Does Anyone Hunt With Lever Guns Anymore?

Shrapnel · Post by **Shrapnel** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 7:56 pm

I still can't get as many levers out each fall to shoot as I would like, but this year was not bad. An antelope with a Sako Finnwolf 308 and a deer with a 95 in 40-72...

barbarossa · Post by **barbarossa** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 9:06 pm

I ve had my win/miroku 95 carbine in 30/06 and my new winchester 73 sporter in 44/49 out back haven t had any luck yet

hfcable · Post by **hfcable** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 9:10 pm

just finishing up [ going back to alaska on sunday ] two weeks in bozeman visiting kids...have doe tag and lever gun but no luck so far

Shrapnel · Post by **Shrapnel** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 9:25 pm

hfcable wrote:just finishing up [ going back to alaska on sunday ] two weeks in bozeman visiting kids...have doe tag and lever gun but no luck so far

In Bozeman eh? I'm here for about the next 40 years or so...

hfcable · Post by **hfcable** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 9:31 pm

eventually i will get to be here about 1/2 of the time but still got to work a lot now

this is the first time in many many years that i got two weeks off in a row.... been hunting on a friends place off pennwell bridge road, but the deer are smart and staying on the side of the road that has been made a shotgun/bow/muzzleloader area only! last year they were on the 'rifle side' but must have wised up

i hve a home in spirit hills off spring hill road, about 4 miles from pennwell bridge road......wish i could get down here more.....this is wonderful country, as you well know.

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 9:36 pm

Is it really hunting w/o a lever?

ollogger · Post by **ollogger** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 10:21 pm

Very nice animals in them photos & great guns!!
Have a antelope tag & that's it, most likely will take my Dads old 1899 Savage out for the hunt

ollogger

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 10:55 pm

I HUNT with my leverguns but don't always shoot deer, Reckon thats why it's called hunting.

fordwannabe · Post by **fordwannabe** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 11:37 pm

My buck gun this year is a 444 marlin, and my doe gun is a Winchester 1886 made in 1892.

Sixgun · Post by **Sixgun** » Wed Nov 23, 2016 11:48 pm

When I was about 12 I shot a sparrow out of my bedroom window with a $55.99 model 250 Winchester, but I guess that was not really hunting.----6

Post by **Old Savage** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 12:30 am

I have hunted with a 99 300 Savage, 88s in .308 and .243, a Marlin 45-70, an 81 BLR in .243 and a Marlin 39.

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 1:29 am

Yep, use to, would again, I got the pictures too.

N.

M. M. Wright · Post by **M. M. Wright** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 1:48 am

Took my 1886 Winchester in 45-90 out last Sunday and shot a big doe that I did not find until Tuesday. Double lung shot right where I wanted it with a 300 grain gas checked bullet over 34 grains of AA5744. It was by the very last light but it was a cold night and No. 2 son and I hunted hard for her the next day, just not far enough as she ran over a quarter mile before piling up. I hate it when that happens. Coyotes fed well though. Maybe I should use the BLR in 308.

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 6:54 am

Griff wrote:Is it really hunting w/o a lever?

Good one...

tman · Post by **tman** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:05 am

cshold wrote:
Griff wrote:Is it really hunting w/o a lever?

Good one...

+1!

Mainehunter · Post by **Mainehunter** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:44 am

For a few years now I've brought levers when I go deer or coyote hunting. I was up to camp last week deer hunting, brought my Marlin 336 35/30-30 and my backup a scoped Savage 99F 358 Winchester. It was pretty warm that week didn't see anything but this week is a different story. Much colder temps and the mountains are calling for snow for next few days. I'm tempted to go up later tonight or early tomorrow morning since this Saturday is the last day.

Mainehunter

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 9:28 am

All the time.

.35WCF 1895 that was my grandfather's

Couple more with this .33WCF

The .450 Marlin on top has taken a couple more boar.

I've shot a several white tail, including my first one with a Winchester '95 SRC in .30-'06.

jb

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 9:40 am

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I've long hunter deer in Maine with leverguns (since 1967) - this year I used a ca.1914 .303 Savage Model 1899 instead of my ca.1978 .30-30 Winchester 94 Trapper.

For small game here, I've also used a levergun too - a .22LR Henry, a Marlin 39a, or a .22WMR Winchester 9422M-XTR, as the mood strikes me.

I've never owned or used a lever-action shotgun, though..........

.

