Lever-Actions: More Useful Than People Give Them Credit

Above, Larry Lucier shooting his Henry .22 cal. lever-action. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Lever-action rifles have seen a big resurgence in popularity over the past several years.

They run the gamut of old classics to new tactical models. 

The Avid Outdoorsman takes a look at how lever-action rifles are more useful than people give them credit for.

They begin with:

Lever guns are often treated like nostalgia pieces, but that undersells how useful they still are. A good lever action is compact, quick to cycle, easy to carry, and available in cartridges that cover everything from small-game plinking to serious big-game  hunting.

Modern versions have also erased many of the old limitations. You can now get threaded barrels, optic rails, weather-resistant finishes, detachable magazines, and chamberings that extend well beyond traditional pistol cartridges. These 20 lever guns prove the platform still has plenty of practical value.

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