Way to go Clint. I love that little Marlin 44 mag. Mine would put three shots in the same big hole. Never saw a better shooting gun. I sold mine in a bind but another is in my future. The 44 Contender and Revolver give the same results. I shot a couple with a 5" Smith revolver and a couple with my 14 inch contender. Out to 100 yards or even 150 the little carbine is instant death on deer and even much bigger game inside 100 yards.