I'm looking for a lever action rifle, here's my criteria:
A Winchester 1886 45-70 seems a possibility too, and I do like the ability to accept heavy loads. The problem is I don't want enormous recoil... Can it be loaded lightly enough to approach 30-30 levels?
Marlin 444 is also a contender, cast bullet availability is a plus - but there seems to be some serious reliability issues with Marlin.
Suggestions?
Thanks in advance,
Hale
- No handgun calibers, strictly rifle
- Side loading gate
- Ability to use cast bullets in reduced loads for plinking
- High quality and totally reliable
- Ability to accept scope without looking ridiculous
- High capacity a plus
- $$$ not an issue (within reason)
A Winchester 1886 45-70 seems a possibility too, and I do like the ability to accept heavy loads. The problem is I don't want enormous recoil... Can it be loaded lightly enough to approach 30-30 levels?
Marlin 444 is also a contender, cast bullet availability is a plus - but there seems to be some serious reliability issues with Marlin.
Suggestions?
Thanks in advance,
Hale