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Was wondering if Winchester ever had made a micro groove barrel in this round, or something similar, as mine has 12 groves, that are .075”. I’m going to be using a lee 310 boolit, what would be the velocity limit be with this unit. any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Nope. I've had both a .444 M-94 20" carbine and a .444 M-94 Timber Carbine 17" ported bbl - and they had Ballard-type rifling.
Keeping in mind the centuries-old rivalry between Winchester & Marlin, plus the fact that Marlin held the patent for Microgroove (named) rifling makes your question a non-starter.
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I would start slow and speed up till you get the accuracy you are after then chrono them then let us know and we'll all know
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I had no idea that 94 Winchesters were ever made in .444 Marlin. Live and learn.
Last edited by Prairie Cowboy; 11-30-2020 at 11:41 PM.
I know we’re talking the Model 94 444 carbine here but my 100th anniversary Model 94 44 magnum SRC most has what appears to be a micro groove barrel (12 lands and grooves).
Don’t know if it’s a micro groove or not but it’s certainly “multi grooved” for sure.
Have a Winchester 94 legacy with a microgroove barrel. Slugs .430” and shoots casts bullets extremely well.
Sized .431” or .432” doesn’t seem to matter
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