What would you buy in a lever .44?

[Max Volume]

If you have your heart set on a JM Marlin I'd probably go for the 1894 Cowboy model due to the rifling. The standard models have the micro grove and the cowboy version has standard rifling. I have read that the ballard rifling is more accurate and don't doubt it. I have standard '94 in .44 and a cowboy in .45. the .45 is more accurate and I'm not sure it's just because of being a different caliber.

 

[Hookeye]

Had a JM .44.
Shot well.
Sold it.

Like a Ruger auto better. Not as accurate....not as good a trigger. But feel and look I prefer and inside of 100 its good enough. Not the carbine either......sporter ( fingergroove ).

Another oddball.....have not seen a Rem 788 in .44 mag for a long time.

 

[Vendetta]

My Henry Big Boy is absolutely stunning and shoots like a dream.

 

[Injess]

My Henry Big Boy is absolutely stunning and shoots like a dream.

Them henry’s are beautiful, I’m definitely interested in the new side and tube loading models.

 

[BigRed]

One day I am going to buy a lever .44 mag. I use to shoot a single shot H&R .44 before the rules changes and love the round for deer hunting.

I have experience with marlins as I have a 39A. The shop I frequent sell Henry and Rossi. The Henry is finished really nice but for some reason I have a draw to the JM stamped Marlin.

Curious to hear others preferences.

Marlin 1894... an older one.

 

[Mgderf]

Them henry’s are beautiful, I’m definitely interested in the new side and tube loading models.

For now, the only calibers they are offering in side-gate loaders are .30-30 Winchester, .35 Remington, and .38-55.

More calibers may be added in the future, but for now...it's only those three.

 

[Winamac]

JM Marlin in 44mag or 45 Long Colt...mic drop

 

[Leadeye]

One thing I always do to Marlins I'm keeping is remove the mag tube and chamfer the loading end.

 

[1nderbeard]

Here's my .02:
Rossi kicks like a 12 gauge. Personally I wouldn't want to shoot it outside of wearing a coat for padding. I've heard though that they are tanks and you can't break them.

I would stick with Marlin. Older (pre rem) if you can find it, or newer than 2018.

 

[bobjones223]

I would get a Marlin 1894P!



Ohhhh wait I did get a Marlin 1894P never mind.

 

[Bigdog357]

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get the Marlin, this is my deer slayer

 

[dan45]

I have had 3 marlins and really liked them all. two were 336 .30-.30's and one a .444marlin. have never had a problem with any.