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Mine's the guide gun in 444 and it's my bear gun, hits where I want and does the job. I shot a buck this year at about 80 yards and went thru both shoulders.


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Originally Posted by FlyboyFlem
You say "new" as in brand new latest production run or just a new older rifle? I had an old one in the late 70's [Micro groove] which shot very well even with cast bullets 250gr Keith to be exact.My newer one which has a Ballard barrel shoots lights out with anything I've run through it so far.Try a Hornady 265gr SP and 45 grs of 4198./.just can't believe this won't work for you.Maybe bench shooting would be a tad better and more accurate than out the window of the truck..you might try that. smile


I shot the 265's with a max load of 4198, 1 1/2" groups at 100 yards.

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You are asking the right questions.


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Actually, I think that my marlin liked 1.0g over max load of 4198 listed in the old lyman #46 reloading manual.

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I've good luck with 46gr of H4198 and the Hornady 265gr FP and 42.5gr of the same with 300 XTP in my .444. 100yds.

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you ever get this thing shooting straight?


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No, always 44" to the right! grin

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