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GASP!! That is a whole lot of "folding green stuff"!!! And I just do not "buy it" that this type of action (lever) will withstand constant pounding from 65,000 psi (or whatever) pressure that the .500 round puts out. I recall many many folks of prominence proclaim that the REAR LOCK-UP of a lever action rifle, by design, would not withstand much over 45k psi (or thereabouts, I can't remember the exact pressure reading, but it was mid-40s). It is a beautiful rifle though, but for the money, I would rather find me a nice VINTAGE Winchester 71 DELUXE!!

I am not arguing with you Ken but know one thought the Puma '92 leveraction would take the constant pounding from full house .454 Casull(65,000 PSI) loads and it has so far.But the Puma is below or at $500.

Some knowledgeable people think this one will work..Time will tell.

Jayco

17-4 PH is tough stuff. Same material Freedom Arms uses and BFR uses on their cylinders. Build it tight and I suspect it will last a long time.