Lever Guard for Lever Actions

N2914J · 11-22-2007, 10:31 PM

Hey Guys,

I recently decided I wanted to take my .30-.30 back to the basics, so I took my scope and sling off. I must say, I had forgotten how great of a rifle this is.

Anyway, I went to the range about a week ago, and I wanted to see how fast I could accurately get my 6 rounds out. What I noticed, after doing this a few times, is that the metal lever doesn't feel real good against the pinky finger/edge of hand when doing this quickly.

Does anyone know of a grip/wrap that goes around the portion of the lever that comes in contact with the hand on the lever cycle?

I understand this seems petty, but I've had some time for idle thought today, and this popped in my head.

Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving,

Jeff

Farmer · 11-23-2007, 02:39 AM

Hi,
Winchester have the john wayne loop style lever in theie 30-30 parts catalogue, maybe this would make a differerence

Rob

OZHUNTER62 · 11-23-2007, 03:16 AM

Hi guys,
I know exactly what you mean about the pinky finger gettin a good workout with rapid or repeated fire,
you could try a little of that padded tape u can get for handlebars on a bike,proboblyfrom bicycle stores and theres also some camo padded tape I have seen in archery suppliers.
Or you could improvise fairly well with many different tapes and padding combinations.
Good luck.

Regards.

damage855 · 11-23-2007, 07:32 AM

if your good at knot tying i have seen a nice job done with paracord before.

N2914J · 11-23-2007, 07:37 AM

Thanks guys. I will look into the loop, as well as the homeade pad/rope path. OZ and Damage, you guys were right on the money as far as what I was thinking about doing. I've made a couple paracord handles for my throwing knives, so the lever probably won't be a whole lot more difficult. I believe the owners of Henry .22/.410 survival rifles frequently do this to their forends.

Also, Home Depot sells this stuff called "Shur Grip" or something of a similar name. It's basically liquid rubber that you heat up, and dip tools into to make handles, insulated jaws for pliers, ect, and it dries into a nice solid rubber grip. I'll think it over and let you guys know how it turns out.

Farmer, do you know if that loop lever would interfere with a rifle scabbard?

Thanks guys

ArkansasHunter · 11-23-2007, 07:41 AM

Your on to a good idea feller so why don't you invent something for us leveraction fans/user...A.H

Pumpkinheaver · 11-23-2007, 10:33 AM

A lot of the guys over on the marlin owners forum wrap their levers with leather strips. I'll see if I can find a pic to post for you.

ArkansasHunter · 11-23-2007, 10:36 AM

Would the correct size rubber tubeing work ?

rckymtnboy · 11-23-2007, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpkinheaver

A lot of the guys over on the marlin owners forum wrap their levers with leather strips. I'll see if I can find a pic to post for you.

I've seen this before, as well. Looks pretty sharp when done right.

Pumpkinheaver · 11-23-2007, 01:43 PM

Here you go.
One in black

One brown

ArkansasHunter · 11-23-2007, 02:04 PM

Welll doggies...don't that look slicker than than owl chit on a greased door knob !!!
Thats perty smart !
I was thank'in the hoze offfa old Inama bag wood do jest as well LOL...A.H

Pumpkinheaver · 11-23-2007, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArkansasHunter

Welll doggies...don't that look slicker than than owl chit on a greased door knob !!!
Thats perty smart !
I was thank'in the hoze offfa old Inama bag wood do jest as well LOL...A.H

You have very many enima bags lying around? What ya doing with all those enimas? LOL

Farmer · 11-24-2007, 04:58 AM

Hi,

The big loop might be a prob for a small scabard, but never did in the old westerns!!!!!!!!!

You know the type, John Wayne used to spin the rifle around to recock it whilst he was riding after the indians. Ive only ever seen 1 and it was a huge loop, all 4 fingers could turn around in it.

i nearly bought 1 last year, but did another project instead.

Rob

ArkansasHunter · 11-24-2007, 05:46 AM

Pumpkin Iz jest trien to add a smidge of giggles to the thread.

I hope I never have to have an Inama and we've never owned one. LOL

But I did have an idear for hepping folks with bad backs one time and that wuz if'in you got down in yore back then take an inama bag and fill it with cold ice water, then Plug it up where it goes. Then have someone STOMP the bag with there foot real hard !!!
I figgered that COLD rush would cause the suffer'er to shoot up so straight that all them Disc and Vertoebrays would all line themselves up perfuck like...Dr A.H

Pumpkinheaver · 11-24-2007, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArkansasHunter

Pumpkin Iz jest trien to add a smidge of giggles to the thread.

