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Ballistics by the inch basically shows that in .357 and .44 Magnum, by the time you get to 16 inches, the velocity is maxed out. This may not be true for Jeff's handloads, using powder designed for longer barrels. But factory ammo, I think you'll find that past 16" the pistol stuff doesn't fly faster.
That said, I really want an 1894 Marlin 16" in .357 Magnum. That is just about unobtanium right now. My next choice is The Rossi 16" with standard lever, preferably in stainless. But I also really like the Winchester breakdown which would fit my Bug Out Bag better.
With infinite money, I would also like a .44 magnum S&W plus a .44 Magnum lever gun. But then I'd have to stock ANOTHER caliber of ammo.
BTW, I love my Winchester 1894 in 30-30. It was well loved by the previous owner. It is a post WWII that I believe we finally figured out was a 1947 build.
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