orangeninja
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Hey guys, another thread got me into thinking (danger, danger) about pistol caliber lever actions. I have been arranging a boar hunt with my brother in law and both of us have been needing a good pig busting rifle. Currently I have a M48A Mauser that I like...but I don't really want to take it hunting.
I was looking at the Winchester 94 Trapper with a 16 inch barrel in either .44 magnum or .357 magnum. I prefer the Marlin rifles, but don't like the 18 inch barrel....I really like the looks of the Winchester and my first "Real" gun was a Winchester....so, you know how that is.
My questions are...would you go with a .357 or a .44 mag? Also, can I shoot .44 specials out of a .44 mag? Can I shoot .38 specials from the .357?
How effective would either of these be in deer or boar hunting? I also shoot the occasional rabbit or snake.
I was looking at the Winchester 94 Trapper with a 16 inch barrel in either .44 magnum or .357 magnum. I prefer the Marlin rifles, but don't like the 18 inch barrel....I really like the looks of the Winchester and my first "Real" gun was a Winchester....so, you know how that is.
My questions are...would you go with a .357 or a .44 mag? Also, can I shoot .44 specials out of a .44 mag? Can I shoot .38 specials from the .357?
How effective would either of these be in deer or boar hunting? I also shoot the occasional rabbit or snake.