What scope to put on a 444 Marlin?

Nikon 3-9 X 40 BDC Reticle When mounted on a full-size Marlin Model 336 ( long barrel) in 30-30 Win, or even 444 Marlin, the rifle scope sight is clearly quite capable of placing your bullet to as much range as you can stretch out of the cartridge being chambered in the rifle.

How accurate is a Marlin 444?

Eventually Marlin dropped the micro groove rifling and decreased twist to 1 :20 so that much heavier bullets would stabilize for best accuracy. 444 rifles are known for superb accuracy; one hole groups at 100 yards are common. 444 cartridge is sort of a lengthened 44 MAG case.

How far is a 444 Marlin good for?

According to M. L. McPherson (editor, Cartridges of the World), “the 444 is fully capable against any species in North America” and describes its useful range as being out to about 200 yards (180 m). The typical . 444 Marlin fired from a rifle has more impact energy at 200 yards (180 m) than a .

Is Marlin 444 discontinued?

remlin in their infinite wisdom has decided to discontinue the 444 from their line up.

Will a Marlin 444 kill a grizzly bear?

I have used the 444 Marlin as my main hunting rifle in Alaska over the last several years. I have used it from black-tail deer to Kodiak Brown Bear. The 444 is capable of taking any North American game. As with all calibers, it is important to match the projectile to the game hunted.

How hard does a 444 Marlin kick?

Figures show that a 444 Marlin with a 240 grain bullet loaded to 2,400 feet per second (in a 7.5 pound rifle) only has a recoil of 23.3 pounds.

What is a 444 Marlin good for?

444 Marlin was 2.225 inches long, and the . 444 was capable of firing the 240-grain bullet at a muzzle velocity of 2,350 feet per second, and generated 2,942 foot-pounds of energy, making the rifle and caliber capable of hunting bear deer, elk and moose out to 200 or 250 yards.

Is a 444 Marlin good for moose?

444 Marlin is A GOOD CHOICE for moose hunting, under average conditions, from a mid-range distance, with a medium grain expanding bullet, and with correct shot placement. 444 Marlin round is approximately 3140 foot-pounds.

Can you shoot 410 out of a 444 Marlin?

444 shells in a . 410 to make brass shotshells! Long range the rifling throws the pattern way off. Close in it will work.

Is the 444 Marlin a good hunting rifle?

The rifle functions well, provides excellent accuracy for a big-bore lever-action and accepts a scope. Hunters looking for a gun that offers high performance with a straight-wall rifle cartridge should welcome the 444 Marlin.

Do you need a base for a Marlin rifle?

These scope bases are easy to install on many rifle models from Marlin and are the perfect solution to expand the capabilities of your firearm. These bases and mounts allow you to mount a scope for more precise shooting. All marlin parts are specific to Marlin rifles made post 2009.

How tall are the mounts on a Marlin rifle?

Standard rings are .63″ wide and have 2 screws per ring. 2 Hole to hole spacing dimension is 1.99″. Height of mount from top of receiver to centerline of scope tube is – high 1.19″. Marlin 1894, 1895, 336, XLR: Will also fit Henry Rifles that are flat on top of receiver and are drilled and tapped.

How tall is the scope on a Marlin 1894?

Height of mount from top of receiver to centerline of scope tube is – high 1.19″. Marlin 1894, 1895, 336, XLR: Will also fit Henry Rifles that are flat on top of receiver and are drilled and tapped. Mount fits both left and right hand firearms. Base screws are 8-40 X 1/4″ long.