Weird barrel lengths on Ruger 1894s.....

by Gunner , St Louis, Sunday, January 21, 2024, 12:52 (105 days ago)

Recently looking at the Ruger Marlin 1894 rifles, hoping for a 41 Mag version soon, and noticed something.......357 Mag has a barrel length of 18.63" while the 44 Mag has a 20.25" long barrel.
Anyone know why the difference? Did Marlin do the same thing? Never noticed anything other than 16' trapper or 20" standard length on Marlin 1894 rifles. I would assume it has to do with balance of rifle or ballistics of said cartridges.

Gunner

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