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10/28/2001 1:57:12 PM EDT
Anyone know if .444 marlin is straigt wall ammunition, not like rifle ammo?  My state only allows straight wall ammo for deer hunting.

Thanks
10/28/2001 2:56:49 PM EDT
[#1]
My reloading manual shows it is.
10/28/2001 4:26:14 PM EDT
[#2]
It's pretty much as straight as they come and it should be plenty for any bambis.

What state are you in that has such a strange law?  Do they also have large areas that are shotgun only?

I like my Marlin Outfitter in 444.  The guys next to me at the range don't seem to like it much though.  Booooooom!
10/28/2001 6:36:33 PM EDT
[#3]
I live in Iowa.  For years it has been shotgun only, but a few years ago they added handgun shooting also.  However they limited it to .357 or larger with straight wall ammo.

10/28/2001 7:02:25 PM EDT
[#4]
"Outfitter" LOUD!  Got rid of mine because of the ported barrel.  Other than that it was a great little woods gun.
10/28/2001 7:03:21 PM EDT
[#5]
I thought that was what it might be.  Geez no bottle necked rifle cases really makes it tough to use a rifle.

One caveat on the 444 though.  I think there is only one factory loading available and it can be tough to find.  No problem at all if you are a reloader though.  The 44 is really versitle for the person who reloads.  

Other catridges that woudl qualify:
375 Winchester
45-70
458 win mag.  !!!!  They didn't think about that one!
450 marlin I think but it's not in my book.
10/28/2001 7:08:25 PM EDT
[#6]
Yeap the outfitter is loud, but being behind the gun I don't really notice it.  
It goes get the looks on the covered firing lines though.  A very distinctive Boooooom!
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