Well, I picked up a 44mag yesterday at Academy that was on clearance, and got it out the door for $223 so I feel pretty good about that! I also just got off the phone with H&R about sending them my '95 NEF 20ga to have it fitted with a 357 barrel (should cost just under $150 total). I slugged my 44 barrel within 30min of getting home and it is .4315 I shot it a few times and this thing is gonna be really fun with the mild recoil and big "thud" on the targets! Happy Shooting