Backcountry Hunting Podcast

Want a quick-handling, hard-hitting lever-action hunting rifle? Here's an in-depth look at the three primary types, with notes on cartridges and configurations.  Traditional lever actions: Winchester and Marlin models for vintage cartridges Cartridges: .44 Magnum, .30-30, .45-70, and so forth Characteristics: Classic, historic, best at close range Advanced traditional lever actions:  Savage 99, Winchester 95 Cartridges: .300 Savage, .30-06, .405 Win, and so forth Characteristics: More powerful, still historic, best at close to medium range Modern lever actions:  Browning BLR, Henry Long Ranger Cartridges: .243, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308, .30-06, .300 Win Mag and more Characteristics: Most powerful, most effective at extended range Here's a look at the historic developement of each type, the uses each is best suited for, and how to pick one that fits a shooters desire for his or her individual desire for lever-action performance combined with historic lever-gun panache. ENJOY!   FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE POD