Lever Action 44 Magnum?

[If1HitU]

My Rossi .44 Mag. 24" 14 shot Octagon tubular magazine barrel.Don't cost as much as a Henry or Marlin.I think it's a good rifle.

 

[CraigC]

Jack B which Henry did you pick and why do you like it better?
I've also been looking at the twist rates on the Henry's as advertised and they are saying
1:38 which I think is the same as the Marlins???
can anyone please add info on the twist rate issue and if there might be some confusion on this all of the models of Henry's that I listed in my original OP statement are listed as having 1:38 or something like that twist rates and not 1:20.
Can someone please clarify about the twist rate issue ?

What about the decision between a 16 inch barrel vs a 20 inch barrel?
I am not worried about capacity a rounds is fine and a 16 inch barrel.
The 16in just sounds a lot more handy but would I lose much velocity and knock down power?

Also if I consider a 357 lever action how much effective distance and knockdown power do I lose? Accuracy?

According to the website it's 1-20".

 

[earlthegoat2]

Jack B which Henry did you pick and why do you like it better?
I've also been looking at the twist rates on the Henry's as advertised and they are saying
1:38 which I think is the same as the Marlins???
can anyone please add info on the twist rate issue and if there might be some confusion on this all of the models of Henry's that I listed in my original OP statement are listed as having 1:38 or something like that twist rates and not 1:20.
Can someone please clarify about the twist rate issue ?

What about the decision between a 16 inch barrel vs a 20 inch barrel?
I am not worried about capacity a rounds is fine and a 16 inch barrel.
The 16in just sounds a lot more handy but would I lose much velocity and knock down power?

Also if I consider a 357 lever action how much effective distance and knockdown power do I lose? Accuracy?

All the Henry Big Boys in 44 mag per their site say 1:20" twist.

I like my 20" Marlin but I would probably get the 16" Henry if I were in the market just to try something different. Or I would get a Rossi octagon like the one above.

You don't gain anything but less recoil and lower priced ammo by going to a 357. Recoil isn't bad enough with the 44 to make that a factor worth considering though and if it is a hunting gun, the marginal ammo price difference isn't significant enough to matter. The 44 will have the same range and makes two big holes most of the time. 357 may make 2 medium holes but if I were hunting with one I would always wait for a broadside shot and not take a frontal shot like I would with the 44. 357 vs 44 for hunting has been hashed out plenty of times with the 44 always being the no brainer "better" choice.

Im not a fan of 357 rifles but if you had one and wanted to deer hunt, I would tell you to use the 357 as opposed to buying another gun.

 

[Jack B.]

Jack B which Henry did you pick and why do you like it better?
I've also been looking at the twist rates on the Henry's as advertised and they are saying
1:38 which I think is the same as the Marlins???
can anyone please add info on the twist rate issue and if there might be some confusion on this all of the models of Henry's that I listed in my original OP statement are listed as having 1:38 or something like that twist rates and not 1:20.
Can someone please clarify about the twist rate issue ?

What about the decision between a 16 inch barrel vs a 20 inch barrel?
I am not worried about capacity a rounds is fine and a 16 inch barrel.
The 16in just sounds a lot more handy but would I lose much velocity and knock down power?

Also if I consider a 357 lever action how much effective distance and knockdown power do I lose?


https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/big-boy/






Recoil with 44 specials feels like 22LR. I've seen .357 shooting 38specils and no recoil that I could see. The kid shooting the gun wasn't happy till they put .357 magnums in the rifle. Then the smiles came on.

 

[Jack B.]

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[Weflyfast]

Only problem with the Marlin is it isn't a Winchester- .......oooops now I've done it.

...prolly get yelled at again.
Sorry

 

[HPJeep]

Most all 44 mag lever guns from the US, Italy, Brazil and Japan are all good whether new or used. It's not like we had any Brycos, Jimenezes or Jennings lever guns! Pick the features, needs, and looks and get that model.

 

[WrongHanded]

What about the decision between a 16 inch barrel vs a 20 inch barrel?
I am not worried about capacity a rounds is fine and a 16 inch barrel.
The 16in just sounds a lot more handy but would I lose much velocity and knock down power?

Also if I consider a 357 lever action how much effective distance and knockdown power do I lose? Accuracy?

