Thanks for the reply's. I know how the .44 Mag kills. I have a Ruger 77, and have taken several deer with it. I made the mistake of looking at and handling a Henry single shot at a gun store. I was very impressed. I have and had quite a few single shot shot guns in the past and found them ok, but this Henry is at a whole new level. If I can't find a .44, I wouldn't pass on a .357. I have dies, brass and powder for both.