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444?
- Vaquero
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Re: 444?
No sir.
But...
The rumor is that Ruger is planning on one sometime in the near future.
I love my two.
RP
But...
The rumor is that Ruger is planning on one sometime in the near future.
I love my two.
RP
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- North Country Gal
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Re: 444?
I used to shoot the 444 right along with the 45-70. The 444 is an outstanding cartridge IF you use the right bullets and it does have some ballistic advantages over the 45-70. Given the long track record of folks preferring the 45-70 over the 444, though, I don't think Ruger will be in a hurry to bring out a 444.
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Re: 444?
You could get a 38-55 at half the pounding
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- Vaquero
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Re: 444?
I agree Al, as i just discovered the round last year. Very mild recoil, but I also load a 320 gr cast bullet over 24 grs of 2400 in the 444. That's an all day shooter also.
NCG, Ruger has from what I've heard says they are bring the t-4 back.
I care very little for the ole government round, but the 444 makes me smile every time I let one rip.
RP
Last edited by Vaquero on Sun Apr 10, 2022 6:52 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Monte Walsh "You have No idea how little I care".
Ain't No Apologies for My Temperament
Si vis pacem, para bellum
H001, H006, H012
Ain't No Apologies for My Temperament
Si vis pacem, para bellum
H001, H006, H012
- Vaquero
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Re: 444?
The 444 will do anything the 45 70 can, with a lighter bulet and less powder.
What's not to Love?
RP
What's not to Love?
RP
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Ain't No Apologies for My Temperament
Si vis pacem, para bellum
H001, H006, H012
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Si vis pacem, para bellum
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Re: 444?
My brother's first car was a '64 Olds 444.......oh, you're asking about a rifle........silly me.
Jake
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Re: 444?
I once had a Marlin 1985 triple 4 and with IMR 4198 and a Hornady 265gr bullet it shot very well. I liked that gun alot then. Now Im ok with the 38-55
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Don't worry about getting older and still doing stupid stuff. You'll do the stupid stuff as always, only much slower. Hold my beer and watch this.......
H001T .22LR
H001T .22LR MONUMENT VALLEY
H003T PUMP .22LR
BBS .41 MAG
SS .357
SIDE GATE 38-55
H001T .22LR
H001T .22LR MONUMENT VALLEY
H003T PUMP .22LR
BBS .41 MAG
SS .357
SIDE GATE 38-55