Best Lever Action Rifles 2024! Who Is The NEW #1?

[@bigwillie2051]

The Marlin 1895 SBL 45-70 is my number one choice in this group of eight. It's a beauty!

[@ventarfield7115]

I really want one but they are stupid hard to find and the one I did find was north of $1800

[@shawnbradford2243]

@@ventarfield7115production will keep ramping up, long waits is definitely the problem.

[@enrique88005]

​@@ventarfield7115plus the ammo is a bit expensive for plinking

[@mattlord2906]

​@@ventarfield7115 mine finally came after 2 years almost to the day.

[@carlreusch1326]

Got both , either one is awesome but the Henry has a fit and finish 2nd to none, Ruger is very pretty but both are sub 2” at 100yds., (iron) sites, both are winners in my eyes, can’t go wrong with either one

[@d.b.hemlock]

My grandpa left me his pre 64 Model 94 Winchester. It's one hell of a great gun. I was always more partial to the Marlin 336 that my dad has, but I have a new found fondness for the Winchester.

[@robertmuncie6784]

I have a prefer the Marlin 336.

[@TomO-nx1bd]

Fond memories of my dad's old Winchester 94 "thutty-thutty", always in the back window of the pickup pretty much our main throw around gun. Funny how technology improves in so many areas but gun designs over 120 years-old still hold up well today.

[@suprajet]

I honestly have been a collector of Lever Actions for some time now. Honestly, my favorites are the Henry Lineup as the levers on them are just right in shape/size. They are smooth and just plain work. The price point is spot on as well. I have tried others, but the feel just isn't the same IMO. Everyone has their preferences, but the Henry gets my personal vote.

[@toddjohnson271]

I like them....but they are a bit clunky compared to JM Marlins and Winchesters.

[@kensummerlin180]

And made in the USA

[@hardball107]

They are nice rifles epically since they can side load now but the Rossi R92's are a better value IMHO. Fit and finish is excellent, they are smooth and there are more accessories available to customize a Rossi than any other lever gun out there because they are the choice of CASS shooters and they like Rossi's because they are more accurate. My brother has a Henry X Model and he shoots tighter with my Rossi besides, they are half the cost of a Henry or a Marlin. Only drawback to the Rossi R92 is scope mounting and use is difficult with the top ejection.

[@andrewyording4284]

My first lever was a Henry Big Boy, love it smooth. Then I got the bug and had to have a 1873 Winchester by Uberti, a Way cool gun. Then got an older JM Marlin 1894 carbine, a great shooting little rifle. Then, of course to round things out got the 1892 by Rossi. They're all different in their own way, but are all fun to shoot. Mostly to blame for my lever obsession would be Hickok45, he really inspired my love of cowboy guns. Target Suite and Mixup98 are good ones too.

[@rossbabcock3790]

Nice rifles! I never liked the magazine loading.

[@shadetreemech290]

I've got a Marlin 336 in 30-30 of course. Made in the 1950s it's a tack driver.

[@russellhalford8811]

I inherited my grandpa's 30-30 Marlin. While it wasn't free to me, it's a price I wish I could pay over and over. I had no idea about the overabundant value he had in my life, not just because he was my grandpa, but just as a person. That old Marlin lever gun is a bad ass gun. I think about Grandpa every time I get it out of the safe. It's such a fine example of American craftmanship!

[@russellhalford8811]

@@twintwo1429 I guess it was monetarily free to me, but it cost me a bunch of work and time.

[@bpsudfield676]

I have a marlin 30 30 original great gun

[@Oldguy80-vh1em]

My dad gave me his Winchester model 94 30-30 back in 1970. I appreciated carrying this rifle in heavily wooded hilly areas. I can’t hunt anymore and I’m going to pass it down to my son.

[@stovepipes63]

The BLR is extremely accurate and works flawlessly.

[@dirtfarmer7472]

I like my Henry .357 it just works, very nice blue & walnut

[@neiloevocati]

Grand to have a magnum revolver as a secondary

[@dirtfarmer7472]

@@neiloevocati It’s a Colt Python

[@gunsablazin67]

Never mentioned the savage 99 I know they don’t make them anymore but man o man what a rifle

[@mH8675309]

Nothing made like it anymore- except maybe the Henry

[@mkshffr4936]

Elegant rifles but I am not personally a fan of the hammerless design. The 250 Savage is a pretty cool cartridge however.

[@kencleg7721]

I like the savage way ahead of it’s time Rotary magazine some drop out on the later models a friend bout a 250-3000 savage 1949 by the numbers I loaded 5 of each 6 types of powder w 87 grain speer bullets 34-35 imr 4064 w 3031 coining in second varget 3rd. So there it is 34.0 of 4064 almost 1/2 at 25 yards 4” low 50 1” low about-1” flat ass at 75 yards and 2” high at 100 still climbing iron sites the 100 yards was about 3” group Mostly my cateract eye but I was impressed to say

[@kicknsystm]

An older friend of mines favorite is the 99a in 308. He talks about the safety located at the thumb.

