r/canadaguns • u/Striker-of-life • Jun 17 '26

Buy recommendations Leaver action 44 or 357?

So I'm shopping for a leaver action in looking at a Smith and Weston 1854. But while I lean towards 357. Fomo is making me ask should I consider 44 mag more? I'm just curious what are you thoughts? 44 or 357 for leaver?

Edit/Update:

I ended up going for the S&W 1854 Sheath hunter in 357 thanks every one

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u/TheRip91 Jun 17 '26

I got a 44mag over a 357. 20" barrel. I might only shoot a box a year, so 50 bucks for 44, or what 35-40 for 357 isn't a huge deal. I like the thunder off a 44 mag.

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u/hafetysazard Jun 17 '26

Damn, I shoot a few boxes every time I go shooting!

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u/TheRip91 Jun 17 '26

Mostly duck hunt and skeet shooting myself. Rifles just collect dust now we are shifted out of a rifle zone for hunting deer.

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u/Previous-Season-8800 Jun 17 '26

Fry eggs on the barrel lol. .44 winchester here.