Cartridge comparison
.444 Marlin vs .450 Marlin
.444 Marlin and .450 Marlin are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .444 Marlin | .450 Marlin | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rifle | Rifle |
| Introduced | 1964 | 2000 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.4303″ | 0.4583″ |
| Case length | 2.2252″ | 2.1″ |
| Max pressure | 44,000 psi | 43,500 psi |
| Recoil | 20–30 ft·lb | 25–35 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 200 yd | 200 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.