The Lightest .357 Lever Action in the World (and It's Cheap!)

In this video, ‪@JamesReeves‬ is at Huğtek Arms' booth during IWA 2024 to see what is allegedly the lightest .357 Magnum lever action rifle in the world. Not only is it light, but it's reasonably priced and modular, with the ability to change furniture and accessories using other Huğtek Arms lever guns.
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[@cbroz7492]

...just found this on the G Force website..it's called the Huckleberry...

[@Hotlog69]

That's my huckleberry!

[@stevennewman4778]

It was in the Rural King firearms email today but with wood stock. 540 dollars.

[@LastResortGameNews]

The wood with those stainless locking block lugs and stainless loading gate probably looks beautiful!

[@1nfamyX]

Those are my favorite berries. Blackberry, raspberry, & strawberry close behind.

[@PoticaIsGood]

@@stevennewman4778dogggggggg, that’s cheap enough to hide from the wife.

[@Ship-security]

I will buy one, just as long as gun stores don’t jack up the price to $900.

[@joecitizen6046]

I just went out and looked at the prices. The cheapest, not including shipping, transfer fee, and taxes, was $555. If you include shipping of around $25, then I have a couple of good FFL's here in Idaho that only charge a $25 transfer fee; then add our 6% sales tax; it will come in at around $640. I'll pass.

[@jamesshoemaker6297]

If you spend an extra 100-200 you can get a used Henry instead. Also gonna pass

[@orinjackson975]

@@jamesshoemaker6297Henry is trash tho

[@DougPoulton]

@@jamesshoemaker6297Henry quality is exceptional.

[@phillipmargrave]

They will Jack the price up absolutely.

[@riu.1180]

I love how James keeps reminding this guy that Turkey sucks

[@TFBTVShowTime]

Hahaha

[@PrayingPanda]

The problem is that despite being a legitimate major arms manufacturer and with imports that can actually get into the US, most of their QC is bad. Things are hit-or-miss or don't hold up. They could be a dominate force if Turkish companies can get their act together.

[@selectionn]

better than made in china guns at least weird that there are no chinese exported guns in america actually. at least that I know of.

[@PrayingPanda]

@@selectionn because of sanctions from decades ago. Same reason why we don't gave Russian firearm imports.

[@doomguy584]

​@@TFBTVShowTimedude was looking pissed when you were talking about turkey😂

[@dravenmcgee3188]

Should be sub $500 for consumers. It's like $340 ish for dealer here in the USA

[@jakegrube9477]

please tell me where youre seeing that price because i can only find it for 540 at the cheapest

[@Isaac_5.56x45]

​@@jakegrube9477He said it should be, not that it is.

[@dravenmcgee3188]

@@jakegrube9477 I haven't had the chance to look yet, it's been a very busy day . I probably won't be able to until probably around 2 or 3 tn when I get home. But yeah it should be around that price unless the place your buying from is ripping you off

[@lyontamer5464]

​@@dravenmcgee3188 I don't figure any place is gonna sell cheaper than rural king and their price is $540

[@DougPoulton]

I'm just guessing that the price will eventually be around $400 once the newness wears off and reviews start pouring in. Depends on how they load the market with availability. The Rossi R92 cost me $640 but I had to spend another $200 on aftermarket parts and lots of polishing and honing to make it work. I never could polish out the loading gate to keep it from slicing my thumb in the same place every time I took it out shooting so I eventually sold it and bought the Henry that I can load from the tube.

[@YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic]

Mustafa seems well-informed, but also worried that someone is about to spring a practical joke on him.

[@LastResortGameNews]

I might have to grab one of these. For a straight wall pistol cartridge chambering I feel like they picked the perfect round with the .357. It would be hard to pull off that low weight with a full size centerfire rifle cartridge. Also it's the best caliber to compete with other manufactures that have similar offerings in entry leverguns such as Rossi/Braztech or Henry.

[@chaff5]

I'm really glad all of these Turkish manufacturers have stepped up their game. Good quality and affordable prices. Just can't beat it.

[@bidenisasnake9932]

Sell them to the Arab world then.

[@chaff5]

@@bidenisasnake9932 they already do.

[@RandomGuy9]

You can also bux them in Afghanistan.

[@johanneskolenbrander8288]

And meanwhile you’re actively supporting Islamic State/Isis, but few of you seem to have no problems with that!

