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.444 Marlin
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Caliber Specifications:
Caliber: | .444 Marlin |
Standard / Datasheet: | C.I.P. |
Bullet Diameter: | 0.430" | 10.92mm |
Primer Size: | Large Rifle (LR) |
Max. Case Length: | 2.225" | 56.52mm |
Max. Cartridge Length / OAL: | 2.570" | 65.28mm |
Max. Standardized Pressure: | 51488 psi | 3550 bar |
Case Capacity: | 68.0 Grains of Water | 4.42 cm3 |
CID: | CID_722 |
Last updated: | 2/23/2025 |
- The .444 Marlin is a centerfire rifle cartridge developed by Marlin Firearms in the mid-1960s. It was designed to be a big-bore cartridge for use in their lever-action rifles, particularly the Marlin Model 444.The .444 Marlin has a bullet diameter of .429 inches (10.9 mm) and a case length of 2.225 inches (56.5 mm). It is a powerful cartridge capable of taking down large game at close to medium range distances, with a muzzle velocity of around 2400 feet per second (730 m/s) and a muzzle energy of around 3400 foot-pounds (4600 J).The .444 Marlin was well-received by hunters and shooters when it was first introduced, and it remains a popular choice for hunting big game like deer, elk, and bear at close ranges. It has also been used in some single-shot and bolt-action rifles chambered for the cartridge.
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