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Thanks guys. It was enjoyable, and ending up with the rifle exactly as I want it is just stellar. Recoil is there for sure.By the end of the range session it was evident these loads aren't for plinking. The idea for this rifle is something that will get carried alot and do double duty for deer hunting and bear defense. It's great for one handed carry at the balance point and I'm confident the .444 with good bullets will be up to the task on a bear.
Before long it will get sent off to be hard chromed. After that and finalizing load development we'll be all set.
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There is just not much a 444 (I have two) can't put down tons of power nice build congrats. Widow
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444 is a keeper! Your craftsmanship is outstanding!
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The rifle from this earlier thread has had some metal treatment. I had a local guy Ceracoat the vintage Redfield peep sight and Mahovsky's in Pennsylvania hard chromed it. Chroming took about a month. Ron was pleasant to deal with and I'm very pleased with how it turned out. I'll be sending more work his way. No rusting for the little TK now!
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Sweet gun. I love old marlins. What do you figure the total cost was minus your labor?
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Nice work, on both the rifle and the deer.
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Very nice rifle. I killed my first buck in PA long ago, with a long ago sold 444. Regrets ever since! your rifle is beautiful
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Sweet gun. I love old marlins. What do you figure the total cost was minus your labor? The new wood was about $60, rebore and conversion was $325, and plating was $175. Bear in mind I scored the old forend cheap however. The original birch stocks were functional, just horrifically ugly to me.
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Great thread - thanks you did a fine job on the ole Marlin .
444 is cool I have one in an H&R and really like it , it's my night hog hunting rifle .
444 cartridge is a rimmed - not necked down 30-06 case - that's why it has survived so many years and will continue to .
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Does anyone have any experience on game with the .444 using cast bullets of 325-350 grains?
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Great job !! That was an awesome post, you did great.
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Very nice rig. Well done.
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This is an awesome write up. I have a glenfield 30-30 that needs this same treatment.
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Great job and great rifle! I am envious.
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