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FrankenMauser · February 16, 2014, 03:18 PM

.444 Marlin ....
Handi Rifle with a 2-7x scope
Or a proper Marlin lever action.

Depending on the variant, the Marlin 444 models were available with 18.5", 22" and 24" barrels. My preference would be the 444P ("Oufitter") with its 18.5" barrel. The 22" models are still pretty easy to carry. But the 24" versions feel just a bit too long for my tastes.

It is going back into production this year (22" bbl), so a brand new one could be an option. However, the production run isn't scheduled until June. So, even if you wanted to take a chance on Remington's first time making them in-house, and you ordered one now, it would still likely be at least August/September before you got your hands on the rifle - leaving little time to become familiar with it.

The cartridge is more than what's needed for deer, but that's half the point of a brush gun... Bring more than you need, so you don't have to track the animal through that nasty scrub.

February 16, 2014, 03:18 PM	#16
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	.444 Marlin .... Handi Rifle with a 2-7x scope Or a proper Marlin lever action. Depending on the variant, the Marlin 444 models were available with 18.5", 22" and 24" barrels. My preference would be the 444P ("Oufitter") with its 18.5" barrel. The 22" models are still pretty easy to carry. But the 24" versions feel just a bit too long for my tastes. It is going back into production this year (22" bbl), so a brand new one could be an option. However, the production run isn't scheduled until June. So, even if you wanted to take a chance on Remington's first time making them in-house, and you ordered one now, it would still likely be at least August/September before you got your hands on the rifle - leaving little time to become familiar with it. The cartridge is more than what's needed for deer, but that's half the point of a brush gun... Bring more than you need, so you don't have to track the animal through that nasty scrub. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.