What is the range of a 444?
What is the range of a 444?
about 200 yards
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 444 Marlin a good round?
444 Marlin is actually a modern high-pressure cartridge. Accurate and hard-hitting, it’s well-suited to hunting in heavy cover. Even in a world awash with modern bolt-guns chambered in hot 6.5mm cartridges the simple big-bore lever gun remains hugely popular with many.
How far will a bullet drop at 300 yards?
You’ve studied that chart, and you know that with a 100-yard zero your bullet will hit about 1.2 inches low at 150 yards, 3.75 inches low at 200 yards, and a whopping 14.25 inches low at 300 yards – should you ever dare to shoot that far.
What is the best ballistic calculator app?
10 Best Ballistic Calculator Apps
- KAC BulletFlight M.
- Winchester Ballistics Calculator.
- Shooter.
- Hornady 4DOF.
- Lapua Ballistics.
- Federal.
- BallisticsARC.
- Honorable Mention: Strelok. The Strelok app has more than 100 popular scope reticles loaded into its database.
What is the velocity of a 444 Marlin bullet?
The .444 Marlin can push a 240-grain (16 g) bullet at velocities over 2,400 ft/s (730 m/s) generating 3,070 ft⋅lbf (4,160 J) of energy making it well suited for all North American large game. SAAMI has rated this cartridge at 44,000 CUP. It functions efficiently when used with cast lead bullets.
What is the diameter of a 444 caliber gun?
The .444’s head diameter measures .4698 inch, which is identical to the .30-06. However, the .444 features a robust rim and is straight tapered to accept .44-caliber (.429- to .430-inch) bullets.
What is the weight of a 44 caliber bullet?
Three years after the introduction of the .444 Marlin, Hornady introduced a new heavier 265-grain (17.2 g) .430 inches (10.9 mm) bullet created specifically for use in this new .44 caliber cartridge.
What kind of ammo is 444444 Marlin 265 gr?
444 Marlin 265 gr FTX® LEVERevolution®. LEVERevolution ® represents a breakthrough in ammo design for lever action rifles and revolvers. The key to its innovation and performance is the patented elastomer Flex Tip ® technology of the FTX ® and MonoFlex ® bullets.
