.44 magnum rifle quest

[redgreenrider]

I've got an itch and the only relief will be a new to me rifle. Decisions decisions! So far I've narrowed it down to a . 44 magnum.
I'll mostly be plinking, but want something I can [STRIKE]squirrel[/STRIKE] I mean deer hunt with in Indiana also. I've looked at 1892s, 1894s, and and a few others. Both lever action and bolt action rifles look appealing. I just want something that's accurate and smooth cycling. Also, I am a lefty. I'm not necessarily asking for a lefty rifle. Just something that won't throw shells in my face. I'm also leaning towards peep sights instead of a scope, but not dead set yet.
Any opinions would be appreciated.

 

[mrtdrew]

Ruger 77/44 flawless. Use one as my hog gun super handy little carbine.

 

[tenring]

 

[kalboy]

I'm a lefty and own a Rossi 44 mag, and have owned Marlins in the past. Neither present any problems with brass in face. Lever guns in general are very southpaw friendly.

PS... The Rossi carbines have a somewhat short buttstock, if you have long arms they can feel like a youth model when shouldered. This is easily remedied with a recoil pad or buttcuff pad to add LOP. The Rossi rifles have a bit longer buttstock.

 

[rotortech]

I don't know if it's the best 44 magnum rifle but it was the best for me. I got a CVA Scout for deer hunting last fall.

Absolutely simple, built like a tank and the most ambidextrous rifle you can imagine. The break action may not be what you want though.

 

[Bigtanker]

A lever gun is just so much fun to shoot. So either the Marlin or the Win. would be good.

 

[ccolip2189]

Rossi m92 brother

 

[Bert]

henry big boy

 

[Expat]

I have a H&R HandiRifle, but if you need more than one shot... j/k

 

[lazarus0213]

go with the ruger! great gun, dead nuts and if you wanna make the thing quite you can thread it and shoot 44 specials! thats my

 

[mrtdrew]

great minds think alike

 

[SSGSAD]

I voted Marlin, I own one, and it is GREAT !!!!! IF you EVER want to put a scope on it, the Marlin, has side eject, and it is better .....

 

[c604]

Will the ruger feed heavy cast bullets, just curious about the magazine length?

 

[Mad Dog]

I don't know if it's the best 44 magnum rifle but it was the best for me. I got a CVA Scout for deer hunting last fall.

Absolutely simple, built like a tank and the most ambidextrous rifle you can imagine. The break action may not be what you want though.

+1. Have hunted with it the last 2 yrs. 3 shots, 3 dead deer.


Mad Dog

 

[bstewrat3]

I have seen the other single shots listed, but my vote goes to the T/C Encore. They are more expensive and probably no more accurate than the H&R or CVA, but I have drunk the T/C koolaid.

 

[Hookeye]

You can find Winchester 94's in .44 mag.
I too like old Rugers.
A #3 would be cool (with #1 wood)...........too bad they never made the #1 in .44 mag
Not lever guns, but falling block.......so maybe that gets them a bye

I took a deer with my dad's old .44 auto (sporter model- no barrel band).
The old autos were not for lead, so they say. I used Norma factory 236gr JHP loads from way back............. BOOM! Click clack twack (yup just whistle through). Kills stuff dead though.

I had a Marlin .44, it shot well, never had a problem with it. But with the Ruger auto available, and older/cooler (IMHO) I just couldn't see having two .44 mag rifles, esp since I want a Ruger #1 re barreled for .35 Rem.

 

[fastwally]

I like the Henry Big Boy.

 

[Hookeye]

One could try to find a pump (IMI Timberwolf) no longer made, but were avail in .357 and .44 mag.

 

[billybob44]

Same here..

I have a H&R HandiRifle, but if you need more than one shot... j/k

^^^This also works for me..You just have to be a good shot!!! Bill

 

[vwarren]

Henry!