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How bout a 454 casull Rossi ? Good out to 150 yds easily. If you can find a Rossi they are great hunting rifles.

Sounds interesting, but I don't think I'm cool enough for a Casull. Not really diggin the high pressure thing in a lever action either. Also, in a .45 I like the nostalgia of the 45LC and the 45-70. They seem more my speed. I know you can shoot the 45 in the 454, but I don't love the big shoulder pad on that rifle and wouldn't want to shoot the 454 without it.
And I don't really want to shoot 150 yards without a scope anymore.

This is probably the way I'll end up going. It just makes too much sense. I see them all the time for well under $500. And I already have a few boxes of ammo, and a 1-4x20 shotgun scope waiting.

I'll add a Lee Loader, some trail boss, 3031 or Leverevolution, and I'll be set. I already have a mallet😂. Maybe I'll even buy a mold to make some light boolits for plinking.

I might get a Champion plastic stock to lighten it up a bit.

get every lever gun you think you want. then you can git rid the ones you donot like .have fun in your quest

454 Casull easily loaded to 45 Colt levels........

a full nuts Casull load in a 6# Rossi is not everyone's cup of tea......

I'd say the best bang for your buck today is a Henry.....

357.....44....41.....45 Colt........$700 ish for a 20" or 16" carbine

new Marlins also a suggestion..if you can personally look it over

I would buy a Browning BLR in 308, tough to beat a 308 win.the other thing I have notice 308 win. are easier to buy in many different grain weights too .

I had not thought of the 308 in this context but it would work for me . I like the BLR also. For a reloader the 308 can be anything you want it to be . I have several and load cast and several bullet weights depending on what I want to shoot . 38 special level to full bore 308.

But that wont work for everyone.

Marlin in .357mag. From the deer woods to home defense, you will like it.

You know I want one of these. I would love it!
I just hate paying scalper prices. This one is near the top of the list with the essential 30-30.

This is the most brilliant answer!
But I'd end up with 25 leverguns piled in the safe and a couple of closets and hangin all over the walls and never be able to decide which one to use.

Probably I should have a 45-70, which I really don't need. A 30-30 which could do everything I need. And a 357, which would probably be the most fun.

The marlin 1894 in 44 mag that I’ve owned simply don’t have the correct bore diameter or twist. Never been able to get one to shoot good. So I bought a 1894 CPC in 357 mag. Shoots 38spl & 357 mag into little tiney groups.

And for those who object to the cross bolt safely, as I do. Just buy the replacement filler solid bolt and use the halfcock like marlin designed it to be used.

yes......I've posted this pic before.....bought this from original owner........

he chopped from 24" to 20"......I always wanted a 16" Marlin......so here it is......

2001 Cowboy in 45 Colt......super smooth...fun to shoot Cowboy plinker loads......

I removed OEM X/bolt safety......added a delete.......can you say home defense ?

8 + 1 capacity.......250 gr Dardas cast......6 grs Universal.....

I've owned lever guns in 218 Bee, 30-30, 45-70, 38-55, 357 magnum, and 45 long Colt.

And multiples of most.

I'm down to one right now. A Navy Arms 92 Trapper in .45 Colt.

It, and my Wife's Browning 92 in .357 Magnum are/were my/our all-time favorites.

Lost the 92 Browning to a theft. Would LOVE to have another for my Wife some day.

Virgil B.

That's what I opted for. 308 with Leupold VX-2 3-9x40.

D S i have lever guns from 22 to 4570 in marlin an win. hand load & cast for all the 38/357 marlin is prob the best all around gun 800 fps 158 cast 38 sp to 2250 158 xtp hp 357mags lite recoil with full house loads good if kids or wife wants a 200yard gun if scoped

Thinking this thru, I would go with a Savage 99 in .358. Load it down with pistol bullets or cast, up for deer, elk, bear, and moose.

Marlin mod 94 in .357 is a fun gun and a deer killer



I've got a Marlin 1895 45-70 as a companion piece, both manufactured in the early 70's

Seems everyone that has one loves their Marlin 357. I'm pretty sweet on the standard 18.5" 1894C.

Looked at a 24" Cowboy in .357 once, which apparently was a great deal on a pretty rare rifle, but not exactly what I had invisioned for a multi-purpose walk about rifle, so I left it behind.

And that 92 Trapper in .45 LC sounds right handy too. Never had the pleasure of a Navy Arms, but I've handled a little Rossi and it was pretty slick.

I sure wouldn't mind an old Marlin in 45-70. And a 30-30 feels almost like a must have.

An 18" Marlin 357 is near purfect to carry around....this is a '79

The 24" Cowboy in 357 is gonna be heavy in comparison...

Even a 20" CB is heavy........

Yep. That looks dang near like my 22, except the barrel bands. Maybe a touch shorter overall length.