Barrel length and Magnum pistol cartridges came up in another thread recently. I did some digging, and also checked ballistics by the inch. Whilst I found no conclusive proof, I've come to the belief that .357 Mag, .41 Mag, and .44 Mag all probably do not benefit from a barrel longer than about 18 inches. Some loads may have gains, but between 16" and 18" there doesn't seem to be much. The 20" barrel on my .357 Steel Boy isn't seeing any real increase over a similar load in a 16" rifle. Whilst only anecdotal, it makes me question if a 20" barrel is just more weight and length than it's worth. If I bought again, I'd get the 16".

That's my 2 cents. You should do some research on it yourself though, and not just take my word as fact.

 

[kidneyboy]

Ok. This doesn't fit the OP's description at all except it's 44 magnum and it's purdy

Henry Big Boy Classic

 

[375supermag]

Hi...
I recently bought a new Marlin .44Magnum lever action rifle. So far it has cycled my 240gr coated commercial cast LSWC reloads over 19gr of Unique with no issues.

The farthest it has been shot is at multiple steel plates at 25yds and it has been accurate enough for that. Probably have about 200 rounds through it so far. Next time out I will probably be shooting for groups at 25 and 50 yards. Once I get it zeroed with cast handloads, I will work up some loads with jacketed bullets, most likely Hornady 240gr HP/XTPs.

At this point, I am quite happy with this rifle.

 

[gotboostvr]

Barrel length and Magnum pistol cartridges came up in another thread recently. I did some digging, and also checked ballistics by the inch. Whilst I found no conclusive proof, I've come to the belief that .357 Mag, .41 Mag, and .44 Mag all probably do not benefit from a barrel longer than about 18 inches. Some loads may have gains, but between 16" and 18" there doesn't seem to be much. The 20" barrel on my .357 Steel Boy isn't seeing any real increase over a similar load in a 16" rifle. Whilst only anecdotal, it makes me question if a 20" barrel is just more weight and length than it's worth. If I bought again, I'd get the 16".

That's my 2 cents. You should do some research on it yourself though, and not just take my word as fact.

I picked a 16" 44 R92 for my deer rifle, and if it gives up anything, it's not a meaningful amount compared to a 18-20". Through and throughs blowing out both shoulders like clockwork as long as an appropriate bullet is utilized.

I prefer the 240gr XTP over the Leveroultion stuff, an A frame or the like would be even better.

 

[czhen]

I don't a have any 44 mag cal firearm. But toyed with that idea many times. So I'm bidding on an auction over a winny 94 an another in 30.30.
let see my luck.
Very happy with my Winchester 94 45 Colt for my SASS itchy, another Rossi 92 no unless all Winchester, Uberti's and Marlyn's disapear from planet Earth.

 

[hossfly]

Hi...
I recently bought a new Marlin .44Magnum lever action rifle. So far it has cycled my 240gr coated commercial cast LSWC reloads over 19gr of Unique with no issues.

The farthest it has been shot is at multiple steel plates at 25yds and it has been accurate enough for that. Probably have about 200 rounds through it so far. Next time out I will probably be shooting for groups at 25 and 50 yards. Once I get it zeroed with cast handloads, I will work up some loads with jacketed bullets, most likely Hornady 240gr HP/XTPs.

At this point, I am quite happy with this rifle.

Did you mean 19 grains of 2400???? Certainly not Unique??

 

[roscoe]

Any reason you aren't looking for a used 1894? I have a .45LC Trapper and love it. For $800 you can find them on Gunbroker.

 

[RainDodger]

I have a Browning 92 in .44 Mag. Beautiful rifle... it's like a little piece of jewelry. Fit and finish is excellent. As a hand loader I've tried many different loads. I wasn't having particularly good luck with any bullets above 200 grains, but once I figured that out, the groups tightened right up. The rifle really likes Hornady 200 grain XTP bullets. Groups are reasonable - certainly fine if you're going to hunt with the rifle. My only criticism of the rifle is the front sight. It's tiny and difficult to pick up quickly. The sight design is in keeping with the rifle though, and looks period-perfect. If you can find a Browning 92, you may pay more for it than the other choices, but I don't think you would ever regret the purchase.