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First lever action for mostly plinking
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<blockquote data-quote="Rum River" data-source="post: 1834632" data-attributes="member: 16869"><p>As others have pointed out, the .357/.38 Special is a good option for a plinker/hunter.</p><p></p><p>I have a Rossi copy of the Winchester 92 acquired as part of a deal some time back. Didn't go looking for it, just part of said deal. It handles both cartridge lengths without a problem and is plenty accurate with both. One of my boys is able to bounce pop cans out past 40 yards with 38's and open sights without putting holes in them. I decided to try it on deer just 'cuz I could. Worked up a load using 180gr hardcast LBT bullets and 2400 powder that ran something over 2000 fps, 4" to 5" groups at 100 yards. Shot a six-point head-on through the sternum at 40 yards and the bullet went all the way through lengthways.</p><p></p><p>Fun gun that I'm keeping.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rum River, post: 1834632, member: 16869"] As others have pointed out, the .357/.38 Special is a good option for a plinker/hunter. I have a Rossi copy of the Winchester 92 acquired as part of a deal some time back. Didn't go looking for it, just part of said deal. It handles both cartridge lengths without a problem and is plenty accurate with both. One of my boys is able to bounce pop cans out past 40 yards with 38's and open sights without putting holes in them. I decided to try it on deer just 'cuz I could. Worked up a load using 180gr hardcast LBT bullets and 2400 powder that ran something over 2000 fps, 4" to 5" groups at 100 yards. Shot a six-point head-on through the sternum at 40 yards and the bullet went all the way through lengthways. Fun gun that I'm keeping. [/QUOTE]
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