#SundayGunday: Big Horn Armory Model 89

Published on March 26, 2017
Duration: 3:39

The Big Horn Armory Model 89 is a lever-action rifle chambered in the powerful 500 S&W Magnum cartridge. Designed as a modern take on the tradition of pairing handguns and rifles in the same caliber, it offers substantial stopping power for large game and close-quarters defense. The rifle is built on a reinforced Winchester Model 92-inspired action, balancing the size between the Model 92 and Model 86.

Quick Summary

The Big Horn Armory Model 89 is a lever-action rifle chambered in the potent 500 Smith and Wesson Magnum cartridge. Its action is a reinforced adaptation of the Winchester Model 92, designed to handle the high pressures of this powerful caliber. Available in rifle (22-inch barrel) and carbine (18-inch barrel) configurations, the carbine holds seven rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:20Introduction to the Big Horn Armory Model 89
  2. 00:30History of Handgun/Rifle Caliber Pairing
  3. 01:01Big Horn Armory's Concept for the Model 89
  4. 01:17Model 89 Weight and Action Design
  5. 01:39Model 89 Specifications: Rifle vs. Carbine
  6. 01:56Loading Port and Receiver Design
  7. 02:05Sights and Optics
  8. 02:17Stock and Forehand Materials
  9. 02:21Recoil Pad and Shooting Comfort
  10. 02:31Lever Design and Operation
  11. 02:40Overall Assessment and Applications
  12. 02:58Price and Availability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Big Horn Armory Model 89 chambered in?

The Big Horn Armory Model 89 is chambered in the powerful 500 Smith and Wesson Magnum cartridge, a caliber typically found in large-frame revolvers.

What is the design basis for the Big Horn Armory Model 89?

The Model 89's action is based on a reinforced version of the Winchester Model 92, scaled up to handle the pressures of the 500 S&W Magnum cartridge. Its action size is between the Model 92 and Model 86.

What are the barrel length options for the Big Horn Armory Model 89?

The Model 89 is available in rifle and carbine lengths, with the rifle featuring a 22-inch barrel and the carbine equipped with an 18-inch barrel.

What is the magazine capacity of the Big Horn Armory Model 89 carbine?

The carbine version of the Model 89, with its full-length magazine tube, can hold seven rounds of 500 S&W Magnum ammunition.

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