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Marlin .444

Bob B.Bob B. Member Posts: 25 ✭✭
edited February 2008 in Perry Shooter Competition Shooting and Reloading Forum
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.
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  • Mk 19Mk 19 Member Posts: 8,170
    edited November -1
    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
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  • Bob B.Bob B. Member Posts: 25 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I appreciate the head start Mk.
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