I have been bitten by the L/A gun thing after getting an old 32/20 for which I asked and got help for on this forum. I have decided to get it redone so it is going to be out of action for a while. I think I will buy a "new one" but which replica I don't know. I fancy 44/40 or 357 and the W...

Thank you all for the input, it's hard to know where to start but with what has been posted here and a little local help I am looking forward to getting started. My "new" gun has been around and I will be cleaning it up as well once I start shooting it. Re: the pics, well, I will have to w...

G'Day All, Have just acquired a 92 Win. in 32/20. The idea is to shoot classic lever at metal. The club only shoots these with the Rams at 100 metres. I want to make and shoot cast bullets at moderate speeds. The bore seems to be in good order for its age. I would like to know whether I should use a...

Thanks fellas, sure right about this forum, cannot get over all the replies and encouragement. Does the Marlin's rifling handle cast lead bullets OK, there is some talk around here that it doesn't, also that 357 is "iffy" at the 200 rams unless hit high. I shoot factory 30-30 on feral pigs...

I have recently joined a group that shoots lever actions in several displines, paper and metal silhouette,etc. The longest range will be 200 yards (rams). No scopes allowed, but peep and reciever sight are. Most shots will be offhand. I will be reloading using lead bullets. Most people are using 357...