earlthegoat2
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I am in the market for a lever gun of one of these calibers. I have a few questions/concerns regarding my:
a) choice of caliber. 357/44/45
b) choice of make of rifle. Marlin, Winchester, Puma/Rossi, Uberti
c) choice of type of rifle. Carbine, Trapper, Octagon, 1892 Winchester, 1894 Marlin
It would be used for a primary deer/hog rifle as well as a bedroom corner rifle. My primary carry handguns are 38 specials so that lends some support to the 357 caliber. I think I would rather have 44/45 for hunting though. Whichever one I choose it will be complimented by a similar caliber single action Ruger revolver.
I am already set up for reloading so another set of dies is not an issue. Any of the ones listed above are in my budget but I would like a good value. Weight is not an issue to me but I do not want anything longer than a 20" barrel.
I am looking for general discussion on the matter more so than a "you should" sort of an answer. I am interested in what other people have and why they have it and what they use it for.
a) choice of caliber. 357/44/45
b) choice of make of rifle. Marlin, Winchester, Puma/Rossi, Uberti
c) choice of type of rifle. Carbine, Trapper, Octagon, 1892 Winchester, 1894 Marlin
It would be used for a primary deer/hog rifle as well as a bedroom corner rifle. My primary carry handguns are 38 specials so that lends some support to the 357 caliber. I think I would rather have 44/45 for hunting though. Whichever one I choose it will be complimented by a similar caliber single action Ruger revolver.
I am already set up for reloading so another set of dies is not an issue. Any of the ones listed above are in my budget but I would like a good value. Weight is not an issue to me but I do not want anything longer than a 20" barrel.
I am looking for general discussion on the matter more so than a "you should" sort of an answer. I am interested in what other people have and why they have it and what they use it for.