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Originally posted by Rifleman1776:
I have loaded many thousands of rounds of .44 mag. for both pistol and rifle. I believe if you want to use a rifle, use a rifle round. There is minimal gain going from a pistol to a rifle if using a pistol round.
p.s. If you are using a Marlin you have to stick with slightly below max. loads anyhow.
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According to Lyman, the difference between a carbine and a revolver with a max load of H110 under a 240gr JHP is 500+ FPS. 1233 FPS VS 1745 FPS. That is a increase of 42%. No really what I would call minimal. Add to that, most folks can shoot a rifle/carbine more accurately and consistently than a revolver. There are also areas where one cannot legally use a bottle neck rifle cartridge for hunting, but can use a handgun caliber cartridge in a rifle for hunting the same species. Using a carbine as opposed to a revolver in those areas can mean the difference between taking game or lettin' it walk. My son and I both have Marlin Levers and shoot the same max loads outta them as I do outta my PC 629 and my Ruger 77/44. Been doin' it for years and thousands of rounds. Have yet to have a problem.