<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by UP Hunter:<BR><STRONG>Looking for opinions on the .444 marlin cartridge.</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>The 444 is a fine cartridge. I've got one now(M444S), after parting with my 45-70 some months back. <BR>So far I've shot hornady 265 grainers at about 2,000. the weather is quite bad up here(northern Alaska), I haven't shot it much. <BR>I plan to try 325/330 hardcast bullets in the near furture. I may take this rifle black bear hunting in early September. <BR>Good luck on the other questions, I'm sure others will come along and say something. You can also check at Marlin Talk, other 444 owners post there quite often. ~~~Suluuq <A HREF="http://www.marlinfirearms.com" TARGET=_blank>www.marlinfirearms.com</A>