[@bobcaygeon4533]

My dad has a 300 savage lever action. It is 100 years old. Has put down many deer, moose and bear. Iron sights and very light.

[@charlesbutler6906]

Model 92 is hard to beat but a slicked up vintage 73 is one fine machine .

[@tomperkins5657]

I inherited my grandfather's Winchester model '53 chambered in 44-40. Gramps bought it in 1927. He was a registered guide in Maine as well as a farmer. The short rifle was called a "brush gun". My father used it to literally put meat on the table during The Great Depression. I used it hunting as well and will pass it down to my own son.

[@dwayneelizondomountaindewh1465]

You are avery lucky man to have a son who is interested in even owning your guns right now. I will need to sell my dad's and Grandpa's guns because nobody wants them anymore, we have a very dysfunctional family sometimes with continuity. Too many clashing ideas in one family. This is dumb, because they will be worth a fortune later at some time.

[@tomperkins5657]

@@dwayneelizondomountaindewh1465 Wow, Dwayne, I'm so sorry! Anyone in the "distant" family that might be interested?

[@dwayneelizondomountaindewh1465]

@@tomperkins5657 Not really, but thaks buddy.

[@dwayneelizondomountaindewh1465]

@@tomperkins5657 It's not something I need to do now, but some day it's coming and I dread that.

[@tomperkins5657]

@@dwayneelizondomountaindewh1465 Ugh. Our youngest son, in his teen years used to say, "If it wasn't for dysfunction, this family wouldn't have any function." Smart a$$...

[@brentharrington9235]

They need to bring back the Savage 99.

[@theleveractionhunter]

Amen to that!! 🙏🏻

[@callawayken650]

In .308.

[@Saadmetalfab]

I got 1 In .308, picky with ammo but it's probably the coolest gun I own

[@T410ce]

Also the Winchester M88

[@oreopuppydawg1564]

They don’t want to sell us anything good just the cheapest thing they can for the most money.

[@RichardMKruse]

I will stick with my Winchester model 94. I wanted to see how it stacked up with newer models. Great video!

[@frankbodenschatz173]

My wife's collection of Henry .22 and her new .357 octagon bbl case hardened beauty! Both guns have sweet wood and buttery actions. For all those looking to aquire the older guns I remind you to SET A PRICE BEFORE HAND and hit the local and travel to auctions and Gun shows. I just found my dream M1 carbine for a sweet price!

[@peterb2346]

Walked into a gun-store in Bozeman to buy a Henry .357....NEVER knew that they made a .22 Lever! Bought that..AND it's so much fun~~~ This Summer I plan on going back to buy the .357. That Octagon barrel just looks...right to me. Leaning towards the Carbine....but will see how it feels~~~ :-)

[@twp616]

The very best lever gun ever made is the Savage 99. It's best of the best

[@dankrzeminski6370]

I remember driving to high school in the early 70’s with an ithaca m37 and a model 94 in a gun rack in my truck and a buck 110 on my belt and didn’t give it a second thought, it’s just how it was. School is where I learn to swallow Copenhagen snuff spit without hiccuping.

[@Dusdaddy]

My father left me his 94 and Deerslayer. I don't think the Ithaca has ever been fired.

[@CWDude]

I sold a 30-30 in my high school parking lot to our school principal and he didn't even blink, lol. Of course, it was in 1977, back when the world was still somewhat normal

[@cschym2705]

I'm fortunate enough to own Henry, Rossi and Winchester lever guns. All work great. It's hard to beat the Rossi 92 due to the cost. But the Henrys are fine and the Miroku Winchesters are beautiful.

[@Salty-Frenchy]

I'm really wanting a 94 deluxe short rifle they are beautiful to die for but 2000 euros damn i'm never gonna financially recover from this 😂😂

[@Salty-Frenchy]

@@suprajet well... I couldn't resist and ordered a winchester 94 deluxe short rifle it gets here tomorow can't wait to see it 😁

[@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL]

Miroku...?

[@chrisbammer4946]

If anything goes wrong or wears out on your rifle, I hear henry has better customer service and a lifetime warranty, might be something to consider

[@MrDjay46]

@@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLLThey make excellent rifles and shotguns out of Japan. They have made many gorgeous Browning over & under shotguns. Also have made some excellent lever action rifles sold under the Winchester label.

[@armedfarm3429]

I have my eyes on the new Marlin 336 30-30 from Ruger, this lever gun will be # 1 on lots of people list.

[@user-cz2md9wn3n]

Just waiting for the stainless version to launch.

[@Nobody-Nowhere-USA]

I love Winchester and have numerous but a 336 is superior to a 94 in almost every way! I can’t for the new Marlins to hit the market in a few months! Ruger is doing such a great job!

[@djchaisson]

Be nice if the price is right.

[@kenkaufman9998]

I have a 2 other lever guns... I love my Marlin 1895 in 45/70 stainless, even though some say the quality was down in the last few years (mines 6 y/o). I too have the Ruger Marlin 336 on my want list.

[@dandifabio7689]

My 1970s MARLIN 336 in 35 REM. Is my winner. Micro groove accuracy and sweet feel in hand.

