Fourteen rounds of .357 Magnum is a lot of firepower for a rifle with this much style. Winchester's Model 1873 Deluxe Sporting pairs a 24-inch barrel with a case-hardened receiver and a walnut stock, giving a rifle that looks as good over the mantel as it does in the field.

The deluxe designation points to a better grade of wood and finish. A rifle this long gives a stable sight picture and enough barrel to extract all the speed from magnum loads, while .38 Specials keep the cost of shooting low. A long tube magazine means fewer reloads at a match.

For ranch work, a .357 rifle is useful on coyotes and hogs. For deer, check that your state allows pistol-caliber rifles. Cowboy action shooters like the combination of a rifle and revolver sharing ammunition.

Case colors fade if abused, so keep the receiver dry and wipe fingerprints off after use. Oil the action lightly and store it in a dry spot. The rifle ships to your FFL dealer, and the background check is completed there before you take it home.