JTHunter
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I would like to get a Ruger SP-101 with the 3" barrel and a 77/357 to go with it.
IIRC, the 77 rifle is a bolt-action that only holds 5 rounds. While a BA is probably more accurate, a good levergun holds more rounds. A couple of years ago, I was able to close on a GunBroker auction for a Marlin 1894 from 1994. It has the side loading gate with side eject that allows for mounting an optic on top, if desired, and it holds 10 rounds.
I got the Marlin because the Henry had no side loading and was HEAVY. The Winchester ($$$$ !!) also had no side loading and was a top eject and the Rossi was a clone of the Winchester. The Uberti was even higher in price with the same faults as the Winchester and Rossi. All three also had a very curved buttstock with no pad and doesn't fit my shoulder comfortably. Only the Marlin had a recoil pad on it.