Best 44mag deer rifle?

[hrearden]

IMHO the OP's screen name suggests an old auto

And that is certainly the one I would also suggest.

 

[manley82]

Have been considering the Ruger 77/44 to try vs the 870. Curious to see more of the posts...

 

[Birdblastingbrad]

Have been considering the Ruger 77/44 to try vs the 870. Curious to see more of the posts...

I too am going to be making the switch from my 870 to a 44 mag. I have been watching gunbroker for the Ruger Deerfield 99/44 rifles and they are going in the $950-$1200 range. I had a mini 14, and liked the looks and feel of it, so I thought it may be a cool one to have. My concern is that it won't be as accurate as the 77/44 bolt gun. Anyone have experience with both that they'd care to share comment on?

 

[ru44mag]

You do realize don't you that Davison's guarantees all of their sales?
Contact Davison's. They'll send it to Taurus or give you a new rifle.

Thanks for your post! I called my FFL. He said give me 10 minutes. He called back in 5. They are sending a brand new rifle today! I talked to him about selling it for me, and maybe another rifle. He has a Ruger 77/44 with a Leupold, he is thinking about selling. He wants to build a .358 WSM.

 

[ru44mag]

Have been considering the Ruger 77/44 to try vs the 870. Curious to see more of the posts...

I too am going to be making the switch from my 870 to a 44 mag. I have been watching gunbroker for the Ruger Deerfield 99/44 rifles and they are going in the $950-$1200 range. I had a mini 14, and liked the looks and feel of it, so I thought it may be a cool one to have. My concern is that it won't be as accurate as the 77/44 bolt gun. Anyone have experience with both that they'd care to share comment on?

I loved my 870 with rifled barrel and Remington copper solid sabots, but have not regreted switching to a 44mag one bit! Just keep in mind, it really won't increase your range. If you plan on shooting more than 100-150 yards, there are better options.

 

[Birdblastingbrad]

I loved my 870 with rifled barrel and Remington copper solid sabots, but have not regreted switching to a 44mag one bit! Just keep in mind, it really won't increase your range. If you plan on shooting more than 100-150 yards, there are better options.

I'm not really looking for more yardage, what I'm looking for is a lighter platform. My 870 has a smoothbore, and has killed many deer, it just weighs 8#+.

 

[Hookeye]

FWIW my Contender carbine with 16.25" bbl was too light. I had to add weight to the synthetic forend's hollows to help make it more stable for offhand shooting.

 

[x10]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/great-outdoors/319615-ruger-44-magnum-deer.html#post4556905



http://ingPunowners.com/forums/long-guns/157767-good-deer-rifle.html

 

[ru44mag]

I'm not really looking for more yardage, what I'm looking for is a lighter platform. My 870 has a smoothbore, and has killed many deer, it just weighs 8#+.

I'll sell you a brand new Rossi 44 mag. Never been shot. It ways just over 5#

 

[x10]

Ruger 77/44® Rotary Magazine Bolt-Action Rifle Models

I've hunted with 870 12 ga, great gun
hunted marlin 1894, Ok gun but scopes just don't sit on it right, accuracy never what I wanted
Hunted with Puma scout rifle, Best scope mount on lever I've seen, accuracy better than Marlin, Still a lever and just doesn't feel right

77/44 5.25lbs and perfect size, comes up easy with heavy clothes on, not only light but has a compact feel, easy to manuver around the tree and in ground blinds, For me just the perfect rifle, I have a burris fastfire on it and it just works well

 

[Birdblastingbrad]

I'll sell you a brand new Rossi 44 mag. Never been shot. It ways just over 5#

Shoot me a pm. I'm new here and not sure if I'm allowed to buy or sell anything.