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submitted 2 days ago by Teknevra to c/trans_guns

Anyone here fan of Henry Big Boy X Lever Action Rifle?

Does it need a scope?

Is it good for deer hunting?

How is a Lever Action Rifle different from a Lever Action Shotgun (for example one used in Terminator 2: Judgment Day by Arnie).

I mean I know the difference between a Rifle and a Shotgun but I see many brands making Lever Action Rifles but not Shotguns.

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[-] shittydwarf@sh.itjust.works 2 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

I love those Henry Lever actions, they are very well made and snazzy AF. They're good for deer hunting out to 100 yards without a scope, a bit further if you're willing to add optics. But those pistol calibres don't have the best ballistics for longer range hunting, kind of depends on the landscape around you. Open plains maybe not optimal, dense forests heck yes (leaver actions tend to be shorter than other rifles, so they're very good for close confines like if you're surrounded by trees)

The difference between them and a shotgun is pretty significant. You don't see many lever action shotguns, 12 gauge is really versatile, As you can get target shot, birdshot, buckshot or slugs depending on what you're trying to do

My buddy has a Henry lever in 45–70 and it is insanely fun to shoot. Anytime we use it at the range everyone comes over to try it, sounds like a freaking cannon going off and generates squeals of laughter from everyone that tries it

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