[@chaff5]

@@johanneskolenbrander8288 you're 100% right. I have no problem with Islam.

[@762x69]

James lawyer brain came out at the end, "allegedly" 😂

[@dracphelan]

I would love to see a torture test of this rifle.

[@bentoncushing8693]

Love the larger lever loop ,,,,for gloved hand,,,sweet setup....

[@LandseerNorth]

Can't wait til you review this James! Already added it to my wish list on Bud's.

[@camoandplaid]

I love that the “Awful Awful” made this video. That was part of my dead day (the day before finals started) routine during college. Course the original came from the Silver Nugget. Great view of alight weight .357. Love it.

[@triggerfingerstudios]

The Huckleberry! Not bad for around $500

[@MecheDagda]

This is actually really cool. If it’s reliable and durable, it would make a great first hunting rifle or a really good ranching rifle.

[@mbell9995]

People forget, once you get into 18-20” barrel lengths for 357 you are getting 30-30 performance. Especially with the right cartridge. With 357/38 you can also have a decent home defense weapon.

[@LRRPFco52]

​@@mbell9995What kinds of velocities can you get with common .357 bullets?

[@jong2359]

Can't wait to see the reliability reports, hopefully a pleasant surprise.

[@spdcrzy]

@@LRRPFco52 depends on the barrel length and grain, but anywhere from 1400 fps for a REALLY heavy 200 grain bullet to well over 2200fps for a 125gr load.

[@loquat44-40]

@@spdcrzy I have not checked what max loads are, but 2200 fps is a hot load load for .357 in any barrel length.

[@jujuscustomshop]

If they would offer a threaded tactical version, they'd sell every unit made and would probably never be able to keep up with demand. Sometimes I just don't understand the logic with gun companies...I mean really, why would you not offer these threaded on release day? My Henry and Citadel lever guns are hands down my favorite guns to shoot suppressed with 38sp. I'd buy one of Hugtech's tactical versions in a second if it was threaded.

[@mkshffr4936]

They do have a Tacticool one.

[@SpartanONegative]

Thank you for showing us this Lever action 357 James 🤠 I want one. God Bless 🙏

[@woodstrekker6345]

Thanks

[@JediKnife]

I’m really glad they went with a straight grip stock that looks and feels so much nicer on a lever gun, IMO. I wish S&W used the same design for their new lever gun.

[@hillbilly4christ638]

I love the modern look with the on board ammo storage. Synthetic stock and easy mounts.

[@predragdjuric-tt9uc]

a great very interesting neat delicious video and rifle Mr Reeves.have a good one Mr James.

[@brians2733]

Seems like a perfect deer gun in a lot of straight walled cartridge states, especially if you’re drive hunting and have closer encounters where open sights are preferred.

[@Ledmetacdc]

Huh I've been thinking about am idea like this for a while, but for the .45-70 sized cartridges. Aluminum receiver would really reduce weight and costs on a weapon like the 1886 winchester, which fits some really powerful cartridges. Neat

[@mechanized11b]

If you shoot a 5lb 45-70 with full power loads your gonna have a bad time 💥🔫🥹

[@user-ly2dd2bi3r]

Thank you

[@texasranger24]

I hope they have a super affrodable version with a threaded barrel as well.

[@justinjones9042]

I've seen a few G force ill have tp research further big fan of 357 mag n a lever gun . Light woods companion that's reciever free of rust issues epic.

[@miamidiver7]

Sounds promising. I like the modularity aspect. Just hoping the reliability will be as good.

[@loquat44-40]

My main interest is just how durable are these. I hope they are not like the henry rifles that are said not to standup to cowboy action shooting. If people try them out and they are durable, I would buy one.

[@dannydowell9979]

Very cool!

[@kapulask]

just as soon I saw him I said to myself Rrrrevo arms. Love this guy.

[@tomhubbard353]

I like it, my concern is longevity with the aluminum receiver. I has to lock up on the aluminum and that is not going to last IMO. Who knows maybe they put hardened steel inserts in the locking channel to spread the load and improve the wear.

[@brockhowell2296]

Intriguing!

[@kman0146]

Is this the same company that makes winchesters new lever action .22 rimfire ? From what I understand it's also made in Turkey and It also has an aluminum receiver.

[@jamesg90]

It looks like 2024 is the year of the lever-gun. As someone who missed out on buying a Rossi m92 when they were $400, I'm all for it.

