levergun-revolver combo

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Hello High Roaders! I've recently been on a kick about getting a lever action rife (Marlin .30-30 in particular) for hunting and backpacking. I have recently turned around and decided against this gun because I already have a .308 that handles my hunting needs, but it is not a very good gun to be walking with all day. My goal now is to carry a revolver and lever gun in the same caliber. I have narrowed my calibers to either .357mag or .44 mag. Know this, this will be for when I'm camping or rovin around in the woods only, no hunting whatsoever will be done with these guns.The only thing that I probably have to worry about is feral hogs, but they can get very big around here ( East Texas, North Louisiana, South Arkansas) .I'm looking at Rossi lever guns model 1892 style and Ruger revolvers. For the lever gun I like the 16'' version, and would prefer it in .44mag. The problem is though is I cannot deal with a .44mag revolver. I absolutely used to hate my fathers Redhawk. So that messes me up on carrying the same caliber. But I am also not opposed to carrying a .357mag lever gun. I just worry about the stopping power of the .357mag on a big angry tusker. Ive never used a pistol caliber to take anykind of game and have no experience with them other than plinking. but I know the .44 mag can handle just fine. So, should I get the .44 mag lever gun and .357 revolver? Or .357 lever gun and revolver? I don't want this to sound like a "can a .357 stop a grizzly" type question I just want some opinions before the gunshow tomorrow :D. If a .357 can stop something as good as a .44(assuming that I have reasonable(not amazing) shot placement) then I would prefer to carry the same caliber but am not horribly opposed to using seperate calibers either. Thanks, and sorry for such a long post.
 
I thought OP meant a combination lever/revolver gun, that would be pretty interesting.
 
What about a revolver/lever action in 44 mag but load them with 44 specials? Plenty of power (especially if you reload) and comfortable recoil. I assume the rifle can handle 44 specials. Just a thought.

Jeff
 
A .357 with 180 grain hardcast bullets, loaded hot, is a pretty good stopper..see Buffalobore websight...but I don't know if you will like it very much, if you didn't like the Redhawk .44. You can't get tank killing power out the front end without a pretty good kick on the back end too, no matter what caliber you choose. I would go with the 16 inch carbine in .44 mag and not bother with the extra weight of the handgun. Why do you need it if you have the rifle?
 
Idhulk you make a good point, I really dont need to carry a handgun on me. I was planning though, on getting a revolver regardless of what rifle I got, even back when I was thinkin about a Stoeger coach gun or Marlin .30-30. I just though it would be handy to have the same caliber. I think I will go with the seperate calibers. Must resist tacticool impulsiveness tomorrow and not make the same mistake I did last time :banghead:
 
I currently have a Ruger Vaquero in 44 Mag and was considering teaming it up with a marlin 1894 Cowboy in 44 Mag. That still is not a bad idea. If you go with the 357Mag combo, Marlin also makes the 1894 Cowboy in 357 Mag.
 
.44mag Rossi 16" is a great gun and if you want to carry a revolver as well you could go with a .357 mag and load it with 38 specials if you don't like the kick of the .357 mag.
The combo was probably more practical back in the day but since we have access to different components and ammo today it's not such a big deal to have guns in different calibers. I live in Canada and carrying handguns in the bush is not allowed unless you have a special permit but if I could I'd probably go with a glock 10 mm to save weight and size.
 
44mag Rossi 16" is a great gun and if you want to carry a revolver as well you could go with a .357 mag and load it with 38 specials if you don't like the kick of the .357 mag.
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Or go .44 Mag in both and run Magnums in the rifle and Specials in the revolver.

Lots of different ways.

There's also a "Big rifle, little handgun" school of thought, as well as the reverse.
 
A texas hog can be stopped with a Win Trapper and 357 Buffalo Bore. This I have done, not seen, not heard about, done. This is a 16" barrel. If handgun recoil is a bit stiff for you in 357 mag, get a 38 special. 38 special will work just great in the rifle and is a whole lot more pleasant in something like a J frame snub for concealed carry. If you get the 357 lever consider a rear peep/ghost ring and a front post sight. This is a really handy set up out to 100yds.

blindhari
 
Got four 1894 MARLINS. Two cowboy and two carbines, one of each in .357 and .41 mag.
Also paired up with Ruger Blackhawks and S&W N frames. Prefer to use the .41s, have the .357 so can scrouge ammo.

Also have 94 trapper and Marlin carbine in 30-30. All the Marlin carbines have ghost peep rear and white line front sights.

The new tactical shotgun scabbards with molle straps work well for the carbines attached to my pack or used just with a sling.

All for fun, Cheers,

ts
 
as for me, I'd go .44mag. But if the recoil is an issue for you, .357mag is a fine choice and plenty enough gun for hogs, even with a marginal shot, if you choose the right ammo for the field.
 
When I was young (yeah yeah yeah I know they didn't have "guns back then hush up) and before I started reloading, I dropped a pretty good mess of hogs with my pappys .357 Colt Python and factory whatever the hell was in the box ammo. Never had a hog turn around and complain to me that I wasn't shooting a "premium" bullet or didn't have enough "power". Had to put a few stops on charging pigs with it too. Well placed shots will drop them in their tracks.
 
hogs I have shot or seen shot with a 22 didnot drop dead but they did run away. I grew up in south Arkansas, when I go back I like a 20ga single barrel.
 
I have a Rossi Model 92 (16" barrel), and a Ruger Vaquero and a Beretta Stampede, all in .45LC. I went with the .45LC because it's a great cartridge for all-around use, easy to handload, and it has that Old West provenance to it.
 
I too vote for 45lc... I have a 357 mag combo and really like the rifle... but even though my screen name has 357 in it...not really a big fan of 357 revolvers... at least in 125gr... I think you really can't beat the 45 long colt.
 
Not many cartridges gain as much from a 16" barrel versus a 4" or 6" as .357. I'd do both in 158 or 180, if it were me.

Just take it as my vote. You're not me. :)
 
I prefer to have one big and one small in a combo carry.

If I go out with both a rifle and handgun, one will ususally be a rimfire and the other something with more bite to it.

I like to plink and take the occasional shot at some vermin. That is the reason for the 22 rimfire. In the outside chance the target I need to engage wants to engage me, the other weapon will be utilized.

I figure if you are going to carry two guns, you might as well carry two that will give you more shooting options.
 
I just got my lever gun (Henry Big Boy) to match my SA revolver (Ruger New Vaquero Stainless) both are in .357magnum because I don't plan to use them for anything but fun at the range. (Also, I think they help bring up the cummulative average of good looking guns in my collection. LOL)

In your situation, I would opt for the .44mag or .45LC, the latter being much mote pleasant to shoot. FWIW I own a .44mag Redhawk for anything that lives in the woods.
 
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