Ruger 44 magnum carbine
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- In this video, I show off the Ruger 44 Magnum carbine. Ruger's first rifle and the brainchild of Bill Ruger debuted in 1961. Production continued until 1985. Over 250,000 of these dandy little rifles were made. The rifle is very light and handy and a joy to shoot. Chambered in the 44 magnum cartridge, it is more than adequate for deer, black bear, and hogs at reasonable ranges. I feel very fortunate to have acquired one. Ruger no longer supports this model, but parts, such as the new stock I put on it, can be found online. Supply seems rather sporadic based on some searches I have done regarding the rifle.
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Can’t believe you found one for $200, would love to own one but hard to find and I wish Ruger would start making them again.
There’s an online auction in Canada right now that has 3 of 4, I expect theyll go over a grand each
i have one that looks same condition -have owned over 30 yrs and would not take1000 for it-he stole his for that price-you do have to keep action clean for it to cycle properly
People might have been put off it by the modified wood.
@Kelly Harbeson Thread locker will hold if the threads and fastener are prepped correctly. Mine has held for 30 plus years with blue locker. Rimmed is no problem in a rotary clip.
@Kelly Harbeson iv'e had one close to 30 years and never had any such problem
I was given a Ruger 44 carbine for my 12th birthday (September 1966) in time for my first deer hunt. It is still my favorite long gun and prized possession. Thanks for showing others this fine carbine.
I can only imagine the surprise and delight on your 12-year old face when you opened that birthday package. Did you do any good on that 1st hunt?
@@edb3877 As it happened I got a party permit doe on the 3rd day of the hunt. Wounded her and tracked her about a mile thru swamps, field dressed her and dragged her back to the road myself. There was little snow and a long drag, but proud I was.
@@williamzimmer4382 That's great William. What an experience for a young boy to have. Memories like that stay with us for life. Well done!
I killed big hogs,and deer with mine.including two gators, here in Florida
Two of Ruger's biggest and stupidest mistakes were discontinuing the 44 Magnum Carbine and their Security - Speed Six 357 Revolvers. The classic 44 Magnum carbine always has been a great woods or hunting rifle for those who want a lightweight, easy-to-use, short to midrange-distance rifle for use on medium to large game animals (coyotes, antelope, big horn sheep, mountain lions or mule - whitetail deer, wild hogs or even bears).
I couldn't agree more!
Same here. I would buy one in a second. Been waiting for some 77/44 to come back in stock but been waiting a long time. Cant get a straight answer as to whether they were discontinued again. Ruger seems to have turned a lot of focus to AR and PCC types. I guess that is where the market is.
I agree. If they came out again with a .44 mag carbine " wood stock" not that plastic crap, they would sell a million of them.
@@bobreynolds744 Damn right they would....and I would order one on the spot.
@@smithn.wesson495 you know you can already buy one right? They don’t have to make them again to get one…
Fantastic find and at a steal of a price. Enjoy
This was my first deer rifle my dad bought for me and I still use it. Mine has a Redfield 4x32 Wideview on it and is easily a 100 yard gun. If you read the literature on it, they recommend 240gr ammo. I've shot 180gr in it without problems but have always used 240gr jacketed soft points for hunting. I carry this for use in stands where my shots are inside 100 yards. Dropped 2 hogs last season with it that snuck in on me behind the stand. It's small and easy to move around when something doesn't come in where you think they will. Great little rifle as long as you take care of it.
Was my first too, dad bought it for me and I killed a couple of deer with it when I was a boy. I’m sure he pawned it for beer money not long after but would love to still have it and the other guns he bought for me and somehow all disappeared
It would make a great hog gun where I live here in Oklahoma,I'm covered up with hogs.
My first deer rifle had a Redfield 4x32, a .308 Winchester model 88🫡
I owned one about 25yrs ago. Wanted one for years and finally got one. I kept it for a few years and finally reached the end of my rope with the internal mag issues I had with it. I decided that a lever action was a much better choice for me, sold it and never looked back. Hope you enjoy yours more than I enjoyed mine!
Yep sold both of mine and went to the lever model more accurate and easy to unload. I was so worried about my wife unloading the auto that I had her wait for me to come to her stand and I would unload it
Great carbine. I have the model you have. I used to have the hard to find model the front of the stock was recessed at the top. That carbine was like new. It hadn't been fired much. A friend offered me more then I could turn down so I no longer have it.
Anyway the carbine I have now i mounted an older Simmons 44mag scope on it made specifically for the 44mag. I hand load for most of my gun's so of course I load for it as well. 240gr xtp over 2400 powder loaded quite warm at 50 yards off a rest it can put 5 rounds in 1" bullseye. Opens up to 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" at 100 yards. But mostly 1 1/4".
