leveraction reliability

A good bolt action or lever action is much more ameniable to ambidexterious use than a semi-auto. When on a deer stand or up a tree, I can take the shot left-handed or right-handed, depending upon where the deer is in relation to me. The bolt or lever action stays locked until I want it to open, not so the semi-auto.

My 94 Winchester (pre angle eject) is as near totally ambidexterious as a repeating firearm can be. Not even a safety to bother with, just a hammer and a lever.
 
I've got a question about lever guns chambered in handgun callibers. I carry a S&W 629 in .44 mag and have thought about adding a lever gun chambered in the same.

My question is, how does the additional barrel length affect the ballistics? Increased velocity? More complete burn? Blown up barrel?

Thanks,

-- FLIX
 
FLIX said:
I've got a question about lever guns chambered in handgun callibers. I carry a S&W 629 in .44 mag and have thought about adding a lever gun chambered in the same.

My question is, how does the additional barrel length affect the ballistics? Increased velocity? More complete burn? Blown up barrel?

Thanks,

-- FLIX
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In my limited experience with the 357 models I find you get a better burn out of the powder and really maximize the cartridge especially with really hot loads. I know the acuracy was alot better but that could just be due to the more stable platform and longer sight radius.
 
Handgun-caliber rifles have a pretty loyal following. I like the idea a lot. In my area and at the distances I'm confident shooting, .44mag is plenty of gun. Out of a rifle barrel it's very comparable to a 30-30, according to the numbers. Which I find interesting, because a lot of people turn their noses up at a 30-30... yet the .44mag is often regarded as a magic bullet.
 
Both the 357 and 44 mag pick up substantial velocity out of a rifle barrel, something like 300fps. The 357 mag, properly loaded and shot out of a rifle will rival a 30/30 inside of 100yds. The 44 mag will pack more power than a 30/30 inside 75yds. I like 310gr flat nose bullets in my 44 trapper. I just put in for a group buy on a 180gr flat nose mould I will use in my 357 trapper. Both are ALOT of fun, and if you reload, pretty inexpensive to shoot.
Bob
 
Back to the .22, I have had a Browning BL-22 since the 70s. Very accurate, and with at least 15,000 rounds through it the only thing I have had to do was replace the firing pin. I know from experience that a lever .22 can be a great rifle.
 
Thanks Guys I've actually been exchanging e-mails with mr. Imperato the head of Henry Arms, He's answered every email personally, another prime example of 1st rate customer service....I'll be picking up my rifle within the next week.
 
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