[@levergatRapha]

Rossi m92 didn't had ALUMINUM receivers... I'm doubtful to say the least but hey for 357 it's alright, 30-30 and 45-70 I'm not sure

[@redtra236]

@@levergatRapha I mean the AR-10 has an aluminum receiver....

[@Hornet135]

@@levergatRapha because the originals didn’t have aluminum receivers and that’s what the Rossi is trying to clone.

[@levergatRapha]

@@redtra236 ar locks the steel bolt in a steel barrel extension... Winchester 92-94 locks with locking blocks behind the bolt into the receiver....

[@levergatRapha]

@@Hornet135 ... Look on how a Winchester 92-94 locks mr clueless consumerist n°135

[@brians5415]

Ohh I love Al Lew Minium!

[@cokedaz]

I noticed it doesn't have a lever safety button/out of battery safety. Hopefully that makes the handling feel a little nicer, those buttons are always super stiff on other designs. I would like to see a 16inch model 100%.

[@spartan0771]

This is a very nice niche for the general PCC area, being very light is a nice advantage

[@user-nq2oz8tf2l]

At that point you might as well go with similarly priced 9mm PCCs.

[@jomama3849]

@@user-nq2oz8tf2lyeah I’ve got a Akv, but I wanna lever gun to go Kachunk

[@redtra236]

@@user-nq2oz8tf2l 9mm is substantially less powerful than .357 magnum so it depends on the application.

[@davidcox3076]

@@redtra236 9mm PCCs are pretty handy. But it is nice to have other options at a decent price. If it proves durable.

[@redtra236]

@@davidcox3076 I agree I have a 9mm PCC but I also have a .32-20 Remington(I handload HV rounds for it since the only factory ammo available now is anemic cowboy action loads, which would be worse than 9mm). The 9mm is fun but I wouldn't hunt deer with it. The .32-20 is good for deer inside 50 yards and shoots a lot flatter than the 9mm so I mostly use it for small game. Like I said depends on the application.

[@stevek28]

Awesome.

[@MB-di7he]

thanks

[@frankmorris4790]

The Turks are where the Spaniards were back in the 70's, they're learning. I have three. However, they do have wonderful walnut forests!! I have yet to see very many Turkish guns with totally "common" looking wood, except the plastic ones...

[@theoriginalOSOK]

$649 from Davidsons = yes, Huckleberry and it's only avail with the walnut from what I can see. I already have a nice Rossi that I got for the same price, so I'm not jumping on this. It does look interesting though and if I didn't have this covered, I might go for this. Look for the yt reviews coming soon lol.

[@tedclutter7326]

My Rossi R92 in .45Colt weighs in at 5.4lbs. It is very cool.

[@TXLorenzo]

James owes Mustafa a hug and man kiss.

[@massmike11]

That’s a nice rifle

[@bikertrash3182]

I want the tactical and the Huckleberry. As long as they work good.

[@Velkin999]

I'm interested but can't seem to find the tacticool one in the US.

[@pripjatyfighter3786]

Finally, good english speaking turkish sales rep.

[@MB-di7he]

thank you sir.

[@66bigbuds]

Ithica used aluminum receivers in the 60s on their lever guns. (My first gun.)

[@sheldoniusRex]

This sounds like it would be a fantastic truck/atv gun.

[@ssnerd583]

...with a 16" barrel, yeah....not with the 20" barrel.....NO

[@redtra236]

@@ssnerd583 The 20 inch carbine is still pretty short, 24 inch is the standard for most lever guns

[@ssnerd583]

Yeah...i know....I had one....my asshole father sold all the guns -INCLUDING MY GUNS, not long after I 'left home' in 1981....i had ASS-umed that MY guns were safe....I had a very nice, no name, Spanish, brass receiver .38/.357MAG that was 18" and it was perfect for what I needed. I would kill to get that rifle back.....but its long gone...I would have to try a 20" to see how I liked it, I suppose.....but that .38/.357MAG was an awesome brush gun and I took a good few deer with it@@redtra236

[@chkoha6462]

James,unrelated topic but will you / have you been to the Spohr booth this year?

[@TFBTVShowTime]

Yes and yes. Video otw.

[@chkoha6462]

@@TFBTVShowTime thanks!

[@jaymeyer9933]

Now that is a pcc that makes sense!

[@billsummy2412]

Hope they make a mares leg pistol of this .... Bet it would sell !