Once I took it to my local outdoor range with 100. I planned to have fun and spend a couple hours there. I never shoot my gun's to the point the barrel gets hot. I figured couple hours with time in between loads for the barrel to cool. This was mid summer 85ish degrees so I just had a T-shirt on. After 30 rounds and the metal but plate my shoulder couldn't take much more so I never made it to shooting all my hand loads that day. The first 15 rounds no problem but by time I shot 30 I had enough.
Had one as my first deer rifle. I joined the Navy and my dad traded it in on a Remington 700 BDL. I missed it, so bought one a year or so ago and enjoy it once again.
Nothing better than a 700 30-06
Warning to those that decide to disassemble one to clean. This rifle has TWO coil springs for the main springs and you have to connect them both at the same time to reassemble it again. So unless you understand that type setup, be careful how far you disassemble it. I have one and learn the technique to assembling them and had a few people bring theirs over to my house in paper bags to reassemble theirs back together for them... And I absolutely love mine. A great little rifle that has a pretty good kick and that is because the longer barrel makes the bullets leave at a faster speed than a 44 handgun. Especially for a reloader that tunes the charge for that rifle... Thumbs Up!
Excellent job on the stock, Congrats on the new Carbine !
I bought one from an older gentleman. Originally, I went to purchase a Remington Wingmaster, walked out with a Ruger 44 Mag Carbine (and the Remington). He stated it had been sitting in his gun safe for 35+ years. A good cleaning , haven't had any problems yet with 240 grain ammo.
Please let me know if you'd be interested in selling the old stock.
Have a great day!
0:41 I got an Ithaca DeerSlayer. Pretty good little slug gun, it’s old enough to slam fire!
250 dollars??? holy cow!! that's one smoking deal..
Just saw one at Cabelas in Maine and the asking price was $1600.
Always wanted one of the great little carbines.
Beautiful little carbine, I've always just used tongue oil and fine grit (and elbow grease) on my stocks
Those go for around $800 to $1200 depending on condition, when\if you can find. You got a fantastic deal on a fantastic piece!
The only ruger I have ever regretted not buying was one of those carbines that was chamberd in 45 Winchester magnum. Now they claim that no such gun was ever made, but I had it in my hands in rockdale Texas in 1979 there was a 44 magnum and the 45 magnum laying side by side on the gun store counter my brother in law bought the 44 , and I seriously considered buying the 45 , and have always regretted that I didn't
I hear ya! I regret never buying one of these in 480 Ruger. Found it in the local Toys-R-Us back in the 80s. Everyone says it never existed but I remember.
You got a hell of a deal. I paid more than that for the one I bought in the 90s!
I loved mine, & it never failed to cycle. I only used Remington, I'm sure that helped. I found the 180 grain preferable. The 240 grain was best for the Redhawk, but the 180 grain for the carbine. The added velocity helped the bullet to expand. I had to sell it long ago for rent money. I've been looking for a replacement ever since.
I have been trying to find one of these for quite some time. People just don't let em go.
I was shocked to come across this one, for sure! Especially at the price.
No, they don't and there are good reasons for that! 🙂
I had one of these years ago, excellent rifle! Never should have parted with it.
This is an extremely underrated and undersold rifle. If you hunt in the midwest or midsouth, this rifle is a perfect match. It is light but hits very hard in .44 Magnum. It's easy to pick your way through brush while walking and stalking game. It's accurate at 100 yards and if scope-regulated is accurate at 200 yards. The ammunition is widely available. It loads and unloads easily. A great all-around rifle.
My friend in Maryland, a deer hunter, found one in mint condition for $500. Now a very happy guy. Me, I also have a 44, we’ll it’s a light snub Charter Arms
@@robertonavarro7713 Desert Eagle MK XIX in .44Mag. The .44 is "the round". I don't recommend the Desert Eagle .50 AE, and for many reasons. That said, I have the .50 cal. Beowulf and use it for the same reasons as the Ruger .44 rifle, except when I go for Brown Bear I want the additional velocity (2,000 fps) and energy (2,000 lbs) with that 350 grain bullet. There is no replacement for displacement.
@@richardgreen7811 Unlike my friend, I have very limited experience in deer hunting. I only shot one deer with a 12 ga. I guess you really need a 350 grain when you’re out looking around for a dangerous big brown bear. That 50 is a sledge hammer.
