.444 Anybody else?

bydand · 09-04-2007, 08:31 PM

Anybody else hunt or shoot the .444? I have found it to be a great lever action that can astound those who picture all lever actions to be inferior when it comes to accuracy. I mean all joking aside, I will not take a real long range shot because the cartridge doesn't lend itself to that type of shooting. But for anything 150 yards and under, it will shoot a group where every shot is touching. I love this big, slow beast of a cartridge.

Midas · 09-04-2007, 08:46 PM

I like the 45-70 better, but the .444 seems like a decent brush buster for short range deer and hog hunting.

ArkansasHunter · 09-04-2007, 09:42 PM

I've got a Marlin leveraction that shoots the .375 Big Bore Winchester 200gr. and I love mine, the big bullets they chunk, knock Deer on there boody.

DANA · 09-05-2007, 08:06 AM

Have used mine for years. None better for it's use for me.

DANA

Agent006 · 09-08-2007, 07:46 AM

I had one! The 444SS and in nearly mint condition. I got it cheap from a friend of mine and it was really nice, although the scope was too big. I don't hunt so I traded it for my little Ruger .22 mag because I couldn't afford the ammo for the 444 and I wanted a single-action revolver to plink with. If I had it to do over, I think I would have just sold it straight out and added what money I could to get a bigger revolver but I'm happy with what I got. I only gave $300 for that rifle so I can't complain.

From what I understand, the 444 Marlin has about as much energy at 100 yards as 44 magnum does from the muzzle. It sure was a canon. I'd love to have a handgun that sounded like that. xD If I get another lever-action like that, it'll probably be a 30-30 for versatility.

jculp · 09-09-2007, 06:32 PM

does anyone konw how to take the buttstock off a marlin 336c?

09-04-2007, 08:31 PM	#1
bydand Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern Maine Posts: 2	.444 Anybody else? Anybody else hunt or shoot the .444? I have found it to be a great lever action that can astound those who picture all lever actions to be inferior when it comes to accuracy. I mean all joking aside, I will not take a real long range shot because the cartridge doesn't lend itself to that type of shooting. But for anything 150 yards and under, it will shoot a group where every shot is touching. I love this big, slow beast of a cartridge.

09-04-2007, 08:46 PM	#2
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,815 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	I like the 45-70 better, but the .444 seems like a decent brush buster for short range deer and hog hunting. __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

09-04-2007, 09:42 PM	#3
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,722	I've got a Marlin leveraction that shoots the .375 Big Bore Winchester 200gr. and I love mine, the big bullets they chunk, knock Deer on there boody.

09-05-2007, 08:06 AM	#4
DANA Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: WAITSFIELD VERMONT Posts: 1,598	Have used mine for years. None better for it's use for me. DANA

09-08-2007, 07:46 AM	#5
Agent006 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Carolina Upstate Posts: 179 Images: 10 Blog Entries: 1	I had one! The 444SS and in nearly mint condition. I got it cheap from a friend of mine and it was really nice, although the scope was too big. I don't hunt so I traded it for my little Ruger .22 mag because I couldn't afford the ammo for the 444 and I wanted a single-action revolver to plink with. If I had it to do over, I think I would have just sold it straight out and added what money I could to get a bigger revolver but I'm happy with what I got. I only gave $300 for that rifle so I can't complain. From what I understand, the 444 Marlin has about as much energy at 100 yards as 44 magnum does from the muzzle. It sure was a canon. I'd love to have a handgun that sounded like that. xD If I get another lever-action like that, it'll probably be a 30-30 for versatility.

09-09-2007, 06:32 PM	#6
jculp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 12	does anyone konw how to take the buttstock off a marlin 336c?