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| Written by Ashley Burgess Gall, Laura Burgess Marketing, on behalf of Big Horn Armory |
When it comes to surviving in the backcountry—or just living life off the grid—you need gear that works as hard as you do. That includes your rifle. Whether you’re a seasoned survivalist, a deep-woods hunter, or a self-reliant homesteader, your firearm isn’t just a tool—it’s your lifeline. And when things get tough, nothing beats the raw reliability and stopping power of a big-bore lever-action rifle.
Simplicity Meets Power
In survival situations, complexity is the enemy. Bolt guns may be precise, and semi-autos may be fast, but a well-made lever gun hits the sweet spot of simplicity, speed, and power. Lever-actions are inherently dependable, easy to maintain in the field, and don’t rely on finicky parts or delicate systems to get the job done. Combine that with the bone-crushing force of a big-bore cartridge, and you’ve got a firearm that doesn’t just survive the wilderness—it thrives in it.
| 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. |
