I need to throw a question out there. My buddy says the 1-38 twist in 44mag. will not stablize a bullet 240gr. and over very well. He had a ruger bolt gun in 44 mag. and it was not very accurate with the heaver bullets. He wanted to buy a new marlin 1894 in 44mag. but didnt because of the twist in 1-38. Anyone out there have good luck with the 1-38 twist with the heavy bullets? He has a 444 in a H&R single shot that has a 1-20 twist that does real good with the heavy bullets. Thanks for your input.