Modern 45-70 Lever Action Rifles. The Thumper V2

The 45-70 Modern Lever Action is an odd concept. The Thumper V2 is a concoction from Mad Pig Customs that attempts to bring these ancient but formidable 45-70 guns to the modern era. To they succeed? We hope to delve into that with this video.
00:00 Modern 45-70 Lever Action
1:45 Lever Action Rifle won the west
3:30 How powerful is 45-70?
5:44 Modern 45-70 Lever Action drills
10:36 Modern 45-70 Lever Action Rifle review The Thumper
12:12 Modern 45-70 Lever Action Muzzle
15:22 Modern 45-70 Lever Action Handguard
19:01 Modern 45-70 Lever Action Trigger
19:59 Modern 45-70 Lever Action Stock
21:00 Modern 45-70 Lever Action Final Thoughts
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Big stache on his lip

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Mega based stache

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There was 6ft between em when they stopped to make their play, And the slowness of the tracksuit is still talked about today

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ALWAYS HAS.....

[@notbonsai671]

The little fart sound when the gel got hit. I've not laughed that hard in a long time.

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Demoranch and GarandThumb intro always have me cracking..

[@Gnomie_G]

Next thing you know Mike will clear a room with his lever action

[@MADMAX839]

I may have said this before but…..Charlie is COMEDY PLATINUM. Keep him AT ALL COSTS.

[@thirstypilgrim97]

over-selling it

[@repawn3610]

we may have holes in it finally

[@stevengager3501]

What was the censored big game he was trying to say?

[@austincharles967]

@@stevengager3501 Feminists

[@zach3096]

Absolutely fucking not. Dudes shtick is hot garbage and unfunny

[@gryphin69]

I love how Mike fired 7 shots and tries to claim, he had to reload the 6th, "because the lever action only holds 5". And then Micah and Charlie only get 5 rounds.

[@CurtisBrandt]

Priceless.

[@RadiantMistborn42]

Yes, semi-automatics are superior in almost every way, but like Brandon Herrera says, you have to respect the drip. As you said, lever-actions are just cool. And at the end of the day, if that's all you can get, at least they're functional. You just have to train with them, as with every weapon. I also respect Charlie for the commitment to the accent

[@GarandThumb]

He went hard

[@emoney6191]

If that's all you can get, you have an obligation to be proficient.

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@@GarandThumb that’s what she said

[@debbiestimac5175]

@@GarandThumb Buffalo or what Charlie? 😂 Those who read lips know that was, hilarious! Too bad they can't take a joke anymore.

[@thatguybrody4819]

Levers are one of the best to suppress.

[@SimplexStorm]

"It was designed to take down big game like buffalo or feminists" Charlie is an absolute gem on this channel

[@philbuilds116]

I couldn't tell what he said other than it started with an F. I said, "big game like buffalo or fat chicks," in my head 🤣.

[@howtogaintime739]

I thought he said fagg..s

[@jimbo3934]

I thought it was fat b!tche, but he definitely said feminist lol.

[@The_Shiftshow]

I was trying to figure out what he said 😂 thank you for commenting 🤣

[@infinityrays]

In Australia we are in desperate need for this sort of sacred and beautiful weapons.

[@nilsb.8559]

As a german, you don't know how confused I was at the start of the video XD

[@SonOfNone]

What? You guys don't have anyone of Latino heritage that speak German growing up? [I was just as confused btw. Lmao]

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Ich dachte ich wäre auf dem falschen Kanal! Musste zwei mal hinschauen LOL

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einfach der Fiebertraum

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Haha ja. ^^

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You guys have taught me so much over the past, the vids are so full of knowledge, but the humor is 2nd to none! 😍

[@SedatedandRestrained]

Charlie: "Michael clearly doesn't care about history." Also Charlie: "That's how we won two world wars against Mexico." Charlie is the absolute best vibe on the internet, no contest.

[@TrojanManSCP]

Charlie's character is basically Bella Swan plus Groucho Marx. I don't think I need to explain that.

[@sethbt7771]

Yes, the German speaking desperadoes.

[@AdaptivePrep]

"Don't say elk" - Bwahahahaha. Charlie knocked it straight out of the park. Please keep this integrated and going strong.

[@LIGHTNING278TH]

That's the next Othias folks.

