marlin lever action
03-03-2008, 09:11 AM
#2
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wall SD USA & Jamestown ND
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RE: marlin lever action
I am a reloader so I prefer the 45-70. I have the Marlin Cowboy in that caliber. If I didn't reload i would pick the 450 or the 444. The 444 is a Great short range NA big game cartridge. Maybe not a grizzly gun but anything else would be fair game.
03-03-2008, 02:32 PM
#4
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,679
RE: marlin lever action
They all suckwith regular factory ammo IMO. Hornady is decent but still not up to full potential.
Personally I prefer the 444 over the other two and there isn't an animal on this continent I would feel undergunned with a full 444 load. Of course this would also apply to the other two as well but I just prefer the 444.
Personally I prefer the 444 over the other two and there isn't an animal on this continent I would feel undergunned with a full 444 load. Of course this would also apply to the other two as well but I just prefer the 444.
03-03-2008, 06:00 PM
#5
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Posts: 28
RE: marlin lever action
My son in Alaska tells me that The Marlin "Guide Gun" in 45-70 is what everyone up there wants to carry on their back while fishing or hiking in the big bear country. I've only shot his a couple of times and he loads it up pretty hot. Packs quite a whallop, but its not something I'd want to shoot everyday. Guess if I had the adrenalin flowing and a big bear growling, it might not hurt so much. Heck, I might not even notice the thump on my shoulder till the next day!
Regards, & Good Huntin',
LlindeX
Regards, & Good Huntin',
LlindeX
