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No sir.
But...
The rumor is that Ruger is planning on one sometime in the near future.
I love my two.

RP

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.

You could get a 38-55 at half the pounding

BigAl52 wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 10, 2022 10:23 am

You could get a 38-55 at half the pounding

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

The 444 will do anything the 45 70 can, with a lighter bulet and less powder.
What's not to Love?

RP

My brother's first car was a '64 Olds 444.......oh, you're asking about a rifle........silly me.
Jake

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