Modern 45-70 Lever Action Rifles. The Thumper V2

[@AdministrativeResults]

No one dared to ask his business, no one dared to make a slip, for the Garand Thumb among them had the big stache on his lip.

[@jfinlaw88]

Big stache on his lip

[@redacted3049]

Mega based stache

[@kinch613]

Marty Robbins is proud sir!

[@mr.djdirkse1171]

Yes.

[@nunyadambidness8568]

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

[@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.

[@jgjgjg739]

@@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.

[@husky701rider9]

I like how this channel can go from providing great information on urban survival, room clearing, equipment etc. and then put out complete mind numbing entertainment like this intro 😂

[@lolyourmad2181]

He’s just undeniably the GOAT

[@PartTimeJedi]

ALWAYS HAS.....

[@notbonsai671]

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

[@adiver4336]

Demoranch and GarandThumb intro always have me cracking..

[@Gnomie_G]

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

[@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❤👍🏻

[@franks6025]

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.

[@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!”

[@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.

[@johndonohue7280]

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!

[@sway696]

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.

[@linuxsuperuser]

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

[@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

[@Jimbah599]

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.

[@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

[@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.

[@TeSolycMandalor]

"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.

[@joshr805]

😂

[@specter86fl]

a brief look behind the curtain

[@cw-is8vw]

@@TheMrWadikus but the socks and sandels went hard

[@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.....

[@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

[@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.👌

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@seanshaw4101]

"That's how we won two World Wars against Mexico" Great Video!!! Love the content!

[@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.

[@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.

[@LT174-v7t]

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...

[@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

[@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

[@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 😁

[@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

[@stevengager]

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

[@austincharles967]

@@stevengager Feminists

[@zach3096]

Absolutely fucking not. Dudes shtick is hot garbage and unfunny

[@danielbecker5735]

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

[@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.

[@Sefhen]

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

[@wonderbubble3980]

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

[@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

[@HarbingerOfDeath10-67]

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.

[@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.

[@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---“

[@Profumoditoti]

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

[@casta61]

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

[@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

[@RedHuntsman]

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

[@NCrdwlf]

Dr Thumby Bear.. LMAO .

[@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.

[@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😂??

[@LuisGomez-fl2bj]

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

[@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!

[@elu5ive]

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

[@sntjimmy062]

Charlie is a national treasure at this point. Don’t ever change buddy 👊🏻

[@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.

[@esofhau]

Great video, I am a land management officer in Alaska and one of my patrol rifles is a modernized marlin 45/70. I'm surprised y'all didn't bring up the movie wind river at all.

[@fuzzyhead878]

I’m sure you probably already know this, but I think the above comment might be a scam. Edit: It’s gone now.

[@TheSamuraiJohn]

Great film

[@andyrund7353]

That’s the movie that sparked me wanting to get a lever action 😂

[@arnox4554]

Wind River? I'm surprised they didn't attempt a The Rifleman spin cock. Yes, I know it's really hard on the action. No, I don't care.

[@Stalker6622]

I wanted to be an indian after that

[@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

[@MegaDrain]

@@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.

[@OldPackMule]

Teddy Roosevelt's favorite setup.

[@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"

[@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

[@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

[@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…

[@theneighborguy]

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

[@brantdbart3]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@Marcassss]

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

[@robertcaseydavis]

Single greatest intro you've ever posted. Never--EVER--lose the stache.

[@GarandThumb]

Hahah we’ll do diff facial hair for diff videos

[@digitalbear8809]

@@GarandThumb Mutton chops next boys

[@zacharywranovsky]

@@digitalbear8809 pleeeeeease I need to see it!

[@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.

[@RedisForFire]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@surgicalglitch3265]

Most gun channels have this weird comedy they use in the videos. It's like forced comedy where the host acts like a goof, which is the only way I can describe it. But Garand Thumb is the only weapons channel that has legitimate funny moments in their videos by using great editing and amazing hosts, all while giving you knowledge and history about weapons. When you have a diverse team with background and unique knowledge in weapons, and they make the content both a learning experience and funny. That's a winning formula.

