MasterAron 0 Posted September 5, 2014 Well, it's between that and a new AR... but I'm more of a handgun person, so I'll probably stick with the cowboy action gun for now. Does anyone have any recommendations on one that takes cheap ammo? I've standardized on 38spl, 9mm, and 45 auto. I know I might be crazy, but it would be really nice to find a gun that can take any of these types of ammo so I don't have to buy yet another pile of ammo type. Brand doesn't really matter, but it would be nice to get American, obviously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mag1 0 Posted September 5, 2014 I love my Henry and Spikes AR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
svt3183 14 Posted September 6, 2014 Depending of your budget, either a Henry or Rossi in 38/357. The Henry is made in America, Rossi is not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted September 6, 2014 I own a Marlin in .35 Remington. Love that gun! but ammo isn't super cheap or always easy to come by, especially during hunting seasons. Many guys use them for deer hunting. Good luck finding something that will work for you, lever guns are a blast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted September 6, 2014 For center fire a Henry Big Boy in 38/357. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JT Custom Guns 956 Posted September 6, 2014 Henry - No debate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cemeterys Gun Blob 165 Posted September 7, 2014 Winchester reissued their 1873 in 38/357..... Henry is nice to though...... Marlin is supposedly making a good comeback. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sota 1,191 Posted September 7, 2014 not only is Henry made in America, but it's made here in New Jersey. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted September 7, 2014 Depending of your budget, either a Henry or Rossi in 38/357. The Henry is made in America, Rossi is not. The Henry is made in New Jersey. That's more like North Korea than America. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeerSlayer 241 Posted September 7, 2014 I thought the Henry rifle was made in NY? I know all the material they use is US sourced only. They have a commercial on sportsmans channel all the time outlining where they get their raw materials. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted September 7, 2014 East First St in Bayonne. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cemeterys Gun Blob 165 Posted September 10, 2014 The Henry is made in New Jersey. That's more like North Korea than America. Don't talk bad about North Korea...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illy 1 Posted September 10, 2014 I've been doing some research on lever guns too. Will probably buy one in the next year. The Henry Big Boy is at the top of the list right now. I really like the Marlin 1894c, but reviews are mixed since the Remington take over. The Winchester is nice, but.more $ than I'd like to spend. As for caliber, I really like the idea of a .30-30. But outside of deer hunting, which we can't do with a rifle in NJ, it would probably see little use. .357 mag in a 18.5-20" barrel, on the other hand, is full of win: low recoil, 2,000+ fps and easy to find ammo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted September 10, 2014 Yes 38/357 or 45 Colt your choice. I said 38/357 as I don't know too many with 45 Colt wheelies except Cowboy action shooters. If you want to see some real fine levers then Taylors and Company have quite a few. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted September 10, 2014 Go with a big bore (I.E. .444M/.45-70, .450M), for the fun of it. G&H has a nice custom Marlin for sale. (Only $750 .......cough-gag!) Definitely not economical, but it sure does look good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted September 10, 2014 I had a 35 Remington 336 and a 45-70 Marlin 1895, while both were great for deer/large game hunting, neither were as much fun as 38/357, the only one I kept. Goes nicely with the Ruger single action wheelie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIZ 3,369 Posted September 10, 2014 I thought the Henry rifle was made in NY? I know all the material they use is US sourced only. They have a commercial on sportsmans channel all the time outlining where they get their raw materials. The current Henry Rifle Co started out in Brooklyn and moved to Bayonne. I have a Rossi 357 that works well with 38. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted September 11, 2014 Holy crap. That's a lot of lever gun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfy 51 Posted September 11, 2014 I had a 35 Remington 336 and a 45-70 Marlin 1895, while both were great for deer/large game hunting, neither were as much fun as 38/357, the only one I kept. Goes nicely with the Ruger single action wheelie. Ruger also makes a bolt action 38/357. I called Ruger to verify that it can handle both caliber a. Who is John Galt? I am so excited I figured out how to change my signature. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted September 11, 2014 Levers and SA wheelies go together like pb and jelly. What's not to like? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlrock 0 Posted September 11, 2014 Have a Henry and love it. The customer service is second to none. Great people and the company is in Bayonne. And the gun shoots lights out dead accurate. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamkurrupt 0 Posted September 11, 2014 Henry all day. Support your local economy. Doesn't get closer than Bayonne, NJ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TOMMY R 24 Posted September 11, 2014 You can't beat a ROSSI as a beginner or entry level gun price wise. They have a good following and can be slicked up. The HENRY is fantastic but twice the price. New MARLIN quality sucks older is better. You can also get WINCHESTER or as other people call them JAPCHESTER at least a grand or more same as with UBERTI. For me it's all about dollars. I own ROSSI'S IN pistol caliber & HENRY'S in 22 lr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunker 274 Posted September 11, 2014 It has taken a while (i.e. a few years) but it seems like the Remington built Marlins are getting much better. There were real problems right after the takeover. I had sold a Marlin 357 from that era because I never liked the action on it. I have a new Marlin 1895 Big loop in 45-70. That gun is very well put together. I also have a Rossi big loop lever in 357. It is a very fun gun, and surprisingly accurate. One gun that is always overlooked, and never should be, is the Browning. It is more expensive, but it is something to pass to your kids that you can take pride in. I want to like the Henry guns, but I don't. Personal preference i guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parker 213 Posted September 12, 2014 It has taken a while (i.e. a few years) but it seems like the Remington built Marlins are getting much better. There were real problems right after the takeover. I had sold a Marlin 357 from that era because I never liked the action on it. I have a new Marlin 1895 Big loop in 45-70. That gun is very well put together. I also have a Rossi big loop lever in 357. It is a very fun gun, and surprisingly accurate. One gun that is always overlooked, and never should be, is the Browning. It is more expensive, but it is something to pass to your kids that you can take pride in. I want to like the Henry guns, but I don't. Personal preference i guess. I agree. Don't count out the Browning. Miroku has been importing high-quality arms into the U.S. since the 60's. They've been making the Superposed-copy O/U for Browning since the 70's, and they took over making Browning's Belgian BLR in the 70's. They have crafted for Browning Winchester's like the M92, M1886 and M71 in the past. Now they're handling the new Winchester's (94/1886/1873/1892/1885,) which from an appearance point of view are beautifully crafted and well put together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sage613 8 Posted September 12, 2014 I love my Marlin 357 1894. It is a pre-remington Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MasterAron 0 Posted September 12, 2014 The Henry looks really nice. I always liked the style of that gun. That being said, the price is steeper than I thought it would be. I might have to get that AR instead to start. Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Down South 9 Posted September 12, 2014 Marlin 336 44 Mag. love all rifles that I can get in 44 Mag. Been looking for a Remington 788 in 44 but im not about to pay what they are asking . As of now I have a Timberwolf 44 mag , Ruger 44 mag auto ,H&R handi rifle 44 mag and the Marlin 336 44 mag .... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illy 1 Posted September 12, 2014 The Henry looks really nice. I always liked the style of that gun. That being said, the price is steeper than I thought it would be. I might have to get that AR instead to start. Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! Well, you're looking at $700-1,000 for a nice lever action, $500ish for a low end rifle and up to (maybe) $2,000 for something really nice. For an AR, basically the same pricing except the upper limit is much higher. Of course ($ aside) the real question is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MasterAron 0 Posted September 15, 2014 Finances . I will have both. It just will be spread over time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites