Here’s a proven design for the Marlin 444 microgroove barrel that Glen Fryxell created with the online design program.
The front band is undersized such that it engraves very lightly in the Marlin’s very short throat yet still chambers easily.
Instead of using the longest possible nose, Glen went with a 0.315″ long nose because it feeds better.
I like the big body bands because they are easier to cut and easier to cast than itty bitty bands.
For load details, see
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Ranch Dog Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 4 Location: Cuero, TX
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 10:40 pm Post subject:
Nice looking bullet. What is the overall length? _________________ Michael
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mtngun Site AdminJoined: 25 Feb 2005 Posts: 811
About 0.825″, including the gas check.
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Ranch Dog Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 4 Location: Cuero, TX
Thanks… interesting bullet mold. Love the 444! _________________ Michael
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mtngun Site AdminJoined: 25 Feb 2005 Posts: 811
BTW, the bullet in the picture weighed 301.8 gr. cast from straight wheelweight.
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