[@aladoc6832]

Have one as well. Only thing was there is no where to find ammunition. Luckily, my co-worker shoots this as well, and he does reloading, and I have had to do that as well.

[@downunderrob]

Few things are more American than a good Lever Gun. Keep it up.

[@michaelswick4251]

Rossi 92 is pretty sweet for half the price

[@dlan51]

agreed!

[@d4d104]

I have 2 336's in 30-30 (CS and Dark) which are fantastic and a BLR81 in .243 which is a cannon. All great guns. On the other hand I have 3 model X's that were stripped of their polymer and refitted with Ranger Precision and Chisel Manufacturing furniture. One in 45-70, one in 44 mag, and the last in 30-30. They turn heads everywhere I go with them and shoot wonderfully.

[@tcjohnson3437]

Have had a Marlin 444 for 30 years now. Just bought Henry Big Boy 45-70. Both are great. Really can't find anything one has over the other.

[@davidproffitt6902]

Keep your tactical and rails I'll take my Rossi 92 in .357 and .44mag

[@dlan51]

I have mine set up as a "Scout Rifle". Has been a lot of fun.

[@spage-o7o]

The best lever gun made IMHO.

[@leebasham6100]

The Marlin 1895 was at its highest popularity in the 1990s. It never came close to dying. Look at the sell numbers. The Neo Win 1886, the same.

[@element-dh9dx]

LOL it was pretty populare in 1895, Pilgrim.

[@FlyingHighVeteran]

The new Ruger-Marlin 1895 SBL they can't keep up with demand--literally fly off the shelves and many are going for nearly double MSRP.

[@Mj-CWO4]

@@FlyingHighVeteran I waited for 2 yrs for Marlin to make the 1895 Trapper available and got it this year for $1100 at RK, it’s the best fitting rifle I’ve ever felt for me.

[@razrramonel4077]

I have a Winchester Model 94 in .30/30, Lever Action Centerfire Rifle that has a rear ejection system and holds 6 rounds in the tubular magazine and 1 in the chamber.

[@cray9868]

Okay-? And?

[@Cajundaddydave]

Got a Henry Big Boy X in .357 Mag last year. So far I have only killed paper and cans but she is a lot of fun.

[@MrWeliz]

was that assault paper you killed ?

[@frozenninja4030]

That Marlin is something else. Just looks so slick.

[@dandahermitseals5582]

I'll stand with my 1974 Marlin 336 micro groove hooded front sight in 30 30 Winchester.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Mhm

[@oceantri]

Love my Rossi R92 in .357. Smooth as butter never had a hiccup.

[@SpyroGyroplane]

Check out Steve's Gunz for some great upgrades. Replacing the buckhorn rear sight with a rear peep sight that goes where the safety sits really makes shooting better.

[@dlan51]

Same here, bought one blued with 20" barrel almost 3 years ago. Not the model I was looking for, but the one I could get. Same as you found the action silky smooth, and the fit and finish was excellent.

[@DokJakkals]

Thoroughly enjoy my R92. None of the hitches I have heard people mention, except it wants to be held upright when chambering... not always possible in a contact situation.

[@johnh8197]

I inherited my fathers pre 64 Marlin 336 chambered in .35 Rem. I make it a point to bring her out once a year. The memories of Dad and his rifle are sad but sweet.

[@thomassmestead9905]

Kinda hard to beat the Winchester Model '94 in .30-.30. especially in forest cover. Mine gets dual use as a defensive arm, ( off deer season ) and as my 'go - to' for Coastal Blacktail in the Cascades, and Whitetail, further East. At close range, using 180 grain loads, it'll suffice for both Elk and Mule deer, but typically I'm using a .30 -'06 bolt action when hunting these species on the Columbia Plateau. Still, you never know when a 'target of opportunity' will present itself while targeting Whitetails, with the '94 in your hands. I carry 150 grains, and 180 grains into the field and keep both at hand.

[@thecowboy9698]

Does it have a lot of recoil? Never had the privilege of firing a lever-action rifle, nor any rifle chambered in 30.30.

[@RequisiteFunction]

​@thecowboy9698 most rifles chambered in 30-30 will be lever actions. The round was designed for use in tubular magazines, which is why the tip of the bullet is blunt. Once in a while you will see a single shot or something chambered in 30-30, but it isn't very common. That being said, a traditional (wood and steel) 30-30 lever gun is slightly heavier than modern style guns, which affects what you feel. It has a kick that's more like a push. It might hurt if you were shooting without a shirt on, but the recoil is low enough that successive shots can be fired with minimal target alignment disruption.

[@ltdc426]

The Winchester model 94 in .30-30 is simply the eleventh commandment.

[@coppertopv365]

I use a 308 bolt action, been wanting a 30-30.. or 357mag lever, or ..45-70 but I've found no need for me yet for a 30-06

[@bushleague3472]

@@thecowboy9698 There isnt much recoil, but the muzzle jump is typically worse than a bolt gun. I had a 6.5x55 sporter for awhile, its weight was similar to my 30-30 and the felt recoil was less, even though any chart would have said otherwise. In short the recoil is very manageable, though somewhat more than you'd think.

