Is there a better lever option you’d recommend, perhaps with a faster twist? Like maybe a BLR or something? Not really wanting to hunt (and pay) for an old Winchester.
Opinions vary widely on whether they are better or even as good as Marlin but the Henry Big Boy .44 Magnum has a 1:20 twist. They also make a 16" carbine model. Had a Marlin 1894 with a 16" barrel which was extremely fast handling, and 16" will still get you all the usable velocity you could want from a straight walled pistol case like that.
