Videos tagged with Modernized Lever Action

This video reviews two lever-action rifles: a Heritage Manufacturing Model 92 and a Rossi Model 1892 modernized with Midwest Industries hardware. The Heritage is presented as a classic reproduction chambered in .357 Magnum/.38 Special, while the Rossi showcases modern upgrades like a skeletonized stock, large loop lever, and optics mounting capabilities. Both are highlighted for their utility and affordability.

This video showcases the Henry Special Edition Hush lever-action rifle, designed specifically for suppressor use. It highlights how a carbon fiber barrel and strategic accessory placement, like a Picatinny rail for a handguard, achieve optimal balance when a suppressor is attached, a common issue with traditional steel-barreled rifles.

This video demonstrates the use of a modernized Henry Big Boy X Model lever-action rifle chambered in .357 Magnum. The host, exhibiting high proficiency, showcases loading via the side gate, the effectiveness of a red dot optic, and accurate rapid-fire engagement of steel targets, highlighting the rifle's suppressed performance.

This video from 'Guns You Can't Live Without' introduces 10 new rifles for 2026, covering a range from budget-friendly rimfires to high-end precision and modernized classics. The presenter, demonstrating high expertise, details features like cold hammer-forged barrels, gas piston systems, and specific calibers, catering to hunters, competitors, and tactical users. Key highlights include the Savage RXR-22's affordability and 10/22 compatibility, the S&W Model 1854's modernized lever-action design in .30-30 and .45-70 Gov't, and the Zastava Precision Rifle's 6.5 Grendel offering for DMR applications.

This video reviews five modern lever-action rifles suitable for outdoor use, hunting, and survival in 2025. It highlights the Rossi R95, Henry All-Weather 45-70 Side Gate, Marlin 1895 Dark Series, Henry Lever Action Supreme Rifle, and Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter. The presenter, Ted from Line 45, emphasizes their reliability, durability, and modern features like suppressor-ready barrels and optics integration, positioning them as valuable additions for serious hunters and shooters.

Sootch00 provides an in-depth review of the Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter, highlighting its modern features like M-LOK rails and an Armornite finish on a classic lever-action platform. He demonstrates its practical utility as a 'brush gun,' discusses its smooth action, and provides a detailed guide for field stripping and cleaning, emphasizing breech-to-muzzle cleaning for barrel longevity. The review covers accuracy testing and compares it to traditional lever-action designs.

This video explores the practicality of cowboy action firearms for self-defense. It highlights that lever-action rifles, originally battle rifles, can be modernized for tactical use and offer effective firepower. Single-action revolvers, while historically significant sidearms, present carrying challenges due to size and grip, though modern variants are improving. Double-barrel shotguns and derringers are also discussed as viable defensive options, with the derringer noted as an original concealed carry weapon.

This video details a collaborative build by Mad Pig Customs and Midwest Industries, modernizing a Henry Big Boy lever action rifle chambered in .357 Magnum. Key modifications include an M-LOK rail, skeletonized stock with adjustable cheek riser, custom 3 lb trigger, and Cerakote finish. The build also features a Dead Air Wolf Man suppressor and an EOTech XPS 3-0 optic, transforming the classic rifle into a tactical platform.

This video compares a classic Winchester Model 1873 with a modernized Henry Big Boy X lever action rifle, highlighting differences in design, functionality, and user experience. The discussion covers practical modifications like improved stocks and rails on the Henry, contrasting it with the historical significance and limitations of the 1873, particularly regarding optics mounting and action smoothness. Both firearms are discussed in terms of shooting characteristics, accuracy potential, and their place in modern shooting contexts.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Marlin Model 1895 Dark Series lever-action rifle in 45-70 Government. Instructor Sootch00 details its modern tactical upgrades, including M-LOK handguards, Picatinny rails, and a durable Cerakote finish. The review covers the rifle's improved action, sights, ergonomics, and impressive accuracy at 100 yards, highlighting its readiness for hunting and defense applications right out of the box.

This guide details the process of modernizing a lever-action rifle, specifically a Marlin 336 type, for tactical applications. It covers installing accessories like tactical handguards, adjustable stocks, optics, and shell carriers. The video demonstrates safe handling and proficient operation of the modernized rifle, emphasizing its tactical capabilities. The presenter, Jaeger Z999, showcases expertise in firearm modification and operation.

This video, presented by Tim Harmsen of Military Arms Channel, contrasts the public perception of traditional lever-action rifles with modernized versions. It highlights how tactical modifications, like suppressors and advanced optics, can lead to these firearms being labeled 'weapons of war' by critics, despite their historical roots and similar internal mechanisms to older models. The demonstration includes live fire at an outdoor range.