[@benrathbun5916]

you can get short bolties and you can actually shoot bolties faster because length of pull is less there also more accurate and durable because there’s only like two moving parts (unless you don’t have a safety) then really only one moving part also quicker to load with stripper clips and considerably more reliable. Also bolt action rifles were used in Wild West kraig Jorgensen is what took out most Indians US army and cowboys used it

[@rossdeterman8928]

I bought one and my wife asked “what are you trying to be, a cowboy?” I simply nodded, touching the brim of my hat “ma’am”

[@GutterTurtle]

Ah perfection

[@DJ-iu5bb]

"We're thieves in a world that don't want us no more."

[@CaesarGB]

@@DJ-iu5bb “Have a little faith, Arthur! Just one more score! Then we can be farming mangoes in TAHITI!”

[@MFitz88]

Charlie's situation awareness and muzzle control is flawless at 7:33. He may play a "slow" character but can guarantee this man knows his firearms. His reflex is just as much instinct as skill. Bravo gentlemen, another solid piece of film.👌

[@diegoestabridis2478]

This rifle has lots of power kzbin.infoUgkxQt2uORDRfFOVSrO4idv4B90ThT6EOnEL , hard recoil and a little heavier than expected which affects accuracy, especially when firing freehand or hunting small game. Really rough on sites, as it often moves inside mounting rings. Replaced sight with a UTG Bugbuster, which required medium height mounting rings, but improved accuracy while sighting in as shown in attached photo, at 20 yards using Gamo Match Diablo pellets at 7.56 grain. Nonetheless, I am still trying to figure out where to install the mounting rings on the scope to avoid it from sliding around, as it becomes misaligned after about 50 or 60 shots. Currently considering using heavier pellets at about 9 grain with different tips like the H&N Baracuda Hunter Extreme or the Crosman Ultra Magnum to see if accuracy improves. Overall, I am having lots of fun with this rifle.

[@jacesmith9342]

I love how Charlie seems to make Mike rethink every decision he’s ever made that led to that moment.

[@FraGSupport]

Bro it looks like they had to cut out alot of the shit that Charlie said lmao

[@GarandThumb]

These are big facts

[@debbiestimac5175]

@@GarandThumb Let me know if you want my solution to your frozen pistol challenge last year. Took me six months to perfect it but looks like it works in every case and acts as safety for pistols without them, too. No loss of functionality, no modifications to the weapon whatsoever. As simple as a rubber over the muzzle of your M-16 in the jungle.

[@notbonsai671]

I didn't know he had a name Thought he was just a sidekick. He was feisty for sure.

[@austincampbell9190]

@@GarandThumb It looks like he said "Buffalo, or Feminists" 🤣

[@Jarlegand]

Charlie always carries enough ammo for two people, cause half of it lands on the ground when he repeatedly cycles his rifle during his comrade speech, what a legend

[@williampeterson1400]

Midwest industries makes that extended rail and hand guard for the Henry. And ranger point precision will have everything you need to build a tactical lever gun. I love my Henry big boy model x

[@B_a_t_t]

This is legit still my favorite video from you guys. So well done. Laugh every time I watch it

[@Mace91]

"Designed for taking down big game, like buffalo, or feminists." I'm fucking dying, I thought the fart on the ballistic block was pretty choice too. This episode is super fun from start to finish. Love these guns, also super fun.

[@thomaslomeo2736]

Buffalo or feminist…LMFAO

[@Alexander-nd5de]

Thanks for filling me in. my mind could not, and would not fill in what got blanked out. haha I love these comedic moments!

[@OneD33pTX]

I was gonna write this EXACT comment. But, you did. Thank you, sir.

[@hagridsbeardguy1399]

Bruh me too x'D

[@SierraTangoGuns]

Is that what it was? I thought he said "fat girls" but i guess both apply equally

[@RedHuntsman]

The rough cut after Charlie goes on about "winning two world wars against Mexico" was priceless @13:57 . . . and at the end.

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Dr Thumby Bear.. LMAO .

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This is one of my all time favorite youtube channels - God bless you Garand Thumb!

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

Something of interest, a gunsmith up here in Alberta called Wildrose Customs, does a special paint scheme for midwest m-lok handguards that makes theme look like a wood handguard.

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"Some dudes worry about fashion, other dudes worry about functionality." And for a fleeting second, Charlie had out performed Thumb in intelligence, stoicism, and insults.

[@TheMrWadikus]

While in a tracksuit.

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😂

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a brief look behind the curtain

[@cw-is8vw]

@@TheMrWadikus but the socks and sandels went hard

[@dylanwarmuth5727]

“When a man with a .45 meets a man with a rifle, the man with a pistol will be a dead man. That's an old Mexican Proverb...and it's true.” - Ramon Rojo, A Fistful of Dollars

[@richyeilding4490]

just don't forget to aim for the heart!

