Thanks for the article.
Seems to me there are some similarities in a .444 able to use *heavier* pistol bullets in the rifle like you can with a .44 magnum in a revolver and in a rifle for that caliber such as the "94". Impression is one can get high velocity at a decent recoil response.
Don't see the benefit of the .444 as I don't shoot jacketed out of my .45-70s or any large bores at high velocity...only solids 330gr-380gr (1700-1800fps) and cast from 405-420gr at 1200-1600fps. Recoil at these loadings are within my "comfort" level. Option to go even heavier of course.
Am sure the .444s are fun to shoot, but I don't see the benefit of acquiring them.
You nailed my opinion as well.
I don't load my 45/70 to thump on my end. 300g going 1400 fps hammers deer at the ranges I shoot them with little bloodshot meat.
I would look at it if I didn't already have the 45/70 though, as I would be able to use my 44mag components and consolidate stuff a little.
