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that`s a good question? I guess its the size of the hole at the end of the barrel to be called big bore,so maybe my 458 lott in a number 1 is too ?

Technically, the Rugers are Falling Blocks, not lever actions. So...no.

If only there was forum for Single Shots...........they could call it.........Single Shots!!?

Maybe a forum for falling blocks, rolling blocks, trapdoors...that'd be cool.

what ever is decided rolling block/lever on a Ruger number 1? Ruger no.1 is one of the neat`st rifles ever made in the world and dang accurate too. these days I only hunt with a Ruger no.1 with anymore but I have now been testing and shooting these Browning BLR`S a lot and these BLR levers have impressed me with BLR`s accuracy,handling, clip so bullets don`t get smashed and the ability to handle some powerful cartridges.matter fact my son shot another big muley with a BLR thanksgiving week ,son has fell in love with these BLRs too.

yes a falling block forum would be nice for the Ruger 1`s and whatever else?? maybe even a forum for these Browning BLR`S ?

We can talk BLR's in the lever forum. And if it's a BLR in 450 Marlin we can talk it right here.

there really should have a forum just for Browning BLR`S ,there is a savage 99 forum, also there should be a forum for newer powerful falling block rifles like the Ruger 1?

The 99 had a heck of a run. Worth a forum.

in the day of the savage 99 it was a great lever gun,but the 99 is no longer made and what savage told me at the gun dealer show savage will never make this fine lever ever again just too costly for what would be sold. I own a 1/2 dozen 99 lever yes they are a great gun and I hope to aquire a few more at my gun shop. I do worry that Ruger no.1 rifles will be the next to no longer be made,but maybe since black gun market isn`t selling as fast maybe Ruger will continue to make number 1`s ? I do hope Browning continues to make BLR`S also and even decide to offer a couple more calibers like a 338 win.mag. which might be a great seller in Alaska and out west, plus maybe the new koolaid caliber 6.5 Creedmore,that would be a super seller all over and I would even make a few extra bucks at the shop too ! as far as myself contacting Browning ain`t happening until I go to the next dealer show in January.

So if the gun is no longer made it doesn’t matter......

Better tell Little John.........

Where will it end? Two forums for the 300 Win Mag BLR? One for short and one for long barrel?

And look at the numbers sold......not to mention the 99 made it thru The Great Depression and Two World wars.

>>>> no I never stated that the forum for savage 99 should be deleted, what I posted on this site/forum was that maybe there should be forum`s for Browning BLR`S and Ruger no.1`s ?

You CAN start a thread on any weapon you care to, and discuss its merits and detractions till the cows come home.

But only a few get an alter to worship them at.

Well put.

Ya never learn anything when you are talking.

True big bores to me start at 458 cal and 500 grains, I only have two levers that meet my definition, an original 1886 Winchester 45-70 firing 505 gr flat nosed greasers at 1240 fps, and a Turnbull '86 in 50-110 WCF firing 700 gr flat nosed greasers at 1265 fps, both rifles are loaded with black powder.

My 1886 40-65 and M-94 in 38-55 are simply mid bores too me.

I couldn't live in a world where the 444 Marlin is not a big bore.

It is official then...big bore starts at .429.

LOL Gents, if they would have just twisted em a little tighter to fire at least a 400 gr bullet.

Thank you.

That does tend to leave a lot on the table. Going to the heavies opens up a lot of possibilities.