[@theoscott5266]

Unless your Clint Eastwood in A Fistful of Dollars.

[@p00lboy]

thats just movie talk

[@dylanwarmuth5727]

@@p00lboy the movie quote is just movie talk. Who’d of thunk

[@Motovlog865]

Great video, and fantastic production quality! 300gr bullet @1900 fps from an 18.5" barrel is a very safe and sedate 45-70 load for older rifles probably around 29000 PSI. If you want to take the 45-70 in to the modern era even the Marlin with it's 336 action will do around 2000 fps with a 350gr bullet.

[@cindyfleischhauer7080]

As a German I must say that this intro was one of the greatest things I have seen all day😂 love you guys keep It going❤👍🏻

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Einer muss ja der Badass sein, also der Deutsche 🤣👍

[@janvanahn]

Ich frage mich immer noch, wer das einspricht. Auf jeden Fall ein gebürtig deutsch Sprechender. Das Schuhwerk lenkt den Verdacht eindeutig auf Micah.

[@TheRealPhantomLlama]

My...gosh... This cinematic intros are just getting better and better. Thank you, Mike, and team for this gold and inspiration!

[@averagedoes5715]

I literally LOL'd at the fart noise sound effect on the gel slow mo.

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I thought the same thing at the start of the segment lol. Definitely getting high quality on the cinematography. And yah the fart was epic lmao!

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This was the exact clown show my day required. Thanks for the laughs. Especially these days where they seem to be hard to come by. 🤣👍 It's nice to have some fun and not always be so serious.

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I'm just loving it every time I see Garand Thumb trying to hold in his poker face when Charlie says something ridiculous

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Two of the best things to happen to this channel in recent times are Dad's moustache and Charlie

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This channel production quality if of the charts garand thumb makes literal movies which in tune keeps me glued to the episode

[@danielbecker5735]

Can I just say.... I watch your videos literally for the first 2 minutes. I love your cinematics so much.

[@danielforrest3871]

Charlie is awesome. His comedic timing is excellent, great sense of humor. Give that guy a thumbs up...

[@DJJOOLZDE]

Better yet, give him a GarandThumbs up! :D

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@@DJJOOLZDE AYO

[@chrisdaasian]

They say he is the fastest and deadliest rifleman in the west. Honorable and fearless sheriff ever lived. No one would dare to go against him and his town unless they were total fools. With his trustworthy deputies Charlie and Micah, once again he keeps his town safe. He is called Garand the Thumb.

[@ferrisbueller9991]

How he gained the legendary title is hotly debated. Classical historians cite how he'd always give a thumbs up before a duel but more recently, with a yearbook found, he may have gotten it from when he was in school. High school girls wrote in his yearbook, "to the thumb." Did he perform magic on the loins of these lasses' asses with his fat thumb? Some say yes.

[@lanceturnbow3419]

Aka “thumby bear”

[@apelnkn2230]

From big iron to little lever action

[@polishpotatos9282]

what about the hostage the bad guy had?

[@crazysilly2914]

Thumb literally looks like Angel Eyes in this with his mustache and cowboy hat...

[@removechan10298]

"that was a good year" aaaah i love this channel. also his second go was AMAZING, that group and head... really good, your channel makes me want to go to the range every day

[@kmacs9905]

I have a henry model x in 45-70- Absolutely amazing rifles. This will be on the list. Nothing beats the sound of the action.

[@dwatts64]

I love that levers are coming back. Nothing saddened me on my 17th birthday than when I learned Winchester stopped making model 94s. Knowing they would be more expensive on the used market when I turned 18 was just tear worthy.

[@dukesnugglez]

Winchester is still making them, not in the US but in Japan. Heard nothing but positive things about the quality of fit and finish just not the price.

[@Hybris51129]

I watched Marlin introduce a 9+1 1894 .45-70 long barreled lever gun and fast forward a ten years when I am finally at a point in my life where I could afford it and I find its out of production. I have no idea who makes even custom such a long and heavy combination let alone with any of the modern fittings like rails and mounts.

[@thatgenericdixienormouspicguy]

@@Hybris51129 Ruger makes that model now you can still get it, but yeah if you’re wanting an actual Marlin…RIP your wallet.

[@doorcharge0]

Charlie continuously racking the lever is exactly how my dad looked the first time he got his hands on a lever action

[@LeuvahkTrigger]

When I first let my roommate hold my lever action, he did the exact same thing. It's like an instinctual response to holding beauty. You have to do it.

