Lever action vs. Pump action

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  • alucard0822

    For great Justice
    Oct 29, 2007
    17,643
    PA
    My Dad told me that when he got his first Marlin 39A, he got to a point where he could toss a tin can in the air and hit it 3 times on the way down. He was never one to exaggerate. To me, that's pretty danged fast.

    if he had a Win model 62, could have probably hit it 4 times:D

    My cousin still has one, when we would shoot together as kids, it would keep up with my 10/22 in aimed fire, faster than a lever or bolt by a mile. Always wanted one, but now they are collectible and expensive, the Rossi 62 is cheaper, but not as desireable. That Henry looks cool, but almost guaranteed to have a disconnector, so it's neutered for slam firing out of the box.

     

    Blacksmith101

    Grumpy Old Man
    Jun 22, 2012
    22,154
    What are the pros and cons on a lever action .22WMR vs a pump action .22WMR? These are both Henry's. I already have a lever action .22lr a Marlin 39A. I'm thinking the pump action rifle MIGHT be more prone to feeding problems, but that's just a hunch. The lever action has a 24 inch barrel which I think would be really cool for the round to get maximum velocity and accuracy. The pump action might be more fun to shoot...

    Barrel length vs velocity. Longer is not always better for velocity although with iron sights the longer sight radius will probably help accuracy. Bolt actions are considered more accurate than lever or pump actions.
    .22 LR
    http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/22.html

    .22 WMR
    http://www.ballisticsbytheinch.com/22mag.html
     

    trickg

    Guns 'n Drums
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    Jul 22, 2008
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    Glen Burnie

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    manderson

    Ultimate Member
    Jun 3, 2008
    1,243
    Pumps are easier to shoot fast, being you don't break your grip or stance
    Technically I see your point. My gunsmith did a lever action job on my 39A. Smooth as butter. I can cycle rounds with my pinky and ring finger without breaking a stance. The whole cycle feels very natural with quick return to grip and aim point.
     

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