{"id":210553,"date":"2025-11-03T17:09:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T23:09:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=210553"},"modified":"2025-11-03T17:23:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T23:23:11","slug":"hunt365-lever-action-deer-hunting-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-lever-action-deer-hunting-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Lever Actions Still Rule Deer Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">8<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two centuries in and the lever-action still drops deer, runs fast, and keeps the fun meter pegged. From 45-70 Government to 357 Magnum, here\u2019s why a lever belongs in your safe and in your truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lever-action-rifle-black-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"lever-action rifle with loop lever set up for deer hunting\" class=\"wp-image-210554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lever-action-rifle-black-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lever-action-rifle-black-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lever-action-rifle-black-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lever-action-rifle-black-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lever-action-rifle-black.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-why-a-lever-action-still-earns-space-in-your-deer-truck\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-lever-action-deer-hunting-guide\" title=\"Lever Actions Still Rule Deer Season\" data-level=\"2\">Why A Lever-Action Still Earns Space In Your Deer Truck<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-lever-action-basics-and-the-roots-of-a-classic\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-lever-action-deer-hunting-guide\" title=\"Lever Actions Still Rule Deer Season\" data-level=\"2\">Lever-Action Basics And The Roots Of A Classic<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-capacity-that-fits-deer-season\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-lever-action-deer-hunting-guide\" title=\"Lever Actions Still Rule Deer Season\" data-level=\"2\">Capacity That Fits Deer Season<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-real-world-lever-accuracy-you-can-hunt-with\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-lever-action-deer-hunting-guide\" title=\"Lever Actions Still Rule Deer Season\" data-level=\"2\">Real-World Lever Accuracy You Can Hunt With<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-levers-are-flat-out-fun-to-run\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-lever-action-deer-hunting-guide\" title=\"Lever Actions Still Rule Deer Season\" data-level=\"2\">Levers Are Flat-Out Fun To Run<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-caliber-options-that-hit-hard\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-lever-action-deer-hunting-guide\" title=\"Lever Actions Still Rule Deer Season\" data-level=\"3\">Caliber Options That Hit Hard<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-optics-on-a-lever-that-actually-helps-you-hunt\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-lever-action-deer-hunting-guide\" title=\"Lever Actions Still Rule Deer Season\" data-level=\"2\">Optics On A Lever That Actually Helps You Hunt<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-versatility-beyond-the-whitetail-woods\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-lever-action-deer-hunting-guide\" title=\"Lever Actions Still Rule Deer Season\" data-level=\"2\">Versatility Beyond The Whitetail Woods<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-lever-action-deer-hunting-quick-specs-and-tips\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-lever-action-deer-hunting-guide\" title=\"Lever Actions Still Rule Deer Season\" data-level=\"2\">Lever-Action Deer Hunting Quick Specs And Tips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-pros-and-cons-for-deer-hunters\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-lever-action-deer-hunting-guide\" title=\"Lever Actions Still Rule Deer Season\" data-level=\"2\">Pros And Cons For Deer Hunters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-related-reads-from-gunsamerica-digest\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-lever-action-deer-hunting-guide\" title=\"Lever Actions Still Rule Deer Season\" data-level=\"2\">Related Reads from GunsAmerica Digest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=lever%20action%20rifle\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-lever-action-deer-hunting-guide\" title=\"Lever Actions Still Rule Deer Season\" style=\"text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;line-height:1;border-radius:9999px;background:#eef4ff;color:#1849a9;border:1px solid #d8e0f0;padding:10px 16px\">\n  \ud83d\uded2 Check Current Price for Lever Action Rifle on GunsAmerica\n<\/a>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-a-lever-action-still-earns-space-in-your-deer-truck\"><strong>Why A Lever-Action Still Earns Space In Your Deer Truck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s been nearly two centuries since the lever-action was invented as the Volition Repeating Rifle. Like many of the original and classic firearms platforms, the lever-action is often considered antiquated thanks to its age and tube magazine. Sure, modern versions come out semi-regularly, but what about the standard lever-action? Is it useful? I think so, and I\u2019m going to tell you why you should have at least one lever-action rifle in your safe for hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lever-action-basics-and-the-roots-of-a-classic\"><strong>Lever-Action Basics And The Roots Of A Classic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A lever-action rifle is a firearm that requires you to manipulate a lever to eject and chamber each round. That\u2019s the simplest description. The original Volition Repeating Rifle was the first patented lever, but the design involved so many intricate parts that it was doomed from the start. Eventually, a new Volcanic Repeating Arms Company purchased the patent. Long story short, Oliver Winchester was an investor and the only one who decided to stick it out for the long haul, and the 1860 Henry rifle was born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/marlin-levers-loops-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"lever-action rifles showing different loop levers and classic hunting setup\" class=\"wp-image-210555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/marlin-levers-loops-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/marlin-levers-loops-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/marlin-levers-loops-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/marlin-levers-loops-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/marlin-levers-loops.