Post by **Old Savage** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 11:30 am

Pete, I have a Marlin 410 made about 1932, gift from a patient, so much as I would like ti give it to Sixgun, you know I just can't

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 11:40 am

A few of us get out there from time to time with a levergun.

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 11:50 am

Shot most of my deer with leverguns of all shapes and sizes. Couple with bolts.
Shamefully, this year I'm using an AR in 300BO.
Also embarrassed to say it's the first time I've hunted with ammo I didnt load myself. Probably why I ain't seen squat.

There......I confessed.

Wildgoose · Post by **Wildgoose** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 12:33 pm

Yep. Shot several deer with both of these levers.

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fordwannabe · Post by **fordwannabe** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 12:37 pm

As an addition to my post above, I have gotten my doe with a different, 100 year old or older, levergun, 7 of the last 9 years.

Mainehunter · Post by **Mainehunter** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 12:41 pm

OldWin wrote:Shot most of my deer with leverguns of all shapes and sizes. Couple with bolts.
Shamefully, this year I'm using an AR in 300BO.
Also embarrassed to say it's the first time I've hunted with ammo I didnt load myself. Probably why I ain't seen squat.

There......I confessed.

OldWin.....

You need therapy!

If you would of brought the 300BO to my camp....... it wouldn't be pretty, just kidding!

You know honestly I've been seeing the AR's more and more up were I hunt each year. I'm guessing it's here to stay, I'm slowly getting used to it.

Mainehunter

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 12:51 pm

If I remember correctly MH, we just hunt across the river from each other.
After a month of use, I have to say it's pretty slick to carry. That said, it shoulders and points like garbage compared to a 92 or 94 carbine. I get a little more versatility with sighting options though.

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 12:54 pm

Most of my lever guns are single shot Marlin Ballard lever guns. But I hunt every fall with one of them, regardless. Nothing better than stopping to take a break and having a fine old gun across your lap to admire! Well maybe taking game with that same gun is better! But I consider that the icing on the cake!

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 1:03 pm

You are right about that MM93! I've probably missed deer while I sat staring at my old 94 38-55 SRC or 73 38wcf SRC.

Don't know what I was thinking this year.

Ben_Rumson · Post by **Ben_Rumson** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 2:08 pm

This was posted here on 2-10-2007 by a member. Looked classic so I saved it in my LeverGuns folder.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 4:24 pm

Got one with my Marlin 45-70 Guide Gun.....

Hunt with my Win. 94 30wcf, and Used to take my 336 30wcf our before I sold it. Marlin .444, and Marlin 1894 44 mag have all gotten use, or at least fresh air in the woods

. I'm looking forward to taking out the Henry Big Boy .357 for a hike, and fresh air someday.

jnyork · Post by **jnyork** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 6:38 pm

Got this moose a few years ago near Dubois , Wyoming. Winchester 1886, .33 WCF, family heirloom. Rifle is now in the Dubois museum.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:03 pm

Yep....

Varmints with my 17 HMR (Ruger 96)

Lots of chicken-eating possums and raccoons that went bump-in-the-night met Mr. Rossi's 45 Colt bullets

The first few levergun deer I got were with my 44 Mag Ruger 96

...and with the 44 Mag Marlin 1894SS for many years...

...just upgraded to an old-man scope (ACOG) for the Marlin last year and it still kills Bambi as well as ever...

These two still need to lose their hunting-virginity:

My beautiful 375 Winchester Big Bore...

...and my 'spensive and powerful 500 S&W Big Horn 89 (with the 45 Colt Marlin 1894 bump-in-the-night gun)

Post by **Old Savage** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:17 pm

You likely stand alone in meat hunting with the Ruger lever .44.

BigSky56 · Post by **BigSky56** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:35 pm

when I hunt BG a levergun is there when I go shooting for predators I use a gas gun, a 99 in 22 highpower rebarreled to .224 diameter is on my wish list. danny

Catshooter · Post by **Catshooter** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 8:01 pm

jnyork,

Can you tell me why that moose has what very much look like deer antlers? I'm a city boy if you can't tell.

There's one just like it mounted here in town but no one could tell me about the antlers.

Thanks.

Nice '86 by the way.

Cat

jnyork · Post by **jnyork** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 9:11 pm

Catshooter wrote:jnyork,

Can you tell me why that moose has what very much look like deer antlers? I'm a city boy if you can't tell. There's one just like it mounted here in town but no one could tell me about the antlers.

