[Talisker]

What are the advantages, if any, of a .44 rifle over, say a 30/30? I’ve never been able to figure that out.

[rellimpank]

—I am reminded of a quote from some years ago-forget the gun writer—speaking of the Elmer Kieth fans as never having been convinced that the .30-30 was an adequate deer cartridge until it was available in handguns-—

[Lurker]

One possible advantage could be carrying only one cartridge for both rifle and handgun.

[Joe 6-pack]

"What are the advantages, if any, of a .44 rifle over, say a 30/30? I’ve never been able to figure that out."

For folks who prefer a semi-auto, Ruger once made the M44, which was a .44 Magnum semi. It's the rifle that put Larry Flynt in a wheelchair.

[Hugin]

In a self defense situation, 10 or 11 rounds in the magazine instead of 6.

[marktwain]

“What are the advantages, if any, of a .44 rifle over, say a 30/30? I’ve never been able to figure that out.”

If you have a .44 handgun, interchangable cartridges.

If you are using a tubular magazine, a .44 will generally hold more cartridges.

The .30-30 is flatter shooting, though, by quite a bit.