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The New Classic Lever-Action Rifle: A Few of Our Favorites

February 28, 2023 | 0 Comments

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History of Lever Actions

Forged by history, dominating the wild west, and dating back for almost two centuries, lever action firearms have been rooted in history for quite a long time. While they existed prior to the Civil War, the wartime era of experimentation and development in the firearm industry allowed for increased manufacturing and popularity of these rifles. One of the most successful was Benjamin Tyler Henry’s invention of the Henry Rifle in 1860, which was given to Union soldiers during the war. It became a commercial success soon after, with subsequent models becoming popular for hunting and defense applications in the wild west.

Additional advances in the area of lever action rifles and lever action shotguns were made by Winchester and Marlin, with popular models like the Winchester 1873 and the Marlin 1889. These models, as well as subsequent models from the brands, continued to develop what could be done with a lever action firearm. If you want to read more about the full history, check out this article from Gun Digest.

A Few of Our Favorite Lever-Action Firearms

Now that we’ve looked at a brief history of lever-action rifles, we want to cover some of our favorite options we have available here at GrabAGun. Whether you’re a collector looking for a high-end lever action or you looking for one at a more affordable price point, we have something for you! We have different caliber options available that are good for a variety of applications including hunting, target shooting, and plinking.

Marlin 1895 SBL

The Marlin 1895 SBL delivers excellent performance and precision in a lightweight, durable, and reliable lever action rifle design. This Marlin lever action is a modern version of the historical model that comes chambered in .45-70 Gov and has a 19-inch threaded barrel, making it ideal for hunting. Features include a laminate stock, a fiber optic front sight, an adjustable rear ghost ring sight, and a 6-round capacity.

With its acquisition by Ruger, fans of the Marlin brand may be worried that the newly manufactured models won’t stay true to the Marlin name. However, that’s not the case. Ruger has manufactured this American-made Marlin 1895 SBL lever-action rifle with great pride and attention to detail. Ruger has said you can expect the same traditional, time-honored design of the classic 1895 Marlin combined with Ruger’s trusted reputation for high-quality, reliable firearms. Improved manufacturing processes have created tighter tolerances, resulting in an ultra-reliable, attractive rifle. Multi-layered quality control procedures, including daily function and accuracy audits and multiple inspections, help create high-quality products you can depend on.

Marlin 1895 SBL Specs

Caliber: .45-70 Gov	OAL: 37.25”	Barrel Length: 19”
Capacity: 6-Rounds	Sights: Fiber Optic Front, Ghost Ring Rear	Receiver Material: Stainless Steel
Stock Material: Laminate Wood	Twist: 1:20”	Weight: 7.30 lbs

GAG SKU: GAG_HSES-70478

Marlin 1895 Trapper

The Marlin 1895 Trapper is another example of a quality Marlin firearm. Like the 1895 SBL, the Trapper is based upon the original Marlin 1895 and is chambered in .45-70 Gov. This 1895 Trapper features a shorter 16.1-inch barrel and a 5-round max capacity, making it easier to maneuver.

The 1895 Trapper has a durable construction, with the receiver, lever, and trigger guard plate being CNC machined from 416 stainless steel forgings. The Marlin 45-70 Trapper also has laminate stock and forend that feature a checkered texture for better grip and handling in every condition. The gun also features a 5-round tube mag and an 11/16″-24 thread pattern on the barrel with a factory-installed thread protector.

Marlin 1895 Trapper Specs

Caliber: .45-70 Gov	OAL: 34.25”	Barrel Length: 16.1”
Capacity: 5-Rounds	Sights: Peep Rear Sight, Fixed Blade Front	Receiver Material: Stainless Steel
Stock Material: Laminate Wood	Twist: 1:20”	Weight: 7.1 lbs

GAG SKU: GAG_70450-0604-2458

Henry Golden Boy .22LR

One of the best-selling lever action rifles on the market is the Henry 45-70 for sale. So if you are looking for a quality 22LR rifle for plinking or small game hunting, the Henry Golden Boy lever action delivers great precision and performance in a durable and reliable rifle design. The Golden Boy is a masterpiece of fine-crafted gunsmithing. Any shooting enthusiast who closely examines one will be immediately impressed with the excellent fit, finish, and visually elegant design. Based upon the traditional design of Henry lever action rifles, this Golden Boy Henry is designed and crafted to be pleasing to look at as well as shoot. It features a 20-inch blued octagonal barrel, a smooth American walnut stock, a brass butt-plate, and a gleaming Brasslite receiver and barrel band.

Additional features of the gun make it a great high-performer. It has an adjustable buckhorn-type rear sight and a fixed front sight for quick and easy target acquisition. It balances well and makes for highly accurate offhand shooting. The smooth action associated with Henry lever actions is present in this Golden Boy Henry as it opens and shuts with effortless slickness, allowing right and left-handed shooters to safely and easily use any Henry lever action rifle.