[@PurpleCh4lk]

Always wondered what was up with that "forced comedy" you talk about.

[@stevejenkins9984]

Check out Brandon harerra he's funnier all day with great info. Better channel in my opinion!

[@Cpt_Katsuragi]

Can we just enjoy the content of each channel without dissing the others?

[@sunnysideup137]

@@Cpt_Katsuragi no

[@Koogz406]

Word

[@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.

[@johndonohue7280]

Love this show. These guys are hilarious. They provide on point reviews at least within a respectful margin but deliver some seriouse entertainment. Love the Adidas track jacket with that hat. Coincidentally as I watch this video I am wearing my nylon Adidas track hat and my LL Bean Safari cargo vest. I don't know how this happened. The 45-70 lever action is cool af at the very least.

[@Mr.Phoreskin]

The older I get, the more what I wear becomes about functionality and comfortability. I’ll wear any combo of things to achieve both

[@judsongaiden9878]

That style of vest would be ideal to wear while using a levergun.

[@johndonohue7280]

@@judsongaiden9878 my thoughts exactly

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@GummiSammi]

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

[@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

[@lucasblanchard47]

As a Texan, I feel like it is my absolute obligation to own a fully decked out Henry .45-70 rifle. With God as my witness, I will definitely have one of my own someday! They just look TOO DAMN COOL! Great content as always, much love from Texas!

[@froheschwanz]

Glory to the Republic

[@Bou970]

As a temporary resident of Texas I agree with you and will be using my Texas given rights to buy every piece of weaponry I desire, this is definitely top of the list, and will be fun to use on some hogs

[@lucasblanchard47]

@@Bou970 hell yeah!

[@jonpaul6948]

@@Bou970 Those rights come from God partner, Texas just defends em.

[@chiefslinginbeef3641]

@@Bou970 temporary?

[@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.

[@sa1402]

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

[@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

[@dylanturley7291]

Charlie is a absolute asset to this channel now, if he ever leaves it’s going to hurt.

[@chriswaring2569]

He's clearly style and functionality.

[@JBO3022]

Thiat Marlin is the first tactical lever gun I've ever seen that seemed practical. Maybe I'm getting old, but that thing looks useful.

[@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.

[@clangston94]

If you haven't tried one of the pistol caliber variants its a must my 44 mag is exceptionally smooth quick to fire and just an excellent hog stopper.

[@muknuk1121]

I recently hunted hogs with an winchester 44mag. It just drops them🤘🏼

[@Owl566]

Super keen to get my citadel in 44 Mag 👍🏻

[@crumdog_millionaire_]

100% agree. I love my 44 Henry

[@davereynolds1133]

The "I just can't wait until it's got holes in it." And the queef in the slow mo got me. Funniest episode I've seen from this channel in a long time. Keep up the great work guys.

[@raleighthomas3079]

The queef was absolute pure gold! LMAO!

[@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....

[@badoobles]

4:31 Dude the little fart sound from the gas pocket in the ballistics gel, holy shit it caught me more off guard than that gasoline caught Ron Jeremy off guard. 😂

[@crozanegovult4526]

One cool thing about suppressed lever-actions (or bolt actions etc.) is that the sound of the action cycling is independent from the operation, which combined with subsonic rounds makes it a great choice for low-profile shooting. Makes me wonder if anybody had seriously looked at them for sentry/watchdog removal work.

[@vidard9863]

short answer is yes, but bolt actions tend to work better, particularly in the prone. these will really shine for private use suppressed shooting if sound is a genuine concern.

[@donalddicorcia2433]

Ruger made a lever-action version of the 10-22 I always thought would make a great suppressor host and fill exactly that role.

[@jaymao3511]

This comment is still means I have time.

