marlin 444 help needed please

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I have a marlin 444s....IMR 3031 powder and 265 gr hornay fp
I searched everywhere I could. found that my starting load was about 50 and max is 53. this is way too high I started at 46 and am getting compressed loads. what should my starting load be and my COL.

as well I got variations in brass trim length. 2.2"-2.25"

PLEASE HELP.
 
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I have a Marlin 444S as well and the 265gr Hornady is my jacketed bullet of preference. The load I've been using for quite a few years is close to what you've made mention of. Actually, from my records, I'm using 52.8grs of IMR 3031. I'm not sure but I'm guessing that was a load I found in an earlier edition of the Hornady manual as I notice that in the newer ones they don't list that powder in the 444. I don't recall experiencing any difficulties. Sorry but I can't help you with a maximum or minimum but if I was starting out to load for it now, most likely my choice of powder would be something like IMR 4198.
The Hornady manual lists a maximum case length of 2.225" and suggests trimming to 2.215". Also, they list the C.O.L. with that bullet at 2.560". Again, the above specs are what I go by and I haven't had a problem. It may be an idea to get a friend that reloads to look "things" over for you.
 
I am super stumped..I am using a trim length of 2.215" so i'm good there.
i'll have to check the calibration of my scale maybe. but to be out by so much is a little scary.
 
switch to h4198. start at 42grn and work up to 46grn with the h 265fp.. no compression problems and great accuracy. velocity should be arround 2200 to 2300 fps depending on barrel lenth. i get almost 2300 cronyed in my marlin microgroove 22 inch barrel
 
chappy said:
switch to h4198. start at 42grn and work up to 46grn with the h 265fp.. no compression problems and great accuracy. velocity should be arround 2200 to 2300 fps depending on barrel lenth. i get almost 2300 cronyed in my marlin microgroove 22 inch barrel
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i was just thinking of getting some h4198.

a member of another forum also suggested h4227. commonly used in 44 rem mag. or other pistols. anyone use pistol powders in the'r 444?
 
H335 works fantastic in mine.

check out this forum...

http://www.marlinowners.com/forums/index.php/board,52.0.html


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444 Marlin® - The Forgotten Big Bore:
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Marlin's .444 Outfitter:
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444 Marlin® - The Other Great Bone Crusher:
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