@@robertonavarro7713 True. Also, for most big game in the regions only providing limited visibility (trees), the .12 gauge slug is very powerful and accurate at 100 yards.
Had one & love it! I used it as a backup for hunting javelina hogs on foot in Texas with my .44 Colt Anaconda pistol. Gave it to my son who gave it to his.
Its a great rifle for trouble makers coyotes wild pigs and a trouble making pit bull about 2 years ago ! its old but still works great !! I love the 44mag i have a lever action marlin to ! its a fun rifle to shoot along with a couple shotguns and a 45 and a 38 revolver for a carry ifeel very secure out here in the country
I bought one about 30 years ago for $500 and never regretted it. It had a cheap Tasco 4 power scope on it but the glass is very clear so I left it on. Haven’t fired it in a couple years now but now you made me want to dig it out of the back of my safe. Always fired factory Remington 240 gr semi jacketed flat nose and never had any issues with it.
Mine likes the old school ammunition as well. Anything lighter than 240gr starts to wander.
They were an awesome rifle, Had one as a kid in NZ.... barrel chopped to 13 inches and suppressor fitted... 300 grain hard cast projectile... Armson OEG sight..
I wish Ruger would start making this one again. Prices on decent used ones are outrageous.
I wish they would re-make it but taking mags instead. Can't be that difficult to do since the Desert eagle has a .44 Magnum version
Had one back in the 80s it was great to shoot the only thing I didn't like was it didn't hold enough ammo
I'm surprised Ruger hasn't brought something like this back.
I agree
They did, it had an external mag. Only lasted a few years, about 20 years ago.
They still have em, but in a bolt action series now.
@@kolejohnson73
Bruh 20 years ago was like the start of Iraq war....
@@kolejohnson73 The Deerfield I think they called it.
That wood looks beautiful. You did a good job.
Thank you.
My dad had this gun and traded it one day. He regretted ever getting rid of it. Thanks for the video.
You're welcome!
I always wanted to get one of those. Great video. Nice place.
Thank you!
My father took a lot of deer and a moose with one of those in Topsfield Maine before I was born and I came in 75. He loved that rifle then his older brother got drunk while hunting and lost it in the woods.
If you got that for $250 you hit the absolute jackpot.
Absolutely 💯
My dad traded a 1953 Ford pickup for the Ruger, a refrigerator, a cook stove, and some cash. I've always wanted one.
This is one of those rifles that I'd LOVE to have, basically a giant 10/22. There is also a version with a 3-round rotary mag.
Yes good deal indeed I have two one was a gift the other purchased and by the way my brother in law has one that is a box fed my wife used it to harvest a boar in Tn a few years ago great little guns !!!
Great brush gun. I had one and it would jam a lot. Gun smiths couldn’t fix it. So we sent it to Ruger they basically rebuilt it along with new stock. No problems since. They did it a NO COST. Love it.
The fact that it was made in the 70's is a good thing.
Man! I have been wanting one for years. I had a friend at deer camp that had one.
Everytime that i see one (not very often) they are super expensive.
man ide love to have a rugger deerfeild 44mag its built on the mini 14 action and takes magazines witch is pretty bad ass! dont get me wrong you got a screaming deal something you couldn't pass up well done! nice job on the stock. ive only made one rifle stock for myself, ive ben asked a few times to make one for a friend but i always decline and try to explain what i went threw and how long it takes. the finish can take up to a year on its own! and i have no power tools i did hand everything!
Been wanting one of those for ever.
Consider yourself lucky that you paid only $250 for that thing. All the ones I come across at gun shows or the occasional gun store are close to, if not more than, $1,000! I'd say you scored
I have one of the older ones that have deer stalker on it. Love it to death. Serial number says its 1962
Wish they would bring these back!
Back in the 60s and 70s, the only 44 magnum loads you could buy, they were Full House loads. That's all that you could buy off the shelf.
And you can get it to function without having full power loads, but you must use powder that burns at a rate that the gun likes. I haven't played with one of those in a while but it was a most sensitive to certain powders, especially fast powders that don't give you a full cycle of energy.
I’d love to have one of these and I’d prefer the loading gate like yours over the rotary mag model as the loading gate model can be topped off as you go like a shotgun. Awesome rifle especially for $250 bucks!!
These things are really cool. A couple years ago I saw two on the used gun rack at cabellas for $1100 each 😂
This vid will help my hunting immensely!!! I ain't been going to the deer woods, just the regular woods. My mistake!
If Ruger would make then again they'd sell a million of them, especially with straight-walled cartridges now being legal in more states! I know I'd certainly buy one!
