Slickest lever action?

Yea takedowns fly so nicely in the floatplane it’s hard to go back. What this gun really will be is my bush flying carbine, and why I’m on this bent.

It’s not a deal breaker, my Model 70 .375s have flown tons as has my 94, but I did pack the double far more on account of its portability. I like the ability to backpack with the gun broken down in the pack in #### weather too, and they’re really nice to fly commercial with. Overall I just use takedowns more. If I can combine my favourite brand and takedown in a handy travel package I’ll be pretty pleased.

This all said I have a ‘handy’ Model 21 project currently underway I’ll do a thread on when it takes shape. It’ll compete with whatever the lever action that comes out of this thread is as the bush flying gun.
 
Slimbo said:
Not much at all…you telling me the BLR has a great trigger? You’d be the first
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Shallow as it is, I just can’t get past the looks or a gun where full disassembly requires timing gears. I’m sure it works great but I can’t subscribe, I haven’t found a conventional mag lever I love yet. 1895 may need a revisit one day, but I’ll explore my interest in the tube mag 86/92/94 guns first.
 
Ardent said:
Shallow as it is, I just can’t get past the looks or a gun where full disassembly requires timing gears. I’m sure it works great but I can’t subscribe, I haven’t found a conventional mag lever I love yet. 1895 may need a revisit one day, but I’ll explore my interest in the tube mag 86/92/94 guns first.
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I had a stainless takedown 450 marlin for a bit. I wanted to like it but I didn't like the force required to work the lever (sticky extraction?) as well as the takedown lever stuck straight out when the gun was taken down and snagged on stuff.
 
Straight grip vs pistol grip comes down to personal preference.
Having owned and used both over the years, I tend to favour the straight grip, given a choice...even more so on the BLR.

Some makes and models don't give one an option, so if a person wants that particular make and model, you must learn to use it.
In the end, I think that this one of the reasons certain people prefer a certain grip type; it is just more comfortable for them. Fits their hands better, and their body build type (length of arms, length of pull, etc.), which leads to better functionality of the firearm for that individual. Just because it works for me, doesn't mean it will work for others.

As for slickness of the action...some makes and models are just slicker by design, and fit and finish from the manufacturer. I have found the Henry rimfire levers to very slick out of the box, in comparison to the Winchesters and Marlins (the Remlins were rough).
The rest comes from use and care...many become slicker over time. (Good maintenance is a significant factor)
I have to agree that the Model 71s and 1886s were pretty slick. Haven't handled the 92s enough to say from personal experience.
I also found the BLR and Winchester Model 88s to be pretty good...but mine have been tefloned or Cerakoted, and these metal finishes have a lubricity that aids to the slickness factor.
 
Ardent, you may have seen the 99 in the EE?
It's a take down with the bawrill swapped.
The take down doesn't take down any more.
I wonder what it would take to maker right?

One post earlier you typed about a 250?
 
Still too traditional to stray from the Winchesters, for now. If after a conventional magazine lever I’d try the Winchester 1895 again first. On a ten year project to get to all classic Winchesters in a reduced spread of chamberings, the .250 Savage is on probation and will likely get voted off the island within the decade.

I’ll likely end up at .22, 10mm, .30-30, .375 H&H and 12g by the time I retire. In the meantime will keep making and experimenting, but slowly reducing the bores to interchange, then the brass.
 
Ahem, Savage Model 1895, a guy would have to check patent dates but Savage may have been ahead of the Winchester 1894.
 
9.3mauser said:
Funny thing is, there's only 4 yrs separating the Winchester 95 from the Savage design.
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It’s not an age thing for me, I just like Winchesters, admittedly not a very defensible position on pure merit. There are many great guns out there, the 99 notably one that has stood the test of time.

Winchester has got me as they had an eye to the aesthetics but combined that with durability and utility, and John Browning’s designs certainly didn’t hurt. Fortunately the aesthetics and durability considerations survived well past John Browning, I’m a fan of most things Winchester developed Pre-WW2 in particular Model 70s and 21s.

freddyfour said:
I'd like to see an '86 SRC with a 20" barrel. If I remember correctly they made their SRC in 22" but I think the 20" would suit better.
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Those Miroku saddle ring carbines are gorgeous.

freddyfour said:
There is a nice '71 carbine in .348 on the EE right now for $5k if you're feeling spendy
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Slimbo sent that, I’d import and be patient if after a 71.
 
I though getting ammo in Telegraph Creek or Timbuktu was important? 25-20 is tough even for the Handloader these days.
 
Ardent said:
It’s not an age thing for me, I just like Winchesters, admittedly not a very defensible position on pure merit. There are many great guns out there, the 99 notably one that has stood the test of time.

Winchester has got me as they had an eye to the aesthetics but combined that with durability and utility, and John Browning’s designs certainly didn’t hurt. Fortunately the aesthetics and durability considerations survived well past John Browning, I’m a fan of most things Winchester developed Pre-WW2 in particular Model 70s and 21s.



Those Miroku saddle ring carbines are gorgeous.
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I have a Miroku SRC in 25-35 Win...took a few years to find one NIB after deciding I wanted to play with the 25-35 cartridge, but only wanted the newer version.
Unfortunately, my aging eyes won't resolve the buckhorn sights anymore...and I don't want to alter them. And this model is not drilled and tapped for mounting a scope or a receiver peep sight, so I have up for sale and will keep an eye out for a different version that is either equipped with non-buckhorn style sights, or drilled and tapped for mounting a receiver peep. (or a Marlin)
 
BlackRam said:
I have a Miroku SRC in 25-35 Win...took a few years to find one NIB after deciding I wanted to play with the 25-35 cartridge, but only wanted the newer version.
Unfortunately, my aging eyes won't resolve the buckhorn sights anymore...and I don't want to alter them. And this model is not drilled and tapped for mounting a scope or a receiver peep sight, so I have up for sale and will keep an eye out for a different version that is either equipped with non-buckhorn style sights, or drilled and tapped for mounting a receiver peep. (or a Marlin)
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I have looked at your add often...... 25-35 in an SRC is so sweet, I had an original one a few years ago that I regret selling.
 
MiG25 said:
I though getting ammo in Telegraph Creek or Timbuktu was important? 25-20 is tough even for the Handloader these days.
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The 25-20 is well known as an "Outfitter/Guide" rifle. The stopping power on Grizz and other dangerous game is impeccable.

I'll discuss the topic further next time I'm in Telegraph or Glenora to that matter with Mr. Daye...
 
riversrest said:
The 25-20 is well known as an "Outfitter/Guide" rifle. The stopping power on Grizz and other dangerous game is impeccable.

I'll discuss the topic further next time I'm in Telegraph or Glenora to that matter with Mr. Daye...
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The Days preferred the 22 hornet….and had a nice Brno in camp until sheslay mike stole it just before his descent into madness…
 
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