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Old 03-20-2014, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Falguy View Post
Maybe I'm just a heretic
I much prefer the 444 Marlin. Better cases, less recoil and great bullet selection if you hand load using Bear Tooth Bullets.

There are also other good lead bullets and store-bought loaded ammunition


pharman
You said Ohio just started allowing the 444
In what type of firearm? Single shot or is a lever gun allowed?
If they allow a lever gun, There's a difference in Marlins. The old style(white spacer and no safety) has a 1:38 twist
A 250gr is what's need for this twist
If it's a Marlin with a safety/black spacer, it will have a 1;20 twist. As heavy a bullet as you can stand will be OK

Also. Do you hand load?
We will be allowed to use either single shot or lever action. I am leaning towards the single shot for nostalgia reasons (reminds me when I was young and that's all I had!). Also when I hunt with a single shot I REALLY take my time and aim correctly as I know I only have one shot. To answer your other question...No I do not hand load. Thanks for the response...Roger
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