6 Types of Lever Guns: Which Do You Prefer?
From old fashioned to sci-fi blaster, lever-action rifles continue to grow in popularity with American shooting-sports enthusiasts. Read on for the six broad categories of lever-gun that seem to have arisen, according to contributor B. Gil Horman.
Review: Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Lever-Action
Contributor B. Gil Horman tests out the Model 1854 lever-action from Smith & Wesson.
Review: Heritage Settler Lever-Action .22 LR Rifle
Contributor B. Gil Horman reviews the rimfire Heritage Settler lever-action rifle.
Best New Hunting Rifles for 2024
Firearms manufacturers are rolling out new hunting rifles for 2024 at the annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas and we’re giving you a close-up look at the best of the class.
First Look: Federal Premium Power-Shok 360 Buckhammer
Federal Ammunition has added the 360 Buckhammer cartridge to its Power-Shok product line.
Alternative Ammo: .458 SOCOM vs. .45-70 Government
Contributor Dennis Bradley compares two big-bore powerhouses: the .45-70 Government and a relative newcomer, the .458 SOCOM.
Review: Marlin Model 336 Classic
A handsome lever-action chambered in .30-30 Winchester, the Marlin Model 336 Classic is smooth, precise, accurate and has a great wood-to-metal fit.
Head to Head: 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 6.5x55 Swedish
Why would the Creedmoor gain acceptance, when we had such a similar level of performance in a cartridge released at the end of the 19th century? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each.
First Look: Federal HammerDown 444 Marlin
Federal's lever-action focused line of HammerDown ammunition already included options such as .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .30-30 Winchester, .45-70 Government, and more. Now, a 270-grain load of 444 Marlin is available.
Tested: Henry Lever-Action Magnum Express
Contributor B. Gil Horman tests out a magnum-chambered rimfire varmint slayer from Henry, as sure to impress in the field as it is on the range.
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