Lever-action rifles have always had a special place in the hearts of hunters. They’re fast, reliable, and built for the field. But most lever guns were originally designed around lighter calibers, making them better suited for deer and medium game than for the largest and toughest animals North America has to offer. That’s where Big Horn Armory’s Model 89 stands apart. Purpose-built for big game, it combines the classic advantages of a lever-action with modern engineering and heavy-hitting performance.
Speed and Follow-Up Shots
Like all lever guns, the Model 89 excels at speed. A smooth, fast cycling action allows hunters to stay on target and fire quick follow-up shots without breaking their sight picture. Where many traditional lever-actions sacrifice accuracy for speed, the Model 89’s tight headspacing and precise machining ensure that each round delivers consistent, reliable accuracy. It gives hunters the best of both worlds—speed and precision.
Handling in the Field
Lever guns are favored for their balance and ease of handling in tight quarters, and the Model 89 takes this trait to the next level. Designed with rugged terrain and dense environments in mind, it shoulders quickly and carries comfortably over long hunts. Compared to many older lever guns, which can feel underpowered when matched against heavy game, the Model 89 was built to deliver serious performance without compromising maneuverability.
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About Big Horn Armory:
Big Horn Armory was founded in 2008 with the expressed intention of designing a Browning-type lever-action gun chambered in 500 Smith & Wesson Magnum. The Big Horn Armory Model 89, made in America, closely follows the work of John Browning with refinements courtesy of modern metallurgy and machining capabilities. The first rifles began shipping in September of 2012 and since then, BHA has added to their big bore lineup with a Model 90 Carbine in 460 S&W, the Model 90A in 454 Casull, the Model 90B in .45 Colt, the Model 89A in 500 Linebaugh and the Model 89B in .475 Linebaugh. In 2017, Big Horn Armory took a departure from its lever-action series and developed the AR500 Auto Max, the most powerful short-range, semi-auto based on an AR .308 platform.
