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I'm in the market for a new lever gun. Problem is, there seem to be issues with all the ones being produced today:
Rossi: Notorious for poor quality control.
Marlin: Widely reported to have suffered in quality since being taken over by Remington. I've handled new Marlins recently that had actions so stiff that I thought they were "locked" somehow. They weren't.
Mossberg: Not known for it's rifles, though their 464 is more tempting than the competition right now. Still, the idea of a Mossberg rifle just seems strange to me, like buying that Savage shotgun.
Henry: Most of their rifles have gaudy, ugly, brass receivers and silly octogon barrels that accomplish absolutely nothing but adding weight. In fact, most of their rifles are extremely heavy compared to competitors, which negates one of the most important advantages and appeals of lever guns. Their only decent offering is on the pricey side too, which I would tolerate if it was a company I could take seriously.
Winchester: Extremely expensive, though I may get one if nothing else pans out.
Anyone got any advice?
Rossi: Notorious for poor quality control.
Marlin: Widely reported to have suffered in quality since being taken over by Remington. I've handled new Marlins recently that had actions so stiff that I thought they were "locked" somehow. They weren't.
Mossberg: Not known for it's rifles, though their 464 is more tempting than the competition right now. Still, the idea of a Mossberg rifle just seems strange to me, like buying that Savage shotgun.
Henry: Most of their rifles have gaudy, ugly, brass receivers and silly octogon barrels that accomplish absolutely nothing but adding weight. In fact, most of their rifles are extremely heavy compared to competitors, which negates one of the most important advantages and appeals of lever guns. Their only decent offering is on the pricey side too, which I would tolerate if it was a company I could take seriously.
Winchester: Extremely expensive, though I may get one if nothing else pans out.
Anyone got any advice?