Here is what I know, for deer, the 444 is a bit much. The 44 Mag cartridge/ gun can be picky. The 30-30 is still more useful and ammo gun combo friendly.
There is a phenomenon with the 44 mag in some rifles because of the low velocity. Some rifles like the 77/44 don’t shoot well especially off hand as the dang recoil is moving the gun and you before the bullet exits. The best shooting factory load I found for the 77/44 is actually the Remington 180gr and its traveling right at 2,200 fps. The 77/44 is accurate as heck if you can hold her still. I’ve tried many different loads and it shoots them all accurately...except when yo can’t hold her.
The 44 does a great job at sub 100 yards and there is no reason to look any farther than the Magtech 44(a) 240 gr
Another thing I know is the 30-30 150gr Powermax ammunition performance best the 44 mag after 100 yards.
I’ve played with them all for many years...buy a 30-30
Last edited by JohnnyLoco; 01/11/20.
