.357 Magnum vs .44 Magnum Lever Actions

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Lucky Gunner article in new lever action series.

https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/category/lever-action-rifles/

So if you shoot something with your .357 Henry that’s 100 yards away, it’s basically like shooting it point blank with a 4-inch revolver.
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I’m at this point now. I have 2 .357 revolvers and no long guns in this caliber. I want a Henry Big Boy X-model. Those new bad boys look sweet. I’ve always wanted a .44 mag. So, do I buy the Henry in .44 or .357?
 

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I’m at this point now. I have 2 .357 revolvers and no long guns in this caliber. I want a Henry Big Boy X-model. Those new bad boys look sweet. I’ve always wanted a .44 mag. So, do I buy the Henry in .44 or .357?
IMO... I would recommend getting the .357 especially because you have the revolvers in the same caliber.
 
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Even less energy is a 230gr at 800fps from a 45acp 327 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle.
over 40 yards I hit a deer with one shot and it was bang flop.

I would not want to be hit by any bullet no matter the advertised energy.

It is interesting how much more oomph the 44 does have though.

Interesting the 125gr held on very well at long distance
 

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