All the leverguns I've picked up seem to small~it's not the OA length, but rather the stock that is too short. I'd like a short carbine, but the thing has gotta fit.

Now when I pick up production bolt-actions off the shelf they fit fine, so it's not like I'm some oversized giant (6'2"/260).

Any big guys here come across this problem and what was the solution?

Also~and I ask carefully~what's your preferred brand (hope I don't open a monkeybarrel on that one :) )

Have you thought on adding a slip on recoil pad??? that could increase the LOP a good inch or so, that could make a difference. BTW model 92 or stay with a bolt action:D, just kidding but they are my preference:D

Have you thought on adding a slip on recoil pad??? that could increase the LOP a good inch or so, that could make a difference. BTW model 92 or stay with a bolt action:D, just kidding but they are my preference:D

I'm not sure an inch would be enough~are you a big guy? I'm wondering if a custom stock/aftermarket stock would be the answer...sucks having long arms ;)

..let's see, one vote for Mdl 92...

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I'm your height and about 20 pounds heavier. My Marlin rifles work fine for me...

re. the inch longer recoil pad, it doesn't seem like much but that makes a huge difference to LOP. I recently replaced a 3/4" recoil pad with a 1/8" butt plate and it made all the difference.

Jim, I'm about your size and a slip on pad helps me alot on my 45 win. trapper. That inch makes the difference for me.Then I take it off for my youngest to shoot. Works great for my situation. Dave

Sounds like it is worth the try~

...and tied 1-Winchester and 1-Marlin...

I'm 6'2" and 195. Big hands and long arms. I love both my Marlin 1894s just the way they are. I did pick up a slip on limbsaver for the 1895. I may try it on one of the smaller guns to see how that feels.

My post should be +2 for the Marlins BTW.;) I shot my buddies Win 30-30 and didn't like it so maybe subtract one from them. LOL!

On the other hand --

It's a carbine. Carbines are short rifles. The recoil on the 44 mag in a carbine is not significant and so fit on the stock is not critical. Also, it's not a "target rifle." The whole idea of a carbine is pretty much to have a "handgun" with a shoulder stock and some extra ammo capacity.

When you get out in the thickets, you start to appreciate that it's short, light, easy to carry.

I have an issue with stock fit as well, particularly on lever action carbines. I'm 6'1" and 200 lbs, but I think some of it may have to do with arm length, neck length, etc. I sold my Browning 92 partially for that reason. I find the standard Marlin 1894s fit me best (Cowboy models seem shorter). Adding a slip-on pad really helps a lot.

Some like shorter stocks for handling, but I find that a shorter stock (and usually the stock drop is ill fitted as well) makes it difficult for me to shoulder properly and to align the sights properly. I can hardly shoot guns like the standard 10/22 carbine.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/rushmoreman/Ruger_96.jpg

This is my Ruger 96 in 44MAG. I'm 6'1" and 215 lbs.

TR

How about a Henry Big Boy 44 Mag? It is the biggest 44 mag rifle out there and weighs about 8 1/2 lbs too.

I just was out handling a Henry BigBoy in a 44 and it is a nice gun. It has some heft to it, well fit and made and shoulders nicely and has nice sights too (I am a big guy too) In a 357 it is even heftier (well over 8 lbs) because same barrel with a smaller bore.