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The Romance of the Lever Gun

For those of us born in the middle of the last century there is a romantic connection to the lever-action rifle.

Lever-Gun 101

A quick-handling lever-action excels in situations where seconds count, but like any rifle is only as good as the hunter who’s carrying it.

New for 2024: Henry Lever Action Supreme

Henry has unveiled its Lever Action Supreme Rifle, a sub-MOA capable lever gun with a match-grade trigger.

Federal Introduces HammerDown Lever-Action Ammo

Federal's new HammerDown ammo is designed for optimal cycling and performance in the lever-gun platform.

Winchester Model 88

For Throwback Thursday, here's a classic lever gun that has become the author's go-to rifle.

Behind the Bullet: .348 Winchester

The .348 Winchester gives a good balance of striking energy and moderate recoil, and among the rimmed lever-gun cartridges, possesses impressive terminal ballistics.

Hardware: Henry Big Boy Color Case Hardened Side Gate

The Big Boy Color Case Hardened Side Gate is a smooth-cycling lever gun, and the action is a masterpiece. When properly maintained and oiled, this beauty will offer reliable performance for years to come.

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Marlin Firearms

Drawing closer to its landmark 150th birthday, Marlin Firearms remains one of the preeminent lever-gun manufacturers in the industry. Here are 10 things you might not have known about the company's history.

Hardware: Henry Big Boy Steel Carbine

Henry’s Big Boy Steel Carbine has traditional lever-action lines but retains Henry’s signature cutout in the magazine tube, through which cartridges are loaded and unloaded. Though somewhat unconventional in appearance and function, it makes the lever gun infinitely easier and safer to unload at hunt’s end.

Hardware: Konus KonusPro M-30 1X-6X-24mm

Whether mounted on an AR, a lever gun or a single-shot, the KonusPro M-30 1x-6x-24mm is a handy scope for up-close encounters. Some of its features—such as a 30mm main tube and a well-designed reticle with dual-color illumination—may come as a surprise, considering its relatively low MSRP of less than $360.

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