Marlin .444
10-09-2011, 09:58 PM
#12
Is recommend against using this gun for deer if you're wanting to eat much of it. A shoulder shot will blow both shoulders apart. Better shoot em in the gut or slightly behind the shoulders, the exit wound is pretty damn big. It's really just a good hog gun imo, if you hit one in the shoulder its going down.
For deer in Texas a 270 or 300 in particular the wsm is best with a nosler partition ballistic tip. Much faster round, stable out to 300 on the 270 and I've killed deer out to 600 with the 300. Doesn't screw up your meat too bad either should you not have perfect shot placement.
It's true the cartridge was designed for big game but there is such thing as overkill. It's also an outdated cartridge, much better options for deer hunting.
For deer in Texas a 270 or 300 in particular the wsm is best with a nosler partition ballistic tip. Much faster round, stable out to 300 on the 270 and I've killed deer out to 600 with the 300. Doesn't screw up your meat too bad either should you not have perfect shot placement.
It's true the cartridge was designed for big game but there is such thing as overkill. It's also an outdated cartridge, much better options for deer hunting.
10-09-2011, 10:10 PM
#13
Is recommend against using this gun for deer if you're wanting to eat much of it. A shoulder shot will blow both shoulders apart. Better shoot em in the gut or slightly behind the shoulders, the exit wound is pretty damn big. It's really just a good hog gun imo, if you hit one in the shoulder its going down.
For deer in Texas a 270 or 300 in particular the wsm is best with a nosler partition ballistic tip. Much faster round, stable out to 300 on the 270 and I've killed deer out to 600 with the 300. Doesn't screw up your meat too bad either should you not have perfect shot placement.
It's true the cartridge was designed for big game but there is such thing as overkill. It's also an outdated cartridge, much better options for deer hunting.
For deer in Texas a 270 or 300 in particular the wsm is best with a nosler partition ballistic tip. Much faster round, stable out to 300 on the 270 and I've killed deer out to 600 with the 300. Doesn't screw up your meat too bad either should you not have perfect shot placement.
It's true the cartridge was designed for big game but there is such thing as overkill. It's also an outdated cartridge, much better options for deer hunting.
10-20-2011, 10:37 PM
#14
The .444 is a great choice for..... Errrr.... Moose? Lol
I have a 45-70 and it's pretty much worthless to me except to shoot Biiiiiiiiig hogs, for everything else in this area, a 150gr .270 round and a good shot is all you need.
I have a 45-70 and it's pretty much worthless to me except to shoot Biiiiiiiiig hogs, for everything else in this area, a 150gr .270 round and a good shot is all you need.
Last edited by silver-mod-o; 10-21-2011 at 08:00 AM.
10-21-2011, 09:48 AM
#16
The .444 is capable of taking most North American game within its effective range. That being said, I wouldn't use it for 1000 plus pound animals when something else with more downrange penetration is available. The .338 comes to mind.
The .444 is fine for deer taken in the lung area and makes me feel quite cosy when carried for bear protection. It basically has twice the muzzle energy of a good .44 magnum round.
The .444 is fine for deer taken in the lung area and makes me feel quite cosy when carried for bear protection. It basically has twice the muzzle energy of a good .44 magnum round.
10-24-2011, 08:03 AM
#17
Well, i shot it finally. I love these marlin guns. I didnt get a hog this weekend, due to a poorly placed pop up blind, but I did see what it would do to a armadillo. It split him in half. fun gun. I am looking for a 45-70 now to complete the collection. I have a 44mag, 444, and 30-30, all marlin.