[@Just1American1966]

Running about $620 and up as of now. May drop some when the shine of the new model is knocked off some.

[@bonesrhodes3762]

GForce also has it in 410 in several versions - right at about $350 for the consumer

[@mofoq]

dang it, looks like the "dealers" in my area are either no-longer operating or don't have it listed

[@kristensorensen2219]

Add a nice walnut stock and foregrip I would like that!!

[@emoryzakin2576]

Dude came off like NoHo Hank with a wig at first. My brain is dumb lol

[@seankelly8715]

I couldn’t unsee that once I read your comment😂

[@jeffhill9240]

Cool gun. wish I new the name of the gun co. Cant find HU TEK guns

[@jsparks1449]

Big IF: IF the common chemical reaction between aluminum and ferrous metal has either been metallurgically eliminated or insulated by thorough spacing, there is a high likelihood of cathodic corrosion whereby the receiver becomes a sacrificial anode, gradually weakening and seizing up by oxidation, particularly exacerbated by sweat through handling. Assuming that has been taken care of in design & production, this might be a longlasting handy firepiece. If not, then: "Caveat emptor."

[@kipperwhite2976]

So Hope they have a contest 4 some! sadly a a $$ poor DAV w/7 g/kids now. 357 Mag my go 2 caliber always. My only 357 now a ole single shot H&R Rifle. w/tasco mini scope on it. A tack driver but LuV 2 have a lever gun. Sub'd today TY ;)

[@kennethhudson8013]

Like the custom one

[@brianselt291]

What dielectric do they utilize between the aluminum and steel parts? Stainless or brass ?

[@tchambers807]

i'd buy that for sure. take my money

[@kypparmstrong2775]

Anyone ever make a lever gun in. 30 carbine? I think that would be a great idea. Semi jacket soft nose HP or a modern bullets like Hornaday Leverlution would be perfect.

[@MichaelStroup]

Real question that i haven't seen anyone ask yet. Is the tang threaded for tang sights and will there be octagonal barrel models? Since it is a 92 clone with an aluminum receiver, i wonder how it will hold up as the locking lugs lock into the receiver.

[@ColdPotato]

Lever companies. Figure this out. Threaded 22lr where the barrel doesn't have to be a 1/2 mile long. Change how you remove the tube, being able to retract the spring and feed rounds without removing the rod. Just make it happen!

[@pauliedweasel]

I’d like to see a steel receiver version also! These will see like hot cakes!

[@spraynpray]

The receiver is the locking surface jn an 1892. How can it be aluminum? They have a bit of steel running to the trunion?!

[@muharremgedik9334]

I've been using it for a year. Nice rifle. Perfectly durable in terms of quality and detail workmanship. There is very little recoil. Ladies and children this advantage. Projectile range 300 m

[@puddintame6310]

Does the bolt lock on the aluminum receiver, or are there steel locking surfaces?

[@fairplayer916]

iknow its just not posible, but i would love to find one at the $400 mark.

[@PJ_Perry]

I love all guns..All guns .from Derringers,Tek9s ,Atlas, 870s. Cap an ball .glocks shit even calicos..every gun is cool in its own way..why do i feel dirty liking a foreign lever gun ??? I feel like as Americans we should be supporting American made at least levers .😂 But ill still buy one got to have at least one kind of every gun before i die

[@pirobot668beta]

I see lever-action .357, I be intrigued.

[@TXLorenzo]

Build it with side port ejection.

[@dieselfrk13]

Cool

[@douglasalcorn8627]

Looks like a 1892 copy. Very interesting.

[@morrismonet3554]

Yes, but that means the rear locking lugs lock up in the aluminum receiver. Not sure that's a good idea.

[@frankreinhardt441]

Yeah, i would stick with the steel framed Rossi

[@DPMConnacht]

HugTek's website shows a color case hardened version is available with a steel receiver.

[@morrismonet3554]

@@DPMConnacht I wonder what the cost of the steel is compared to the Rossi. They don't show MSRP like most gun sites.

