marlin guys dispute it!!
@@hiltonlouque1504 As well as us Winchester guys.
The BLR has my attention 😻
It’s a excellent choice, I love my 7mm-08
@@wildstreak Me too!
Marlin TSBL...45/70..my favorite.
My favorite is my Marlin 1895 GG in 450 Marlin. Hoop lever with a ghost ring site.
The one on the cover picture is badass 🔥does anyone know what brand it is ?? Or where I can find one like it
The right shooter can make one very efficient
Love my Marlin .35!
Nah, Winchester '94 30-30 is one of the greatest.
Could have just started and ended this list with the 94.
32 Winchester special
I AM SURE the Winchester 30-30 was sold and used by tons more people than all the Henry's combined! And that gun is just ONE of the many competing lever actions on the market. I would take a Marlin lever action over a Henry ANY day! Rimfire OR centerfire!
@@JohnWick-nd2bi That's the first deer rifle I ever shot. My grandmother had the rifle / pistol combo, wish I would have ended up with it!
@@illyadmark3223 I have a 94 in 32 Winchester special and I’ll pass it down to my son as it was passed down to me best deer rifle I’ve ever had
Ive got a couple Marlins. The old JM 45/70 has been great. Picked up a Remlin 1894 Cowboy in .44, and it took a lot of work to make it reliable.
Everything else aside, I was personally glad to see some people that knew how to properly shoot and not take the rifle down and gaze at it while working the action. So many tens of thousands of bolt shooters do that now, many of them dropping the rifle nearly to belly button level and bowing their head to gaze at it while gingerly working the bolt. I
would guess that's why so many have gone to semi auto's.
I can't even imagine how the poor habit of taking your eye off the target, and dropping your rifle out of proper position got started after so many years of American shooters being so successful and using proper form. I have my own theories, but I'll keep them to myself.
Good shooting (to those who did it
correctly- the others need to go practice more)
Henry just release some sidegate lever actions. I picked one up in .357 since I have a revolver in the same caliber.
Where did you buy it?
Cant find one in 357
@@ronniemerchant4341 Sportsmans Warehouse
Just got a 44 mag big boy x and love that gun
0:45 what rifle is that ? looks great
I like the blr
Love my Winchester 308! Had it since 74. Love my Winchester 30-30. We eat what we Kill. We eat very good! Always take a pistol. Never know.
The All Weather 44 magnum is the #1 lever action for home security for the stopping power of intruder! Holds 10 rounds and with the 240 grain bullet gives the power!
From a safety standpoint 44 magnum in a rifle is to much power for home defense. Leverevolution ammo from my All Weather big boy is pushing 1950 fps, which would penetrate multiple walls in most homes, possibly striking someone in another room. I keep my Ruger revolver loaded with 44 special rounds, so if grand kids are there when someone breaks in, it's less likely to go through the entire house striking one of them.
@@benthere404 My 45-70 +p 405 grain ammo is what I use for home defense as well as for ducks. I haven't had any problems penetrating walls before. But I normally don't shoot the walls so I don't know. Maybe. Maybe not.
@@awkwardme5375 Just ask the woman who's kid was killed at the mall the other week, after bullet went through the suspect and 2 walls killing her little girl. Even the 5.56 over penetrated.
In my opinion a good 30-30 lever action is very handy for almost anything
Did I miss one here I count 4 rifles not 5 ? Henry, Winchester, Browning, and Marlin may I put the Rossi lever action saddle gun in there?
I'm trying to get a good lever action for my birthday but I know prices are crazy. I had a 30-30 marlin and LOVED it. What's a good caliber to get right now in the 5-900 dollar range? I want a bigger caliber rifle. Like a rifle round or a 30-30 or 45-70 but could settle for anything that I can get readily and that would be good for hunting
I think such decisions these days are restricted by what guns are available and what ammunition is available. I just picked up a Browning 308. I don't think you can go wrong here an account of availability of guns and ammo, and the quality round. Unless you're going grizzly, rhino, or elephant hunting, a 308 should do the job. Plus the ammo opens you up to AR-10 stuff
Not sure why the marlin isn’t on here. I wouldn’t trade my 45-70 for anything. I know it’s more of a guide gun but it does everything I need.
Nice video I think Winchester would beat any lever action there is but the original Marlin 336 made by Marlon would be the winner
Great Video as usual but lets be practical try find that ammo today. . .haha
Marlin still the best lever action by a mile
It was, before they and Winchester bent over for the democrats and put that worthless crossbolt safety on it.
@@arrlmember agreed
@@arrlmember don't you mean remington because Remington owned marlin and yes the older the better
Which lever action rifles is the best? Henry, Merlin or Winchester lever action rifles.
I personally like the Marlin Model 336.
Henry
Mr. Hi Tech, you need to watch your spelling. I believe Merlin was the magician in King Arthur's court.
I would take a Marlin lever action any day over any other brand of lever action. My first was a Marlin 39 M short bull barreled lever action in .22 lr. Extremely accurate! One half inch bench rested groups at 100 yards! Scoped! Used that gun for 15 - 20 years!
@@davidpelton1885 - Things change over time. I have a Marlin 336 SC that was made before they (and Winchester) bent over for the democrats and installed that useless crossbolt "safety." I don't know what year my Marlin was made, but the fact that it is chambered for .219 Zipper should be some indication that it was quite some time ago. Accuracy is great, but I prefer to load pointed bullets so I use it as a single shot.
That was then, this is now. These days, my choice in a new lever action would always be Henry. Henry uses the tried and true half cock safety on their rimfire lever guns, and the more modern transfer bar on their centerfire rifles. Marlin and Winchester need to wake up and pull their heads out of the sand.
Something about levers. Love my Marlin.
They really are a work of art. I got a Marlin model 1894 and it's super fun to shoot
No other lever action more beautiful than the Marlin CSBL 357!!
@ 1:05min I will say it depends on who your speaking to. I'm an experienced end user with regard to lever action rifles. And I have
my own preferences and opinions about what makes and calibers
work for me an why. I'll just mention two examples because I'm
not going to make this an exhaustive comment. In my first example
in 30-30 Winchester my go to choice is the Marlin 336CS carbine.
In my second example in 7mm-08 Remington my favorite option
is the Browning BLR '81 lightweight carbine. Anyone whose a novice
should do their own due diligence and learn as much as possible because
as in all things when it comes to your money there is no second chance
to get it right.
Winchester 94 pre64 32 special ..... light fast accurate 😁my personal choice other than that all lever actions 👍
My favorite rifle Henry 45-70
I have a 45/70. Love it. What I want is a AimPoint (type) red dot capable of holding a zero. Anyone have experience with this?
yes, i rum a trijicon mro 2 moa on marlin 336 dark series in 3030.
it doesnt disappoint.