RE: 444 marlin question
I've done it, but it's not recomended... The .444 case diameter is a bit bigger around, so the 44 Mag. case expands to it... There's a huge jump through the chamber to the rifleing that's not doing accuracy any good... And all that flame from the powder charge isn't doing the .444 chamber any good either...
Sooo, it's not really a good idea...
DM