[@vincentmalizia7482]

I’m a big Henry fan but will get the new Marlin/Ruger 44 mag when out

[@straightarrow5518]

I paid a whopping $100 back in 2006 at a community yard sale for mine. Best gun purchase Ive ever made! Timing is everything!

[@waynelyons4496]

My Marlin 336 was $138.00 from Kmart.

[@Ben--David]

The 30:30 is historic, but the 45-70 is awesome. I have both

[@rubiconoutdoors3492]

I only have one 3030 . Winchester 1866-1966 comemrative edition with octogon barrel. I thought it was cool and bought it as a kid. Im still happy with it. I tellya what tho. Mad pig customs moved down the street from my house , started to get interested in levers again and the 4570 is next on the list.

[@WalterFelts]

I believe the 45-70 is an older more historical round

[@MThrow]

The first rifle that I bought when I was 18 was a '94 Winchester in 30.30. I'm 64 now and still have it.

[@slypperyfox]

My dad bought me a Marlin 1894c in .44Mag when I was ~ 14 yo. I passed it down to my oldest son for his 35th birthday and replaced it with a Henry in .357Mag. I also bought a Henry in 45-70 and always on the lookout for a Henry or Marlin in 30-30. My dad, in his late 80s, has been a lever fan all his life and still buys 1-2/year. He owns 3-4 Winchesters, 3-4 Marlins, about 5 Savages, etc. He wants a Ruger/Marlin in 45-70 but he wouldn’t ever shoot it; he’s waiting for the price to drop. I’m 63, soon to be 64, and a big lever fan, myself.

[@JW...-oj5iw]

@@slypperyfox ... Give yourself a treat. Winchester 1886, in .45-70 Gov't. Full length magazine tube and do a tiny modification if the screw in the front of the magazine holds the tube directly against the barrel. Get a small black washer and slip it between the magazine tube and barrel, making them parallel to the end. Finding an original is most desirable, but horribly expensive which makes you hesitant to shoot it and limits cartridge power. A new production model from Japan is gorgeous and while not cheap, it's fine to shoot to your heart's content.

[@tylerverdery4964]

Love my Henry All Weather. It's a thumper!

[@davesoltoggio3280]

Love my Marlin 1895SS from the early 90s 💯👍🏼👌🏼

[@TinMan0555]

Rossi for the (affordable) win. Still looking for one in .44 Mag to keep my other three (38/357, .45 LC and .454 Casull) company…….and I wouldn’t mind picking up a Rossi in .480. But since they only built about 100 of those, that might not happen. 😊

[@garylee9738]

Federal Way discount guns has one. 44 mag with a 20 inch blued barrel.

[@daltonagre]

Here, in Brazil, I'm glad to see that you buy Brazilian guns.

[@dumbbo1]

@@daltonagre Because the days of affordable USA-made lever guns are over. I have a Rossi. It’s not slick out of the box like a Henry, but at half the price I don’t care.

[@Diemerstein]

@@dumbbo1 The Rossi is not half the price of a Henry, it's about $150 less over a Henry, my Henry Big Boy cost me $900 and I just picked up a Rossi for $750.

[@dilbertbob5420]

You are fortunate that you picked up a Rossi in .454 Casull when you did. Been looking for one, new, for over three years now. The Rossi rep I spoke to on the phone swears they are making them, however, no gun shop that I have contacted has seen them in over three years. And yes, Rossi for the affordable win!

[@davidmellott6406]

Bought my model 94 when my birthday said I was old enough 50 years ago. Still my favorite all around gun.

[@Spiritof76Catholic]

I love my old 1918 and 1940 Winchester 94’s but that Marlin 1895 BSL sure is nice. Great review. Thank you.

[@johnburrows1179]

I’ll stick with my 1951 Winchester 94. Smooth as butter

[@luvfreedom1470]

Most of these are either currently not existing in the market or stupidly expensive. I stick to Henry's. Butter smooth action and they are at least getting some product on the shelves (albeit very slowly).

[@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL]

Exactly. What kind of American buys a Browning made in Japan, Portugal, or Belgium? The rifle should be made in The United States, or not made at all.

[@NoNameNoFace-rr7li]

Henry makes the most beautiful rifles an average person could hope to own.

[@truspirit1925]

The golden boys are smooth and accurate

[@NoNameNoFace-rr7li]

my sons bought me the 44 mares leg (Golden) Its beautiful@@truspirit1925

[@michaelcrowley1172]

Don't forget the 410axe, great for the quad and kayak, B.T.W.,own 4 Henrys',GODBLESS

[@julianboone1783]

Awesome I have the model 94 3030 Winchester I love the lever action rifles.

[@jimwallace9266]

I'll stay with MARLIN. ANY DAY.

