Model 94 30/30 and my 1886 -45-70 take down have taken many,many Bison, Moose, Caribou and Bears black and Brown and Grizz in - 45 below zero weather to sideways rain not a problem leverguns are very popular in the villages of Alaska
due to there readiness and able to load thru the gate while aiming rifle if needed.
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