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<blockquote data-quote="M77Fan" data-source="post: 2923394" data-attributes="member: 115996"><p>A .243 would be a good choice for what you describe. Classic cartridge, still popular so ammunition is commonly available, won't knock you off your horse, no need for a brake. Pleasant for practice shooting. A bottomless ammo supply is a big plus <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> As a short action the size is already trimmed down, and the package can therefore be a little smaller. For us smaller folks, even a quarter inch counts for something in fit. The shorter bolt throw is also a little faster for a reload. In a lever action it ought to be pretty fast. There can be an advantage to having many or most of your rifle actions the same or very similar, as in an emergency you will first do what you have been training to do. Move your wastebasket and see if that is not true. </p><p></p><p>One thing I have found, and am frequently reminded of, is that my muscle memory is faster than thought, much like a reflex. When I change actions I stumble or fumble just a little. That can cost seconds. Thus, my working rifles are virtually all identical in model/action, scope physical size, LOP, etc.. I know me, so I work with that limitation. </p><p></p><p>Lever actions are fun. If you like a lever action, great. Train with that so you are "unconscious" on followup shots. Well placed hits are always better than fast misses.</p><p></p><p>Enjoy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="M77Fan, post: 2923394, member: 115996"] A .243 would be a good choice for what you describe. Classic cartridge, still popular so ammunition is commonly available, won't knock you off your horse, no need for a brake. Pleasant for practice shooting. A bottomless ammo supply is a big plus :) As a short action the size is already trimmed down, and the package can therefore be a little smaller. For us smaller folks, even a quarter inch counts for something in fit. The shorter bolt throw is also a little faster for a reload. In a lever action it ought to be pretty fast. There can be an advantage to having many or most of your rifle actions the same or very similar, as in an emergency you will first do what you have been training to do. Move your wastebasket and see if that is not true. One thing I have found, and am frequently reminded of, is that my muscle memory is faster than thought, much like a reflex. When I change actions I stumble or fumble just a little. That can cost seconds. Thus, my working rifles are virtually all identical in model/action, scope physical size, LOP, etc.. I know me, so I work with that limitation. Lever actions are fun. If you like a lever action, great. Train with that so you are "unconscious" on followup shots. Well placed hits are always better than fast misses. Enjoy. [/QUOTE]
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