[Superman]

In a nearby thread several folks mentioned an interest in this or that lever gun. Coincidentally, inexplicably, I had been thinking I need a lever gun. I probably need this as much as I need an F-16 but I already have one of those and so my interest in lever guns remains.

I know there are various models from which to choose and it looks like some good machines are available these days. I also notice they can come chambered for a variety of cartridges. I just want to know more about these guns and get some advice or recommendations. In my ignorance, I am imagining a .45 Cold chambering so that my New Vaquero could use at least some of the cartridges which the lever gun could use. I think the lever gun could handle some rounds which the Vaquero cannot. And I wonder about muzzle velocity. Some of those hotter .45 Colt loads are +P or even perhaps +P+ with 300-325 gr bullets and I just wonder if this gives the rifle some good range and power. Not for elephants and whales but perhaps for deer and elk.

School me up.