[@NathanRyan92]

Own a lever action. That's the best part.

[@Smidge]

Living in the UK, we don't have semi auto's over 22LR so underlevers are very common. i normally use a 38 special or 44 underlever for indoor shooting. they're great guns to be honest. when i first tried them i thought why am i trying to be a cowboy...? but once you shoot them there is just something special about the reload that gives you a good feeling.

[@freman007]

The lever action is an archetypical American firearm. I don't think any other country developed them. In Europe they went straight to the bolt action when multiple shot weapons became military standard. They just have a beautiful feel in the hand.

[@joealyjim3029]

Fightlite and henry are making mag fed lever actions so soon were gonna be able to get 30 rounds of 300 blackout and 5.56 in the UK

[@davidchavarria]

This is the first video I’ve seen that happen to be on my feed. Just for the intro and bad ass rifle. I subscribed.

[@stupidanon5941]

Mike, Charlie, keep doing _exactly_ what you're doing in these videos. Charlie's shenanigans and Mike's horrified reactions to them (and the occasional not-quite-fast-enough-cut to hide Mike laughing at Charlie, props to the editor) this is the funniest, most technically interesting content on the whole fucking website.

[@PastaLaVista.]

I watched 5 times and can’t tell what Charlie said. Obviously started with F

[@marakalos3838]

@@PastaLaVista. It's guess work now, I tried to read his lips but couldn't. I'll try with closed captions and give my results.

[@marakalos3838]

@@PastaLaVista. Closed captions were useless. For shock value, I wanna guess he said feminists. I could be wrong however

[@50shadesofcerakote]

@@marakalos3838 I got feminists too.

[@timl8258]

Thanks for saying what I was thinking.

[@memeofwheat]

I love how Michael almost laughed like 6 times this video because of Charlie, you guys have a great on-screen chemistry its so entertaining!

[@thedeathwobblechannel6539]

That's not chemistry bro that's love

[@Mr.Phoreskin]

Like Early Kyler and the shariff😍

[@Blaque_Frost]

Charlie was on one this episode, had me rolling.

[@danielboatright8887]

@@kidmosey Pretty sure it was that or bleep it out.....

[@sa1402]

I’m one year late but, the editing, the video quality, the audition, the guns and the scenario is top-notch. Great job.

[@brantdbart3]

The production is top notch. The slow-mo Gel Fart is what keeps me coming back. Same with the poison dart video.

[@ishnifusmeadle]

Charlie is funny as always, love is completely inconsistent speech, uncomfortable social interactions, and the cuts to garand in response. The gel fart was on point.

[@bureaucratbayonet]

What are you talking about that was just how it sounded naturally

[@Brigand231]

I loved how they often stopped the music for Charlie's parts too. Nicely edited for sure.

[@bannedbycommieyoutube5time920]

I think he gets 2022’s King Moron award 👑

[@billyaitken7461]

Gel fart was hilarious 😎👍‼️

[@dravenocklost4253]

#gelfart

[@exotikzpf1656]

Man I love Charlie! "I'm just excited for when it has holes in it" when referring to the ballistic gel. He just adds that special charm to the series!

[@Z_BoyPanduh]

Charlie is hilarious

[@lucadandrea5219]

I can’t tell if he’s putting on an act or he’s just that out of pocket

[@Taco_Town]

@@lucadandrea5219 Gotta be dry humor, right? Waaaay too perfect

[@homevalueglass3809]

I love lever actions. With that short barrel, seems like it could be a sweet alternative to a pump shotgun for home defense if using hollow points. Or useful for the proverbial truck gun.

[@stinkyfungus]

45/70 or even 30/30 is a bit much for home defense... Consider a lever gun in .357 magnum. higher ammo capacity, and still a VERY potent manstopper when fired out of a 16" barrel.

[@Gieszkanne]

@@stinkyfungus And a 125gr 357 that makes over 2000fps still is close to a 7.62x39 from an AK47

[@Cruz474]

45-70 will splatter someone in home defense...

[@stinkyfungus]

@@Gieszkanne Right? .357 mag out of a rifle is NO joke.

[@komicalkramer6188]

@@stinkyfungus Own a musket for home defense, since that's what the founding fathers intended. Four ruffians break into my house. "What the devil?" As I grab my powdered wig and Kentucky rifle. Blow a golf ball sized hole through the first man, he's dead on the spot. Draw my pistol on the second man, miss him entirely because it's smoothbore and nails the neighbors dog. I have to resort to the cannon mounted at the top of the stairs loaded with grape shot, "Tally ho lads" the grape shot shreds two men in the blast, the sound and extra shrapnel set off car alarms. Fix bayonet and charge the last terrified rapscallion. He Bleeds out waiting on the police to arrive since triangular bayonet wounds are impossible to stitch up. Just as the founding fathers intended.

