Gives me 2000 fps chronographed out of my 16.5 inch Marlin barrel. So the 45-70 would be my pick over the 444 between the two every time. Thread starter Jagermeister; Start date Oct 31, 2019; Jagermeister. I would also insist on carrying a lever action even though that is not always considered a perfect idea. None of the experience you just conveyed applies to your .444. I decided to take a chance on getting a shot within the range I was comfortable shooting my Marlin Outfitter chambered for .444 Marlin. In 2015 I was lucky enough to draw a cow elk tag on the Jicarilla Apche Reservation in New Mexico. Loads for .444 Marlin. 06-25-2010, 11:05. I don't think that is true of 444 Marlin. I've got three guys that are for it and me alone against it. Thanks. The micro groove barrel handles them just fine at these speeds and sized to .432. This modern, powerful factory load, suitable for use on elk and moose at moderate range, leaves the .350 Legend in the dust. The world's largest selection of LBT Design, hand cast, heat treated, wide meplat bullets available. CharlieNC. Introduced in 1964, the .444 Marlin pushed a 240-grain bullet to a muzzle velocity of 2350 fps. This hunt was scheduled for December 11-13. I load a 330 grain Beartooth sized .432 with 55 grains of H335. But the hardcast 330's are the best. We're not talking carrying as bear protection but rather going onto the bears turf with intentions of bringing his head and hide back home! Oct 31, 2019 #1 I am going to use Hornady 265 grain bullets and Remington cases. The Hornady 265's hold together better. A 265gr is not a heavy bullet for the .444 but a standard weight for it and the .44Mag. The Speer God dots will over expand at 444 velocities. Pretty much any of the more potent factory loads for the .444 Marlin, .45-70 or .450 Marlin are packing 1,500 foot-pounds or more energy at 200 yards, plenty to supplant an elk. To me the lever action is the ideal hunting rifle as long as 200 yards is my personal standard, which it is for moose or elk. I need data for possibly VithaVouri powder and possibly IMR 4198 or others that work well. 444 Marlin and Brown Bear? Having said this, the current reloading manuals as well as most published articles make absolutely no mention of high bulk density fast burning powders suitable for experimentation with lighter weight projectiles. At that time it was the most powerful lever-action cartridge on the planet. Selections from .22-.600 Nitro calibers. Nope, it's not a long range cartridge that can easily knock off elk to 400 yds, but if you're a practiced shooter familiar with it's ballistics and trajectory, I'd call it a great 250 yd elk rifle. It is well liked on the Marlin Owners 444 site. The Marlin is a strong rifle but the .444 is only rated to 42,000psi so some care must be taken. We flat landers have a little argument going on concerning shooting the big bears with a 444. For a properly constructed bullet, it's a good weight range for deer and elk, though I'd still prefer the Speer offerings because Hornady's are just too prone to jacket/core separation. Top. ELK-AHOLIC wrote: I own a Marlin 444 had the original factory sights taken off and replaced them with some ghost ring sights and they work very well for me, as far as ammo goes depending on what you want to shoot the Hornady 265gr factory ammo is the ticket! Reloaders with Marlin or Henry carbines (20 inch barrel) in .35 Rem.
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