Lever guns

[Jnyiri]

Hello all,

I'm a new hunter and I like to know if anyone hunt with a lever gun for big game ? Which caliber you use .

Thanks Jozsef

 

[Winnipeg Toymaker]

I hunt "old time" the first week of season. Myself and my son use 1906 Winchester rifles in 30-30. I have used my 1906 38-55 rifle with success but recently sold it. Going to try my 25-35 Winchester rifle this opening season and see how it performs.

I have not been drawn for bigger game ( elk or moose) so cannot comment on the 30-30 caliber efficiency for them. But many old timers have hunted all game with the same caliber and it seems to be the 30-30.

 

[53moose320Elk]

I use 308 browning lever action, for moose, deer, bear, always worked good for me.

 

[GSXRMyers]

I use a Win model 94 30-30. This will be the first year w/ new Leveroution ammo from Hornaday. Seem pretty good I will let you know how the test firing goes this weekend.
FYI: they clame an extra 250ft/sec and an additional 100yds out of it?

http://www.hornady.com/story.php?s=198

 

[Silverback]

I am taking my Winchester Model 94 Big Bore in 375 Win. out this year, going somewhat old school.

 

[Jimbobob08]

Marlin 1893 30-30

 

[mechanic1908]

I use my Winchester model 94 saddle ring large loop carbine in 30/30 for deer sized game at 150 yards and under.
Works great!
Eric

 

[arch1965]

Levers

1. Winchester 1895 30.06 (longer shots)
2. Marlin or Winchester in .356 Winchester (short and bush shots)

 

[lone-wolf]

Marlin 30as, 30-30, for whitetails.

 

[chrisco]

Marlin 1895 in 45-70 for Black Bear in Northern Ontario

 

[Johnn Peterson]

I have three lever guns that I do use for big game, Black Bear, Deer & Moose;

• - A Marlin 444S in 444.
• - A Marlin 1895GS in 45-70
• - A model 71 Winchester Deluxe in 348WCF
• - I also have an old Marlin 1894 in 44-40. I got it more for sentimental reasons than anything as it is the first centerfire rifle cartridge I ever shot. I would use it here on the island for Deer.

 

[heavyBullet]

Marlin 1895 in 45-70

 

[browning nb]

270 wsm browning blr

 

[Seabass]

Marlin 1894 Cowboy limited in 45 colt.
Marlin 1895G 45/70.
Winchester 94. 30-30.

 

[45-70guide]

yes 30 30 308 45 70

 

[BAC4]

Savage 99c in .308 for deer. Cheers Bac4

 

[Mr.Dorito]

Marlin 45-70 for self preservation. Check out the new Marlins in 308 etc. Love the levers, definitely going shopping when I can.

 

[Jeepguy]

used to be win 94 in 30-30 but sold it and now its a marlin 1895g in 45-70

 

[t-star]

Savage 99c in .308 for deer. Cheers Bac4

savage 99c in 308 for everything else- but i use 180's which will turn deer into burger meat

 

[bcsteve]

A Marlin .444