May I suggest:  IF you don't push each cartridge all the way in the mag tube, but leave the base out, the next cartridge loaded will push it the rest of the way in with no finger pinch.  Only the last one loaded needs to be pushed all the way in.

I didn't know there was an Outdoor Life channel until I saw this video and subscribed immediately!

Both are awesome rounds as well as the 30-30Win. We make parts for Henry, Marlin, S&W, Rossi and more and love them all.

I am new to your site. I think its great. You are great.
I am from Montana. Spent time in Alaska, Retired AF specops. I own a 44 mag lever gun and have owned a Ruger #3 in 45-70. Your demo and conclusions are bang on. I personally am a huge 41 magnum and 41 special fan. I also am totally enamored with my 444 Marlin lever rifle. I would love to see you do the same thing comparing the 444M with the 45-70.
As a side note. I load mostly hard cast lead. There is a load that are 15 BRN and also 22 BRN hard cast. Mostly Keith style SWC's.
Gas checked.
I get all my lead bullets from Rimrock Bullets in Pablo/Polson Montana. Huge inventory, they supply the big names. 7 miles away so I get to visit with  and actually look at and feel the bullets as I buy.
Thet have a hard cast lead, gas checked 290 grain, SWC that is truncated. Incredible 444 marlin bullet.
Anyway, check them out. I look forward to your programs. Sincerely,  James Pettit.

This is exactly what I needed after the week we had.

I've had various 44 Mag lever action carbines and used to own a Marlin 45-70 - great shooting rifle.   My current 44 Magnum is a Rossi R92 which I love - great lever action for a more modest price.  I favor traditional styling so mine is blued with wood stocks.  But I do have a mid-rail installed with a low mount Primary Arms red dot installed. Those Smith & Wesson levers look very nice.  Thanks for the review!

357 deserves a shout-out as well. Turns into a different animal coming out of a carbine/rifle

That 325 flex tip load made my Henry vibrate when I pulled the trigger. 😵‍💫that’s alot of power.

When choosing between the two the only right answer is definitely both.

My go to rifles are the Win 94 in 30=30 and the Marlin 45-70. In Canada pistol ammo is much harder to come by in rural western towns so I wasn't too keen on the pistol carbines.

Love all of my lever guns I’ve picked up over the last couple years, I’ve got 45-70, 30-30, 35 Remington 44mag, 22lr, and 22mag. Took my first doe with my 44mag at about 50-70 yards, took my first buck with my 35 Remington. All are Henry made except the Rossi 44mag and Marlin 35rem

I have both cartridges, .44  Winchester 94 black shadow , and Marlin 1895 in 45/70..love them thumpers!

I have a Ruger/Marlin in .44 mag (now my go-to White Tail and Black Bear rifle), as well as a Henry Big Boy (brass receiver), with which I took two deer in less than 12 seconds 2 years ago, as well as several .44 mag revolvers. I also own 3 45-70s in a Henry All Weather, a 94 Marlin CB, and a Sharps.
Both of those calibers and the guns that I mentioned have never failed me with the chores that were given to them.

Use the Marlin in .444Marlin kaliber, you get a 2300ft and a much flatter shooting round ;)

I never expected that much of a difference between the pistol and rifle

I own .30-30, .44 mag and .45-70 lever guns.  All work just fine within design limitations.

i own both calibers and the 44mag reload 240/300 grain bullet,  are pleasant to shoot and still pack a punch down range. but the knuckle buster 45-70 hits allot harder. the 325 leverevolution reloads are allot more pleasant to shoot than the 300 grain hollows. great content and video.

I’ve got both as well,
45 70 stealth hunter
.44 Marlin/Ruger
Love them both

I was impressed by both rifles and their ability to send rounds down range with accuracy while using a variety of different manufacturer's ammunition and bullet weights.
If you pick up a Magnum Research BFR in 45-70, then you will have two complete PCC outfits.

Bonjour, j'ai le SW 1854 en 44mag et je ne changerai pas. Très polyvalent, je l'adore.