Marlin .44 mag Lever Action

[SamlautRanger]

OK, been reading several post recently about the virtues of the 1984c Marlin lever action in . 357.

So how does the .44 mag lever action compare? HOw do you like it, as well?

How is the recoil, comparable to a 30-30? what is the maximum EFFECTIVE range I am looking at with .44 mags or .44 specials in the lever rifle?

Appreciate all you comments, expereinces, and photos of the .44 mag Marlin lever action.

 

[Father Knows Best]

The Marlin 1894 pattern rifles are excellent in both .357 and .44 mag. You get a little more recoil in the .44, but it's quite manageable (nothing at all like a .44 mag out of a handgun). Obviously, it shoots a heavier bullet that hits a little harder and makes a bigger hole than the .357.

I prefer the .44, myself. Since it loses nothing to the .357 in terms of reliability, capacity and accuracy, and hits harder, it's an easy choice.

 

[MinScout]

I'd say my Marlin 44 mag with 240 grain factory loads recoils about the same as my Winny 30-30. The Specials barely kick at all. My max range is about 100 yards with issued sights.