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weaver126
11-13-11, 17:48
All I've ever seen about the S&W .500 Mag being put into a rifle was the H&R Handi rifle. Does anyone know of it being developed into any lever action repeaters out there? I personally think it would be an interesting concept, any thoughts on the take?
ryan
11-13-11, 18:57
A quick google search yielded this result

http://bighornarmory.com/products/carbine.php

way outa my price range I'm sure, I'll stick to 45/70




All I've ever seen about the S&W .500 Mag being put into a rifle was the H&R Handi rifle. Does anyone know of it being developed into any lever action repeaters out there? I personally think it would be an interesting concept, any thoughts on the take?
lethal dose
11-13-11, 19:01
I see no cost to performance ratio benefit when it comes to .500 mag when .44 mag exists for revolvers and .45-70 and .30-30 exist for lever guns... the latter one being cheaper and superior. You'll be hard pressed to justify a .500 mag lever gun when the venerable .30-30 exists... especially with the new leverevo ammo.
weaver126
11-13-11, 20:35
when i googled it all that came up was talk about the handi rifle over on THR forum. I currently have a .30-30, but I thought of a .500 magnum repeater as a pretty neat concept.
ryan
11-13-11, 21:35
when i googled it all that came up was talk about the handi rifle over on THR forum. I currently have a .30-30, but I thought of a .500 magnum repeater as a pretty neat concept.

I would agree except it will not do anything a 45/70 can not for less $$.
Shabazz
12-06-11, 11:09
I think this is a great idea, but unlikely to come to pass in economical form.
Jake'sDad
12-18-11, 13:36
A quick google search yielded this result

http://bighornarmory.com/products/carbine.php

way outa my price range I'm sure, I'll stick to 45/70

Especially since it's just as long as a 45-70 Guide Gun, and it weighs more.
ryan
12-18-11, 13:40
Especially since it's just as long as a 45-70 Guide Gun, and it weighs more.

Exactly, weighs more, costs more, ammo costs more, a design that is weaker than the 1895 (I think). Just no real upside at this point.