I have a 1966 Ruger 44 with a Weaver 2.5 power scope that flips to the side for iron sight use. Great gun!!
I have exactly the same rifle . Old eyes told me to put a 2x7 x4 0 scope on it
I've got a Weaver 1x3 on mine. Like it alot.
That's cool, didn't know the made a 44 mag version. I know they made a 22 mag version that was also discontinued because of reliability issues
I've had the Ruger 44 since the early 80's. Taken many deer with it. They don't go far. My stepfather liked mine so much he bought his own. He had cancer and his Remington 740 got too heavy for him. He took 2 deer with the Ruger and its light weight extended his ability to hunt by 5 years. I never cared much for the M1 Carbine buttstock and I wish Ruger made it with the 10-22 Deluxe style stock with a standard buttstock, no barrel band, and forearm checkering. 44 models sold by Walmart have a plastic instead of aluminum barrel band that is prone to breakage. There is a gas port adjustment screw in the front of the action that can loosen up under recoil. Ruger doesn't give explicit directions on proper adjustment. My gun failed to eject and it cost me a buck one year. Use some temporary Loctite on the threads once you have it adjusted for good cycling. I wish Ruger would offer this gun again but with a deluxe stock and a rotary magazine. It got old emptying the tubular magazine at the end of each hunting day and would be safer. I use Hornady loads which are full power and also the Lever Revolution loads for a little more range. Just my two cents. If you ever rebuild the stock again, take a look at the 10-22 Deluxe to see what you prefer.
I tried ,begged, and attempted to get my hands on one for years. The ones I found for sale were shot out or tore up. And when you find one in mint, they want a fortune for it. So I found one to best it. I bought an Alexander Arms 50 Beowulf. 10 round mags. And a whole lot more power. Love it. I buy the ammo from them as well. But boy do I feel safe in the great outdoors. I agree with the other comment, Ruger was stupid to discontinue the Deerfield. But if you want to sleep like a baby in the outdoors, check out the 50 Beowulf. A lot of people try to go cheap by putting on uppers on their A.R.'s and such and end up with Jam-o-Matics. Spend the money and go Alexander Arms and you'll never have that problem. Or save some and get a Jam-O-Matic ...!!!
I have one and it shoots best with very heavy bullets and hot loads. If I get a chance I will look up the load.
I use 270 gr Speer and H110 and get over 1900 fps
That’s a badass woods rifle for sure
Rare and collectible now. Have never seen one that loads in that way. Many had a 3 round detachable rotary type magazine. The 4 round tube mag is better. Beautiful job on the stock also👍
Thank you!
Love the wood chipper in the background.....
That chipper is a beast! It came with my tractor when I bought it. It will be in a video soon.
That’s a steal I wouldn’t sell mine for anything, got it from my grandfather that used it to feed his family. There’s no telling how many deer he shot with it
My sisters friend got one from her deceased father.she sold it to me for 250 dollars very nice carbine haven't shot mine yet.jim
I bought one for my wife, but the little bugger kicked way to much for her. I sold it and bought her a Remington 742 in 6mm Remington. That was a sweet little rifle.
I used to have a partner when I was a police officer who had a .44mag ruger like this. They also made a mini 14 in .308, but they are rare.
Ruger Ranch Rifle ,and the XGI .and the mini 14 .
The Ruger Mini-30 is 7.62x39
None of the Mini series is chambered in 308Win
@@Kyle-sr6jmwrong.
I had one of these, my first deer hunting rifle. I loved the light weight and short profile, as it was easy to carry and get into and out of vehicles. But mine had a tendency to jam.
I have one I bought new in 1970 for $100. Shot maybe 20 rounds at the range and put it away. Like brand new and in the gun safe.
If Ruger ever started production again on this carbine -- which they won't -- they absolutely couldn't or shouldn't skimp on the quality of wood for the stock. The Gen 1 carbines (1961-85) had higher quality American black walnut, and even this material would sometimes crack or split behind the receiver from recoil. But the later 96/44 lever actions and the 99/44 semiautos came with cheap, fragile beech or birch wood that Ruger simply called "hardwood." So many of those were junk that cracked after just a few shots.
I have the Deer Slayer that I got from my father. I found the Deer Stalker for my son...
Love them...
Really cool. Looked like it had a little kick to it.
Pretty similar to a 20 Guage recoil wise.
Watched a few of these review videos on the ruger 44. No one mentions how to back feed to unload these guns just thought it was worth mentioning since my uncle had one for years before someone showed him lol
Nice job. That came out very well. I always thought those were cool guns.
Thanks! It is definitely a lot of fun.
