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.35 Whelen .444 marlin.. whats ya'lls opinion?
Posted on 7/19/12 at 6:29 pm
Posted on 7/19/12 at 6:29 pm
was at the new Wally World today in Watson and was talking guns with the outdoor manager feller. i have been thinking about getting this or the .444 marlin in the handi rifle.
they didnt have either in stock but could order them and my price is $269.
which round would the outdoor board folks go with?
they didnt have either in stock but could order them and my price is $269.
which round would the outdoor board folks go with?
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Posted on 7/19/12 at 6:33 pm to MsandLa
I like the 45/70 Govt over the 444. Theres a history and nostalgia you get with the 45/70.
The real difference here is range, the Whelen has a lot more downrange potential than the 444.
The real difference here is range, the Whelen has a lot more downrange potential than the 444.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 6:37 pm to MsandLa
I've got the .444 & love it. It kicks like a mule though 
Posted on 7/19/12 at 6:40 pm to MsandLa
.35 Whelen is the tits. Got one in an Encore barrel with a Weaver Grand Slam scope. I love the combo. It puts football size holes in animals.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 6:43 pm to Nascar Fan
all my hunting buddies have the 45-70. i want something different. i have harvested with a 45-70 before, i want something different.
i know i am crazy but i like something different.
eta: i have been using my cva muzzle loader for primative. looking to make it more simple in my old age
i know i am crazy but i like something different.
eta: i have been using my cva muzzle loader for primative. looking to make it more simple in my old age
This post was edited on 7/19/12 at 6:46 pm
Posted on 7/19/12 at 7:01 pm to MsandLa
Whatever you do, DO NOT... I mean DO NOT get a ported barrel with whichever caliber you choose. My first Whelen was ported, and it's the only gun I've ever taken hunting that I accompanied with ear plugs. It was miserably loud.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 7:53 pm to MsandLa
There isn't any real advantage to the. 444 over anything if we're. Talking only about deerhunting.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 8:08 pm to MsandLa
.35>.444>.45-70
.35 is a ridiculous round for primitive hunting. It gives you range better than some of the common rifle calibers.
444 has a little better range than the 45-70 and a little less thump. I have a 444 HandiRifle.
.35 is a ridiculous round for primitive hunting. It gives you range better than some of the common rifle calibers.
444 has a little better range than the 45-70 and a little less thump. I have a 444 HandiRifle.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 9:16 pm to MsandLa
35 whelen is the better if not the best legal primitive weapon thats available for miss. Its a 300 yd gun that is death on whatever you are hunting. I have a 45-70 and dont ever get it out of the safenow that I have one. 444 may be cheaper but 35 is better all around.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 9:19 pm to Slickback
.35
Posted on 7/19/12 at 9:22 pm to MsandLa
444 leverevolution by Hornady. Bad mf'n round!!!
Posted on 7/19/12 at 9:25 pm to tipup
thank ya'll for the responses. i had to run up to football practice so away from computer.
appears i might invest in the .35 whelen.
appears i might invest in the .35 whelen.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 9:26 pm to MsandLa
My next long gun will likely be a .35 whelen Apex. Uncle bought one for primitive and it's pretty sweet. He swears by it now.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 9:31 pm to RLEBL23
i have numerous rifles and i like the little h&r my boy has. this will probably be the only rifle i hunt with this year.
Posted on 7/19/12 at 10:44 pm to MsandLa
Definitely the .444. Lotsa thump from that thing.
Posted on 7/20/12 at 5:08 am to MsandLa
if you have a pipeline or open green fields the .35 is your choice. the 444 can be shot out to 300 yds if you do your homework. the 444 will kick less than the .35 and 45/70. I have the 444 in a h&R and hunt with it all year long.
Posted on 7/20/12 at 9:10 am to gmshooter
I'm getting the .444 marlin for my birthday next week
Posted on 7/20/12 at 9:13 am to Motorboat
The 35 is the best overall choice of the 3.I have on in HR and find that it shoots the Remington Corelokt 200 Gr most accurate.
Posted on 7/20/12 at 9:17 am to MsandLa
I know a guy that hunted with a .444 by choice before any of this primitive stuff came up. He loved it. Deers died.
Posted on 7/20/12 at 11:22 am to AlxTgr
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I know a guy that hunted with a .444 by choice before any of this primitive stuff came up. He loved it. Deers died.
I got my .444 last year, and ended up taking it a lot during regular season. I only need one shot... most of the time.
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