[@DPMConnacht]

@@morrismonet3554 It may hurt G-Force's sales since they don't show any pricing. I agree with you, I'm not so sure I like the idea of steel locking lugs into an aluminum receiver. I love John Browning's Winchester 1892/1886 design and have worked on a few Winchester and Rossi versions. The 92 has a very strong bolt/receiver lockup (in steel). It's actually stronger than a Winchester 1894 (which I notice HugTek also builds a clone of). The lever action we're discussing (1892 clone) seems to be a clone of a Rossi R92/M92 even down to the firing pin saftey on top of the bolt right behind the locking lugs. The receiver is shaped like a Rossi (unlike a Winchester 1892) as well. Considering the rifle it's copied off of is a sound design, and as long as the engineering, materials, and tolerances are at a high standard, HugTek's line of 92 type lever action rifles should be ok. Although I wonder about replacement parts availability and/or compatibility with a Rossi R92 parts (without too much gunsmithing/alteration). The more I think about it the biggest concern I have with an aluminum receiver is the treads inwhich the screws are tightened into. The steel hammer pin/screw, the smaller loading gate, carrier/lifter screws, and guide screws, etc. all threaded into the aluminum receiver could become a major problem for anyone working on one.

[@giausjulius4]

I really want that.

[@paulmoss7940]

Just smiling in old Winchester , grinning in old Marlin.

[@elliotwright5561]

Oooooooo… fancy!!!!

[@GOKUDO369]

Pause at 2:15 and James will proof to you that he's the Goat of gun show coverage :D

[@timothyleger4385]

I see it now 😂😂😂😂😂

[@babyhulk6267]

The awful awful burger is one of the best burgers I have had in a long time. I always grab one when I hit Reno and then make sure to grab another for my ride home.

[@boxbox2300]

James a cold dude taking shots at Turkey on the DL at every option lmao ! Yeah Turkey sucks for many reasons but they make damn decent shotguns.

[@veteranironoutdoors8320]

Aluminum receiver on top of a rear locking design. Something tells the the service life on these is gonna be short.

[@user-hw6hb4rk9t]

Sounds promising.

[@kennethhudson8013]

Good truck gun

[@tomg6284]

Big5 $499.99, what a deal? Just a dream.

[@Genesis23OPB]

so not only innovation at EWA but also better lever actions too?

[@Lutz101]

So only half a pound lighter than a steel frame 1892 Carbine... will the steel internal parts cause damage to the softer aluminium receiver over time... is it as robust?

[@762N8O]

I see James dying inside shouldering that thing

[@sidneyhuckabee3598]

And my last names huckabee so ima buy one for sure 😅

[@user-xp7ql2kd9o]

I want one 😊

[@aaustria3716]

it looks like its around $650 at some sites and local store in OH.

[@Almost_Made_It]

I’d be interested in seeing how the aluminum receiver would stand up to a lot of full power magnum rounds. Would the locking blocks push back into the aluminum and increase headspace? The 1892 action is one of the strongest lever actions ever made but idk about aluminum

[@morrismonet3554]

That would be my concern, too.

[@jeffreystarits2783]

2024 aluminum better then 1892 steel

[@morrismonet3554]

@@jeffreystarits2783 LOL. Not at all. You don't know what you are talking about. I'm a machinist. I know the difference.

[@Almost_Made_It]

@@jeffreystarits2783 lol K

[@jeffreystarits2783]

how is it that S&W can make a revolve in .357 out of Aluminium-scandium alloy . no way could you make a small J frame in 1892 steel, and make it to last@@morrismonet3554

[@bunsonhoneydew9099]

This guy has a TIGHT haircut! He looks great.

[@prfwrx2497]

I'm a little worried that the rear locking slider locks into the aluminum receiver.

[@knifenerd1776]

Finally what I’ve always wanted ! I’ve been praying for a Turkish made lever gun…. Seriously though it looks promising.

[@otroflores91]

Mmmm this or a used American made Henry. Henry has good customer service and any issues can be fixed in the United States. Are there any service centers for this in the United States?

[@nealericksen2773]

Just saw the video. Looks like a great rifle. James, next time your in Reno, give me a shout. The awful awful is on me. Or we can go get the best lasagna you'll ever have. Lots of gun shows coming up.

[@Munky332]

I'd be interested *if* it was cheap enough, *and* they offered it in more than just 357-- need options for 44 mag and 45 colt, and needs threaded barrel.

[@WholeCosmos]

I wonder what the accuracy is like. I hope someone reviews it. hint hint

[@ZephodBeeblebrox]

And it's a Turkish manufacturer. I just asked them if they'd consider making a .357 rifle with a vertical interchangeable magazine and pump action.

[@rogerj412]

So what pattern is the furniture on those, 1892?

[@TheIslandExpat]

Looks like a 92 to me.