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Love my .444

SLIDER-in-KY
I had posted in here several weeks ago, looking for a 444 Marlin. Well, I found one about six weeks ago. Great deal, I might add....Got the 444SS barely used, sling, one box of ammo, and a Tasco 3x9x40 all for $300. I had only owned it for a week and a friend borrowed it to hunt hogs. He took one his first day out with the 444. I used it last week to take a extremely nice 7 point whitetail. LOVE MY .444!!!!!

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  • bambihunter
    The .444 is a very under-rated cartridge in my opinion. They are a nice balance of power and light recoil. I used to have a Marlin .444 also, and only took one deer with it I think, but it certianly did the job.
    I think if the 45-70 hadn't been around long before the .444 then the latter cartridge would have had a better chance. The 45-70 is likely more versatile however.
    I dunno if I'll replace my .444 or not, but I can certianly understand why you're happy to own one. [:)]

    BTW, this topic might get locked since it really didn't "ask the experts" anything...
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  • gskyhawk
    I had the Marlin outfitter in 444 , took it out last deer season but never got to use it on any thing other than paper [:(] anyway I sold it because of it being so darn loud , it will be the last ported gun I own [xx(] I should add that over all the gun was nice , just didn't like the ported barrel , I think the longer barrel model is the way to go
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  • moose56
    Hey Slider, I am going to hunt for the first time this year with a new barrel on my 14 inch Thompson Contender -a .444Marlin. Deer season starts next week and I will be carrying it. It shoots a 5 shot cluster at 50 yards about 1.5 inches.
    Can't wait and congrats on the 7-pt.

    Moose
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  • captkirk3@dslextreme.com
    Whats going on here, A Mutual Admiration Society Meeting for the Triple Four....?
    I Had a .444 Made by Clarence Bates of Sedona, Arizona...Side by Side, 22 Inch barrels, Hammer Gun...Beaver Tail Fore Arm and Shotgun Stock, Four Power Weaver Scope...Gun was Stolen from My Home in Arizona back about 5/6 years ago...Good Shooter and would love to get it back....I even know who the thief is...and to my knowledge he is still alive and well, Living in Clarkdale, Arizona...Peddling Drugs...Wheres the Justice..?
    If any of you ever Run across a Double Rifle that fits this discription I'd appreciate a call......

    Captain Kirk, Tech Staff
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