Thanks.

Nice '86 by the way.

Cat

Very young bull moose, likely last years calf.

piller · Post by **piller** » Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:03 am

I have taken a few piggies with my model 92 Rossi. The pigs didn't notice that it was a modern caliber.

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Fri Nov 25, 2016 1:09 pm

This 4x5 mule deer was taken with my Ballard Union Hill. Don't remember the year, but I think it was about 10-12 years ago. A lever, but one shot.

Catshooter · Post by **Catshooter** » Fri Nov 25, 2016 2:32 pm

Thanks jn.

Cat

1894c · Post by **1894c** » Sat Nov 26, 2016 12:32 am

GREAT THREAD AND POSTS...nothing but leverguns for me...haven't shot a deer in five years, sometimes I hate to ruin a good deer hunt by shooting something... :)

BenT · Post by **BenT** » Sat Nov 26, 2016 5:55 pm

Is there another type to hunt with?

This is from about 4 years ago. My son and brother photo bombing the picture. Ruger 96 44 mag and BLR 308

This is from last years hunt, muy son and I. Marlin 47-70 and Savage 99 308. Took out the 71 this year but no shooting.

vancelw · Post by **vancelw** » Sat Nov 26, 2016 6:05 pm

Old Savage wrote:You likely stand alone in meat hunting with the Ruger lever .44.

Because it's a Ruger? I know I've killed plenty of hogs and deer with my .44 mag B92.

Shrapnel · Post by **Shrapnel** » Sat Nov 26, 2016 8:39 pm

Moose with a Deluxe 1876 in 40-60...

geobru · Post by **geobru** » Sat Nov 26, 2016 9:55 pm

These are the levers that I have used for hunting. The last time I hunted with a bolt gun was 1977. Levers only since then.

308 BLR - Deer and elk over 30 years. This is my kill gun.
32 SPL - 1894 Winchester
40-82 - 1886 Winchester

veeman · Post by **veeman** » Sun Nov 27, 2016 9:59 am

Not much we can hunt with a rifle here in Illinois, would if I could. Did hit a crow once with my Browning 1886 SRC, a few feathers floated to the ground. Lots of starlings and a few groundhogs with 9422 or 30-30.

Lastmohecken · Post by **Lastmohecken** » Sun Nov 27, 2016 10:07 pm

I killed this one yesterday with my Browning BLR .308
I shot a hog with it, a few weeks ago, also. I wanted to kill a hog with my Mod 71 Win but it just didn't work out.
I have had the BLR for about 27 years now. I have a lot of other leveractions, and other guns, but the BLR has been my bread and butter gun for a long time, because I have just never found a more effective gun of any kind for most hunting conditions that I encounter. I absolutely couldn't tell you how many deer and coyotes, and a little of everything else I have taken with it over the years.

Before I got the BLR, I mostly hunted with a Remington 700 BDL in .270 for the previous 20yrs, but after getting the BLR, I retired the old Remington 700 bolt gun. I have experimented with a lot of other rifles but I always come back to the BLR, because I have found that I it's almost as accurate as my best bolt gun, and the handling characteristics on the BLR (for me anyway) are really second to none, as far as scope guns go.

Streetstar · Post by **Streetstar** » Mon Nov 28, 2016 6:38 pm

Well,
I don't hunt anymore, but when I did, it was with a levergun almost exclusively

either my dad's 'ol 94AE 30/30, or mostly my Guide Gun with a decidedly un-fancy Tasco 3-9x40 optic zeroed in with FTX 325gr bullets

model55 · Post by **model55** » Mon Nov 28, 2016 7:59 pm

Used the Browning BLR in 308 this year.Think I'll upgrade the optics for my eye's sake but it is a keeper!

65 GRENDEL · Post by **65 GRENDEL** » Mon Nov 28, 2016 8:28 pm

I killed a nice 7 Pt and a 9 Pt this season with my Winchester 30-30, 2 shots and 2 Bucks. I also shot a doe with my 6.5 Creedmoor.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Mon Nov 28, 2016 8:40 pm

I have only 3 long arms that are not leverguns..

#1 to irritate the hand-wringing politicals: My HK91

#2 is my Mdl 59 Mosin Nagant.

#3 is a 16ga Drilling.

I hunt with my levers. I shoot with ... stuff.

What was the question again?

Shrapnel · Post by **Shrapnel** » Mon Nov 28, 2016 9:22 pm