Why is a lever job associated with deep-woods hunting?
#11
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Ive always been rather amazed at the fact that the higher quality semi auto hunting rifles are not more popular
both my 270 win and 30/06 BAR's will consistently shoot every bit as tight groups as most bolt guns, with some loads,
I wish they were available in 35 whelen and 450 marlin calibers
both my 270 win and 30/06 BAR's will consistently shoot every bit as tight groups as most bolt guns, with some loads,
I wish they were available in 35 whelen and 450 marlin calibers
Last edited by hardcastonly; 04-12-2019 at 05:02 AM.
#12
Giant Nontypical
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Ive always been rather amazed at the fact that the higher quality semi auto hunting rifles are not more popular
both my 270 win and 30/06 BAR's will consistently shoot every bit as tight groups as most bolt guns, with some loads,
I wish they were available in 35 whelen and 450 marlin calibers
both my 270 win and 30/06 BAR's will consistently shoot every bit as tight groups as most bolt guns, with some loads,
I wish they were available in 35 whelen and 450 marlin calibers
#13
Ive always been rather amazed at the fact that the higher quality semi auto hunting rifles are not more popular
both my 270 win and 30/06 BAR's will consistently shoot every bit as tight groups as most bolt guns, with some loads,
I wish they were available in 35 whelen and 450 marlin calibers
both my 270 win and 30/06 BAR's will consistently shoot every bit as tight groups as most bolt guns, with some loads,
I wish they were available in 35 whelen and 450 marlin calibers
#15
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Tug Hill NY
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Way back in the 1800s when recreational deer hunting was really first taking off, I am thinking the more eastern states: Adirondacks, Maine, PA etc. where at least I am most familiar with, center fire rifles were largely lever actions....sure, there were centerfire Sharps, Spencers, etc. but they were in comparison quite heavy and in heavier calibers. Esp. the first smokeless cartridges like 30-30 were had in the light handy levers, and there were a bunch to choose from: Savage, Marlin, Winchesters, just off hand. Of course any rifle you shoot well can be a "deep woods " gun. 30-40 Krags were a favorite in our area, and are still occ. seen. Remington Semi and pump rifles have a strong following for a good reason. Myself, I was very partial to an ultra light Ruger bolt .308 for many years. Nothing makes the levers actually any "better " for the job, but historic timing and availability certainly comes into play. I must admit, I never feel more at home and happy than when I am carrying my model 94...it just feels so ...right.
#16
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Ive carried a dozen different rifles, and several calibers over the last 50 years,for hunting elk and mule deer and white tail deer,
everything from a ruger single shot 270 win, and browning BLR in caliber 257 roberts to a remington 700 in 458 win mag,
I favored my weatherby fiber-mark synthetic stainless 340 mag. and SAKO 375 H&H more than anything else.
my late hunting partner carried a browning BLR in caliber 358 win,
he spent a good deal of time kidding me and calling most of my rifles (##$$%% CANNONS)
and he never felt any urge too change.
the open secret is that they ALL worked just fine,
having confidence in what you carry, and being proficient in its use,
is far more important than the caliber you select,
I was just as successful with 270 win as the larger calibers,
and you certainly don,t need more power than a 270 win provides
but I always had more confidence in the 33-45 caliber rifles
458 win mag
450 marlin
35 whelen
375 H&H
everything from a ruger single shot 270 win, and browning BLR in caliber 257 roberts to a remington 700 in 458 win mag,
I favored my weatherby fiber-mark synthetic stainless 340 mag. and SAKO 375 H&H more than anything else.
my late hunting partner carried a browning BLR in caliber 358 win,
he spent a good deal of time kidding me and calling most of my rifles (##$$%% CANNONS)
and he never felt any urge too change.
the open secret is that they ALL worked just fine,
having confidence in what you carry, and being proficient in its use,
is far more important than the caliber you select,
I was just as successful with 270 win as the larger calibers,
and you certainly don,t need more power than a 270 win provides
but I always had more confidence in the 33-45 caliber rifles
458 win mag
450 marlin
35 whelen
375 H&H
Last edited by hardcastonly; 04-19-2019 at 09:28 AM.
#17
A 500 yard gun is just as good for a 50 yard shot as any other gun, BUT a 150 yard gun like most lever actions may as well be left on the horse at 500 yards. So most people who own them don't want to call it just a plain low accuracy 150 yard gun. Instead they call it "woods gun" or "brush buster".