I hope I never have to have an Inama and we've never owned one. LOL
But I did have an idear for hepping folks with bad backs one time and that wuz if'in you got down in yore back then take an inama bag and fill it with cold ice water, then Plug it up where it goes. Then have someone STOMP the bag with there foot real hard !!!
I figgered that COLD rush would cause the suffer'er to shoot up so straight that all them Disc and Vertoebrays would all line themselves up perfuck like...Dr A.H

As bad as my back feels at times I would try anything once!!!!!LOL

11-22-2007, 10:31 PM	#1
N2914J Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 391	Lever Guard for Lever Actions Hey Guys, I recently decided I wanted to take my .30-.30 back to the basics, so I took my scope and sling off. I must say, I had forgotten how great of a rifle this is. Anyway, I went to the range about a week ago, and I wanted to see how fast I could accurately get my 6 rounds out. What I noticed, after doing this a few times, is that the metal lever doesn't feel real good against the pinky finger/edge of hand when doing this quickly. Does anyone know of a grip/wrap that goes around the portion of the lever that comes in contact with the hand on the lever cycle? I understand this seems petty, but I've had some time for idle thought today, and this popped in my head. Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving, Jeff __________________ God Bless America

11-23-2007, 03:16 AM	#3
OZHUNTER62 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 174	Hi guys, I know exactly what you mean about the pinky finger gettin a good workout with rapid or repeated fire, you could try a little of that padded tape u can get for handlebars on a bike,proboblyfrom bicycle stores and theres also some camo padded tape I have seen in archery suppliers. Or you could improvise fairly well with many different tapes and padding combinations. Good luck. Regards. __________________ You dont need a weather man to know which way the wind blows

11-23-2007, 07:32 AM	#4
damage855 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina / Lake Norman Posts: 927 Blog Entries: 1	if your good at knot tying i have seen a nice job done with paracord before. __________________ If total goverment control will make us all safer, then why are prisons so dangerous?

11-23-2007, 07:37 AM	#5
N2914J Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 391	Thanks guys. I will look into the loop, as well as the homeade pad/rope path. OZ and Damage, you guys were right on the money as far as what I was thinking about doing. I've made a couple paracord handles for my throwing knives, so the lever probably won't be a whole lot more difficult. I believe the owners of Henry .22/.410 survival rifles frequently do this to their forends. Also, Home Depot sells this stuff called "Shur Grip" or something of a similar name. It's basically liquid rubber that you heat up, and dip tools into to make handles, insulated jaws for pliers, ect, and it dries into a nice solid rubber grip. I'll think it over and let you guys know how it turns out. Farmer, do you know if that loop lever would interfere with a rifle scabbard? Thanks guys __________________ God Bless America Last edited by N2914J; 11-23-2007 at 08:43 AM.

11-23-2007, 07:41 AM	#6
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,678	Lever Guard Your on to a good idea feller so why don't you invent something for us leveraction fans/user...A.H

11-23-2007, 02:39 AM	#2
Farmer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Limbri NSW Au Posts: 296	Hi, Winchester have the john wayne loop style lever in theie 30-30 parts catalogue, maybe this would make a differerence Rob

11-23-2007, 10:33 AM	#7
Pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,339	A lot of the guys over on the marlin owners forum wrap their levers with leather strips. I'll see if I can find a pic to post for you. __________________ Just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you! Last edited by Pumpkinheaver; 11-23-2007 at 11:06 AM.

11-23-2007, 10:36 AM	#8
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,678	Would the correct size rubber tubeing work ?

11-23-2007, 01:43 PM	#10
Pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,339	Here you go. One in black One brown __________________ Just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!

11-23-2007, 02:04 PM	#11
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,678	Welll doggies...don't that look slicker than than owl chit on a greased door knob !!! Thats perty smart ! I was thank'in the hoze offfa old Inama bag wood do jest as well LOL...A.H

11-24-2007, 04:58 AM	#13
Farmer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Limbri NSW Au Posts: 296	Hi, The big loop might be a prob for a small scabard, but never did in the old westerns!!!!!!!!! You know the type, John Wayne used to spin the rifle around to recock it whilst he was riding after the indians. Ive only ever seen 1 and it was a huge loop, all 4 fingers could turn around in it. i nearly bought 1 last year, but did another project instead. Rob

11-24-2007, 05:46 AM	#14
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,678	Pumpkin Iz jest trien to add a smidge of giggles to the thread. I hope I never have to have an Inama and we've never owned one. LOL But I did have an idear for hepping folks with bad backs one time and that wuz if'in you got down in yore back then take an inama bag and fill it with cold ice water, then Plug it up where it goes. Then have someone STOMP the bag with there foot real hard !!! I figgered that COLD rush would cause the suffer'er to shoot up so straight that all them Disc and Vertoebrays would all line themselves up perfuck like...Dr A.H