![]() ![]() It was longer by almost an inch than the. 429" round on top to create a moose of a cartridge. Taking a fat, wide-necked 57mm long case (almost as long as a 7mm Mauser's) the Marlin Company mashed a. That's what led to the development of the. ![]() What was needed was a modern heavy round that was short enough to use the 336's lever action. 30-.30, the 336 was a great brush gun for whitetails, but couldn't be counted on to take large dangerous game. With its solid, flat top receiver and side ejection, the 336 could mount optics and its microgroove rifling worked better with a jacketed bullets. The Marlin 336 rifle, introduced in 1948 was a game changer. However, the big round needed a big gun, typically a single shot drop hinge action long barreled rifle that weighed at least 9-pounds. 45-70 helped bring the buffalo to near extinction, and line up innumerable bear, cougar, wolves, and elk and mule deer from Texas to Alaska and back. 45-70 was adopted by the US Army in 1873 and used in all of the late Indian Wars as well as the Spanish American War by the military, but its greatest calling was in large animal hunting. Large game hunters in North America in the late 19th century discovered the venerable. Now as the round is fast coming up on its 60th birthday, let's put some perspective into the big. ![]() 444 Marlin has been one of the most popular heavy rounds of the last half century. 500 Marlin.Marlin has long been the king of lever action rifles, and without a doubt the. But then I remember thinking back then that I hope they make a. 444, it comes across as too much of a nitch rifle that its mission is already very well covered. And while I like the idea that I can use all these great available bullets in the. 450 has a belt so it won't find its way into a. 444 but that may just be personal preference. My perspecitve sees more of a use to try and keep the. 450 are interesting ideas but they both seem to be dying for a lack of available ammo on the shelf and brass to load. 45-70 for better case availability and the fact that new Marlins in. 45-70 and I think of those two options most opt for the. ![]() 44 magnum bullets to comb through, but it fades fast if you want more than what is heavy bullets for. 444 Marlin gets flamed for lack of heavy bullets available. ![]()
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