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Those Zeroes squashed pretty good!
Thanks for the test!
I envy you the 20 twist Ballard barrel.
If you can find any, try the Woodleigh weldcore 280 444 bullet.
I got them through Huntingtons.
This is the finest constructed 444 jacketed bullet I know of.
Made of the same materials and with the same technique as their famous double rifle bullets and loaded by Kynoch.
Not cheap but the obvious choice for my 444 double rifle if I can get them to regulate.
That gun is regulated for the LeveRevolution round which gives me a little leeway to goose the load if needed for the extra 15 grains of bullet.
This is the current plan for such a load but I have not been able to get out lately what with the shutdowns.
It mimics the LeveRev velocities with acceptable pressure.
I think the Woodleigh may have less friction than the Hornady bullet as it is not truly cylindrical.
PM me with your email and I will send you a copy of the 444 Master Reloading table of which I am the curator.
I recently updated it but have not posted yet to the Marlin Owners forum.
This goes for anyone else interested in the mighty 444.
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Last edited by Nemo288; 06-29-2020 at 04:04 AM.
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