I don't think so. The .444 is a strange cartridge. It was originally loaded with a .44 Magnum pistol bullet of 240 grains, which was none too satisfactory. All that did was give you a slightly longer range .44 Magnum in a much heavier rifle. I still don't quite understand the reasoning behind the way the cartridge was loaded initially.

However, once it is loaded with correct bullets, 300 grains or heavier, it approaches the power of the .405 Winchester, and that makes it a much better gun for all possible uses. Due to its' rather low muzzle velocity, I don't believe it will ruin as much meat deer as a .270 Win., for example. And the penetration should be adequate for hogs!

Good luck!