Pure speculation, but just looking at the two designs it seems pretty certain that the Big Boy action is the stronger of the two. The question then becomes -- so what? Both are more than strong enough for the cartridges for which they are chambered. The question becomes an issue when wildcatting a ...

Of the two above choices, which action is stronger? I've read the 1894 doesn't lock up as well on the right side of the firearm due to the way the cut out is made. I also read somewhere yesterday the steel big boy is closer to marlin 336 in action strength. I ask this because one of these two rifles...