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I was in the local Cabelas today and they put a used Marlin 444 18.5" ported barrel on the rack as I was standing there. It was blued with walnut stocks but was pretty clean other that the gummy R3 recoil pad still on it. The price was $339 I hadn't kept up on the price of these but it sounded good to me and it was a JM stamped gun so I went ahead and bought it. Did I do OK?
I have a Stainless 45/70 without ports that I really like so I didn't "need" it but I had a feeling it was a deal. I haven't found one for sale to compare it to so I'm not sure how I did.
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It ought to be a fine rifle and you got it at a great price. I just don't like the ports on my Timber Carbine. Too loud for me.
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you stole it..........
Marlin 444-P goes for $900 all day long......
great rifle.....bought a new one in '99 or so.......
sold it for $1100 with Leo glass a fews ago.........
T R U M P W O N !
U L T R A M A G A !
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Grand Theft Marlin right there! You did good.
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Great score. If you like it, keep it and hunt with it. If not, double your money. I had one of those and a 444S at the same time and found I preferred the longer barrel, but lots of folks love that short barreled gun and they don't come around often. Warning - The muzzle blast is much, MUCH sharper than the standard rifle, so act accordingly.
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I'll order some dies and brass and see how it shoots. I have some 270g gold dot SP's that I shoot in some of my 44 mags that should work well in this. Limbsaver is sending me a new pad to replace the gummy one. I plan on keeping it for a while. It is a 444-p.
Thanks,
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I tried loading the 200 grain Barnes bullets for one (microgroove), and it shot those horrible. Tried 240 XTP's and it will shoot the center out of a bullseye. With the microgroove and their stupid 38" twist, it does best with shorter bullets on the lighter end
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You stole that one. Great find.
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It seems The JM marlin value is really in a free fall!
This is one of the lowest price point I have heard of so far.
Congratulations!
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As I understand, Cabela's will not open its new Albuquerque store until November. I can't wait!
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You got a smoking deal on that rifle. Nice job. I am very surprised they let it go for that price.
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You got a great deal. Here is one of my favorite 444’s ![[Linked Image]](http://www.marlinowners.com/forum/attachments/444-marlin/557705d1506185304-444-marlin-advantage-ced4861b-6f82-4add-948b-89532969e18b.jpeg)
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