What I Learned About Lever Guns

"Ignoring This Detail Nearly Cost Me – What I Learned About Lever Guns" by Beam Firearms.

Summary:

This could’ve gone very wrong. I used to pick lever rifles based on nostalgia and looks. I figured a good name and a classic design were enough for the field. I was wrong.

A rifle is a system, and I learned the hard way that mine was completely untested. The wrong ammunition, an unproven zero, and a lack of realistic practice meant my tool was a gamble, not a guarantee. That's a mistake that can cost you dearly when a single shot is all you get.

I stopped treating my rifle like a museum piece and started treating it like a serious tool. In this video, I break down the top .357 Magnum lever guns—from Rossi and Uberti to modern Henry, S&W, and Marlin—not by their history, but by how they perform when it counts. I share the critical lessons on matching ammo to your rifle, choosing a sighting system for real-world use, and drilling until the mechanics are second nature.

Mistakes happen. Here’s how to learn safely and turn your lever gun into an extension of your will.