BTW--I just got CVA's 2021 catalog e-mailed and they had a 44 mag hunter single-shot available for just over $200--I snapped one up cause the 444 marlin hunter I have is a superlative shooter and I suspect (hope) this one will be too.
BTW Scrummy--that is a magnificent looking rifle.
23.8 grs H110 240 Nosler jsp shot through my 16" Rossi