{"id":225892,"date":"2026-06-01T15:06:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T20:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=225892"},"modified":"2026-06-01T15:23:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T20:23:16","slug":"hunt-365-444-marlin-remington-760-field-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt-365-444-marlin-remington-760-field-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Old School cool: Part 6 &#8211; Remington 760 and Marlin 444"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">11<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The .444 Marlin and Remington 760 are not modern wonder rifles, and that is exactly why they matter. One brings big-bore lever-action authority, the other brings pump-gun speed in 30-06, and both still make a hard case for old-school hunting skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/old-school-cool-part-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-444-marlin-remington-760-field-review\" title=\"Old School cool: Part 6 - Remington 760 and Marlin 444\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Old School Cool \u2013 Part 1<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/old-school-cool-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-444-marlin-remington-760-field-review\" title=\"Old School cool: Part 6 - Remington 760 and Marlin 444\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Old School Cool \u2013 Part 2<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-old-school-cool-savage-99\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-444-marlin-remington-760-field-review\" title=\"Old School cool: Part 6 - Remington 760 and Marlin 444\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Old School Cool \u2013 Part 3<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-old-school-cool-part-4-marlin-336\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-444-marlin-remington-760-field-review\" title=\"Old School cool: Part 6 - Remington 760 and Marlin 444\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Old School Cool \u2013 Part 4<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-old-school-cool-pt-5-weatherby-mkv\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-444-marlin-remington-760-field-review\" title=\"Old School cool: Part 6 - Remington 760 and Marlin 444\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Old School Cool &#8211; Part 5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_5108.jpeg\" alt=\".444 Marlin Trapper and Remington 760 old-school hunting rifles ready for field use\" class=\"wp-image-225893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_5108.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_5108-400x208.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_5108-150x78.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Two old-school hunting rifles with very different personalities, both built around practical field use.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Remington and Marlin in this article have been featured previously on their own. However, those articles were mostly about how they came to be, and not really about their hunting abilities. Since Hunt365 is primarily about hunting. I wanted to give each more coverage about the usefulness and practicality they possess in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-marlin-444-trapper-the-big-bore-lever-gun-that-earned-its-keep\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-444-marlin-remington-760-field-review\" title=\"Old School cool: Part 6 - Remington 760 and Marlin 444\" data-level=\"2\">Marlin 444 Trapper: The Big Bore Lever Gun That Earned Its Keep<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-marlin-444-trapper-field-performance-250gr-cast-hps-with-authority\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-444-marlin-remington-760-field-review\" title=\"Old School cool: Part 6 - Remington 760 and Marlin 444\" data-level=\"2\">Marlin 444 Trapper Field Performance: 250gr. Cast HPs With Authority<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-big-bore-444-marlin-power-why-this-trapper-stands-on-its-own\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-444-marlin-remington-760-field-review\" title=\"Old School cool: Part 6 - Remington 760 and Marlin 444\" data-level=\"2\">Big Bore .444 Marlin Power: Why This Trapper Stands on Its Own<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-remington-760-in-30-06-pump-gun-speed-with-grocery-store-ammo\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-444-marlin-remington-760-field-review\" title=\"Old School cool: Part 6 - Remington 760 and Marlin 444\" data-level=\"2\">Remington 760 in 30-06: Pump-Gun Speed With Grocery-Store Ammo<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-remington-760-field-performance-fast-handling-and-real-accuracy\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-444-marlin-remington-760-field-review\" title=\"Old School cool: Part 6 - Remington 760 and Marlin 444\" data-level=\"2\">Remington 760 Field Performance: Fast Handling and Real Accuracy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-uncommon-use-low-power-optics-moving-game-and-practical-speed\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-444-marlin-remington-760-field-review\" title=\"Old School cool: Part 6 - Remington 760 and Marlin 444\" data-level=\"2\">Uncommon Use: Low-Power Optics, Moving Game, and Practical Speed<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-old-school-moving-game-skill-the-part-modern-hunters-forgot\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-444-marlin-remington-760-field-review\" title=\"Old School cool: Part 6 - Remington 760 and Marlin 