[@Jandeganjaman]

I'd suggest a pcp rifle for that

[@christianscott2168]

You should look into the De Lisle carbine, it was a bolt action but it is one of the quietest rifles ever made. It was used for that purpose during WW2. British commandos and SOE agents used them in fairly low numbers for shooting sentrys and the like. It was similar in make to the Welrod pistol which is also very quiet.

[@p4perweight]

The stick shift of rifles, love it

[@HarryGoulding]

Thats how I feel about it.

[@SpikedaStampede]

I admire Charlie's ability to stay in character and committed.

[@HunterOBrien-xz3rp]

it was the ballistics gel FART for me....i had to watch it back twice to make sure it was real. Props to SFX guy ;)

[@cosmicbilly]

Currently have a Winchester model 94 3030. My dads friend who died of cancer, gave it to my dad before he passed. I was named after his friend and i currently have the rifle in my room and recently just cleaned it. Its a very sturdy rifle. And 3030 is no slouch. Love lever guns.

[@ryanlee3228]

Sorry for your loss, but what you have been given isn't just a rifle, it's a legacy and it's a piece of all of you. Love it, take care of it, and who ever you intend to hand down to teach them to shoot it, take care of it and know it's past. Not just a rifle, it's a part of all of you

[@cosmicbilly]

@@ryanlee3228 thanks for the kind words! And very well said, its definitely a family heirloom, and is priceless to me.

[@user-ny7vz9fh5y]

im glad to hear it Billy

[@mattfleming86]

If you're close enough to name a kid after your friend.. they are just regular family at that point. Sorry to hear it man. Especially for your pa. I have a 94 in 30-30 that my grandmother got me when I was 12 (she was one fucking cool grandma) You have a great rifle, and that rifle has a backstory. That makes it 10x better. Being a thuddy thuddy, it's obligatory to bring a deer home with it. Just the rules. Sorry if you don't hunt or something. Not an option.

[@cosmicbilly]

@@mattfleming86 your gramma sounds like an awesome lady. And you never know. If i ever have the opportunity to take a deer with it i will. Ive always wanted to go hunting. Just been so busy with work. I am going camping soon for a couple days, and theres lots of black bears around, so i will definitely have it with me.

[@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]

[@Fuerwahrhalunke]

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

[@scottymccubboardpippen214]

einfach der Fiebertraum

[@-quitbree7300]

Bei gott sogar 😂😂

[@momsel9378]

Haha ja. ^^

[@hughmann3952]

Of all my firearms, which I have to admit, isn’t a lot, my Browning BLR in 450 marlin is my favourite to shoot. There is just something immensely satisfying about the action and sound of cycling the lever. The only thing that comes close is racking a 12 gauge. 450 marlin, being almost identical to 45-70, I can attest to the absolute power behind those rounds. I bear hunt with it and without exception it drops even the largest boars in their tracks. Love it.

[@rvndmnmt1]

Actually, if I remember correctly there are three sets of reloading data for the .45-70. Standard loads, a wee bit more, and Marlin lever loads. The latter being hotter of the loads. A 405gr bullet moving around 2000-2200 fps is a beast. I shot those things out of my single loader and downrange they hit like a bus. Shooting the steel plate at 300 yards you could see the Shockwave after the bullet hit.

[@damndirtyrandy7721]

@@rvndmnmt1 Ruger no 1 can handle the hottest of loads.. For non-handloaders Buffalo Bore can’t be beat.. check out their +++ loads for modern firearms.

[@rvndmnmt1]

@@damndirtyrandy7721 no actually I was referring to the Marlin lever gun. Sounds stupid but evidently it had a stronger action I guess. The Ruger was a close second. I used +p in my single shot. It was probably not rated for it but it didn't blow up in my face after a couple thousand rounds.

[@apokont]

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

[@0p3nh4ym3r]

So we are all going to ignore the fact that this was said @ 11:49: Charlie: "It was designed to take down big game like buffalo or fem1nists" I'm dying right now. Charlie is a effin' legend.