[@greybone777]

Tried to buy a couple of guide guns and a camp carbine. I just couldn't bring myself to own a gun that didn't have the front and rear sights lined up properly. I really wonder who was running the factory. Maybe one eye dyslexic guy. Ruger lines the sights up for only 600 dollars more 😅

[@dandahermitseals5582]

I hear you. I have a 336 microgroove hooded front site made I 72 or 74. Bought 2 at K mart. Kept this one NIB till some asshoke robbed my house for my complete in factory display case Buck hunter knives and my Marlin . This one has had 6 rounds fired through. All dead in hits at 190 yards out of the box.. I'll stuck with this one. I'm 80 and will have it the rest of my life. Dandahermit

[@cray9868]

Depends who made it.

[@luvfreedom1470]

Marlin doesn't exist anymore.

[@corneliuscrewe677]

Agreed. Nothing will ever replace my old Glenfeild/Marlin. Far fewer moving parts than a Winchester.

[@spencermack9253]

Love my Henry rifles. Can't wait to get my hands on one of those All-weather models.❤

[@eidtnaci]

I own a rossi 44 and will definitely be getting more lever action rifles. Rest in peace DMX

[@automanvw]

Where my dogs at ,we right here dog

[@Live4Gunz]

Just what I needed. Someone reading off a script who's probably never even held any of these.

[@Robin6512]

I’ll take my pre safety JM 44 mag or 357 mag all day. Good reliable shooters

[@The93ssfd]

I do not understand why a person will carry a rifle and settle for it being a pistol cartridge caliber.

[@shy5840]

@@The93ssfd because they work.

[@chopsontop5994]

The west was won with pistol cartridges, 30-30 didnt fill every gun safe like it does now adays back when lever guns where a tool of daily life and death

[@sandradempsey4648]

Damn safeties wrecked the Marlins, ugly and stupid.

[@RequisiteFunction]

​@@The93ssfd There are a few reasons which probably don't apply to most people, but apply to the following: A .357 in a lever action has the ballistic equivalent to a 30-30, within 100 yards. The .357 cartridge is much newer than the lever action design, which is why they didn't originally come with that chambering. Many people do not take shots past 100 yards with iron sights, or they are hunting in topography/environments where visibility that far out is impossible, like in heavy woods or hilly areas. Cowboy-action shooting competitions are done with pistol caliber lever actions. Having a rifle chambered in the same cartridge as your pistol means only having to bring one type of ammo on your outing, whether it CAS or hunting. Some people do not want to use a shotgun for property defense, or go through the paperwork of getting a handgun. A carbine chambered in pistol cal offers stopping power without the excessive long range associated with rifle-specific cartridges, or the kick of a shotgun. There is always going to be a "better gun" for anything anyone does, regardless of what gun they choose. But those are some of the reasons why people choose pistol cal rifles/carbines.

[@jimtipton8888]

I love shooting my Henry Big Boy X .357. Very well made rifle and very accurate.

[@williamray3101]

I got two 1894's. 25.35. made 1905. And a 30.30 made 1907. Nothing new beats those 26" octagon barrels.😊😊

[@mkshffr4936]

Rossi's cost advantage is not what it used to be but still seems to be the most affordable. I really like the Henry side gate big boys. Having both the side gate and the front loading options is a big plus especially for a beside the bed gun.

[@spudthegreaterusa8386]

Yeah, my thinking exactly. I bought one this year and it was around 700$ or just under. Two to 3 years ago it was a $450 gun. I think its over priced, but its the market for lever actions now, so its what happens. I bought the 20" .357/.38 Stainless R92 and am happy with it, but i did a lot of work on it that I dont think I should have had to. I changed out the ejector springs, and that's a job. I had to cut the feed tube spring because it was beyond stiff making it extremely difficult to side load, I replaced the feed tube spring cap (plastic) with a stainless one, like a .35 cent piece if it was factory, but like $5 plus shipping because it wasnt, I literally took it completely apart after dry cycling it about 1000 times to find wear points and polished them with various stages of steel wool and polish. Put it all back together after some true oil stock finishing on the Brazilian Walnut which looks very nice actually. I had thoroughly read and reviewed this gun before I purchased so I knew ahead of time exactly what i could be getting into. I think for 600-700$ the quality could be better but our dollar is sht now, so I guess that's the new order. But as a project gun Im very pleased at its performance now, and the trigger is incredible on it. But like I said I spent a lot of time and work getting it to that. Id of rather had a marlin, but thats a crap load more money.

[@greybone777]

If you've never shot a pre 64 Winchester model 94, then you have missed out.

[@buddyrevelle736]

I have a pre 64 Winchester Model 88 in 308 and it's still pretty slick. It was a hand down from my grandad. Would love to have a pre 64 model 94 but if you find them for sale they are pretty expensive.

[@jopo6388]

And its little brother the rifle that put Winchester back on the map the 9422 .22 cal.!

[@stephenohanlon5810]

​@@buddyrevelle736 ssss#ss#

[@TheOutlawHatfield]

I owned one.. Killed my first deer with it. It had belonged to my grandfather. unfortunately someone decided it would look better in their gun case than it did in mine

[@raymondproulx1095]

Amen, Brother. They really don’t make them like they used to.

[@baloga21]

I have the All weather Henry in 45.70 absolutely love it and just ordered a Pic rail for it.. The price is more then reasonable now I am looking to get the 30.30 model

[@cliffchilders5820]

Lever action rifles have always been my favorite rifle!