444\" data-level=\"2\">Old School Moving-Game Skill: The Part Modern Hunters Forgot<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">.444 Marlin and Remington 760 Specs From the Field<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Rifle<\/th><th>Chambering<\/th><th>Barrel Length<\/th><th>Optic<\/th><th>Primary Load Mentioned<\/th><th>Velocity Mentioned<\/th><th>Field Role<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Marlin 444 Trapper<\/td><td>444 Marlin<\/td><td>16.5\u201d<\/td><td>Aimpoint Comp M4s<\/td><td>General-purpose big bore for close-range field work<\/td><td>Just under 2300fps<\/td><td>General purpose big bore for close-range field work<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Remington 760<\/td><td>30-06<\/td><td>22\u201d or 18\u201d options are mentioned for the model<\/td><td>2.75x Redfield with post reticle<\/td><td>150gr. CoreLokt<\/td><td>2710fps for 150gr. load<\/td><td>Fast-handling pump rifle for pigs and general big game use<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-marlin-444-trapper-the-big-bore-lever-gun-that-earned-its-keep\">Marlin 444 Trapper: The Big Bore Lever Gun That Earned Its Keep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While I have written this particular old school rifle up before, it\u2019s such a neat gun, I\u2019m including it again. My Marlin 444 is a modified 1969 timeframe rifle. The modification being that I converted it into a trapper-style gun, it now wears a 16.5\u201d barrel and a full-length magazine tube. The rifle is remarkably accurate, and although not lightweight, it is quite nimble when held in the hands. Used at distances of 150 yards or less with proper bullets, the rifle is capable of handling any game in the lower 48 states. I\u2019d gone through several different sighting arrangements, trying to decide which I liked best for its purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_5100.jpeg\" alt=\"250gr. blue powder coated hollow point bullet used in the Marlin 444 Trapper for hunting\" class=\"wp-image-225898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_5100.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_5100-400x141.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_5100-150x53.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">My current bullet, weighing 250 gr, the blue bullet has not disappointed me yet with its terminal performance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The rifle currently wears an Aimpoint Comp M4s, even though the sight is more suited for AR-type guns. The 444 gets used quite a bit with IR night vision, and the first power settings work well with IR. The rifle delivers power at close range incomparable to most AR\u2019s. That size optic seems to fit the rifle well and allow forward mounting in order to keep backup irons available. It also allows trouble-free use when I\u2019m wearing an IR monocular. While I was reconfiguring the stock Marlin from its 24\u201d barreled version into what it is now. An invitation to harvest a Nilgai cow was offered to me. That hunt is written under the title \u201cHot for Nilgai\u201d in Hunt365, so I\u2019ll not rehash those details. My plan for the rifle was for it to be a general-purpose big bore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_4151.jpeg\" alt=\"Nilgai cow taken with the Marlin 444 Trapper and 250gr. blue bullet\" class=\"wp-image-225900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_4151.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_4151-400x253.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_4151-150x95.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This 180-200 pound female dropped on the spot after getting hit with the 250gr. Blue bullet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-marlin-444-trapper-field-performance-250gr-cast-hps-with-authority\">Marlin 444 Trapper Field Performance: 250gr. Cast HPs With Authority<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Something I could use for my abatement work, regardless of what I was after and at any angle, and up to 500 pounds. Since that first hunt with the 444, I\u2019ve used it exclusively for my abatement jobs. My current load is a 250gr. powder-coated and gas checked cast hollow point. Velocity runs just under 2300fps, and performance is spectacular on everything from 100-pound herd pigs to 400-pound Nilgai. I\u2019ve not recovered a bullet yet, so I cannot speak to penetration limits. Initial expansion is dramatic. Everything I\u2019ve shot, with that load, requires a short tracking job to none at all. Just like the sighting arrangements, I\u2019ve tried several different bullets to find one that worked best for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_4273.jpeg\" alt=\"Short blood trail from a feral hog shot with the Marlin 444 Trapper\" class=\"wp-image-225901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_4273.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_4273-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_4273-113x150.jpeg 113w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A short blood trail from a feral hog that anyone could follow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I focused on 240-280gr. bullets, trying to keep velocities above 2100fps, to provide a decent trajectory. I\u2019ve tried factory Remington 240gr. JHP, Fury, bonded 250gr. SP, Swift A frame 280gr., finally settling on the cast powder-coated HP. Amazingly, the 250gr. The bullet provides a very useful trajectory out to 200 yards. Using the 2moa dot on the Aimpoint, midrange height at 100 is 3 inches high. So, just 2 inches over the top of the dot, and at 200 yards, the impact is 2 inches low or at the bottom of the dot. The accuracy provided is enough to allow shots at 250 yards to take place, and a drop of 9.7 inches is all that takes place. So, a top-of-the-back hold for most medium game is all that is required. The accuracy provided at 100 yards runs 2 inches, using the 1x red dot sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_5101.jpeg\" alt=\"Marlin 444 Trapper bullet comparison including Barnes, hard cast, powder coated HP, Remington, and Fury bullets\" class=\"wp-image-225903\" style=\"width:469px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_5101.