Do they still make 444 Marlin?

444 Marlin the flattest-shooting straight-wall rifle cartridge in commercial production. The trouble is, hunters can’t find much in the way of repeating rifles chambered for this cartridge. With limited delivery systems, the . 444 Marlin has languished.

What model is the Marlin 444?

This gun is part of Marlin’s Model 1895 (Big Bore) Collection. The 444 has a Ballard rifled 22” barrel, a 1:20” twist rate and a 40.5” overall length. The barrel and parallel magazine tube have a luxurious polished blued finish.

How far can a 444 Marlin shoot?

444 at 500 yards and practice alot,you could probably even hunt deer at that range with a . 444.

Is the 444 Marlin dead?

After an almost 40 year run, Marlin discontinued the 444 about 10 years ago. Since then, they announced re-introduction in ’14 and then in ’17 but never followed through. Now Cabelas is dropping .

How far will a 444 Marlin shoot?

According to M. L. McPherson (editor, Cartridges of the World), “the 444 is fully capable against any species in North America” and describes its useful range as being out to about 200 yards (180 m). The typical . 444 Marlin fired from a rifle has more impact energy at 200 yards (180 m) than a .

What is the effective range of a 444 Marlin?

about 200 yards
According to M. L. McPherson (editor, Cartridges of the World), “the 444 is fully capable against any species in North America” and describes its useful range as being out to about 200 yards (180 m). The typical . 444 Marlin fired from a rifle has more impact energy at 200 yards (180 m) than a .

When did the Marlin 444 cartridge come out?

Now it is. Introduced in 1965 with the .444 Marlin cartridge, the Model 444 was the most powerful lever action of its day.

When was the last year a Marlin was made?

Marlin Model 336 and Models 39-A and 39-M manufactured from 1948 to 1968: A one or two letter code was used to designate the year of manufacture. A two letter code was used to designate month and year of manufacture.

What are the serial numbers on a Marlin?

Note that records are chaotic as all models were numbered in a single serial number range, and numbers are often duplicated, and the dates recorded are apparently shipping dates, not dates of manufacture. Brophy studied the records and came up with the following as dates of manufacture.

How many FPS does a.444 Marlin shoot?

Using correctly constructed 240- to 270-grain bullets, it can reach 2,400 and 2,300 fps, respectively, which edges out the .348 Winchester that was said to shoot 250-grain bullets at 2,350 fps (but actually reached around 2,200 to 2,250 fps from rifles with a 24-inch barrel).