The objective is easier reloading and less wear on the cases for longer shooting life. I hadn't taken the cartridge length into consideration for the 1894's action. The make the or made the .35 Rem in the 336 and I can't see how that was ever a hot seller for them but then with the demise of the .357 Max in revolvers maybe it would be a lead balloon anyways. Right now I'm reading up on the Ruger NO. 1 in .460 mag. I see H&R offers the Handi in .500 but would rather have the .460 over the .500 in a single shot rifle.