[@joshtheking1772]

I'll keep my Marlin 1895 chambered in 45-70 thank you very much. Haven't even wanted to change anything, and haven't needed to. Best rifle I've ever owned. Going on 9 years now and runs flawlessly and is the most fun to shoot.

[@anthonytocco385]

Yes MARLINS are the best

[@mikewhite6288]

Id thought the new ruger marlin 30-30 would have been mentioned. Its nice.

[@ChatGPT1111]

I have that one but I think their 45-70 is much more popular now. It should be #1 which proves this channel is bogus.

[@royjohnson465]

@@ChatGPT1111 ~ The two best lever-action rifles available ‘new’ now are:: Browning BLR (especially the stainless-steel ones) ‘and’ Henry Long Ranger which he did not mention.

[@Jimbo922L]

I happen to get a 1895SBL 45-70 Ruger made Marlin. Thanks to Cabelas in Georgia. I couldn’t be happier. It is an awesome rifle. Just like I used when I was younger. Only better. I would put this up against any rifle any day. All I can say is awesome. Props to Ruger & Marlin. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏🏼

[@FlyingHighVeteran]

Concur I also recently picked one up and took me a better part of a year to get at just below MSRP--most places that did have were way over MSRP. I'm glad I stayed patient as it truly is an awesome rifle--better than even the older Marlin's I've had in the past--huge improvement in fit/finish, smoothness and accuracy--plus the ghost ring sight is stellar. Still planning to scope mine--nothings beats a good optic for those low light shots when hunting.

[@MrWeliz]

My son and I have The Trapper and we couldn't be happier than a pig in sh!t

[@Jimbo922L]

@@FlyingHighVeteranAmen. I agree completely. It has become my favorite rifle.

[@Jimbo922L]

@@MrWeliz. I hope to get that one as well. What is the length on that one. I believe they are almost the same except the trapper is shorter. I have the SBL and it has become my favorite rifle. I believe they have made Marlin rifles even better.

[@Jimbo922L]

@@FlyingHighVeteran. I hope the make the Marlin 444 I would love to see that one as well.

[@StryderK]

I have a Henry 30-30 side gate. Just got it back from Henry cause it had a bad extractor. Now it’s perfect.

[@tjh44961]

The favorite lever action rife I have ever had was an original 1894 in 32-20. It was extremely accurate, and a pleasure to shoot. Unfortunately, I made a stupid mistake, and traded it away. Now they're very expensive.

[@faelwolf1177]

We all have that one gun we kick ourselves for letting go of.......

[@btchhopperou812]

@@faelwolf1177 OMG, don't you and I unfortunately know it! Just think of how happy you made someone else down the road a bit LOL

[@intothenight756d47]

My father had an immaculate .32/20 half stock crescent butt. My sister's sold it when he died.

[@hardball107]

The only rifle they missed was the Rossi M92. I have a JM Marlin in 35 Remington and a Winchester 94 in 30/30, I also have 2 Rossi's. Both 20" barreled stainless steel M92's, one in 454 Casull (45 Colt ) and one in 357 Magnum (38 Special). Both are excellent rifles in function, fit and finish and are very accurate, easily the equal of both the Winchester and Marlin with the added benefit of being completely weather resistant. Great rifles at over half the cost of the older rifles and they will take a beating, especially the Rossi in 357 Magnum. That's the rifle I shoot most with my 158gr hand cast, powder coated SWC's leaving the barrel almost 1900 fps pushed by big charges of Enforcer or H110. Well worth the money and a ball to shoot, now to try out a Henry X Model in 44 Magnum, I think it's an addiction.

[@Mj-CWO4]

I have the new Ruger Marlin 1895 Trapper in 45-70 and it is the most comfortable fit I’ve seen in a rifle and also the easiest to disassemble and clean.

[@ssnerd583]

I very much want a Rossi M92 in .357/.38Spl. in stainless with the 16" barrel. Just haven't found one for sale......but when I DO, its my next rifle purchase.

[@hardball107]

@@ssnerd583 I was looking for one of the 16" models also but ended up with the 20". I did some testing with 38 Specials lately. I fired some from my Ruger SRH with a 8 3/8" barrel and then a buddies T/C Contender with a 15" barrel and yes the 38's were still seeing an increase in velocity. When I shot them thru my 20" R92 Rossi with the 20" barrel I saw a decrease of almost 100fps. All shot with the same lot Of Remington factory 125's, the powder had burned completely and friction was slowing them down. IMHO a 16" to 18" barrel was ideal for 38 Special and 357 Magnum. Same test shot with 357's, 158gr Federal saw velocity's still increasing even with the 20" barrel topping out at just over 1750fps. My 357 handloads with Accurate #7, a slower burning powder than H110 saw Sierra 158SP bullets doing almost 1900fps so the 20" barrel was helping with the slower burning powder. I would love to test the one of Rossi's 24" octagonal barrel models just to see if it could hit 2000fps with the 357.

[@twintwo1429]

What do you mean by " over half the cost"?

