Victory106
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Unfortunately I don't have enough posts to see the classifieds yet.IIRC there is a Citadel .44 here in the classifieds.....
Unfortunately I don't have enough posts to see the classifieds yet.IIRC there is a Citadel .44 here in the classifieds.....
That's one reason I'm hesitant about getting a Rossi. I'd really like to get him a Henry because of the weight and lower felt recoil. I'm trying to get the rest of my siblings to get on board with getting him a new gun. This would make it much easier lol.Lower rifle mass = higher felt recoil for a given caliber
The Rossi weighs less than 5 lbs with a 16" barrel (unloaded)
Henry is a solid choice. My boy owns a Silver 45colt and a golden 44mag loves them both. He's a cowboy action shooter in Kentucky. For range he likes the 44mag.That's one reason I'm hesitant about getting a Rossi. I'd really like to get him a Henry because of the weight and lower felt recoil. I'm trying to get the rest of my siblings to get on board with getting him a new gun. This would make it much easier lol.
I really don't know enough about the 350. I wish I had a few more months so I could shoot one myself and see. I have a few guns he could borrow, but man he'd be ecstatic to have a new gun to hunt with. It's something he'd never buy for himself.I'm in the same predicament. I have been looking for a 44 CVA Scout since last firearms season for my dad. One shop has had some ordered since last fall. My dad's 12 ga barrel blew out. He doesn't have a desire for another shotgun. I suggested the 44. I have one in the Handi-Rifle and love it. I have considered going with a 350 because they have been more available. I am hesitant because I already load the 44 so ammo isn't a concern. I have extra guns that my dad can borrow this season. I just hope I can find one before next season.
Alot of his problem is recoil. That damn 12 gauge kicked like a mule and I could tell just from watching him shoot it that was the issue. Having an accurate firearm that you enjoy shooting can play a key factor in your hunting experience. I do agree with you on the weight and ease of carry also. My dad is 65 but in great shape for his age.I would recommend staying with an 1892 clone like a Rossi if you go Winchester lever action or clone. There are a fair number of actual Winchester 1894s around in 44 but a high percentage of them seem to require sorting out for feed issues. The Rossis come up for sale regularly, some new old stock, and have a reasonable (by today's standards) price point. It is more difficult/more expensive to get one without the horrid safety mechanisms if your Dad is a traditionalist like I am
The Winnies and clones are considerably lighter than Henrys or Marlins. If part of the reason your Dad no longer enjoys hunting with the gauge is declining physicality, lower weight is a trade-off between ease of carry and felt recoil, but you carry the gun all day and fire it probably once or twice. Were it me, I would go with ease of carry
You might need to get him directly involved in making the choice to get him something he would really want and enjoy
My Dad is the same way. He won't even sight in his new guns and just has me do it. He doesn't even want to verify that my zero on his gun works for him. It's a good thing I like to shoot, or he would never have a sighted-in gun to hunt with.He has 20 gauge and 12 gauge shotguns at the house, but only ever uses the 12 gauge. It kicks like a mule and he flinches extremely bad. My dad definitely isn't a gun collector of any sort, and he only shoots when he hunts.
But being as this here's a 350 Legend, the most powerful handgun...does anybody even make a handgun in 350? the most powerful, uh...carbine? something? what was I talking about again?
Do you guys stalk or hunt from a stand. Most people who aren't stationary hunting, or who have a long hike to a stand, opt for a lighter firearm. The downside of the Winnies and the clones is top eject if he needs a scopeI agree! My older brother is the one who thought about the .350 Legend. I'm still on board with the 44.
I love hunting with my dad. I have been for over 30 years now. I think he would enjoy it more if he had a nicer gun to shoot with.
For the record, yes, there is handgun chambered in .350 Legend, the BFR can be had in that chambering as well as .30/30, .444, or .45/70.Just doesn't have the same ring to it, I'd go with 44.
This.IMO, the .350 is a more effective round for deer with less recoil but if he wants a .44 then get him a .44.
I love my Henry .44. Bought the mount and put a scope on it, but may even take the scope off as most of my shots are less than 100 yards anymore.I'm looking for a rifle to buy my dad for Christmas. He's used a 12 gauge shotgun to hunt with since I was probably 6 years old. I asked if he was hunting this year and he said that he doesn't want to use his shotgun anymore and didn't care if he went or not. I took him to the range when I bought my 6.5 Creedmoor and he enjoyed shooting it, so I asked him if he wanted me to find him one. He said he would like to have a .44 magnum to hunt with. So I started looking because he won't buy one for himself. I also ran across the .350 legend as a possible. What are your thoughts on the two?? What would be a better gun for him?
Whatever I buy will need a scope, my dad doesn't see the greatest lol.I love my Henry .44. Bought the mount and put a scope on it, but may even take the scope off as most of my shots are less than 100 yards anymore.
We hunt from a stand, only walk to and from our stand. Provably a total of 1 mile.Do you guys stalk or hunt from a stand. Most people who aren't stationary hunting, or who have a long hike to a stand, opt for a lighter firearm. The downside of the Winnies and the clones is top eject if he needs a scope
The Rossi is a bit over 5lbs with a 20" barrel (unloaded). The Marlins and the Henry's are nearly twice that. IMO if he only shoots to sight in and during the hunt, pack weight will be a more important factor than recoil (unless hunting from a stand)
Not to mention the 1892 has classic lines and is way prettier than a Marlin or a Henry will ever be