[@apokont]

Surprisingly good cinematography/editing for a gun channel right there. Quite satisfying.

[@subjectiveperspective1730]

In a LOT of countries lever actions are the best you can get. As an Australian I will always hold a special place in my heart for the mighty lever action! Even if I one day move to greener pastures. Not having semi-automatics you have to be pragmatic. A Browning BLR with the detachable magazine is one hell of a gun for those of us not lucky enough to live in the good ol' USA.

[@powerlink_provider]

same here in france, but i think about buying the troy ar 15 pump action, 10 bullets magazine, looks more versatile

[@connorperrett9559]

Huh...I genuinely didn't know Australians could legally own lever actions.

[@Resident-cb3yz]

In Finland it is hard to own riffles with big mags. I just had to buy .44 magnum pistol to shoot at range :D

[@Resident-cb3yz]

@@powerlink_provider 10+1 for shotguns in Finland. Depends of riffle how many in "clip"

[@powerlink_provider]

@@Resident-cb3yz same thing here, legaly its only 5 rounds for cat c but you can extend it easily, just dont get caught up. for the rifles you can print mags but i find it weird that you dont have the 30rnds mags but have access to pistols. The thing i like here is that simple action revolver in black powder are licence free, the worst being semi auto guns where its just a location, if you stop going to the shooting range you have to give them back so kinda useless.

[@johncorder2912]

Honestly the two places a lever action shines are: 1. On a saddle. It’s a slim lightweight repeater thus offering the most firepower in an easily carried package. These rifles are not that. Does ti the accessories. 2. Pure fun! These are that!

[@BadazzShovelhead]

100% correct - I want to have your children.

[@johnniewasr5740]

Also, with a silencer

[@joshr805]

some people forget that scabbards are what these are intended for. being mobile and compact.

[@UNSCPILOT]

#2 is a reason I can always respect, if your having fun, who cares how efficient or modern it is

[@Stroke2Handed]

I have a Winchester1873 Sporter in .357 mag/ 38spl. Weighs 8 lbs loaded with 14 rounds of .357 158 grain and in my opinion it's one of the best and coolest carbines ever made. The Cool factor is off the charts.

[@floriandietel2636]

You got me when you hit his hat 2:55 and the whip sound goes off. Great content!

[@eirikkittelsen9787]

Such a great video!! I have a stock Marlin 1895 guide gun with the straight stock. Have upgraded to the WWG loop and trigger. Use it for hunting here in Norway and love it!

[@matthewlombard7807]

Charlie should be a genius in one video. Something where he knows the fps of rounds and the friction drag math for rounds, etc off the top of his head. It could be a good way to wrap in some energy drink sponsor or similar product. Great production as always, gentlemen.

[@mikseinimikelpaa]

LOL

[@RGRundeRGRound]

That would be funny 😁

[@mikeyblalock78]

The ballistic gel fart 💨 killed me. I watched it a few times already, laughing harder each time!😂

[@mrwayne5158]

Lol

[@mrwayne5158]

4:31 😄

[@metj6885]

@@mrwayne5158 thank you

[@keltycoyote78]

Dude that little poot had me dying!! 😂

[@brentdhedrick]

Same, watched it five times, grabbed the wife and son to show them, they laughed and had to see it five times too

[@Marcassss]

Dude Charlie just keeps getting better. The content all around is top notch. Keep killin it fellas!

[@5ilvergun]

One of the best episodes so far! Thank you!

[@ladofthelake]

Charlie had me crying. Especially with Garand's pauses trying to register what he got himself into. haha

[@Scroolewse]

yeah sometimes Charlie misses but he killed it in this video!

[@thisiconisactuallygoofysfa9960]

His name is mike

[@HoennHombre]

Take that you cattle rustler

[@ryannelson7719]

What got me is how we won two world wars against Mexico

[@jayteemedia2991]

I’m still trying to figure out the second big game that he said that was muted “like buffalo of f---“

[@sekusaf]

I feel like a suppressed lever action could be perfect. All the fun goes out the pointy end, so it could be a great night fighting weapon.

[@Jack-sh6xr]

Yesir with a .45 tyrant on it not only is it really quiet actually, its got the coolest suppressed sound if that’s a category worthy to people

[@Slurpified]

Only problem is one might be heard cocking the lever depending on how far they are and how silent the environment is around.