Henry Golden Boy .22LR Specs

Caliber: .22LR	OAL: 38.50”	Barrel Length: 20”
Capacity: 16-Rounds	Sights: Brass Bead Front, Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Rear	Receiver Material: Brass
Stock Material: Wood	Twist: 1:16”	Weight: 6.75 lbs

GAG SKU: GAG_HENH004

Rossi R92 .357 Mag

The Rossi R92 is a great lever action rifle, providing classic, light handling in a traditional build. Inspired by the proven model 92 lever action, the rifle delivers smooth performance in the classic design. This Rossi R92 357 combines a beautiful traditional hardwood stock with blued finish components to deliver a big-bore rifle suitable for hunting as well as range use.

Features of the R92 Rossi include an adjustable rear buckhorn sight, a drift adjustable front sight, an elegant classic wood profile, and an exquisitely smooth-cycling action. The black oxide-finished barrel and receiver add durability, pair well with the wood stock and forend, and prove that contemporary engineering can pair seamlessly with time-honored craftsmanship and design.

Rossi R92 .357 Specs

Caliber: .357 Mag	OAL: 37.88”	Barrel Length: 20”
Capacity: 10-Rounds	Sights: Buckhorn Front & Rear	Receiver Material: Steel
Stock Material: Wood	Twist: 1:30”	Weight: 5.60 lbs

GAG SKU: GAG_92357201-3-1335-0261

Rossi Rio Bravo

Merging traditional design with a modern, tactical feel, the Rossi Rio Bravo is based on the company’s popular line of R92 traditional lever action rifles. The Rio Bravo is affordable, lightweight, and well-suited for small-game hunting, plinking, and pest control. We think it’s a great choice for someone that’s interested in lever action mechanics while preferring more modern gun designs.

Features of the Rio Bravo include a sturdy aluminum alloy frame, an ergonomic black polymer stock with rear sling mount, and a forend with M-LOK slots for easy mounting of accessories. The rifle also features a fixed fiber optic front sight and an adjustable fiber optic rear sight. Rio Bravo brings the traditional rifle experience to the rimfire category. The Rossi Rio Bravo rifle from Rossi features fiber optic sights, cross-bolt safety, and a polished black finish.

Rossi Rio Bravo Specs

Caliber: .22LR	OAL: 36”	Barrel Length: 18”
Capacity: 15-Rounds	Sights: Fiber Optic Front, Adjustable Fiber Optic Rear	Receiver Material: Steel
Stock Material: Polymer	Twist: 1:16”	Weight: 5.50 lbs

GAG SKU: GAG_LS-RL22181SY

Henry Side Gate .410Ga

The Henry Side Gate is the only lever action shotgun on our list, but it’s featured for good reason. The Side Gate offers the best of both worlds, firing .410 shotgun shells with a traditional lever-action design. With a focus on quality, looks, and durability, Henry Repeating Arms delivers great firearms you can depend on.

This model features a hardened brass receiver that provides the same yield and tensile strength as steel. The gun’s brass accents continue through the shotgun with the buttplate and barrel band. Its American walnut furniture is set off by intricate, deep checkering that will ensure a good grip in any situation. Additional features of the Henry shotgun include a standard removable tube magazine for safe and easy unloading, as well as a side loading gate to keep the magazine topped off. It boasts semi-buckhorn rear and ivory bead front sights and a 20″ round blued steel barrel that delivers accuracy. From whitetail hunting to days at the range, to standing as a favorite showpiece in the gun cabinet, the Side Gate Lever Action is a must-have for any lever action aficionado, and it solidifies Henry as the first name in lever action rifles.

Henry Side Gate Specs

Caliber: .410 Gauge	OAL: 38.10”	Barrel Length: 19.80”
Capacity: 5-Rounds	Sights: Adj Semi-Buckhorn Front, Ramp Rear	Receiver Material: Steel
Stock Material: Wood	Stock Finish: American Walnut	Weight: 7.09 lbs

GAG SKU: GAG_H024-410-1524-0188

Lever Actions at GrabAGun

Rooted in history and perfected with time, lever action rifles and lever action shotguns provide a fun, traditional option for hunters, plinkers, and collectors alike. If you liked the lever actions we have on our list or are looking for something else, you can easily find it available at GrabAGun.com today! Whether you are looking for a Henry lever action, a Marlin lever action, or any number of other guns, GrabAGun has a great selection at affordable prices! We have rifles, shotguns, and ammo for sale, along with additional accessories. Thanks for reading and we hope you enjoyed this Lever Action Overview.

