Dave, you might also take a look at the new Uberti 44 Mag. 1873 (only comes in 19" carbine). Taylors and Cimarron carry it. With that you could use the 44 mag for hunting and 44 Spcl for CAS. Being it is a toggle link rifle, I wouldn't hotrod the .44 mag, but it should handle SAAMI spec ammo okay. If you want hot 44 mags for the hogs, go with a '92 or a Marlin. Bullet jump for a .44 Spcl in a Mag chamber shouldn't be a problem for CAS use, I wouldn't think.