[@SpaceRanger187]

modern yet still has the small bale to destroy your hand..im good

[@MegaDrainProductions]

@@Slurpified It's like putting a silencer on a garand. It looks cool, the silenced sound sounds dope, but all forms of stealth goes out the window as soon as the ping goes off.

[@landonray9517]

@@Slurpified Suppressed rounds are still loud, much louder than cocking it.

[@suowner]

I really like y'alls content, one of the best weapon channels. It's not creepy like some but fun and informative, thx!

[@RoadSparrow]

The camera angles and transitioning in the intro, how you made it feel like a western, soo good.

[@jonduncansakurawallknifegarden]

“They’re something that you can buy… from anywhere that sells them, honestly…” -Charlie. Wise words from a stoic man. His words aren’t just poetic, they’re masterful, and sometimes take me a few times to figure out before I know what’s actually going on- pure genius. He’s always a few steps ahead.

[@notbonsai671]

He's quickly becoming my favourite comedic character on KZbin.

[@mynameismin3]

The ending cracked me up hard... The ATF comment.

[@gyromane2505]

The real scholars are the ones that keep you guessing.

[@darthtyranus7683]

Don't recommend it if you got shoulder injuries lmao

[@JARoot-ic8wy]

"yeah that's what I do".-Charlie He's hilarious. GT's reactions are equally entertaining though.

[@kriskodisko]

Having the hit marker on the ballistics gel was just top tier content because that's EXACTLY how it sounds when you slap it 🤣

[@evilblackcat6357]

I also love how they recorded the fart noise it clearly always makes. Not easy to get that unless it's in slo-mo!

[@cameronpike1513]

That intro was so sick! Charlie, well let’s just say I want him in every single video!

[@FirewaII33]

All 3 of you guys are so fun to watch. I hope when I grow up I can be as cool as Charlie

[@nikomarti]

*Bolt actions are the stick-shifts of the rifle world*

[@TheRPGentleman]

And if you're really looking to go back, muskets are the horse and buggy.

[@HI-Velocity-]

And lever guns are sequential shifts of the rifle world.

[@Saintbow]

@@TheRPGentleman More like black powder rifles are. (that's why folks still hunt with them) Flintlock rifles would be when the wheel was invented.

[@JamesWillmus]

You misspelled "Chinese firestick"

[@casta61]

Charlie was a wise addition to the channel, he's hilarious

[@Sharkdog11b]

I’ve been a 45-70 guy for years, still brings a tear to my eye

[@GummiSammi]

Didn't know we needed Charlie. Now that we have him, can't be without him. Best addition ever to Garand Thumb.

[@theneighborguy]

I've seen many ballistics gel footage (where's Brass Fetcher these days?), but the fart effect won my heart. Bravo editing crew!

[@honorableundead2273]

I once had the privilege of shooting a Henry repeater and I'll tell you that rifle is a monster when it comes to accuracy just shooting quarters off a fence post from 25yds. I like the lever action rifles because I feel it helps me pace my shots and focus on the insane accuracy these rifles are capable of

[@richard2678]

Try a falling block action

[@andrewpeterson3302]

I own 2. I would rather shoot my henry at range than any AR 15.

[@Master_Yoda1990]

I have had my Winchester 30-30 for about 17 years and it's my favorite rifle, it's fairly accurate. I've taken many deer at 100+ yards with that rifle and its a fun rifle to shoot.

[@dwaynestomp5462]

I've got a Henry Golden Boy in .22 Short, Long and Long Rifle that's one of my favorites. Unbelievably accurate with the iron sites although they are a little fine, making them a bit hard to acquire quickly for me in dim light although they're "safari" type so you can get the rough aim pretty quick, and a very well made rifle, probably the best of all my collection as far as everything fitting well and the finish being so perfect. I'd love to have one in .357 mag/.38 spl or second choice .44 mag/.44 spl. I'm not really thrilled about having one in .30-30 Win as I'd rather have a rifle with a side loading gate rather than the type that you have to pull the tube out. In the shorter cartridges I don't see that as a disadvantage and it's in keeping somewhat with the cartridges and capacities more or less with the original Henrys. I'm not sure they were ever produced with a longer cartridge like the .30-30 Win. That being said the modern Henrys are a different design I think than the originals and just similar in appearance and operation to the originals which works for me but not really a true even close replica in design. I don't know if that's an improvement in some way or a cost concern. The owner's manual reccomends against CB caps and shot shells but they cycle through the action just fine although I don't use ratshot in it I did test that to see if it might not cycle through the action or something. With CB caps it's almost as quiet as a pellet gun, maybe quieter than some which if you;re doing some late night pest control is an advantage as even in the sticks you might live near enough to neighbors you would possibly disturb them with a regular round, or even a sub sonic or a short.

