In a tube feed lever I don’t think you could find a more powerful, comfortable, versatile shooter. Throwing 200gr-405gr loads with JHP, JFP, Barnes Solid Buster, custom Woodleigh and Hawk FP and boodles of Keith style Gas Check Cast bullets. Many always said the 444 Marlin was handicapped by 44 Mag Bullets, I say it was always a big plus especially with today’s bullet technology and powders available. In the end there is not much a 444 Marlin can’t tackle in the field when matching bullet to game.