Bob Nelson 35Whelen
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@BeeMaaThis is the problem. The action isn't capable of housing a 5.56NATO because it operates above 62,000 psi. The 45-70 operates at 25,000 psi and the 30-30 is at 38,000 psi. These rifles are chambered in cartridges designed in the 19th century, not the 20th or 21st.
And don't get me started with the 357MAG and 44MAG being designed in the 20th century because they are both well below 50,000 psi. Even the 223REM (cousin to the 5.56NATO) is at 55,000 psi and well beyond the capabilities of a mass produced lever action rifle.
The lever action is designed for lower pressure cartridges...period.
One company mad a lever action called the long ranger. Looked like a 94 but could handle 223, 243 and 308 and 6.5 need moore. Me thinks it may have been Henry repeating arms.
Bob