444 ammo

[ESOXangler]

I have a marlin 444 that was my late father's. Would really love to start using it as a camp gun. Crap part is I cant find any ammo. I'm not a reloader and I'm starting to think I may be SOL.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[mediumrare]

Hornady makes lever evolution in444

[Gramps.257]

Phophet river has listed on their site REMINGTON - 444 MARLIN - 240 GR - EXPRESS CORE-LOKT SP - 20CT$61.99 and as medrare mentioned HORNADY - 444 MARLIN - 265 GR - LEVEREVOLUTION - FTX - 20CT - 82744$52.99

[ESOXangler]

Never noticed prophet. Thanks!

[colroggal]

HSM and Buffalo Bore also offer loads for the triple-four.

Colin

[DMS1]

I don’t consider the lever evolution rounds to be great for hunting. Have seen them explode on bone hits at close range twice. Choose a solid bullet load offered by buffalo bore, Remington etc

[Sitting Bull]

I reload mine , but I have bought some at P&D. They had some last time I was there. Western metals in Calgary had some as well.

[Big Thumper]

hornady:
https://store.prophetriver.com/horna...tx-20ct-82744/

buffalo bore:
https://store.prophetriver.com/buffa...-nose-20ct-9b/
https://store.prophetriver.com/buffa...-nose-20ct-9c/
https://store.prophetriver.com/buffa...check-20ct-9a/

Remington.
https://store.prophetriver.com/remin...-lokt-sp-20ct/

I'm sure there is more around, this is just where I get mine.

[ESOXangler]

$95 a box!! Going to have to put in a few weekends at work hahaha!

[partsman]

Originally Posted by ESOXangler

$95 a box!! Going to have to put in a few weekends at work hahaha!

Better start reloading, will save money.

[OldNewGuy]

Originally Posted by ESOXangler

I have a marlin 444 that was my late father's. Would really love to start using it as a camp gun. Crap part is I cant find any ammo. I'm not a reloader and I'm starting to think I may be SOL.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Been shooting a 444 (Marlin 444S) since 1978, great gun/great caliber especially in thick brush, it takes a lot to make it deflect, and it sure is a one-shot load on deer/bear/moose.

Re: the ammo - I reload, so rarely buy factory 240 grain ammo. I reload with 265 grain FP Hornady projectiles. Garden variety factory load is Remington 240 grain, OK for deer but too thin jacket for heavy bear (black bear only where I live).

Be careful if considering the LeverEvolution Hornady stuff. Have a look at the barrel near where the caliber is stamped. If it says "Micro Groove" the chances are that it won't shoot the LeverEvo stuff worth a darn. If it's got the MG, stick with the Jacketed Flat Point stuff, or at least the flat point bullets. I speak from experience on this. Both Cabelas and Bass Pro have the Remmie stuff where I am (although overpriced compared to most of the LGS's), and the LeverEvo as well.

O.N.G.