Thanks guys:
I've been on the lookout for 444 Marlin cases but they're scarce at the moment. Apparently everyone else want's them as well.
I'm going to have a go with 44 mag cases in the meantime since I have these.
Jim
Update:
I just ran some tests with the 44 Mag brass I have on hand. I loaded the cases with 3 gr of Win 231 since I didn't have any shotgun powder handy. I put in an overpowder cardboard wad, then no. 6 shot and a top cardboard wad. These fired after a fashion and the patterns at 10 yds. are actually pretty good. It usually took multiple tries to set off the primer and I guess the case fit isn't good enough so I'll continue looking for 444 Marlin brass.
Unfortunately the chamber on this shotgun is too tight for 45 Long Colt brass.
Last edited by italiansxs; 09/24/13 11:33 AM.
