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I messaged Smith earlier this week about just this subject, and today, they got back to me. The official line is that, no, there are not currently any plans to bring it out in any other chamberings. Okay, that's all well and good, but I tend not to believe them. No other cartridges? None...

You know, now that I think of it, this might be the first step to a .460 or .500 S&W Mag lever rifle. That would be something I don't think I would pass on. Especially a .460 that would cycle all the way down to 45 Colt. But, even if it can't, I can light load a higher pressure cartridge a...

Well, I have a local shop that tends to get new Smiths in quickly; if they happen to get one in, I'll take a long, hard look.

I've got a little nickle in 45-70, and some in 357, maybe 38 spl. Haven't tried reloading them yet, but I have never had any issues with normal brass, so I don't know if I ever will.

So pretty.

I don't know what the difference is in power between them, but if you are going for bear, I would go with what you think would give you better penetration; I expect that would be the 140s., but it's a great excuse to shoot some pork shoulders.

Well, folks, I'm torn. S&W now has a lever rifle, the Model 1854, in 44 Rem Mag. Sown here: https://www.smith-wesson.com/1854 What I like: It's stainless. It has a 1:20 twist. It comes with a peep sight. It has integrated sling studs. It's not absurdly heavy. It has a large loop. It has...

Well, there's no doubt it's ugly. Found a source that says it comes in 30-30, 350 Legend, and .410. My guess is that by those limits and the look of it, it's won't be available in 30-06 anytime soon. Cool concept, though. Might be interested in one if it was 410 and 30-30.

My only question would have been how to get them to stop eating all my dang pears before I get to pick any! :mad: That does sound like a really great lunch.

I don't think so. But, absolutely check your loads at further ranges and practice to the farthest you think you may have to shoot. I promise you that if you can make a good shot at 100 yards, you can make a good shot at 20. Unless you are me, then you miss five times in a row :rolleyes: (true...

So, do I understand correctly that you do not own either? I have to ask if you already have a good elk rifle - or a rifle in a good elk caliber, I suppose would be the better way to ask. 2026 should be plenty of time to get spun up on a new rifle, but to me - just my opinion - if you have a...

Nice pics!

Jeeze - I take that as a sign. Of, um, something. Glad you're safe.

Everyone needs a Whelen. If the founders hadn't all been drunk at the time, they'd have made owning one a requirement to vote. ;)

Marathon was my favorite. I liked it much better than Key West.

Yes, sir, there most certainly is. Er... was, anyway. Made from the 32-20, if I understand correctly.

What? Not a 25-35? ;)

That is way cool.

Okay, so I want a 25-06, but a 6.5-06? Man, that just seems classy:cool:

I think I might be up for one. Keep us up to speed on what you've got.