Trick Shots & Cowboy Action with Modern Lever Guns

Published on July 17, 2025
Duration: 12:43

This video explores modern lever-action firearms, showcasing their versatility in both competition and trick shooting. It highlights new accessories like handguards and triggers, advanced ammunition like Hornady's SubX, and optics such as the Molyte MCO Pro. The event, Leverfest, featured demonstrations of cowboy action shooting speed and accuracy challenges, including card splitting and rope cutting.

Quick Summary

Leverfest showcases modern lever-action rifles, new accessories like the Henry handguard and Timney triggers, and specialized ammunition such as Hornady SubX. The event features cowboy action shooting, trick shots like card splitting and rope cutting, and demonstrations of accuracy with optics like the Molyte MCO Pro.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leverfest and what does it showcase?

Leverfest is an event dedicated to modern lever-action firearms, highlighting new models, accessories, and shooting techniques. It features demonstrations of speed and accuracy, including cowboy action shooting and trick shots, showcasing the versatility of these rifles.

What are some new accessories for lever-action rifles discussed?

The video highlights the Henry lever action handguard, designed for a traditional look with aluminum construction. It also mentions Timney Triggers' easy-to-install lever-action trigger for Marlins, offering a 3-3.5 lb pull weight.

What kind of ammunition is featured for modern lever guns?

Hornady's SubX ammunition is presented for its subsonic performance and terminal ballistics, ideal for suppressed lever guns. Federal's Hammer Down series in .22 LR and Double Tap Ammo's hard-cast .45-70 loads for penetration are also showcased.

What are some of the trick shots demonstrated with lever-action rifles?

The event featured trick shots like the 'playing card split' with a .44 Magnum, the 'hangman's rope' cut with a .45-70, and the 'over the shoulder' shot using a mirror, inspired by Annie Oakley, with a Smith & Wesson 1854.

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