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27 June 2003, 12:05
Lone Hunter
10 " 444 Marlin Contender
Does anyone have one? And has anyone shot one over a crony to see how fast it can push a 240 grain bullet?
27 June 2003, 15:15
Jules
LH,
It would be a nasty thing for sure. I would go with the 445 super mag in a 10 incher and you should get about the same volocity without all that unburnt powder. Too much powder in that big triple 4 brass to burn in that short barrel.

[ 06-27-2003, 06:17: Message edited by: Jules ]
27 June 2003, 15:36
Magnum Mike
I agree with Jules. A lot of powder to try and burn in a 10" tube. The 445 is actually more effecient in the 14" barrel than the 444, no real surprise. The 445 would be cool but it just aint a triple 4!! [Big Grin]
28 June 2003, 12:56
pahandgunhunter
Next "Bull Shoot" I'll bring my 10" 444 Marlin for you guys to try....It's a hoot!!
Bill
28 June 2003, 14:31
Magnum Mike
quote:
Originally posted by pahandgunhunter:
Next "Bull Shoot" I'll bring my 10" 444 Marlin for you guys to try....It's a hoot!!
Bill
Ever chrono any loads outta it??

[ 06-28-2003, 05:35: Message edited by: MSSmagnum ]
28 June 2003, 14:34
pahandgunhunter
Planning on chrono'ing Sat 6/28/2003 will post results
Bill

Results:

Behind 52grs of H322 a 240 gr. Win Bullets out of my 10" rechamber travels at 1627,1635, and 1685.
The average is 1649. I believe this is what the 44mag does in a 14" barrel.

Great little gun to carry then putting a deer drive on.

Bill

[ 06-29-2003, 17:20: Message edited by: pahandgunhunter ]
28 June 2003, 15:04
Magnum Mike
Sounds good, looking forward to see the results and comparing to a 10" 44mag.
30 June 2003, 02:23
pahandgunhunter
Behind 52grs of H322 a 240 gr. Win Bullets out of my 10" rechamber travels at 1627,1635, and 1685.
The average is 1649. I believe this is what the 44mag does in a 14" barrel.

Great little gun to carry then putting a deer drive on.

Bill
30 June 2003, 09:34
Magnum Mike
I have not chrono'd my 10" 44mag loads but would imagine that it comes fairly close. Not much gain in a 10" barrel but STILL would be COOL!! [Big Grin] [Big Grin]
30 June 2003, 14:07
Lone Hunter
Thanks for the info. I cronyed my 10"44 Mag but lost the info. Maybe next weekend I will get back to the range. Has anyone cronyed a 445 SM out of a 10" barrel? It would be interesting to compair.
44Mag-240 gr. - ?
445SM-240 gr. - ?
444Marlin 240 gr. - 1650fps
30 June 2003, 14:11
Magnum Mike
If I remember, i will chrono my 10" 44mag this weekend. They are a fairly hot 240 load.....

EDIT: I hate to admit it BUT in a 14" or less barrel the 445sm is more effecient. It might just be the perfect mix for the shorter barrels. I still aint givin up me 444!! [Big Grin]

[ 06-30-2003, 05:13: Message edited by: MSSmagnum ]
30 June 2003, 14:27
Magnum Mike
I created a "chart" at the Specialty Pistols site to keep track of our results. Feel free to add you own, please use the same format.

Link > 44 Caliber Velocity Comparison

[ 06-30-2003, 06:07: Message edited by: MSSmagnum ]
05 July 2003, 17:43
Magnum Mike
quote:
Originally posted by Lone Hunter:
Does anyone have one? And has anyone shot one over a crony to see how fast it can push a 240 grain bullet?
Did ya decide to go for this or not? Kinda curious.... [Big Grin]
05 July 2003, 18:50
Lone Hunter
quote:
Did ya decide to go for this or not? Kinda curious....

Still Thinking about it. I have 100 rounds of 445SM brass and 44Mag dies so I may go with that. I realy like the feel and ballance of the 10" 44Mag Contender for woodswalking . But it would be nice to get more power in the same package. I feel the 444 Marlin cases are stronger,but thats a lot of powder to burn.
The next question is, Rechamber?, Buy used?, Buy new?, Or Custom?
It will probly be next springs project. Our group drew Wyoming Antilope tags, so I have to save up for the trip out west.
05 July 2003, 19:13
Magnum Mike
Well, if you are ready to go with the 445, that is the direction i would take! The 445 will do everything the 444 will do in the 10"er and probably ditto for the 14"er. The 445 is no slouch..... The only reason to git the 444 is just for the BIG CASE. [Big Grin] [Wink]