I have dozens of lever guns, but my pre-64 M88 in 358 Win. would be my all around favorite. Cast bullets... Check, 38 caliber Pistol Bullets.... Check, 225 gr. Nosler AccuBond.... Double Check.
If Henry ever puts a side gate on the .41 Magnum it’ll be two lever actions. My one and only is a Marlin with some additions.
It came with a big loop so I didn’t have to add that. I added XS Big Dot sights, a rail, Leupold Scout Scope, butt cuff cartridge holder, and an action job.
I have far rarer M88 rifles, but my 358 was the longest search for one at a price I was willing to pay.
I still have some 200 gr. Accubonds and I use 47 gr. of IMR 3031that delivers 2568 fps.
This is maximum load by most manuals and over max in others. It's perfectly safe in my rifle.
The 225 AccuBond load is still work in progress, but so far the 46 gr. H4895 load is showing the most promise.
There isn't much steel left in the M88 profile barrel in 35 caliber. It heats up super fast, so I only shoot 3 shot groups.
