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9/14/2025 2:49:00 PM EDT
So, what're yoru thoughts?  I found a .44 for a great price.  Any good?
9/14/2025 7:03:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: urbanredneck][Edited] [#1]
357.... Is fun. 100% so far. I think with the factory rail that it is the best bang for the buck. Or atleast used to be.

Just be warned that they are made by Rossi so give it a once over before you buy. Biggest issue with them is some seen to escape the factory with off center bores. Check the muzzle and make sure the bore is centered.

And they probably missed the boat on the rifling. 357 is 1:30 where other rifles are 1:16. I think it's the same with the 44mag.

And, as with Rossi, I doubt that citadel warranty is any better than Rossi.
9/15/2025 10:00:45 AM EDT
[#2]
Yeah, found the .44 mag for $499
9/15/2025 4:12:38 PM EDT
[#3]
I think Rossi .44s have been 1:38 for a long time but their website is now showing .44 92s in 1:30 and the Marlin 95 copies in 1:12 which seems super quick. The 444 is 1:38 fwiw.


https://rossiusa.com/firearms/rifles/lever-action/?product_orderby=date
9/15/2025 6:13:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Trumpet][Edited] [#4]
Just called.  Twist is 1:30.  Is that ok?
9/15/2025 7:53:53 PM EDT
[#5]
If it runs and had no issues then that is a great price
9/15/2025 8:32:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: urbanredneck][Edited] [#6]
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Originally Posted By Trumpet:
Just called.  Twist is 1:30.  Is that ok?
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I'd compare it to what a 44m Henry is rifled. It works, it might prefer lighter bullets but it would be worth asking if anyone can gi.ve you an accuracy comparison with heavier loads.


Just checked, Henry runs 1:16 barrels.

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