Marlin .444

Bob B.

February 12, 2008 07:38

I recently p/u a Mod. 94 in .444 and although it's a little more than needed for deer, it's what I'll be using it for , in addition to plate and paper target shooting. Can any of you .444 guys out there recommend a good starting point for bullet weights and powder charges that will suffice for whitetails and not kill from both ends on targets? Incidentally, I'm a peep sight shooter so extreme range is not a factor.

0

• 

  Mk 19

  February 12, 2008 08:54

  You can do a bit of downloading with the 444 to reduce your recoil and still have plenty of power to kill game at hunting ranges, Hodgdon.com is a great reloding site that will give you several great loads for your rifle, one that I found would be ideal for youe stiuation:
  
  Bullet: 225 GR. BAR XFB
  Powder: H335
  Bulett dia: .429"
  COL: 2.550"
  Grains: 49.0
  Velocity: 1891
  Pressure: 25,500 CUP
  
  Or for a bit more power step it up to:
  Grains: 52.0
  Velocity: 2031
  Pressure: 34,500 CUP

  0
• 

  Bob B.

  February 12, 2008 11:07

  I appreciate the head start Mk.

  0

Please sign in to leave a comment.