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A lever-action is a gun that requires you to run the action by manipulating the lever, which is controlled by the pictured loops.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, there are lever-action rifles available made by numerous companies, including Winchester, Henry, Marlin, Smith &amp; Wesson, Rossi, Chiappa, Heritage, and Taylor\u2019s &amp; Company. Thanks to modern innovation and technology, caliber options now include everything from handgun cartridges like 9mm to traditional rounds like 444 Marlin. If you want it, it\u2019s probably out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-capacity-that-fits-deer-season\"><strong>Capacity That Fits Deer Season<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indeed, lever-action rifles don\u2019t have the higher capacity of something like an AR-15. Usually, you\u2019ll find levers hold about a 5 to 7 round capacity unless you\u2019re looking at smaller calibers. In the latter case, capacity might be around 13 rounds. Many factors come into play for capacity, including the caliber and manufacturer. It might seem like 5 +1 rounds isn\u2019t much, but when we\u2019re talking 45-70 Government and you\u2019re deer hunting, it\u2019s plenty. Personally, the only time I\u2019ve found the capacity limiting is when I\u2019m after a sounder of feral hogs. Now, have I shot quite a few hogs with levers? Yes, it\u2019s just not as ideal when your goal is to drop multiple pigs in a row. If you\u2019re deer hunting\u2014and most of you probably are\u2014the capacity is totally fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lever-accuracy-remington-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"lever-action rifle with ammunition on bench showing deer-ready accuracy\" class=\"wp-image-210556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lever-accuracy-remington-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lever-accuracy-remington-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lever-accuracy-remington-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lever-accuracy-remington-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lever-accuracy-remington.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These are largely accurate guns, although you might need to try more than one load to find the best ammo for your rifle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-real-world-lever-accuracy-you-can-hunt-with\"><strong>Real-World Lever Accuracy You Can Hunt With<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like any gun, levers are as accurate as the quality control and design of the manufacturer producing them. Most lever-actions are accurate, with the specifics depending on the gun. Many, if not most, levers produce nice three-shot groups at 50 yards or more with irons. Some levers might be considered precise, but mostly they\u2019re simply accurate. Accurate is great for deer hunting. I don\u2019t expect my levers to produce the kind of sub-MOA, five-shot groups my other guns do, and it\u2019s not necessary for them to, either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-levers-are-flat-out-fun-to-run\"><strong>Levers Are Flat-Out Fun To Run<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of the greatness of levers is the fun factor. You don\u2019t have to channel John Wayne or Wyatt Earp to appreciate the joy of running a lever-action. There\u2019s also something satisfying about shooting a deer with a lever-action, and you just know your grandfather is looking down with pride. Unlike with a bolt-action, you can rapid-fire a lever once you get used to manipulating it. It\u2019s possible to fire a lever quite fast. Levers are a classic platform that\u2019s been in use for centuries, and using them is a good way to connect to the gun-loving past. Also, it\u2019s simply smart to be familiar with different operating systems. If the only gun you can run well is an AR-15, that\u2019s not a win. Learn to use other firearms, preferably well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/45-70-govt-deer-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"45-70 Government lever-action rifle ready for deer hunting\" class=\"wp-image-210557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/45-70-govt-deer-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/45-70-govt-deer-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/45-70-govt-deer-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/45-70-govt-deer-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/45-70-govt-deer.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The pictured 45-70 Government is one of many awesome choices you have for deer hunting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-caliber-options-that-hit-hard\"><strong>Caliber Options That Hit Hard<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose from a lot of calibers in lever actions, many of which aren\u2019t available in other platforms. Take the 444 Marlin and 45-70 Government. Those are two options that are awesome big bores for hunting. Guns chambered in 444 Marlin or 45-70 Government make fabulous brush or guide guns and are capable of dropping almost any predator or animal you\u2019re facing. You\u2019re also not going to lose a ton of meat as long as your shot placement is on point and you use the right ammo. When you shoot a deer with a 444 Marlin, you\u2019re not going to be chasing a blood trail hours later, wondering where it went.