256 = sweatheart

[a j cave]

I was out shooting gophers and got to use a Marlin leaver in 256. What a great cartridge. (a 357 necked to 25) This would be great in a bolt or Martini. I think I might start looking for something to convert! Just great fun & what more can you ask?

 

[1899]

Never really thought about that chambering, but a small lever action in a busy gopher town does sound like fun. I mean for us, not the gophers.

 

[Redhouse]

Is that a factory chambering, or currently available? That sounds like a hoot!

 

[Phantom Power]

It was a factory chambering in the Model 62 levermatic. Not available anymore since I think the 70s.

 

[vagrantviking]

Would make a great chambering in a Martini Cadet, Win low/high wall or bigger Stevens falling block.

 

[dragoon7214]

How about re-barreling one of Rugers New 77/357's? Should only require a barrel change, no other mods to action or mag.

 

[a j cave]

Yes it is a factory chambering,not sure why it was never popular.