Got my new deer rifle today...

[FordMan08]

I went to Elmores today and picked up a new Marlin 1894SS 44mag lever action. Looks awesome in Stainless steel and walnut. I brought it home, topped it off with a Leupold 3x9x40 scope and a sling. Time to punch some paper.

 

[wmitchell]

please post back on how it groups and what ammo you are using. Thinkin about buying a 44mag myself.

 

[redneckmedic]

 

[kyle1058]

Ditto...

Where do you hunt at with a rifle? I've always wanted to go out west and hunt deer besides whitetail around here..

 

[tenring]

It's a PCR!

 

[Apokalypsi]

Someone had to say it.

 

[FordMan08]

There ya go!!

 

[MoparMan]

Elmores is a good place. They treat the military good there.

 

[redneckmedic]

I have quite a bit of 44 mag reloading stuff, I might be willing to let go if the deal is sweet enough

 

[dave29]

Nice looking set-up!

That will make an awesome deer gun.

 

[buckhunterbb]

Congrats. Alot less recoil than shotgun.

 

[FordMan08]

I'll report back after shooting it.

 

[FordMan08]

Bottom target was getting it zeroed in, middle target is 75 yards. More pics to come.

 

[rockydog]

Very nice!
I've got the Puma 44 mag. Put down a little 8 pointer last fall. It took some work to get the right load and suprisingly it kicked like a mule The Pumas have a very thin stock and in 44 mag don't come with a pad on them so i made one and it helps a lot. I like the Marlins because they are a lot easier to scope.

 

[7mmRM]

Good choice all the way around. It should fit the bill nicely.

 

[Igotgills2]

OK, so i've been considering acquiring a .44 mag for deer as well. I've got the option of a Win 94 or the Marlin. Guess i was hoping for public opinion on who likes what better and the best tested loads????

 

[huntall50]

I don't have one nor do I plan on getting one but IMO the Ruger is a better gun. I may get a .44mag barrel for my son to hunt with his Rossi.

 

[backtrail540]

Thats a great looking rig you got there. Waiting to see what it bags this fall.

 

[WabashMX5]

Nice rifle. Do you have to leave the state to hunt deer with it? (I've always heard "no rifles" for deer in Indiana, but then I see things like this that make it sound like pistol-caliber rifles are okay....)

 

[Mgderf]

One suggestion- Hornady "Leverevolution" enough said