Originally Posted by
weldit
I want a marlin xlr lever gun, but not sure which one. I have shot my brothers 30-30 and was wondering how a 444 or 45-70 compares as far as recoil.
I will be using it mainly for deer hunting in wooded areas 150 -175 yards max. I have never hand loaded before but might start in the future. What caliber would you guys want?
If you want a Marlin XLR, then gitchaone! Theyre all good
To answer your question about recoil, the .444 is probably twice
the felt kicker, as a 30-30.
If you flinch at recoil, you should probably pass, as it will cost you accuracy.
It is way more expensive to buy ammo for too, if you can find it, so you WILL reload. Thats settled.
The variety of bullets are more pleentiful for it than the .30-30 I'd say.
Both kill deer.
The .444 though REALLY kills them.
That's why I have one.
My first deer rifle was a.444, 30years ago?.
100% bang flop record.