If I were working on a Ranch i would go with the 1894 marlin in 44 mag , big enough for knockdown at 100 yds with power behind it for longer shots if need be , I love my 357 94 but would rather have the 44 mag , I have the emf hartford , same as the puma 92 an its a good gun but seems weak in the 45 lc cal for killin critters at distances , t