Tag Archives: lever action

Waiting for the predator.

Certain creatures like my friend’s fowl as food. Certain friends prefer those creatures as pelts. Frontier model 22WMR with a 24″ barrel works well for the task.  

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The dreaded .512 caliber rifle

Despite the nomenclature, 56-50 rimfire cartridge actually fires a 0.512″ diameter bullet. It was pretty potent for a rimfire, on the order of 350gr and 1200fps, about on par with 44 Magnum from a long-barreled revolver. Tubular magazine in the … Continue reading

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Henry Long Ranger

Lever action in .243Win (also .223 and .308). Feeds from 4-round box magazines. I saw no point in duplicating numerous .223s I already have, and .243 kicks a lot less than the other option.

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Two new articles on AllOutdoor

Winchester 1886 Rifle in 45-70 and 450Marlin. HTA convertible 10-22 magazine  

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About Henry Rifles: new in American Shooting Journal

Why do most Henry owners can’t have just one.

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Writer David Burkhead

I’ve only read “Hordes of Chanakra” so far and it was a 4/5 book, definitely good enough to try his other titles.

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This is why gun ownership remains a political controversy

All other concerns — hunting, sport, even self-defense — are secondary considerations to people who do not wish to be ruled…and to the fiends whose self-worth depends on ruling others.

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A walk in the woods does a soul good

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Henry 45-70 Octagon: new on American Shooting Journal

A classic heavy-hitter.

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“I am disinclined to acquiesce to your request”

45-70 puts the final period in that sentence. (Henry lever action again)  

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Not your average hipster!

  A serious gentleman with a classic Henry 45-70.

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.45 caliber rifles

  45LC | 45-70Govt

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For the children? Think further out!

Henry .357 carbine. Revolver ammunition does well in longer barrels.

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Enjoying Spring weather

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While taking senior pictures for friends…

…ran into this Western girl with a Henry rifle.

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Henry “American Beauty” .22 lever action

Functional jewelry.

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American Beauty

…and the other one is an engraved Henry carbine.

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Unexpected terminal ballistics

A year and a half ago, I reviewed Rossi revolving 45LC carbine (also capable of chambering 410 shotshells). I wan’t all that impressed with the accuracy, the handling or the terminal ballistics. Yesterday, one of my models brought her Circuit … Continue reading

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A rifle for Valentine’s Day?

Henry Firearms says: “Consider this American Beauty as a present for your lady.” A pretty good thought, in my opinion. Just make sure to include some ammunition with it. See Henry site for the close-up of the receiver engraving. And … Continue reading

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Henry Golden Boy

Accurate and reliable, this rifle really grew on me…and the same thing happened to Sarah. she loves her little lever action.

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