[@candidob8683]

@@dwaynestomp5462 From what you said then this maybe the setup for you. In 357 or 44.Louthan Gunworks can do the work for you if need be. Enjoy! Henry Big Boy X Model | Ranger Point Precision - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pafGh2SJn6qIhqs

[@patrick.gomezgomez7269]

You guys are AWESOME !!! Love your work !!! For a caliber that can ruin a T Rex's day ...I think one shot per target , will most certainly get the job done ! Especially a head shot ! LOL !!! I have a Marlin 1895 in 350 Marlin and it is a cannon !! Nice job shooting those Rifles so well !

[@epbmx4]

First gun I ever bought when I turned eighteen was a marlin 30-30 lever action.... Still is one of my most accurate and reliable rifles.. almost twenty years now

[@TheStabbyCyclist]

I've dreamt about having a 45-70 lever action for the longest time, but damn those ammo prices snap me right back to reality real quick.

[@jackparalax2156]

It one of those rounds you really need to reload.

[@General_Eisenhower1945]

@@jackparalax2156 pre pandemic it was OK, but not any longer. I'm glad I stocked up

[@drice847]

My 45-70 is one of the big reasons I got into reloading years ago.

[@WayStedYou]

Hard cast loading your own = cheap AF

[@elu5ive]

"big game like buffalo or feminists" "two world wars against mexico" perfect writing

[@bushweasel]

So many emotions. Thank you, Garand Thumb!

[@Griffins998]

As a proud American, this had me in tears. One of the most eloquent videos I’ve ever watched.

[@joshuagumm8485]

My first rifle was a 30-30 with irons my father bought me. Lever actions have a special place in my heart. A modernized lever gat would be cool af.

[@ryanharris6045]

These rifles would have made awesome props for the 'Firefly ' series. You and Charlie would have made great guest stars.

[@theplaguefather3693]

Oh snap….shots fired…

[@MrFurley69]

Great video, all you guys together is funny and entertaining.

[@vinzpoirier]

Love the Garand 'stache! :) Amazing video!

[@preparedlife3114]

As a 30-30 marlin owner I kept mine old school with a leather cheek raiser that holds rounds. Whenever I take it to the range here in los angeles CA. It always turns heads and I get compliments on how sexy it is. It's so much fun to shoot. Definitely getting a 45-70 and making it modern

[@PrimericanIdol]

I got a 1980 Marlin model 336 in 30-30 with a Bushnell scope. I too have a leather stock sleeve that holds 6 rounds. It is easily among my favorite. It draws far more attention than my ARs, the Gucci'd 10/22 with the kidd furniture, etc. 30-30 is so underrated. It has serious stopping power.

[@jimmyrustler8983]

.450 Marlin is very fun too. Just don't let newbies fire it.

[@MegadethTillDeth]

Good luck in LA there bud.

[@kendog0013]

@@PrimericanIdol I never knew how powerful .30-30 was until a buddy and I went and shot his lever action at a range - i forget the exact thickness of the tiny steel target I was shooting at, but it was no less than an 1/8th inch of target steel, possibly even a quarter inch... I hit the sucker far right of the target, and it RIPPED a chunk out of the side of that target, and kept going... incredibly powerful round; definitely underrated!

[@preparedlife3114]

@@PrimericanIdol yes lol I too have some nice ARs and bolt actions but it's something about that lever action sexyness

[@mateokins9]

The intros are way better than anything else on tv. Thank you for what you guys do. Semper Fi

[@wolverinebear5357]

Garand Thumb an lowder with Crowder best intros in the game

[@vikingdoug9658]

@@wolverinebear5357 totally agree with that

[@bendover_7568]

But why the fuck is the guy speaking German😂??

[@LoveyDove318]

I can’t get enough of these videos, the best!

[@1776AxlePowerDM]

That opening is gold. Well done boys. Charlie, you sir are hilarious.

[@tomcoryell321]

I don't know how Mike keeps a straight face when Charlie pipes up with his thoughts--pure gold

[@Superabound2]

If you look closely, he doesn't 😂

[@mattcolumbia7948]

That gel fart was hilarious.

