Big Horn Armory Unveils the SpikeDriver Tactical .500 S&W Lever-Action Rifle

Power and heirloom craftsmanship meet tactical versatility in the ultimate big bore lever gun.

Cody, Wyo. (March 2025) – Big Horn Armory (BHA), makers of big-bore firearms, proudly announces the launch of the SpikeDriver Tactical, a lever-action rifle chambered in the formidable .500 S&W Magnum. Designed to handle any challenge, this rifle is built for hunters, tactical shooters, and firearm enthusiasts who demand power, versatility, and reliability in a single platform.

Watch the latest Off the Bench Episode 22 where the SpikeDriver Tactical is introduced:

The American Black Walnut stock and forend are fitted with integral front and stud rear sling swivel mounts for a variety of sling attachments. The pistol grip buttstock utilizes a 1” Pachmayr Decelerator pad to tame recoil, along with the “tank” style brake at the muzzle. The buttstock and forend are given multiple coats of a durable synthetic satin finish to withstand the elements. The wood is then glass-bedded to the metal parts, ensuring extra accuracy and durability. The standard Skinner rear sight is mated with a fiber optic front sight for faster target acquisition. The large, hunter-friendly curved lever enables ease of operation, even with gloved hands.

The receivers and steel parts are manufactured using 17-4PH stainless steel, and barrels are made using 416 stainless steel. Proudly built in the USA, the SpikeDriver Tactical continues the rich legacy of American firearms design and development. Designed and built from the ground up and solidly engineered using the finest materials, techniques, and CNC technology, the SpikeDriver Tactical embodies the best of the Models 1886 and 1892 lever actions in a modern platform capable of handling the powerful 500 S&W Magnum while delivering 300-600 fps more than the revolver.

The SpikeDriver Tactical lever-action rifle delivers unmatched stopping power, capable of firing bullets ranging from 200 grains to an earth-shattering 700 grains. This incredible versatility allows shooters to confidently take on any game animal on the planet or face any defensive situation with authority.

“The SpikeDriver Tactical is an evolution of our legacy of producing high-caliber lever-action rifles,” said Greg Buchel, President of Big Horn Armory. “With its hunter black nitride finish, Scout Scope mount, and M-LOK tactical forend, this rifle offers durability and modularity modern shooters demand while staying true to the time-tested lever-action platform.”

Key Features of the SpikeDriver Tactical:

The SpikeDriver Tactical is now available to order at www.bighornarmory.com. Lead times are currently estimated at four to six weeks. Customers can also select from a variety of optional accessories, including a BHA logo cheekpiece (RH/LH), a Rhodesian sling, a ballistic cloth scabbard, and mounts for optics such as Leupold Delta Point, Sig Romeo1, or Trijicon RMR.

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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.