Lever Guns

[gkieser92]

The short throw of the Browning BL-22 seems nice when I’ve handled them in stores, but I’ve never shot one. Any thoughts on that one?

Sounds like a “lever action .22” thread in the making....;-)

I got a BL-22 27 years ago as a reward for earning my Eagle Scout rank. It is superbly reliable and smooth. The short throw makes it cycle very fast. It is more accurate than a 10/22 carbine, but a little less accurate than my ancient Marlin .22 bolt action. Does not seem to be picky about ammo at all. My only complaint is that he stock is too short for me, but that is the case with almost any .22.

[CSW]

Put me in the Mountie club.
Mine's a '52 iirc, and is insanely accurate.
Defends our chickens as the anti predator persuader.
Mine's a takedown as well.

[RevolverRob]

Hive mind - who is doing good lever gun work these days?

I need, at minimum, my 336 to have barrel cant corrected, but I’m honestly thinking of just having it chopped from 20” to 16 or 18.

I’m not going tacticool - just shortened, dehorned, and...maybe threaded.

[RevolverRob]

So...anyone have a suggestion for a good lever gun smith?

[fatdog]

RR I think it might be worth a call to Joe Alves. He has been my go to guy for all my Winchester '73 and '66 guns who's actions are not commonly understood, and he does. However I have never used him for barrel work, not sure if he even takes it in. If he does not, he likely knows a smith that does barrel work.

Joe Alves
Pioneer Gun Works
2460 Harvest Lane
Springfield, Oregon 97477
www.pioneergunworks.com
Phone: 541-515-6084
FAX: 541-515-6998

My real go to guy, the one I trusted for all my levergun and six gun work passed away suddenly 2 years ago. I treasure the guns he worked on for me, especially my Win'95 which is perfected for my use.

[Wheeler]

Looks like a Marlin 39 is only a little less expensive than a Winchester 94/22. Which would y'alls prefer and why? (Since I can't justify a 94/22 Trapper...)

I personally prefer Winchesters. I have a model 94 22M (.22 Magnum) that I don't think I'd trade for anything.

[CSW]

Looks like a Marlin 39 is only a little less expensive than a Winchester 94/22. Which would y'alls prefer and why? (Since I can't justify a 94/22 Trapper...)

I have both.
The "refinement" on the 94/22XTR I have is sublime, the accuracy stellar. Very visually stunning rifle.
The Mountie is-as accurate, but is more utilitarian in my eyes...

[Bruce in WV]

So...anyone have a suggestion for a good lever gun smith?

Steve Young (aka Nate Kiowa Jones) did a wonderful full action job on a Win Miroku 92 for me, and is well known for general lever gun work.

https://stevesgunz.com/

[revolvergeek]

I would love to have a .358win 99.

I have a Savage 99 in .243 that I have pondered sending off and having rebored to .358...

[Bigghoss]

Well, my curiosities about the BLR will soon be satiated. Saw a used '81 lightweight takedown in .243 so I threw in the opening bid of $660 and turned out to be the only bidder.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/872031576