Deerfield 44 MagThis is a discussion on Deerfield 44 Mag within the Ruger Semi-Auto forums, part of the Rifle & Shotgun Forum category; Why in the world did Ruger quit manufacturing the Deerfield 44 mag. I had an opportunity to buy one several years ago, but at the ...
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December 29th, 2008, 08:42 PM
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Why in the world did Ruger quit manufacturing the Deerfield 44 mag. I had an opportunity to buy one several years ago, but at the time I did not have the cash. I am still kicking myself!!!!!!!!!!
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January 13th, 2009, 02:43 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denver, Colorado Territory
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I had one briefly. It was a fun rifle to shoot, but there was a problem with frame cracks in some of them. it may have been an insurmountable problem for Ruger.
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January 18th, 2009, 05:39 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
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I'd like to get some more info about this problem if anyone has it... My dad bought a deerfield about 5-6 years ago. He hasn't shot it much, but I know he would like to know about this. He's a Ruger .44 nut. He has three of the original .44 carbines, 1 deerfield, the lever action 96/44, and the bolt action 77/44. Oh, and a Super Blackhawk.
Jim
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May 1st, 2012, 05:40 PM
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Join Date: May 2012 Location: COLUMBUS IN
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I am buying one as soon as I find one
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June 25th, 2012, 04:18 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Warner Robins, GA
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I recently found one in a LGS. it's a 1978 model that has the "Quick-Site" see through mounts and a cheap "Arms Sport" 3X9X40 scope. The only bullets I have on hand are 200 gr XTPs. Best shooting load was with 25.4 grains of IMR4227, 2.7 inches at 100 yards with a velocity of 1750 fps. I gave the carbine a good cleaning to include the gas piston and it functions nicely piling brass about 6 feet away at 2 o'clock. I have some 240 gr XTPs coming and 100 new starline cases. I'm hoping the 240 gr will shoot better groups.
Tom
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June 25th, 2012, 10:37 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: North Carolina
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Originally Posted by GaCop  I recently found one in a LGS. it's a 1978 model that has the "Quick-Site" see through mounts and a cheap "Arms Sport" 3X9X40 scope. The only bullets I have on hand are 200 gr XTPs. Best shooting load was with 25.4 grains of IMR4227, 2.7 inches at 100 yards with a velocity of 1750 fps. I gave the carbine a good cleaning to include the gas piston and it functions nicely piling brass about 6 feet away at 2 o'clock. I have some 240 gr XTPs coming and 100 new starline cases. I'm hoping the 240 gr will shoot better groups.
Tom | That's about the best I've gotten out of mine. 3" or so at 100. Plenty good for me. I dont shoot heads, and rarely shoot further than 100, if ever, as I don't carry it anywhere that gives me that option.
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June 26th, 2012, 04:21 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Warner Robins, GA
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Originally Posted by JustinNC That's about the best I've gotten out of mine. 3" or so at 100. Plenty good for me. I dont shoot heads, and rarely shoot further than 100, if ever, as I don't carry it anywhere that gives me that option. | I'm a benchrest shooter so I'm more than a little anal about accuracy. I'll be satisfied if I can get the groups down to 1.5" to 2".
Tom
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June 26th, 2012, 11:58 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: North Carolina
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Originally Posted by GaCop I'm a benchrest shooter so I'm more than a little anal about accuracy. I'll be satisfied if I can get the groups down to 1.5" to 2".
Tom | That's understandable. I don't personally know anyone, or at least on a day to day basis, with this rifle, so I'm not sure what to expect.
If this was a bolt gun, I'd most certainly be knocking down the door at Ruger if that's the best I could get...well probably not since this was an heirloom and I'm quite content with it just sitting in the safe.
I also had issues keeping the barrel band tight, which may effect my accuracy. Added a dehumidifier to the safe room and of course the wood isnt as tight.
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July 28th, 2012, 03:49 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Munds Park, AZ
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Originally Posted by GaCop I'm a benchrest shooter so I'm more than a little anal about accuracy. I'll be satisfied if I can get the groups down to 1.5" to 2".
Tom | Maybe some work on the trigger could help. I had my old 44 Magnum Carbine done by a fellow in Colorado, Bill Springfield who did a real good job. Bill Springfield - www.TriggerWork.net | |
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October 21st, 2012, 03:19 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: maine
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i got one  | |
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October 21st, 2012, 03:46 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Southern Indiana
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My wife has taken over my 44 mag Carbine. She used it last month to take a 335 lb Hog and a nice Whitetail Doe on our hunt in Missouri. It really does the job in the 100 yard and under shooting we were doing. It is a very early gun...with a 3 diget derial number.
Since I no long have access to that 44, I have a Bolt Action Model 77/44 on the way. it should arrive next week, and I will switch out the black synthetic stock for a lightweight Laminate thumbhole to go with the SS finish of the rifle. Photos as soon as I get it together.
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