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Upgraded Ruger Marlin Dark Series

Beautiful

I love the octagonal barrels. .45 LC is mild. I agree the longer barrel definitely increases the velocity of the .357. There are several videos on YouTube about that.
Pistol calibers make a lot of sense for lever guns, because they are typically only good for 100-150 yards anyways. Most pistol rounds will take a deer or hog, which is where the lever guns shine.
I am not hunting. Those are solid cartridges for defense and target practice. +/- 100 yards are a perfect distance for iron sights.
I like low pressure rounds with heavy slugs. :D The .45 LC anyways.
 
OP, I’m a bit envious of your Marlin Dark.

I got a 1895 Trapper in 45-70, then bought all the tacti-cool bits from Ranger Point Precision.

About 4 months later, Marlin came out with the Dark Series, haha!! I would’ve gone that route in a heartbeat.
 
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