For a .430” JFP specifically dedicated to the 444 Marlin Hawk Bullets makes a 200gr, 225gr, 250gr, 265gr, 275gr and 300gr. You have your choice of two jacket thicknesses of medium at 0.025”or more stout 0.035” depending on desired penetration and expansion on selected game.
Woodleigh makes a great 280gr weldcore JFP dedicated to the 444 Marlin with a soft nose that would be superb on big game. Could easily drive at 2,200 fps and expansion would be textbook.
I’m going to order a couple of boxes from both this week. Will be loading the 250gr Hawk w/.035” jacket and drive at 2,400 fps. Weldcores drive at around 2,200 fps.
Thanks for the info on hawk bullets. Never heard of them and now planning to try some .38 cal and also some 275gr for the T4.
