It only makes sense, new hunting land requires new gun. I've been thinking about getting a lever action for the last few years but could not justify it for the land I had to hunt. I've looked at a few, but when I played with them, I had a habit of getting pinched by the lever. I always had the big loop on my mind just the same, but I was kinda aiming towards a 44mag . I came across this today, a bit used, no scratches & it's all the more beautiful than what I have looked at. 1895 45-70 .