AK's run around the same, but, DON"T GET THEM STARTED AGAIN
I will say this about lever guns, No mags to lose or fail .
Yep ... LOL! You're right Tom!!!
But I can't resist ...
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Here's a little test for those of us who own both or have access to both lever guns and semi-autos. Next time at the range or out shooting, set both your semi and lever gun down in the way in which you would store or keep it at your home. Have a friend time you to see which rifle you can get into battery AND hit two targets at say somewhere between 50 and 100 meters the quickest. Whichever gun you find you can get on target with the quickest and most accurately is the one you should probably pick.
That's the practical side of the discussion. Goes to what a lot of the writers on this thread have commented to, what rifle you can accurately shoot is what is important. Secondary is whether or not you think your zip code is going to be invaded and you need the sustained firepower to hold off a platoon strength foe.
Don't get me wrong. I really enjoy my M1A Scout. Just saying lever guns can perform as well today in protecting the home as they did protecting the ranch 100 years ago.