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I would trade my bladder for one.
Ruger .44 mag carbine
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TexasPatriot.308
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if they did, I would buy both in a heartbeat
lemaymiami
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- and if we're "wishin" ... for that 357 version, maybe a provision for a 20 round mag? That would be a pretty handy defensive arm with characteristics similar to that old war baby.
Ruger already makes a rotary mag for 77/357 so designing a scaled down Deerfield for that would be an obvious choice. 10/22 was dependent on aftermarket hi-cap mags for a long time, 99/44 never got any meaningful aftermarket support (rare adapter for 9rd Desert Eagle mags probably doesn't count) so having a "99/357" with 20rd mags would depend on the popularity and sales figures of the rifle itself.
If Ruger decided to offer such a rifle and keep its weight down, I'd seriously consider buying one to replace my Marlin 1894C. Too bad buyers for revolver caliber semiauto carbines are a niche minority and there's little chance of a gun like that being a commercial success. Offering one in various, modular configurations might work, to cater for mall ninja market of composite telescopic stocks and more rails than the Union Station? And nice walnut stocks for us old traditional gits for variety, of course...
greyling22
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we have one of the older ones. Won't cycle with anything less than a full power 44mag load, and the gas system keeps getting plugged with lead. I wanted to get the deerfield version, but never got around to it, then they discontinued them, the price went sky high and the whole 4 round mag limit always bothered me.
If ruger would re-release it in a synthetic stock with a 10 round 10/22 style banana mag and call it the Hog-slayer or something they would sell the snot out of them.
If ruger would re-release it in a synthetic stock with a 10 round 10/22 style banana mag and call it the Hog-slayer or something they would sell the snot out of them.
Matthew Temkin
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I had an original tubular one that I bought for $300 back in 1985 or so.
I was never impressed with it's killing power--lost two wounded deer.
In 1992 or so it stopped feeding.
My gunsmith--who was pretty famous--told me that it was a design flaw and a very common problem.
He fixed it for a few $$$ and, since the problem would eventually return, told me to sell it to someone who I dislike, which I did--for $300.
I wonder if it is still working???
I was never impressed with it's killing power--lost two wounded deer.
In 1992 or so it stopped feeding.
My gunsmith--who was pretty famous--told me that it was a design flaw and a very common problem.
He fixed it for a few $$$ and, since the problem would eventually return, told me to sell it to someone who I dislike, which I did--for $300.
I wonder if it is still working???
Slow projectiles require a bit more care in shot placement than modern faster ones. They don't create similar hydrodynamic shock on impact. I've downed a lot of game with straight-walled calibers but sometimes when my aim has been less than perfect, they've run quite a distance. Then again, with a Ruger you can usually put 1-2 more bullets in the deer if you realize the first shot didn't kill or immobilize it.
Reloadron
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While I never lost a deer I did have to chase a few of the many I took with the rifle. Much like any rifle suited for the game the few I chased were strictly my own doing. The killing power, in my opinion, is more a factor of the cartridge than the rifle. I have taken deer with a 44 Magnum shot from a S&W Model 29.
I got my first Ruger 44 Carbine maybe around '66. I had to get my mother to buy it for me from the department store she worked in. With her discount the rifle was $120 out the door which I repaid over 4 months at $30 a month. Before going in the service I sold that rifle and later replaced it. I always saw these rifles as a very formidable 100 yard deer rifle as long as I did my part. Target rifle? Hell no but a great short and handy hunting rifle for any game the 44 Magnum is suited for.
If I saw one tomorrow in the $600 range I would buy another if the rifle were cherry, just so each grandson would have one.
Ron
loose noose
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The farthest I ever shot a whitetail with the carbine was 75 yards right under the left front shoulder and it went down like a ton of caca, never had to track a deer further than 50 yards, and always had a good blood trail in the brush. It is definitely shot placement with any firearm you're using.
Barrett93
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I've had three in the past year. Traded one to my dad, traded one to my uncle and kept a very low serial number 1962 model for myself. I've honestly seen them sell for $450 to $900 in a local range. I love mine though. A 240gr HP or SP pushed by 24gr of H110 is pretty wicked
Gordon
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Here is mine, I tried the old weaver red dot in the 80s but soon put a 3x Weaver with post on it. It has a 1-4 Varix2 Leupold with heavy duplex on it currently with Warne quick release rings.
HisStigness
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We all know how Ruger feels (felt) about high capacity mags... Might come down to another company making aftermarket magazines that sell like hot cakes before they get around to making them.
I would like to see them introduce it at the price point of the mini 14 and mini 30. I personally don't see the point of the mini 14, because an AR 15 is cheaper, more reliable, and has more aftermarket support. But if they reintroduced the deerfield at that price range, I'd be all over it. They could even use the mini 14 action if they wanted; I just think the idea of a semi automatic magnum caliber rifle is really cool.
With 2000-2006 99/44 Deerfield Carbine, that's exactly what they did. Quite a few parts are interchangeable and that has made the Deerfield an easy gun to maintain and, to some degree, modify.
garyhan
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I consider myself very lucky to have found one like new with a Williams receiver sight for $500. Light, handy, and very accurate for its purpose. It is interesting to note the differing experiences people have had with lead bullets and bullets of varying weights. Mine is an early gun, from a time when 240 grain jacketed bullets were about all that was used. I have stuck with this load and never had a malfunction. Probably the best place to start with one of these rifles, though some seem surprisingly versatile.
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I would definitely pick up a 44 if ruger began to produce them. I am always on the look out for one locally. I would also like to see a 357. 9mm and 40 SW would be nice, but because of the options for 9mm and 40 sw in the AR platform, I think it would be a tougher sell for those 2 calibers. Just my opinion, but I still think .44 and .357 mag would sell great.
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Torian
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Multiple ones on gunbroker for around 700-800.
Jason_W
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An updated semi-auto carbine in .44 mag would rock (ditch that shoulder killing crescent buttstock, please). If a slightly higher capacity rotary make would work (maybe 8-10 rounds) that would also be nice.
I, however, would almost rather have a pump action in .44 mag. That will never happen, though, as pump action rifles are pariahs among gun folk.
I, however, would almost rather have a pump action in .44 mag. That will never happen, though, as pump action rifles are pariahs among gun folk.
Shoulder killing? It's a .44, the recoil is so smooth you'd have trouble knowing whether it went off or not if it wasn't for the noise.
Jason_W
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Maybe the semi-auto is different, but I had 96/44 for a little while that was miserable with full power loads. Between the light weight of the gun and the crescent stock, it was unpleasant.
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