Adviced neede for the perfect opportunity to buy a rifle.

[Hokkmike]

So, for me it happens only a few time in my life.

I am going to a major gun show in Virginia and actually have a fair amount of money to spend on a rifle.

I want to buy a VERY NICE lever action. I am open to any brand and practically any caliber, though I am especially looking for .44 mag, .45LC, etc.

I am considering a .30 - 30 Ackley Improved also, if anybody knows anything about that.

I will use it for deer, camping, plinking, casual target shooting, and fun shooting. (tin cans, etc.)

My preference is strongly towards a rifle in a western style (no Monte Carlo stock). I would prefer a 16 or 18 inch barrel. Stainless or black is OK. I will NOT mount a scope on this rifle.

If you have any advise that will keep me from doing something dumb, please feel free!

THANKS!

 

[News Shooter]

Everybody has their own opinions. Lots of nice levers out there, but if you have the money there is nothing on God's earth more beautiful than a Uberti 1860 Henry, followed closely by the Winchester 1873.