Heritage ‘92 Lever Action

Published on July 20, 2024
Duration: 7:22

This video provides a hands-on review of the Heritage Model 92 lever action rifle chambered in .45 Colt. The presenter, Dustin from Guns of the West, details the rifle's features, including its 24-inch octagonal barrel and bluing, and discusses its carbine-style stock. He conducts live-fire testing at 36 yards, evaluating accuracy with HSM cowboy action ammunition and performing freehand shooting.

Quick Summary

The Heritage Model 92 lever action rifle, chambered in .45 Colt, features a 24-inch octagonal barrel with a high-quality bluing job. While it has a carbine-style stock and a manual safety, its traditional half-cock safety is also present. Accuracy testing at 36 yards showed promising initial results, though ammunition consistency played a role.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction: Heritage Model 92 Review
  2. 00:30Rifle Overview: .45 Colt, Octagonal Barrel
  3. 00:52Stock Design Discussion
  4. 01:27Loading the Heritage Model 92
  5. 01:31Ammunition: HSM Cowboy Action Loads
  6. 02:06Accuracy Testing Setup: Ransom Rest
  7. 02:14Shooting Conditions: Skull Valley, Utah
  8. 02:16Target Distance: 36 Yards
  9. 02:36First Shots Accuracy Evaluation
  10. 03:09Steel Plate Shooting
  11. 04:05Target Analysis: First Shots vs. Others
  12. 04:19Freehand Shooting Session
  13. 05:04More Freehand Fun
  14. 05:27Shooting Malfunction/Failure
  15. 06:07Review Summary & Final Thoughts
  16. 06:43Stock and Safety Features
  17. 07:03Call to Action: Like & Subscribe

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Heritage Model 92 rifle?

The Heritage Model 92 reviewed features a .45 Colt chambering, a 24-inch octagonal barrel with an impressive bluing job, and a carbine-style stock. It also includes a manual safety, though it retains the traditional half-cock safety.

How accurate is the Heritage Model 92 rifle?

During initial accuracy testing at 36 yards from a Ransom rest, the first shot was very near the bullseye. Subsequent shots trended higher, with some inconsistency attributed to the HSM cowboy action ammunition used.

What ammunition was used for testing the Heritage Model 92?

The presenter used HSM cowboy action ammunition for testing the Heritage Model 92 rifle. He noted that this ammunition is not particularly known for its consistency, which can impact group sizes.

What is the capacity of the Heritage Model 92's magazine?

The presenter estimated the magazine capacity of the Heritage Model 92 to be 12 rounds of .45 Colt ammunition, which he loaded and tested during the review.

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