I have a 444 marlin I bought back in 1970. I have always used the Remington 240 factory ammo. I recently bought the Hornady 265 grain evolution. Rubber tipped. Has anyone used this ammo and how does it perform. I know what the 240 grain Remington ammo does.
2007-12-26 02:58:19 · 3 answers · asked by B_A_S_S_2 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Yes Hunter,, It does have the 1 in 38 twist and the bullet is recommended for the 1 in 20. My son in law took the rifle and came back saying that it shot a flatter trajectory and the old factory load. And,, grouped a little better. I couldn't really believe this without shooting it my self. Thought I would ask someone that may have more knowledge on this cartridge.. thanx bunches. First chance I get i will test myself. I am like you though. I didn't think it would perform very well for the twist it is designed for.
2007-12-26 12:34:44 · update #1
YES!! most assuredly the new Hornady evolution is far superior in performance to the older cartridge. It has a better powder which gives more "power" ( velocity and energy)with better pressures and much more accuracy and range. I swear by it when I use a lever gun. I tried it in my 30-30 first and found that the accurate hunting range DOUBLED!! now it shoots excellent at 200 yards. I then tried it in my Marlin guide gun chambered in 45-70 and could not believe the results!! I now keep only Hornady evolution ammo on hand for any of my lever guns.
shoot safe
2007-12-27 02:29:16 · answer #1 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the ammo back to the store. LeverEvolution WILL NOT perform in your rifle. The twist rate in .444 Marlin's prior to 1999 is 1 in 38 (After 1999 is 1 in 20) and they will not stabilize this tipped ammo. The Hornady Light Magnum in 265 grain (Non-tipped) is excellent and very accurate ammo in your rifle and is superior to the Remington 240 grain which is essentially a pistol bullet loaded in a rifle case. This 240 grain is too frangible for use on Elk and large deer. Since I am a handloader I have tried many different bullets and weights and prefer the Hornady 265. My rifle was built in 1981 and will not shoot the LeverEvolution-I tried it and it shot about 12 inches at 100 yards. Rick Jamison wrote in Shooting Times magazine on the use of the tipped bullet in the .444 and basically duplicated my results in a 1 in 38 twist barrel- Shot about 12 inches also.
2007-12-26 05:35:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I havent tried it yet. I use the Remington 265 gr. factory load. Here is a forum where many have used them.
2007-12-26 04:22:03 · answer #3 · answered by MuhdER 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