[@mmmax2g]

I really like date fact that you all had a GREAT TIME.. This is what MANY people never see.. It's not about owning weapons for a revolutionary war; It's great to go out to a range and JUST SHOT! :)

[@get2thechopper548]

Beautiful intro, makes it so that noobs like me get right into entertaining action, don’t care about specs, just want to see the guns shoot !! You don’t disappoint !!!!!!🎉

[@titusdaniel]

I'm digging the new energy brought by this Charlie character, and watching Michael do the "Jim Halpert" face every time the music stops and Charlie says something nuts.

[@AMoistEggroll]

Charlie is like the Bubbles of the Garand Thumb trio! We need more of him on the show!

[@ismaelrivera131]

🤣 🤣🤣 I can’t. I can’t unmake the connection now

[@skatequeue]

i was just going to comment this so thanks for saving me the time, LOL

[@Gigachad_97]

I stopped myself from liking your comment bc it’s at 69. nice.

[@AMoistEggroll]

@Chase Merritt Trailer Park Boys reference

[@RedisForFire]

The fart at 4:32 had me dying. Great video! Insane weapon.

[@Dabbsmoke_]

Oh my goodness…. I reallllly reaaaallllt wana get one of these such an amazing past meets present build

[@Jimmy-Vance]

As a Kraut, I appreciated that intro. No dudes with super powers in spandex catsuits. Make villans great again! Thank you, Mike, I salute you! May God bless the US of A. And please, for the love of god, keep Charlie around! He's comedy gold.

[@SergiuM42]

“ and if you’re an ATF agent you should probably just -“ that ending had me rolling 🤣🤣🤣

[@donmiller8152]

"and if your are and ATF agent,you should probably just go eff yourself" there... i fixed it....

[@RTSRAZORBACK]

I was lucky enough to have shot a Winchester repeating rifle here in the UK and, my god, they sure do love to jam - glad to see you guys had the same issue! We actually started to cant the rifle when re-chambering ours to try and make it easier for the spent case to come out 🤣

[@jkent9915]

I would’ve paid to see Charlie cycle that that every time you paused until he was out of ammo.

[@brigandboy1425]

Charlie is a great foil to Garand's seriousness. You guys work really well together. Digging this new stuff.

[@mikethemaniac1]

I swear Mike's reactions might be genuine shock that Charlie's saying some crazy shit that gets his channel deleted or something.

[@hessex1899]

I have a modern (US made) reproduction of a Sharps rifle. It's an absolute beast with a 30" barrel and iron sights that run out to 1000 yards with black powder cartridges. It completely transformed my understanding of precision rifle shooting and hand loading. What I don't have is one of these "new fangled" lever action repeaters, but I think that this will soon change. If you shoot high-power or F-Class you should really consider a BPCR. It's incredibly fun (challenging) to go back to our roots. I imagine that going from a MSR to a lever action is very much the same kind of thing.

[@hessex1899]

If the twist rate on that levergat is sufficiently tight to handle a 535 grain Postell (Lyman mould #457132) you should give it a go. I have no idea what the nitro load data would look like, or even if it would feed from the magazine, but these things are seriously bad ass on target. Most people cast them 16:1 and you can buy precast version from Buffalo Arms or Montana Bullet Works. Lyman loading manuals should have smokeless load data for this, and in fact the Lyman manual has a ridiculous amount of .45/70 load data. I believe most of which comes from the wise old man of .45/70 himself, Paul Matthews.

[@johnqpublic2718]

Please don't ever say Modern Sporting Rifle again. Please

[@plirh987]

@@johnqpublic2718 why?

[@lalli8152]

If i could i would buy the most tacticool custom lever action, and i would name it "blasphemy"

[@AmbuBadger]

@@lalli8152 Mossberg got your back bro

[@CombativeCivilian]

I keep coming back to this lever action video. I think I need to do a build.

[@juucedmari7305]

Great channel and I love all your intros 🎉

[@Simpletoph]

I love that intro so much. To me it's the best by far, the little dialogue shots, such good evening lighting and the composition between you two. So cool, this would be so much fun to film.

[@damonzilliox2751]

I absolutely love the logic, and facts that Charlie brings to the video. Such a stunning and brave individual.

[@mr.meatshower2756]

Stunning. And brave.

[@shamfirestormdragon5341]

Love the 45-70 Marlin SBL The T-Rex version and shooting enough 45-70 cost more than the rifle lol, also just picked up the Citadel .44 Rem Mag, hopefully take it to the range soon 🙂Thanks for your videos!!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@J0S3PH_J0HNS0N]

I love these rifles so much, it is my goal to get my lever action on MWII looking just like these babies!