Same big bore pack gun design that’s been marketed for 20+ years. Unfortunately Ruger/Marlin have no interest in what I deem the best/versatile chamber, the 444 Marlin. Bullets in HP, SP, Mono and HCGC from 210 gr - 335 gr, from light game to the heaviest with bullet/powder combinations that give speeds of 2,150 fps with heavies and 2,650 with lights.
Like to see a 20” barrel with full length magazine and 1-20” twist. The 45-70 is great, and sells, but to me less versatile and only a bit more powerful. Still what animal is going to shed 300 gr or 335 gr loads out of a 444 Marlin at 2,250 fps and 2,150 fps at 150 yards, none. On light game using the 210 gr Speer, 225 Barnes or 240 XTP, it’s pretty much a bang flop with massive energy dump from such rapid expansions at 444 Marlin speeds. How about it Ruger, give us a do-it-all tube feed lever gun again. Only one man’s opinion.