-Matthew Cornell

The Best Hunting Rifles and Ammo for Deer Season

October 14, 2022 | 0 Comments

As the hot sunny days turn into colorful leaves and cool breezes, we know that the season y’all have been waiting for is finally here: Deer Season! Hunting deer is a great way to have some fun while providing for your family or community, help with wildlife conservation, and learn important skills that come with hunting deer. As deer hunting opens up across North America, it is best to go ahead and get all of the hunting rifles, ammo, and hunting accessories you will be looking for this Deer Season.

The Best Deer Hunting Rifles

Whether sitting in a stand or using your best tracking methods, hunting deer is a fun pastime for the family every year. However, one of the most important parts of deer hunting is picking a good rifle. While most people use bolt action rifles, many gun enthusiasts use the classic lever action rifle for a more close-range approach to hunting. We have gathered a few of our favorite hunting rifles here for your consideration.

Bolt Action Rifles

Accurate, dependable, and with a variety of caliber options; bolt action rifles are the most popular deer hunting rifle in the US. With many bolt actions chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, .243 Winchester, or standard .308 Winchester; there are plenty of ammo options to choose from depending on what you like. The bolt action rifles are also known for their smooth trigger pulls, are very accurate long-range, and have a lightweight structure for rough terrain. GrabAGun offers an extensive list of bolt action rifles and Winchester ammo to choose from.

Tikka T3x Lite

The Tikka T3x Lite combines high performance with lightweight ease while still being reliable and durable. Chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 24.3 inch barrel, this rifle features a synthetic stock, an adjustable trigger, and a 3 round magazine. The T3x receiver introduces a widened angular ejection port making it easier to feed one cartridge at a time, and extra screw placements on top of the receiver to robustly attach a Picatinny rail. The Tikka Lite models are equipped with the T3x synthetic stock with modular pistol grip and forend capabilities. It also comes with the classic low-angled grip. There are plenty of ammo options for your Tikka rifle. Get some of our Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor ammo with either InterLock or ELD-X bullets. There are many different types of 6.5 Creedmoor ammo for our selection of Tikka rifles.

Ruger American

You couldn’t ask for a more solid and dependable rifle right out of the box than the Ruger American. Featuring an ergonomic and lightweight synthetic stock designed for quick and easy handling, it blends a classic look with modern forend contouring and grip serrations. Ruger’s American Rifle offers minute-of-angle accuracy that can make every hunt a success. This Standard 308 Winchester model has a 22″ matte black barrel, black synthetic stock, rotary magazine, and sling swivel studs. The one-piece, three-lug bolt with a 70 degree throw provides ample scope clearance and utilizes a full diameter bolt body and dual cocking cams for smooth, easy cycling. Its patent-pending Power Bedding, integral bedding block system positively locates the receiver and free-floats the barrel for outstanding accuracy. This Ruger bolt action also has a Ruger Marksman adjustable trigger, cold hammer-forged barrel, and a tang safety. Get a number of Ruger rifles and .308 rounds from GrabAGun online.

Remington 700 SPS

Remington 700 Hunting Rifles at GrabAGun.

Most deer hunters know that this gun list cannot be complete without the all time classic Remington 700 SPS. More Model 700s have been sold than any other bolt-action rifle. Whether shooting at the range or pursuing big game, its out-of-the-box accuracy is unmatched and has the high-end performance you would come to expect from Remington. This 700 Remington bolt action comes chambered in .243 Winchester with a 24 inch barrel and features a 4 round magazine. Features include an improved, ergonomically designed synthetic stock, carbon steel barrel and receiver drilled and tapped for scope mounts. All exterior metal work features a matte blued finish. The legendary strength of its 3-rings-of-steel receiver paired with a hammer-forged barrel, combine to yield the most popular bolt-action rifle in history. The Model 700 SPS (Special Purpose Synthetic) is leading the way for the next generation of hard-hitting, fully-featured, affordably-priced rifles. Get your 700 Remington and .243 Win ammo from GrabAGun for a price you will love!

Savage 110 Apex Hunter XP

The Savage 110 Apex Hunter XP is a great choice for a ready-to-go scoped hunting rifle. Chambered in the versatile .308 Winchester, it features an ergonomic synthetic stock with recoil pad, a 20-inch matte black barrel, a user-adjustable Accutrigger, and a factory mounted Vortex Crossfire II 3-9×40 scope. The Savage model 110 Apex Hunter XP delivers custom features in a production rifle to give you an accurate, reliable hunting companion that you can count on straight from the factory. The heart of the Apex Hunter is Savage’s classic 110 action, known for its superior accuracy and smooth operation. This Savage 308 also features the AccuTrigger for a light, but safe trigger, a carbon steel, button rifled barrel, soft grip fore-end and pistol grip, and a detachable box magazine. Savage earns its name with this powerful and punchy .308 Win rifle.