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_5101-381x300.jpeg 381w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_5101-150x118.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A variety of bullets were tried, the factory Remington and Blue HP being the most used. L to R: Barnes 225gr. XPB, 250gr. WFN hard cast, 250gr. HP powder-coated, Factory Remington 240gr. soft point, Fury 250gr. Bonded soft point.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-big-bore-444-marlin-power-why-this-trapper-stands-on-its-own\">Big Bore .444 Marlin Power: Why This Trapper Stands on Its Own<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 16.5\u201d barrel allows quick, easy handling, and with the heavy barrel found on the original 444 Marlins, recoil is minimal. The trigger on the gun is superb for a lever action, crisp and surprisingly light. The decisiveness of each shot provides a sense of confidence that is welcome in a working gun. Realistically, this rifle and cartridge live for big tough game inside 200 yards. The 45-70 Marlins may have become the media darlings, but don\u2019t discount the 444. I did, and I wish I hadn\u2019t, it would be tough for me to decide between my 35rem. Or my 444. Both fit unique niches in field use, one a big bore, the other a capable medium bore. When it comes to heavy-hitting versatility and practicality in the field, the 444 stands on its own merit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-remington-760-in-30-06-pump-gun-speed-with-grocery-store-ammo\">Remington 760 in 30-06: Pump-Gun Speed With Grocery-Store Ammo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The beginnings of this rifle were shared in one of my first articles, \u201cAssembling a Knock Around Rifle\u201d. The benefits of it being chambered in 30-06 make it suitable for a large range of game. It also allows for easy ammunition location should the need for more or backup become a necessity. This last point was recently realized when friends came for a feral pig hunt and forgot to pack their ammo. Trying to locate 6.8SPC and 458SoCom in small south Texas stores proved nearly fruitless; when some 6.8 was found, it was ridiculously expensive. The little Remington was loaned out, and 30-06 ammunition was secured in a local grocery store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"173\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_5112.jpeg\" alt=\"1952 Remington 760 pump-action 30-06 hunting rifle still useful in the field\" class=\"wp-image-225906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_5112.jpeg 173w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_5112-81x300.jpeg 81w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 173px) 100vw, 173px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Born in 1952, and still a viable and useful tool. We can only hope we ourselves have such longevity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The marketing draw to the rifle is its similarities to the pump shotgun, the Remington 870. The operating controls and functions are the same, except for the rifle using a magazine over the tube for ammo. The idea being that if you used the 870 for bird hunts, the 760 was the perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/top-10-exotic-hunts-bucket-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-444-marlin-remington-760-field-review\" title=\"Old School cool: Part 6 - Remington 760 and Marlin 444\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"6106\">rifle to use for big game hunting<\/a>. Many a midwestern and northeastern hunter carried a pump Remington into the deer woods. If you wanted rapid shot capability and something more powerful than a 30-30, the Remington 760 was a logical choice. It was available as a rifle or carbine, with 22\u201d or 18\u201d barrels. Initial calibers were 30-06, 300sav., 270 Win., and 35rem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-remington-760-field-performance-fast-handling-and-real-accuracy\">Remington 760 Field Performance: Fast Handling and Real Accuracy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Accuracy provided by the 2.75x Redfield with post reticle has been in the 1.5\u201d group size with various bullets at 100 yards. So far, I\u2019ve loaded and used 140gr. Monoflex, 150gr. Silvertip, 150gr. CoreLokt, 165gr. CoreLokt and 180gr. PowerPoint. The 140gr. providing 2880fps, the 150gr. gave 2710fps, the 165gr. produced 2625fps, and the 180gr. giving 2490fps. All except the 180gr. using the same powder charge, the 180gr. being a grainless powder than the others. I settled on the 150gr. CoreLokt, although the 140gr. Monoflex shows promise. I will have to test bullet performance on some big pigs before deciding on its all-around use. While the velocities provided are at 308win. levels, they are completely acceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0691.jpeg\" alt=\"Feral sow taken with the Remington 760 30-06 after a facing head-on shot\" class=\"wp-image-225896\" style=\"width:537px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0691.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0691-400x233.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0691-150x87.