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<blockquote data-quote="flashhole" data-source="post: 1234839" data-attributes="member: 21375"><p>I can't speak to the 444 in real experience but I admire the cartridge because of the robustness of the brass.</p><p></p><p>I own a Marlin 45-70 Guide Gun. I cast my own bullets and load my own ammo and I can tell you it is second to none. </p><p></p><p>45-70 government factory ammo is pretty mild. My handloads run mild to wild. Pull the trigger on a hot 500 grain bullet load and it will tell you which teeth in your mouth have fillings in them. You can stop a marauding elephant if you need to. 1960 fps with a jacketed 350 grain bullet out of a short barrel is a real powerhouse and very manageable too. </p><p></p><p>I like my 1998 vintage Marlin and I like the 45-70.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flashhole, post: 1234839, member: 21375"] I can't speak to the 444 in real experience but I admire the cartridge because of the robustness of the brass. I own a Marlin 45-70 Guide Gun. I cast my own bullets and load my own ammo and I can tell you it is second to none. 45-70 government factory ammo is pretty mild. My handloads run mild to wild. Pull the trigger on a hot 500 grain bullet load and it will tell you which teeth in your mouth have fillings in them. You can stop a marauding elephant if you need to. 1960 fps with a jacketed 350 grain bullet out of a short barrel is a real powerhouse and very manageable too. I like my 1998 vintage Marlin and I like the 45-70. [/QUOTE]
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