453” at the case mouth, while the 1.285” long. It is a slightly tapered case going from. 444 Marlin case, at a length of 2.225”, is not an elongated. It is obvious from this picture how deeply 300 grain bullets must be seated to function through the action of the Marlin. Now, we really had something! I filed this in the back of my mind for future reference. 44 Magnum Model 336 and rechambered it to. Long before I bought a Model 444, I found a new picture of a Marlin Model 336 which was the stuff dreams are made of at least my youthful dreams. 444 Marlin with a 265 grain jacketed flat nose bullet, which was a significant improvement from the original. Remington originally developed the matching ammunition with a 240 grain bullet. It appears Marlin originally saw the Model 444 as a long-range rifle which would be equipped with a scope. A 24” barrel is better suited for a long-range rifle and the bullet loaded was not optimal for game larger than deer. However, in 1964 the Model 444 was a 24” rifle with a high Monte Carlo cheek piece, straight-grip stock, two-thirds length magazine tube, and a cartridge loaded with a 240 grain bullet.

What could make a better short range combination for deer and black bear, even hogs, than an easy handling, quick into action levergun with such a relatively powerful cartridge? A Model 336 and a companion cartridge loaded with a 300 grain bullet. In between, Marlin and Remington introduced the. It would take a few decades more before I ever found a straight-gripped. 44 Magnum I gladly purchased one as a companion to my Ruger. 30-30 Marlin and then when this same model became available in. Shortly thereafter it was followed by my first. 22 Model 39A purchased with my own money when I was 17. My first Marlin levergun, actually my first firearm ever, was my very own. What could be better for use on deer and black bear in deep woods? It was available in the nearly legendary.

As a teenager I often lusted over the pictures of the Marlin Model 336, especially The Texan, pictured in the outdoor magazines of the time. 444 Marlin while the platform used was the Marlin Model 336 levergun. 44 Magnum but having less recoil than the. That is, coming up with a levergun more powerful than the. Marlin and Remington put their heads together and came up with an excellent idea. Sometimes you just have to wonder what happens in between the birth of a great idea and the actual carrying out of bringing it to reality.

Heavy bullets in 444 marlin