[@The_Devil_Himself]

Thanks, I didn't get that at first.

[@c0mplex564]

how the fuck did you decipher that

[@0p3nh4ym3r]

@@c0mplex564 Well, Charlie's vibe and the reaction from Garand Thumb. I can't think of anything else that needed to be censored starting with "fe..." and in the context of big game(land whales reference?).

[@ThePwNzclan]

It's so beautiful how you and your team is so in sync that when you ghosted the triggers you both got off at the same time

[@MF-Rell]

🤣

[@S1apShoes]

If a dude rolls up on me with an EOtech, and peq-15 attached to a lever gun, I'm just straight up giving up. "Alright dude, you clearly don't give a fuk, just take what you want."

[@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 !!!!!!🎉

[@namniag]

“A resolute man, armed with one of these rifles, particularly on horseback, cannot be captured.” Henry advertisement, 1862 Love the way this platform is evolving. Can’t wait to pick one of these up.

[@alexanderbrown2717]

♥️know♥️ 1 John 5 KJV 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 1 Corinthians 15 KJV 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 3 KJV 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;

[@crazysilly2914]

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

[@JamesStakerWin]

Harrowing. Literally 1860's "Army of One"

[@herbderbler1585]

Great, now I'm waiting for the anti-gun Karens to travel back in a time machine to sue Henry for "clearly advertising to highwaymen and ne'er-do-wells."

[@namniag]

@@herbderbler1585 “these high capacity 5 round rifles are a danger to our communities! Nobody should ever need more than a one shot muzzle loader to protect their homestead from varmint!”

[@Hoot]

0:55 that zoom... was this video directed by Tarantino by any chance?

[@aaronbates4848]

Yo it's Hoot

[@theowlfromduolingo7982]

No, there are no feet involved

[@thomasblanc3457]

This gun is so over the top, but when my great great grandchildren are hunting Zerglings in the other side of the galaxy I want them using this gun

[@bjaminf113]

While this is cool, to be honest, when the zerg rush comes I'm still gonna want a semiauto. 😎

[@Nathan-dt2tu]

WE REQUIRE MORE MINERALS!

[@A_Heathen]

The word Zerglings is offensive

[@Vynirian]

@@A_Heathen okay, zerg sympathizer

[@gibby237]

Zerglings are delicious if prepared right.

[@babyhewie]

I’m late to this party, but the fart sound effect with the ballistics gel had me literally rolling on the ground laughing.

[@josephv6007]

Wasn't hugely interested in guns before watching this (though I own a few small hunting pieces). That's got to be the most badass gun I've ever seen. Takes me right back to my childhood. Reminds me of the Firefly TV show. A bit western, a bit steampunk. Also I like your leather hat. I've got the exact same one.

[@Alex-rm4wk]

Mind sending a link to the hat? I'd love to buy one.

[@erronblack308]

Man never played red dead or far cry 5

[@michaelvanpembrook1580]

Charlie is one of the funniest people ever man. He’s a gift to have on the channel 😂

[@denoftools]

I'm not sure what it is but as soon as I hit 50 I felt an inner voice calling to me. It said "Lever Guns are your Future!". I have plenty of black guns, shottys, hand guns and deer guns but they hold no appeal any more. I got a Henry Long Ranger in 308 and two weeks after that I bagged a decent Muley buck on iron sights and I'm hooked. I haven't touched my black rifles in years at this point. Last year I got a vintage Marlin in 44 Mag and I love that thing. I'm trying to tell my self I don't need a 45-70 but I have to admit I'm not being very convincing about it.

[@austinluna4091]

treat yourself king

[@NonExpertKnowItAll]

Get a 45-90.

[@sibzwerx1969]

def one of my favorite Ron Jeremy video introits... I had a Marlin 45-70 years ago... for deer hunting in the thick Maine woods... it was a beautiful beast...