Christensen Arms Ridgeline

Are you a hunter with a taste for the finer things? The higher-end Christensen Arms Ridgeline is the quintessential hunting rifle. Offered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 4-round capacity, the rifle features a sporter carbon fiber composite gunstock and a stainless steel radial muzzle brake built around a light target contour Christensen Arms carbon fiber wrapped 20-inch barrel. This muzzle brake reduces the kick and makes it easier to stay on target. This bolt action rifle’s finish is durable and is great for multiple types of terrain. This rifle is ultralight while staying super accurate and is maneuverable in tight quarters. With a long list of premium features and various chamberings, the Christensen Arms bolt action makes it easy to optimize your hunting experience. Check out our Christensen Arms rifles and 6.5 Creedmoor ammo online and make your Deer Season a success!

Lever Action Rifles

Henry Side Gate Lever Action Hunting Rifles at GrabAGun.

This lever action rifle design is one of the oldest and most important contributions to the Firearm industry. Not only do the lever action rifles have a rich history, they are also reliable and are quite popular with shooting enthusiasts. If you are hunting in tight brush and need a rifle that is easy to carry and maneuver, the Henry Side Gate Lever Action rifle in .45-70 is a great option. Not only does it have enough power to take down any deer on earth, it has enough punch to stop dangerous predators in the unlikely event you should find yourself on the menu. There are great ammunition options available for the .45-70. You can load your Henry lever actions with all soft points for deer or load it with one soft point followed by hard cast solids if you’re hunting in bear country. This is a great versatile rifle that truly can do it all! Shop GrabAGun and receive your Henry 45-70 for sale or other Henry rifles for sale.

The Best Deer Hunting Ammo

GrabAGun sells multiple brands of the best deer hunting ammo in various calibers. Picking the correct caliber really comes down to personal preference. Do you want to hunt larger animals or only deer? Will you be hunting in tight brush or more open areas? Whether you are a fan of .308 Winchester or .243 Winchester, there are multiple options for you to choose from.

.30-06 Springfield

One of the most tried and true rifle cartridges for hunting is the .30-06 Springfield caliber. This historical and powerful caliber is versatile and is one of the best hunting cartridges. This powerful cartridge is also good for bigger predators in case you run across any while hunting. The new Remington Core-Lokt ammo contains 20 rounds of .30-06 Springfield, 165-grain, Core-Lokt Tipped bullets that can really pack a punch. With a velocity of 2820 fps and an energy of 2913 ft/lbs, you’ll be able to take down game with ease. Looking for a deer rifle? Get your 30-06 bolt action rifle and Remington ammo for the best price at GrabAGun!

.243 Winchester

While .243 Win is seen as a “first-time” hunter caliber, it actually gained wide popularity with shooters of all skill levels when it first came out. With wide availability, many people use .243 Win to take down coyotes and other varmints outside of Deer Season as well. For deer, the best bullet weight is 90 grains or more for the flattest trajectory and the best penetration to really stop a deer in its tracks. If you are more interested in more knock-down power that works great on deer or larger game, the .308 Winchester is more for you. Either way both are available in many different brands and models perfect for deer hunting.

.270 Winchester

Over many decades, the .270 Winchester has been a hit with deer hunters. One of the best long-range calibers, the .270 is great for open country. The .270 Winchester was way ahead of its time. While it packs a lesser punch than the .30-06 Springfield, it will get the job done when hunting deer and varmints! GrabAGun offers this Federal Power-Shok Ammo in .270 Win with 130-grain Jacketed Soft Point projectiles in brass casings. With a muzzle velocity of 3060 fps, these rounds are great for hunting! Get your 20-round box at GrabAGun today for the best price and flat rate shipping.

6.5 Creedmoor

A newer caliber that has really taken over the hunter’s market and caused quite a stir is the 6.5 Creedmoor. This caliber has match-grade abilities with outstanding accuracy and shootability. This caliber has minimal recoil and allows for fast follow up shots. If you want to get another new caliber, the 6.5 PRC may be for you! The 6.5 PRC cartridge is known to deliver accuracy while also having a bit more power than the 6.5 Creedmoor. While these are newer calibers that haven’t been in the deer hunting scene for long, we figure that they will be a favorite among the classic rifle rounds soon enough.

GrabAGun Has Everything You Need

Whether you are looking for a new bolt action or a classic lever action, GrabAGun has everything you need for a successful Deer Hunt! Get your Henry lever actions, 30/30 rifles, .30-30 ammo for sale, or other hunting accessories for the best price at GrabAGun. Make sure you have everything you need for deer season!

–Destinee Norman