Brush Popper is a name that tells you where the gun belongs. Cimarron's Texas version is a short and lively lever gun chambered in .357, with an 18-inch barrel that is octagon at the breech and round toward the muzzle, the classic two-shape profile.

The two-shape barrel gives a classic old-time appearance and a handy weight distribution. In South Texas mesquite or Carolina swamp, it is the sort of carbine that swings quick and slips through brush. You can load .38 Special for mild fun at a match and .357 Magnum when you want more punch.

Hogs, coyotes, and whitetail deer within modest range are all fair game for a rifle like this, subject to local laws. It pairs well with a .357 revolver for those who want one kind of ammunition in the saddle bag.

Take care of the finish by wiping it after wet days, oil the action, and keep screws snug. The rifle ships to your FFL dealer, where the background check is completed before you take it home.