Of the two calibers, which one would be preferable for a short, handy, non - semiauto action rifle used for <75yds defensive action. I've never owned a lever gun, so I need novice advice as well. Marlin, Winchester, Italian brands, etc? Which brand and model? I'm leaning towards the 1894cp (?) Marlin, the ported, 16" barrelled, .357mag, and getting some receiver mounted peep/ghostrings for it. If anyone has done something similar with their short levergun, please let me know.
Thanks, EricO
Thanks, EricO