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The 240 gain bullet was designed for 44 mag velocity. So pushed to 2200 ps, it opens violently in deer. I get the same effect with 300 JHP in 45-70 when loaded to Marlin pressures. Nothing beats a large diameter bullet on game. My preference is still .358" or larger
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Love my .444. I have an older boat paddle stock version and they are deadly accurate What is a "boat paddle stock"?
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The first 2 years they made the .444 the stock was more stretched out and I’ve heard it referred to as a “paddle stock” let me try and find a picture
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Is this the straight grip stock of the early big bore Marlins? The early rifles had straight wrist stocks, later ones got the curved pistol type grip.
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Yep. Straight grips are what I’m referring to
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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
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What’s a fair price for one of these in decent shape? I found one in a pawn shop. It’s a 1982 pre-safety 444S. Has a matte Leupold VX1 2-7x33. Tag says $949 but the lady told me to come back Friday as they are having a sale. She said she would give me their lowest price.
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I lucked out last week while we were visiting out of town and happened to visit a pawn shop while waiting for my wife to take care of some other business. Found this 2nd year production (1966) for a super price in today's market. I've located a die set and some bullets, now to find some brass to load and maybe a front sight hood...
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