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Levers also give you hunting access to revolver cartridges you might not otherwise use. That includes 357 Magnum, 454 Casull, and 44 Magnum. The longer barrels give you far better ballistics than you get with handguns. It also mitigates felt recoil because you\u2019re shouldering a rifle rather than firing a handgun with one or two hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-optics-on-a-lever-that-actually-helps-you-hunt\"><strong>Optics On A Lever That Actually Helps You Hunt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s possible to put scopes on lever-action rifles. Not all levers ship from the manufacturer drilled and tapped for mounting a rail or rings, but most modern designs are. In addition, an increasing number of lever actions are shipping with Picatinny rails already in place. Some see this as a tactical move that mars the classic aesthetic of the platform, but in reality, it\u2019s a great way to make them more user-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Optics on levers is a good way to stretch out the visible effective range. I don\u2019t know about you, but my eyes generally aren\u2019t going to manage a 75 or 100-yard shot on a deer with the irons on a lever. Adding a red dot or a riflescope makes it a lot easier to get eyes on your target and also helps you positively identify the size, age, and general shootability of the deer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The one thing you need to know about putting optics on your lever is that you need to watch the height of the rings or mount. If you throw taller rings on your lever and then add an optic, you can lose your cheek weld almost entirely. Using shorter rings does mean you typically can\u2019t utilize a larger objective scope, because the scope is going to touch the rail or the barrel, but you don\u2019t need a long-range scope, anyway. On a lever, even an LPVO can be perfect. You don\u2019t need a lot, just enough to improve the quality of what you\u2019re seeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/scope-irons-levers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"lever-action rifle with scope and iron sights for deer hunting\" class=\"wp-image-210559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/scope-irons-levers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/scope-irons-levers-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/scope-irons-levers-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/scope-irons-levers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/scope-irons-levers.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yes, you can put a scope on your lever-action (or you can choose to run it with iron sights). <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-versatility-beyond-the-whitetail-woods\"><strong>Versatility Beyond The Whitetail Woods<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprise, surprise\u2014you can use your lever-action for defensive purposes. I know from experience that I can take 100-yard shots on steel with a lever and make it ring every time, and that\u2019s with irons. Lever actions aren\u2019t only for deer hunting. They can be good truck guns or used for home defense. There\u2019s no reason a lever needs to be relegated to whitetail hunting alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lever-action-deer-hunting-quick-specs-and-tips\"><strong>Lever-Action Deer Hunting Quick Specs And Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Typical Capacity<\/th><td>5 to 7 rounds in common calibers, up to ~13 in smaller calibers; 5 +1 in many hunting setups<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Common Calibers<\/th><td>45-70 Government, 444 Marlin, 357 Magnum, 454 Casull, 44 Magnum, 9mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Accuracy Expectation<\/th><td>Many levers produce clean three-shot groups at 50 yards or more with iron sights<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Optic Choices<\/th><td>Red dot or LPVO; keep ring height low enough to maintain cheek weld<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Use Cases<\/th><td>Deer hunting, hogs, truck gun, home defense, range fun<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>State Considerations<\/th><td>Straight-wall friendly and capacity-restricted deer seasons may favor lever setups<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lever-ammo-45-70-30-30-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"assorted lever-action hunting ammunition including 45-70 and 30-30 with boxes\" class=\"wp-image-210560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lever-ammo-45-70-30-30-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lever-ammo-45-70-30-30-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lever-ammo-45-70-30-30-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lever-ammo-45-70-30-30-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lever-ammo-45-70-30-30.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You have lots of ammo options with levers, which makes the guns more versatile.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pros-and-cons-for-deer-hunters\"><strong>Pros And Cons For Deer Hunters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> Proven accuracy at deer distances, fast follow-ups, powerful calibers like 45-70 Government and 444 Marlin, optics friendly, flat-out fun to run.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> Lower capacity than semi-autos, cheek weld can suffer with tall rings, not ideal for large sounders of hogs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-related-reads-from-gunsamerica-digest\"><strong>Related Reads from GunsAmerica Digest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/savage-revel-a-new-lever-action-22\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-lever-action-deer-hunting-guide\" title=\"Lever Actions Still Rule Deer Season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Savage Revel \u2013 A New Lever-Action 22<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/category\/gun-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-lever-action-deer-hunting-guide\" title=\"Lever Actions Still Rule Deer Season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More Gun Reviews on GunsAmerica Digest<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/tag\/lever-action\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt365-lever-action-deer-hunting-guide\" title=\"Lever Actions Still Rule Deer Season\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All Lever-Action Coverage on GunsAmerica Digest<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two centuries in and the lever-action still drops deer, runs fast, and keeps the fun meter pegged. 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