@halfass offgrid yes it looks like it. I had the 1022 as a kid and could only dream of that.
If you ever feel the need to go to a scope, the Leopold 1-4X variable is lightweight with a good field of view for running shots. I keep mine at 1X in case I jump a deer but if I spot one 100 yds. away, there is usually time to crank it up to 4X. I have a Sightron red dot on my 44 hunting revolver and that has 4 different crosshairs and dots in several MOAs and configurations and you can adjust for brightness. I think it would also go well on my Ruger if you hunt heavy brush. There may be others on the market now you might prefer. I haven't kept up with what is available.
I've had one for about 50 years. It has taken a bunch of deer. The short, carbine frame makes for a "fast" rifle. I luv' it and will own it unti I die. Then my boys can fight over it!
I’ve wanted one of those for the longest!
Had one for decades- you got a great deal.
I found one a couple of towns over at a gun shop. Bought it that day. It was jamming up at first until I did a thorough cleaning.
I was disappointed that Ruger never scaled this design down to .357 Mag.
Someone needs to create a rimless version of the 44 magnum to function in semiautomatics.
At least they are sort of back in the lever gun game with the Marlins
Love mine with a laminated wood stock with a real recoil pad that boyds made as a limited run!
You are going to love that carbine! And unlike newer Deerfield, the original will feed ammo loaded with the 300 grain XTP bullets.
Wow !!! You did good with that purchase buddy. I'm in Massachusetts if you can find one it's worth anywhere from 800 $ to 1000 $.
I'd shell out a small fortune if Ruger could make this in .480 Ruger.
That would be something I'd be interested in!!!
Years ago I owned the ruger 44 and the marlin 44 lever gun..the ruger was a great combo for My ruger black hawk..I kick my butt for selling the ruger 44..now they are hard to find, and way over priced...
My father (d.1998) collected every issue of American Rifleman starting about the time this rifle was introduced. I recall their being an advertisement showing a hunter having shot a lowland Gorilla with one. The Gorilla was hung behind him in typical "threatening ape" posture, mouth agape, with the hunter touting the knockdown power of the rifle.
No chance of such an ad running today, I would bet. 😆
When I bought the rifle I sent a copy of that ad to my wife and said "look what I picked up"!
Fine rifle,,,,super sweet,,,,,collectible likely by now...
have owned two,loved both
Wow it’s a beauty. Noticed the gorgeous stock immediately. So it is just basic gun stock wax that gave you that superb finish? .44 mag must be some knock down power outta the carbine. Looks like a beefy 10-22!
Thanks for the compliment! Total process was 2 coats of Birchwood Casey walnut stain, 6 coats of Tru oil, then buffed it to satin. Finished it off with a dozen or so coats of gunstock wax.
Actually, the 10/22 came a few years after the 44 carbine. IIRC the 10/22
was supposed to be sort of a trainer-
companion gun to pair with the 44
Excellent video.
Thank you very much!
Hopefully, Ruger will bring it back.
My favorite carbine, bar none.
Ruger dropped the ball by not extending the mag tube out to the end of the barrel.. 7-8 rounds would have been great
That definitely would have been a welcome change to the design.
I dream of something like this, made to take Desert Eagle magazines, and threaded for a suppressor. I could have a lot of fun with a setup like that!
I could get behind something like that!!
About 25 years ago Bowen was doing 50 ae conversions, still using the internal mag though. They quit doing them because they claimed parts availability for replacements was impossible. I have one, still in 44, it works perfect with 180 grain. If I remember right there was a gas adjustment screw under the stock. Mine is in storage, haven't touched it in about 20 years but it's a fantastic starter gun and a handy truck gun.
I have this carbine in .22 WRM with an octagonal Green River barrel. Now it shots more accurately.
My .44 mag. carbine is a Winchester 94.
i like those buggers. Good job buying that.
Nice carbine. The imi timberwolf pump action would be amazing as well
I would love to get my hands on one of those!
IMO there's a hole in the market for guns like this; more light and handy than an AR while only sacrificing a bit of power and keeping the blast mild. m1 carbine is too expensive and doesn't take optics. Ruger putting bigger cartridges into the 10/22 would be a near ideal solution, they should do more of it.
This is what you get when you put two 10/22s together
Two hundred and fifty bucks … good luck finding one for under a grand now , crazy they haven’t re-released this gun
Very nice, I like it!
Dude, I paid $1100 for one of these about a year ago. They're hot in Michigan though becauase of the laws on what cartridges you are allowed to use in certain areas. .44 is legal anywhere.
Have 2 of them but have twin 16 year old grandsons guess who gets them