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A facing head-on shot was all that was presented when I came up on this bedded sow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Working a new ranch allowed me access to pigs that had not received any hunting pressure and were relatively unmolested. This means they do not react to vehicles driving around and will stop and look back, or not move at all, to a vehicle. It gives me a much better chance at multiple pigs from the same herd, so a fast-handling rifle that shoots a good bullet is a huge benefit. A rifle pushing a good bullet at 2500-2700fps is about as ideal as it gets for all-around performance. I was easily able to take 16 pigs in the two and a half days I spent scouting the ranch. The rapid handling and function of the carbine was no small reason for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-uncommon-use-low-power-optics-moving-game-and-practical-speed\">Uncommon Use: Low-Power Optics, Moving Game, and Practical Speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the bulk of hunters today seem to disregard lower magnification optics and rifles that can\u2019t shoot minuscule groups. These rifles are from a time when shooting at running game was a common occurrence, and hunters practiced at it. Many old-school shooting tips included methods to practice shooting in a moving game. The short length of both rifles makes for handy use while driving in trucks or UTV\u2019s, as well as swinging on game in thick cover. Low-power optics allow a wide field of view and easier tracking of running game. The rapidity of shots while keeping the gun on your shoulder and maintaining a view of your quarry helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of today\u2019s hunters would hardly consider taking a shot at moving game, much less running game. In days past, if you wished to hunt in some foreign countries, you were required to pass a hunting test with a running target segment. There is little wonder why the Aimpoint company\u2019s \u201cWild Boar Fever\u201d driven boar videos are so popular. The skill needed to be consistently successful on a running target is a pleasure to watch. The 1x and lower powered optic lends itself well to the skill and typical environment where that type of shooting takes place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-old-school-moving-game-skill-the-part-modern-hunters-forgot\">Old School Moving-Game Skill: The Part Modern Hunters Forgot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drives and driven shooting is most definitely an old-world style of hunting. The English have driven birds, the Europeans have driven boar and other big game. Deer drives were a common occurrence in many eastern and southern states. These days, they are less common or done on a smaller scale. The skills needed to hit a running game and the gear needed to assist in its taking are as specialized as any other niche skill or gear. These days, more emphasis is placed on the single skill set of long-range precision. Making the ability to be successful in the moving game, an Old School skill. Ideally, hunters should strive for all-around shooting ability rather than rely on success utilizing a single skill set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros and Cons: Big Bore Punch Meets Pump-Rifle Practicality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> The Marlin 444 Trapper hits hard inside 200 yards, handles quickly with its 16.5\u201d barrel, works well with IR night vision, and has shown spectacular field performance with the 250gr. powder-coated and gas checked cast hollow point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pros:<\/strong> The Remington 760 brings fast follow-up shots, familiar pump shotgun controls, useful 30-06 versatility, and ammunition that can still be found in small-town stores when someone forgets their ammo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> The Marlin 444 is not lightweight, the author has not recovered a bullet yet to define penetration limits, and the rifle lives best inside practical big bore distances rather than pretending to be a long-range rig.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cons:<\/strong> The Remington 760 runs at 308 Win. level velocities in the loads tested, and the 140gr. Monoflex still needs big-pig testing before being declared an all-around choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Reads from GunsAmerica Digest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/marlin-444-trapper-the-gun-that-never-was\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-444-marlin-remington-760-field-review\" title=\"Old School cool: Part 6 - Remington 760 and Marlin 444\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marlin 444 Trapper: The Gun That Never Was<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/assembling-a-knock-around-rifle-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-444-marlin-remington-760-field-review\" title=\"Old School cool: Part 6 - Remington 760 and Marlin 444\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Assembling a Knock-Around Rifle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hunt365-old-school-cool-part-4-marlin-336\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hunt-365-444-marlin-remington-760-field-review\" title=\"Old School cool: Part 6 - Remington 760 and Marlin 444\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Old School Cool, Part 4: Marlin 336 Field Test<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The .444 Marlin and Remington 760 are not modern wonder rifles, and that is exactly why they matter. 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