If think you might ever want to shoot cast bullets...make sure wich ever Marlin you buy does NOT have micro-groove rifling.
roscoe said:FYI the Marlin .44 does not have the twist to handle the heavier slugs. At least, that is the word from Buffalo Bore.
CraigC said:Figure on 300-400fps for most loads in any of the cartridges used in both rifles and revolvers. Even those utilizing faster burning powders like Unique.