Lindcott Armory Compare / .444 Marlin vs .450 Marlin
Cartridge comparison
.444 Marlin vs .450 Marlin
.444 Marlin is faster (2,400 vs 2,225 fps); .450 Marlin carries more energy (4,392 vs 3,110 ft·lb); .444 Marlin recoils less.
.444 Marlin →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–800 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.450 Marlin →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .444 Marlin | .450 Marlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1964 | 2000 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.429″ | 0.458″ |
| Case length | 2.225″ | 2.1″ |
| Velocity | 1,900–2,400 fps | 2,000–2,225 fps |
| Energy | 1,920–3,110 ft·lb | 2,664–4,392 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 44,000 psi | 43,500 psi |
| Recoil | 20–30 ft·lb | 25–35 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 250 yd | 200 yd |
FAQs
- Is .444 Marlin faster than .450 Marlin?
- .444 Marlin is faster — up to 2,400 fps versus 2,225 fps.
- Does .444 Marlin hit harder than .450 Marlin?
- .450 Marlin carries more muzzle energy (4,392 vs 3,110 ft·lb).