1187Shooter
Active Member
Hi All,
I just picked up a Ruger Deerfield carbine on a trade the other day, I've been wanting one for quite some time.
It's a great little carbine, quick handling, light weight, points good. I wish it had better sights- the Ruger Ranch style Mini-14 flip up peep sight just seems flimsy and gets knocked down easily. I think it will take certain other Mini -14 aftermarket sights, which I'll try in the future (I just put a little 1-4x scope on it for now, though.)
Anybody have experience with these guns? I have yet to have or shoot a Ruger long gun that let me down, so I have high hopes for this one.
I've only had the pleasure of hunting with a .44 rifle once, and one shot was not enough to get a feel for it, other than to confirm that I really wanted one. That was a 77/44 bolt action, and the .44 handload dropped the deer in it's tracks at 120 yards. I was very impressed.
I'd like to hear what others have experienced with these, or with the older Ruger model 44, or with .44 magnum carbines in general.
I'd also like to know what people favor for deer and hog loads are for an 18" barrel... I have had .44 handguns in the past, but never a barrel longer than 6.5" so it's new territory. I believe the barrel on this one is 1:20"
I have never been a fan of long range hunting, so this is the perfect addition to my meager little arsenal, I think.
Cheers
Dan
I just picked up a Ruger Deerfield carbine on a trade the other day, I've been wanting one for quite some time.
It's a great little carbine, quick handling, light weight, points good. I wish it had better sights- the Ruger Ranch style Mini-14 flip up peep sight just seems flimsy and gets knocked down easily. I think it will take certain other Mini -14 aftermarket sights, which I'll try in the future (I just put a little 1-4x scope on it for now, though.)
Anybody have experience with these guns? I have yet to have or shoot a Ruger long gun that let me down, so I have high hopes for this one.
I've only had the pleasure of hunting with a .44 rifle once, and one shot was not enough to get a feel for it, other than to confirm that I really wanted one. That was a 77/44 bolt action, and the .44 handload dropped the deer in it's tracks at 120 yards. I was very impressed.
I'd like to hear what others have experienced with these, or with the older Ruger model 44, or with .44 magnum carbines in general.
I'd also like to know what people favor for deer and hog loads are for an 18" barrel... I have had .44 handguns in the past, but never a barrel longer than 6.5" so it's new territory. I believe the barrel on this one is 1:20"
I have never been a fan of long range hunting, so this is the perfect addition to my meager little arsenal, I think.
Cheers
Dan