Unrelated to your question. I see you most likely have favored the 444 Marlin at some point. From your experience and loaded to full potential, which is a more heavy hitter 444 Marlin or 348 Win? I ask because the 444 Marlin loaded for heavy caliber is a very potent cartridge pushing a 250 gr jacketed at 2,500 fps and can handle 330 gr HC gas checks at 2,200 fps and 355gr HC gas checks at 2,100 fps. I think the 348 Win is an awesome cartridge as well. I have taken elk with the 444 Marlin, but never had the pleasure of pulling the trigger on a 348 Win. What is your opinion on power when comparing the two. Sadly the 444 Marlin doesn't get much respect, but it kills big animals as well as anything out there. Thanks.