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			madmurph, 
 
I handload both the 240 and 265 grain bullet for my scoped Marlin M444S. I have taken deer with the 240 and it was a fine load.  I loaded 2 boxes of 265 grain Hornady bullets and lent my 444 to my son-in-law 3 years ago.  He took a PA black bear at 75 yards with one shot.  The bear was 405 pounds dressed.  The 444 is a fine caliber in my view and I would use 265 grain bullets. 
 
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