[@ChaotiX1]

Henry rifles stay true to the Lever-action design while not breaking the bank, and their Big Boy lineup is gorgeous.

[@kicknsystm]

Henry's are pretty expensive where I am compared to a Marlin or Rossi. Winchesters have gone way up in price especially older pawn shop ones. I like the Henrys, just can't afford one.

[@ChaotiX1]

@@kicknsystm if you're looking at anything without wooden furniture then yes, they're going to be expensive. I'm not about to drop 1200 bucks on a 45-70 just because its silver or black

[@johnekenul2536]

Love my Henry 357. Wood stock and classic as well as my Winchester 30 30 from 1951. Love the classics and the furniture!

[@garyzimmerman8679]

I have the Marlin 1895SBL, I did some upgrades like sights, leather buttstock wrap, trigger work. Engraving.

[@jamesrosa38]

The model 92 is also chambered in other calibers like .25-20 and .32-20.

[@davidhoward7382]

I've never owned a lever action rifle, and honestly have no real need for one. But I just want one. I'm leaning toward the Henry carbine in 357magnum, thinking of it as a back up home defense gun.

[@MMCUSN]

Would love to see Marlin do another run of the Cowboy Limited Series. I have the .357 and 44 Mag but would like to get 45 colt and 30-30 calibers. They are very difficult to find now.

[@warrenlilly2091]

I have a Henry in 41 magnum!! Too cute to shoot!🤠

[@MrFroglips69]

Groovy video.

[@CatherineCastracane-fi7sd]

Love my Winchester octigon barrel 30-30, my 444 marlin, and my Henry golden bor

[@DarkHorse902]

Winchester's model 94 will always hold a special place in my heart, but it makes me so excited to hear that the 1895 is being brought back from the dead.

[@timwion110]

What bout The Rossi lever guns?

[@dlan51]

Makes a great option. I love mine.

[@stevejones3530]

I got 2 they ain't as nice as my Henry's but work just as good for less

[@englishplease3107]

Henry and Marlin are amazing. But I think Winchester is in my opinion top-notch I will continue to watch this I just started let’s see what happens.

[@johnfairchild3421]

Model 94 is a. Awesome first rifle in 30:30. All around and has. Great Accuracy out to 150 yards with no scope after that you need a scope. It has put more meat on the Table than any other caliber except the 22 which is a small game getter. My 410 shotgun single barrel has. Taken small game as well as large game with a slug

[@SisGirl85]

I am @momtoone93's husband. I've had a model '94 in 30-30 for forty seven years. And it has had no trouble putting meat on the table, both deer and elk.

[@checkyoursixgaming]

POF Tombstone has one feature. Jam-O-matic. Excellent gun if you are looking for a lever action to help with drills in clearing malfunctions. Not a single person that has used one hasn't reported constant malfunction issues from what I've seen. This includes many web sites and other youtube reviewers. Good luck getting an 1892 Winchester though, they start around $2.5K in price. Winchester 94 also starts around $1.6K used. Then again that is where all the new Ruger made Marlins are starting at now. Only Rossi and Henry are selling levers at a decent price still. Henry levers are going up in price though. Forgot the Mossberg 464 SPX. I have one and its a great lever.

[@jk-kr8jt]

"Help with drills in clearing malfunctions", classic funny stuff.

[@KevinSchwinkendorf]

Wow!! "Biden inflation?" My Dad bought me my Marlin Model 336 in 1973 for my first time I could go deer hunting. Caliber .30-30 Win. I was 14, and my Dad paid $79.95 at K Mart, brand new. Later, in 1983, I bought my Winchester Model 94 in .30-30, for around $300 if I remember correctly. Even in 2011, I bought a Miroku-made Winchester Model 1892 for just under $1000 (by just a couple $). The prices you cite are just incredible (as in, hard to believe). Yeah, I believe you, but everything is going up for a variety of reasons, but primarily the massive spending Biden and his democrat congress have done, without tax revenue to back it up. So, the massive printing of monopoly money dilutes the value of the dollar, which drives inflation. Btw, I've read that when they first introduced the Model 94, the retail price started at around $18 (according to Sam Fadala, in his book "Winchester's 30-30, Model 94"), in 1895 dollars.😂😮

[@marklovelace297]

wow, i have a pre '64 model '94 wonder what that is worth? Actually, it may me a '92, I will have to dig it out of safe #3!

[@WayStedYou]

POS tombstone because its dead on arrival for its price.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

You get what you pay for.. Great rifles have always been expensive. People buy junk.

[@catdoctor8393]

I have an original 1894 Winchester mfg. in 1905, it still is the favorite rifle in my armory for white tail up to 200 to 300 yrds.

[@lawrencefranck9417]

Henry are the best lever guns hands down. The fit and finish are first class.

[@davidfields4981]

I have owned numerous Marlins, Henry's and Winchesters from 45-70's to 22's and have no complaints about any of them.

[@gunslinginleftist]

Only down side of 45 70 is the price of ammo. My Barnes Vortex hollow points were “only” about $65 when I bought them in 2019. Now, if you can even find them, they’re gonna cost you $80+

[@CaptHowdy48]

My 336 35 Remington is Supremely Accurate

[@gregorywilson7568]

Mine also. Loves leverevolution ammo.

