Lindcott Armory Compare / .444 Marlin vs .45-70 Government
Cartridge comparison
.444 Marlin vs .45-70 Government
.444 Marlin is faster (2,400 vs 2,100 fps); .444 Marlin carries more energy (3,110 vs 3,000 ft·lb); .444 Marlin recoils less.
.444 Marlin →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.45-70 Government →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .444 Marlin | .45-70 Government | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1964 | 1873 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.429″ | 0.458″ |
| Case length | 2.225″ | 2.105″ |
| Velocity | 1,900–2,400 fps | 1,330–2,100 fps |
| Energy | 1,920–3,110 ft·lb | 1,600–3,000 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 44,000 psi | 28,000 psi |
| Recoil | 20–30 ft·lb | 25–70 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 250 yd | 300 yd |
FAQs
- Is .444 Marlin faster than .45-70 Government?
- .444 Marlin is faster — up to 2,400 fps versus 2,100 fps.
- Does .444 Marlin hit harder than .45-70 Government?
- .444 Marlin carries more muzzle energy (3,110 vs 3,000 ft·lb).