In my case, the appeal of a handgun-calibered levergun is to use the same ammunition as the gun on my belt in the wilds, not to replace a regular hunting rifle.
One load, one carry type, one cartridge belt, etc.
A good buddy used a .357 Mag Marlin as his deer gun, was quite happy with the weight & power in brushy terrain.
I'm seriously exploring the Beretta 9mm carbine as a very compact close-in car & travel option.
There are times & places for these carbines, WITH the right bullet AND the right application.
The .44 Mag Marlin can improve ballistic performance significantly with the same load I carry in a .44 Mag revolver on the ATV, for instance, and extend its practical range if needed.
The .357 Mag Marlin can boost handgun velocities by 500 FPS without breaking a sweat.
Denis
One load, one carry type, one cartridge belt, etc.
A good buddy used a .357 Mag Marlin as his deer gun, was quite happy with the weight & power in brushy terrain.
I'm seriously exploring the Beretta 9mm carbine as a very compact close-in car & travel option.
There are times & places for these carbines, WITH the right bullet AND the right application.
The .44 Mag Marlin can improve ballistic performance significantly with the same load I carry in a .44 Mag revolver on the ATV, for instance, and extend its practical range if needed.
The .357 Mag Marlin can boost handgun velocities by 500 FPS without breaking a sweat.
Denis