[@scottdunn2178]

Yes, give me a traditional Winchester '94 30-30 over one of these newfangled stainless steel black stocked lever action jobs anyday 👍

[@kicknsystm]

I have a Rossi R92 in .454 Casull. I personally did the action & trigger work & upgraded the magazine tube spring & follower & installed fiber optic sights. I live in South Alabama & it's perfect for it's intended use. I also have a Ruger Super Redhawk in the same caliber so basically, they're brother-sister guns.

[@Gristle111]

Rossi 45 colt here. love it!!

[@CJ4S147]

Is it possible to make the 454 cycle Colt Ammo?

[@kicknsystm]

Oh yeah! @@CJ4S147

[@revsstuff1320]

Just bought my second Rossi R92 today with the threaded barrel end in 357 mag.

[@kicknsystm]

@@CJ4S147 45 Long Colt is the mild ammo for plinking.

[@codyjames1952]

my lever gun are Browning BLR 308 WIN, Winchester 1894 45LC 16 inch barre Wichester 1894 30-30 Musket 22 inch barre Love them !

[@cristianoboschetti3882]

I'm in love for my Winchester '94 - 30/30 (first gun bought for my gun collection) but you may also have a look to Boarbuster made from Pedersoli in 45/70 Gov. ...great piece..

[@bradbo3]

I love them all….i have old school , new repo types, tactical models….all are great. Still hunt with mine. But I do love my wood stock oldies a little bit more.

[@outinthesticks1035]

Had a few that I never planned to let go , 99 savage , 94 Winchester 30-30 trapper and a 94 in 25-35 from 1908 . First two lost in a fire , last got stolen by step-son to get drug money . Don't want any more unless it's to replace one of them

[@wyattdoyle2291]

they don’t make them like they used to. I hope you find peace with what you’re dealing with.

[@cray9868]

Nobody came here to read your sob story. Just saying.

[@reynaldogonzalez6071]

sorry but thats what happens when you pickup strays!

[@kubotajoe]

My Grandfather's 114 year 25-20 Winchester, is still an incredibly accurate gun. It beats my high dollar AR rifles. I only wish the ammo was easier to obtain. I think a 44 magnum lever is my future.

[@sammartinez8084]

Buy a rossy it is a great gun 👏👏👏👏 and save money 💰💰👍👍👍👍

[@BobbyOfEarth]

I chose the Win. 94 in 45 LC... to go with my 1858 Remington 45 LC conversion.

[@rclines001]

Ruger was disqualified when they raised the price on the Marlin 336 by 300%. Party foul! Blasphemy! Unforgiveable!

[@christopherorozco9546]

Seriously

[@rclines001]

@@christopherorozco9546 seriously

[@coltonhipp8176]

Well they purchased a dying company and a dying industry or demand. Also not to mentioned they improved and modernized the old design. God forbid they make money on an investment. More so an investment for the consumer. Thanks to Ruger they kept history alive.

[@rclines001]

@@coltonhipp8176 ...by destroying what it was historically beloved for. Being affordable.

[@Luckyrider1958]

@@rclines001 Stop crying you whiner. EVERYTHING has gone up. Marlin went out.. the REMLIN was a disaster.. RUGER saved it. Sorry you cannot afford one. Get a better Job than McDonalds! Marlin 336 1200...... Henry 30-30.. 950..... Cimarron 30-30... 1200..... Rossi... 900.... Hello??

[@joep5146]

I've had a Henry Big Boy in .357 for years and it's fantastic. I have my eye on the X.

[@bradcoleman2845]

I like the Henry X but the POF lever action is intriguing.

[@jimstone3951]

I love lever rifles, I own 8 Henry 17hmr, 22, 22mag, 30/30, 22pump, 22mag pump, 357 mag 44mag I love them all. That you Anthony Imperato

[@lloydlongsr.8261]

I will ALWAYS depend upon my Winchester 30.30 !

[@johnvillafranca6188]

New subscriber here!

[@iankregenbrink5531]

Winchester 94 30,,30 old blood good mate

[@MarlinWilliams-ts5ul]

I have a Winchester 94 my uncle bought when he came back from Korea in 1953. It still works fine. What other product can you say is still as good as it was 70 years after it was manufactured?

[@edl617]

I have a Rossi center fire and a Henry rimfire. Both great shooters. Bought a Marlin 39a years ago it was rough. Took it back and a gunsmith gave it a look over since it was brand new. He came out told the manager to give me my money back. But I added a few dollars more and got the Henry

[@deanhoward4128]

I still have my 1974 Winchester model 94 30-30 & NO its not for sale; I have taken several deer & lots of small game with it!

[@davidmellott6406]

Same here love that gun

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

I list my marlin for sale to see what people would pay bit deep down i see i cant find one like it anymore easily and so deep down im actually keeping it but i meam mayne some day a lottery winner will be like yeah 10k ok and ill just be stupid to not let it go if you love it set it free