I started this game with a Marlin .44 Mag. Then switched to Marlin .45 Colt. I shout Black Powder and was getting alot of blowback into the action. Had to disassemble action and clean after each time I shot. So, I was looking for a .44-40 that would seal the chamber better. The local gun dealer had a great deal on a Henry .44-40 so I bought it. I love it. The Winchesters (Henry, '66, & '73) are heavier than the Marlins if that is a concern. They all can be slicked up to be as smooth as butter. I still have the Marlins with no plans on selling them.
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