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444 Marlin Load Data & Ballistics Calculator

Estimate chamber pressure and muzzle velocity for the 444 Marlin with the free, in-browser MyLoads internal ballistics simulator. The figures below are illustrative estimates from a physics model — not a recommended load. Always cross-check a current published loading manual.

444 Marlin reference

Maximum average pressure (MAP)42,000 psi
Nominal case capacity66.5 gr H₂O
Groove / bullet diameter0.430 in (10.92 mm)

Example simulation illustrative

Bullet
Hornady 0.430 265 gr InterLock FP
Powder
Hodgdon H4198
Charge
39 gr
Barrel
24 in

Muzzle velocity

1,966 fps

Peak chamber pressure (interval, ±10% burn rate)

23,228 – 27,015 – 31,027 psi

nominal is 64% MAP (42,000 psi)

The simulator isn't optimized for this cartridge yet and may read pressure low.

Illustrative example — every figure is an estimate; always confirm your load against a current published manual before loading.

Popular 444 Marlin powders

Powders and bullets handloaders commonly use for the 444 Marlin, drawn from public discussion and listed most common first. They appear as the Popular group in the calculator's pickers. This is not a load recommendation — always check your load against a current published manual.

Popular 444 Marlin bullets

Use MyLoads as a 444 Marlin velocity and pressure calculator: it estimates muzzle velocity, muzzle energy and the full chamber-pressure curve for your own powder, charge and barrel length, compared against the reference facts above.

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