He would be another super resource to contact for information. One of our Moderators or Super Moderators, actually a super guy, is Quicktdo (? spelling), a 444 fan and way more knowledgeable than I, and he has loads of data from Beartooth. Veral Smith, of Graybeard Outdoors, has also authored a work on fire-lapping barrels for maximum cast bullet accuracy and either his work or Stanton's work are 'must' reads for 444 Marlin shooters. If you have just recently purchased a 444 Marlin then you may also wish to read Stanton's work on fire-lapping or bore-lapping the Marlin barrels for better accuracy. Both he and Stanton at Beartooth worked on the designs of the LBT bullets and Stanton conducted extensive research into the 444 Marlin and heavy for the bore bullets like the 300s, 325s, 335s, 350s, 380s (possibly) and the 405s. May I please suggest you visit the Beartooth Bullets website and compare the profiles of your Ranch Dog bullets with those from Beartooth and you may find them both to be designs created by Graybeard's one and only Veral Smith, the founder and designer of the LBT bullet line. I am a huge fan of the 444 but have not dealt with the Ranch Dog Bullets before, I have always used the Beartooth Bullets and loading data developed by Marshall Stanton at Beartooth Bullets. Another feature are the polymers tips that boost the ballistic coefficient and improve long-range ballistics.The tip provides faster expansion with four razor-sharp cutting petals that double the bullet diameter while still maintaining virtually 100% of its weight.Impact: Welcome aboard. Ring grooves around the shank help to reduce pressures. 444 can be loaded down with 240 grain cast bullets and can be a lot of fun for just plinking or for taking smaller game. As you'll see from the upcoming loads the. The DPX® bullet features a 100% copper body. 444 cartridge for plinking or lighter game.

Professional Hunter Steve West, Steve’s Outdoor Adventure. “I don’t trust any other ammunition, and in my line of work, When hunting wild game from Coyotes to Cape buffalo, COR®BON DPX® has a load to handle them all.Īll DPX bullets are also certified lead free and can be used in California. Weight retention is 100% with this load even if thick hides, heavy, dense muscle or large heavy bones are encountered. The reliable solid copper bullet provides consistent expansion, and deep penetration. DPX® Hunter is available in rifle loads as well as handgun hunting loads.

COR®BON's DPX® (Deep Penetrating X-panding) ammunition is a PROVEN hunting load in the field, it utilizes an all-copper hollow point or tipped bullet.

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