Who makes a 444 caliber rifle?
Remington
45-70 when that cartridge was not available in any new lever action rifles; at the time it was the largest lever-action cartridge available. The . 444 resembles a lengthened ….
| .444 Marlin | |
|---|---|
| Designed | 1964 |
| Manufacturer | Remington |
| Specifications | |
| Bullet diameter | .429 in (10.9 mm) |
What is a 444 rifle used for?
444 Marlin is actually a modern high-pressure cartridge. Accurate and hard-hitting, it’s well-suited to hunting in heavy cover. Even in a world awash with modern bolt-guns chambered in hot 6.5mm cartridges the simple big-bore lever gun remains hugely popular with many.
Is the 444 Marlin a good deer rifle?
444 Marlin is a good mid-range compromise round for the Mississippi primitive weapons deer season. Its recoil is manageable, the terminal ballistics are adequate at moderate ranges and, with the new Hornady ammo, is a sure bet for killing your next white-tailed deer.
What’s the difference between a 444 Marlin and 45 70?
444 Marlin load has a muzzle velocity that is almost 300 fps faster than the 325-grain . 45-70 load, it generates more energy out to 300 yards and, when sighted in three inches high at 100 yards, drops three inches less at 200 yards than the . 45-70.
What bullet does a 444 Marlin use?
444 Marlin are Cast Performance Bullet Co.’s 320 grain LBT and the SSK 310 flat-nose bullet designed by J. D. Jones for use in the . 44 Magnum.
How accurate is a 444 Marlin?
The Marlin is a very accurate rifle, and the . 444 Marlin is more accurate than the best pistol-caliber carbines. It is more than a . 44 Magnum/Magnum.
What is the ballistic coefficient of a 444 Marlin?
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| Suggested loads: .444 Marlin | ||
|---|---|---|
| No | ID | Ballistic Coefficient |
| 1 | FL | .225 |
| 2 | HL | .154 |
| 3 | HL | .205 |
How far will a 444 rifle shoot?
444 was capable of firing the 240-grain bullet at a muzzle velocity of 2,350 feet per second, and generated 2,942 foot-pounds of energy, making the rifle and caliber capable of hunting bear deer, elk and moose out to 200 or 250 yards.