Marlin 1894 Cast .44 Mag. load data

[quedz]

I recently purchased some Beartooth 44 Caliber 265g WFN GC and I am not finding much in the way of reloading data. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thank you Hughd

[quedz]

None?

[Westwindmike]

Search over on CastBoolits. There should be lots of info there.

[quedz]

Found it, Thank you...

[jaysouth]

Have you slugged the barrel of your Marlin?

Before I loaded any cast bullets, I would know the diameter of my barrel and mike the bullets to make sure the bullet caster got it right, and make sure that the bullets were a thou or two larger than the barrel diameter.

[xd shooter]

True, True most Marlin microgroove barrels have a slightly larger bore than Ballard rifling.

 

Chances are you would be better off with a .430 or .431 boolit.

 

A .429 should shoot but with the correct size you will have better accuracy with less fouling.