Thoughts on lever actions in 38/357?

[eddiememphis]

My three Rossi 92's in .357. They can have issues - roughness, .38 Special feeding issues, stiff springs - they can need some tuning. But after that, they're sweet!

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Ron,
I don't think storing your rifles on the fence in this weather is a good idea.

[rondog]

Saw a nice Winchester 94 octagon barrel on consignment for $800 yesterday. Thought about picking it up.

Yes you should! That's a Short Rifle model, not a carbine. Try to find another one like it!

[SouthPaw]

Little more than the 45-70 version and not as cool looking:

https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperst....cfm/ID/206085

[Great-Kazoo]

My three Rossi 92's in .357. They can have issues - roughness, .38 Special feeding issues, stiff springs - they can need some tuning. But after that, they're sweet!

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Steve's Gunz lever action tune up video is all you need. A bit of time with each and you'll be real happy.

I'll look to see if i can find his dvd for you.

[crays]

Steve's Gunz lever action tune up video is all you need. A bit of time with each and you'll be real happy.

I'll look to see if i can find his dvd for you.

I think I might still have that. I'll look around as well.

[rondog]

Never seen the Steve's video, I just check out each part and go "hmmm, a little this here, a little that there....."

It's just a mechanical device, make the parts work together better.

[newracer]

I have always wanted a lever gun. Just got two, Marlin 30-30 and a Marlin 357/38. Can't wait to shoot them.

[theGinsue]

I have always wanted a lever gun. Just got two, Marlin 30-30 and a Marlin 357/38. Can't wait to shoot them.

You'll love them. I took my first whitetail at ~60yrds with a Marlin 30-30 and iron sights. Smooth as silk.

[marineimaging]

Hi from Ward - I have the Rossi in 44mag and the Henry in .357/38 All Weather and wouldn't be without them. I know you said you like the side gate but unless you are running from zombies, the tube load is just fine. 10 rounds plus 1 is more than you think. Besides, you can manually feed from the ejection port and keep shooting until all the zombies are dead. What I actually like is that I can unload in mid-cycle while testing them by simply removing the rod and dropping them out. That said, let me add that hunting is an entirely different matter than paper targets. I see people sighting their rifles for 100 yards and that is fine for a .308 or so. But if you are going to hunt with a pistol caliber carbine just consider your ethics. Shoot what you know you can do accurately, AND never shoot beyond what your accuracy and your abilities can bring to the table.

[RogueWolf]

I just picked up a Rossi R92 in 357 and really like it. I kept going back and forth on it having a side gate or the tube feed. In the end the side gate is what I really liked. Now I'm wanting a 41 mag lever and may go with a tube as it seems my options are limited. The Rossi though is a great shooter and so much fun, not sure why I waited so long to pick one up.