Best Lever Action Rifles

Best Lever Action Rifles video by Pew Pew Tactical.

Summary:

Looking to get a lever action rifle? Whether it’s for hunting, plinking, or winning the West...we’ve got you covered with a handful of our favorites.

8 Best Ruger 10/22 Models [Plinking, Hunting, Competition]

Above, the Ruger 10/22 I bought around 1983. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

There are different rifle models and makes that are offered. 

The Ruger 10/22 .22 rifle is one great example. Over the years, the rifle has been offered in different styles. Mine is the original carbine that I bought around 1983 for under $90. 

Pew Pew Tactical took a look at the 8 best Ruger 10/22 models for plinking, hunting and competition.

They start with:

The Ruger 10/22 is an iconic rifle and one of the most popular starter platforms for beginner shooters. It’s high-quality but affordable, and the .22 Long Rifle chambering makes it easy (and cheap) for everyone to shoot. 

The 10/22 also enjoys endless aftermarket support, so it’s easy to customize this little rifle to fit your needs and wants. 

We'll talk about that, too! After we break down the best Ruger 10/22 models, let's explore the history of this venerable rifle to see how it went from the new kid on the block to a revered and beloved rifle platform. 

To read more, go here. 

15 Best Gun Safes For 2026

Above, inside the gun safe a friend won in a Friends of NRA raffle. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

A few years ago, a friend won a big (and I do mean big) gun safe at a Friends of NRA event raffle. It required the service of a forklift to get it into his garage. 

With some municipalities (run by liberals, of course) passing laws for gun owners with children to have child-proof storage for their guns, this is something they should read over. 

Besides keeping one's guns away from the kiddies, there's also fire and theft to consider when choosing a gun safe. 

Pew Pew Tactical posted their list of 15 best gun safes for 2026. 

They begin it with:

Need to keep your guns out of the hands of unauthorized family members and burglars?

Then you need a gun safe.

There are A LOT of them out there, and they can range anywhere from $50 to over $10,000. You can find everything from old-school mechanical safes to fancy biometric and WiFi-enabled versions.

We'll cover the different types and provide you with a few options for an affordable, best bang-for-the-buck, or high-end choice.

We have broken this list down into three different sections: Best overall gun safes, best handgun safes, and best long gun safes.

So keep on reading as we go over other important things like how much you should spend and what to look for when considering a safe.

To read more, go here. 

Worst Guns for Beginners (And Some Good Ones)

Above, Clint Eastwood with his .44 Magnum Smith & Wesson Model 29 in Dirty Harry. Warner Bros. photo.

Anything in life always has a beginning. This is also true for guns. 

Anyone thinking about taking up target shooting or hunting as a beginner should read a post by Pew Pew Tactical on the worst guns for beginners (and some good ones).  

They start it with:

So, you decided to buy your first gun. Congrats and welcome!

We're lucky to live in a time when there are more genuinely good, affordable firearms available than we know what to do with.

But there are some you should avoid.

Some are objectively lousy; some just aren't suitable for new shooters. Don't worry, though; we've got your back. I'll point out the worst guns for beginners and then recommend a few that are great guns for new shooters.

Let the learning begin!

To read more, go here.

SCOTUS Tackles Marijuana Use & Gun Rights

Currently under federal statute, a person who regularly uses marijuana cannot possess a firearm.

This goes against the Second Amendment's rights afforded to people. 

The Supreme Court will hear a case calling to question the constitutionality of the statute. 

Pew Pew Tactical posted:

More than 90 petitions were submitted to the Supreme Court for consideration, with the justices only agreeing to hear three – one of which will settle the debate on marijuana use and gun possession.

In a six-page orders list, the Supreme Court said it would hear United States v. Hemani – the only gun-related issue to be argued in front of justices this term.

The case aims to get to the bottom of whether federal statute 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(3) violates the Second Amendment. The statute currently prohibits the possession of firearms by a person who ‘is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance.’

To read more, go here. 

Best .30-30 Rifles

Above, my 1962 Winchester 94 .30-30. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

It may not be as powerful or sexy as some modern rounds, but the .30-30 Winchester cartridge is still popular with hunters and ordinary target shooters. It was introduced in 1895 as the first smokeless cartridge.

Many rifles from different manufacturers are still being produced. 

Pew Pew Tactical (love that name) had posted an article (updated in July 2024) with what they consider to be the best .30-30 rifles. 

They begin with:

The old .30-30 Winchester (or .30 WCF, for .30 Winchester Center Fire) has been around for a long time — since 1895, to be exact.

In this day of carbon fiber barrels, folding stocks, Christmas tree reticles, and cartridges that can take out a critter in another zip code, is this old creature still relevant?

As my Swedish friend Lars is in the habit of saying, “Ja sure – you betcha!” Even though it’s been around for well over a century, it still outsells some modern cartridges intended for the deer woods.

Why, you ask? Well, let’s explore! We’ll recommend some of our favorite models and give you some background on the history of this storied cartridge.

To read more, go here. 

Best Lever-Action Rifles of 2024

Above, a friend with his lever-action. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

With the advent of semi-automatic rifles, it was thought that lever-action rifles are now just relics of the past.

Not so.

Lever-action rifles have seen a resurgence in recent years with new models being introduced by the likes of Smith & Wesson and Rossi among others. Personally, I have a pre-1964 Winchester 94 that I enjoy shooting.

Pew Pew Tactical has posted a list of the best lever-action rifles of 2014. 

Before getting into the nitty-gritty, they begin with:

Lever-action rifles have been around since the 1800s, putting food on the table and serving in many conflicts over the last two centuries. At the time, they were a technological advancement that enabled faster shooting than was previously possible.

As the decades advanced, they were surpassed by semi-auto rifles and largely categorized as relics from a bygone era. Thankfully, these old-school cool rifles have seen a recent resurgence in interest, with manufacturers offering remakes of old models as well as updated tactical versions.

Whether that interest is generated by restrictive gun laws or nostalgia, we’re happy to see it. Hold onto your hat, partner; we’re going to show you some of the best lever-action rifles you can still buy today! 

To read more, go here. 

Best Handguns For Women

Men, in general, have a wide range of firearms they can get for themselves. For ladies, this is also true, but some have preferences on what they feel they can handle. 

Pew Pew Tactical has compiled a list of the best handguns for women. And, the list is by women.

It begins with:

If you’re a lady in the world of guns or considering becoming one, you’ve probably wondered which firearms are best for women.

Unequivocally, women are capable of shooting the same guns as boys. But there are certain models that some women tend to prefer.

And that’s the topic of today’s chat…What are the best handguns for women?

Spoiler alert, they’re not all pink .22 LRs, the gun shop would have you think. (But if Barbie pink is your jam, there’s always Cerakote…)

In this article, we’ll go over some things to consider when choosing a gun – stuff like handgun size and caliber.

And remember, as well-meaning as your boyfriend, husband, or significant other is, you should always be the one to decide what handgun you buy. (And ideally, try one out at the range before purchasing.)

Also worth mentioning, this is a list curated for the ladies by the ladies. Yep, the women of Pew Pew Tactical have had hands-on time with every gun on this list.

So, with that said, let’s dive into our top pics!

To read more, go here.