Rifle Recomendations

[SpacemanSpiff]

I want to buy a rifle but I'm not sure what to get. What I think I want is something that will shoot a handgun cartridge. I already stock a variety of handgun cartridges so I don't want to have to stock something else.

Initially, I don't want to get an "assault" type rifle. Maybe, future rifles will be. So, the little bit of research that I've done leads me to lever action. I have revolvers so I think a lever action that shoots .357 magnum or .44 magnum would be a place to start.

Anyone, have any recommendations?

Thanks

[Guest ordonnanzgewehr]

Sounds like you've got a plan....

Roll wif it

[DWARREN123]

The Marlin rifles in pistol calibers seem to be very well made. As to power the 44 mag would be my choice but 357 mag may be cheaper to shoot. Reloading is the way to go to get the most out of these rifles.

[Guest jfountain2]

Marlin in .44 the only thing better would be 2 Marlins...

[cknight8]

i have a Marlin in .357 and its is awesome! very accurate and fun to shoot. i would highly recommend one...

[mrming]

Marlin 1894 is on my purchase list too (44 mag lever action). I'm hearing there can be a bit of a lag in getting them though.

[VERO1]

Does Ruger still produce there 44 mag rifles? One was lever which I think has been discontinued, and the other was basically a big 10/22 chambered in 44 mag.

[nightrunner]

http://www.ruger.com/Firearms/FAFamily?type=Rifle&subtype=Lever%20Action&famlst=37

[Mark@Sea]

'92 Winchester, or Rossi clone, in .357 (or 44mag, 45LC, etc.)

Got one (in stainless) for my wife. Handles nicely, lightweight, shoots well for a lever action. 20 inch barrel, if I were to do it again I'd go 18, I think. They can be found at very reasonable prices at gunshows/pawnshops (last gunshow I attended I saw one under $300).

"The 1892 Assault Rifle - get yours now!"

Edited June 12, 2008 by Mark@Sea

[VERO1]

There is a Browning on LSN now in 44mag.......

[Mike.357]

'92 Winchester, or Rossi clone, in .357

+1 to what Mark says. As far as I am concerned this thread has run its course.

You will not do better with a lever rifle than a '92 in .357

[Guest Phantom6]

+1 to what Mark says. As far as I am concerned this thread has run its course.

You will not do better with a lever rifle than a '92 in .357

Without a doubt the Marlin 92 is a fine rifle but if you are going to look at it you should not miss taking a look at the Henry Big Boy which is available in .44 mag, .45 Long Colt and .357 as well. Here's a link

[SpacemanSpiff]

Thanks everyone who responded. You've all been a big help!