I have loads that get almost 1,000 ft-lbs more energy at the muzzle than what you’re showing. Again are you killing game at 300 yards with a 348 Win with no telescopic sights? Both Win and Marlin rifles in 444 Marlin can utilize telescopic sights, at 200 yards there’s no rainbow involved. Inside 200 yards loaded heavy to its potential the 444 Marlin is a crusher. Again, 23% more frontal area and roughly 100 grains more bullet weight for the 444 Marlin over the 348 Win.
