My tricked-out Ruger Deerfield 44 mag

October 24, 2021, 09:13 AM

Batty67

Got this about a year ago. Pretty much on a whim. I've added a rail, Holosun reflext/red dot (it IS a 100 yard gun essentially), had an extended mag release lever installed, and it already came with upgrade peep sites and limb saver buttstock. I recently added the matching leather cheek riser and sling from RLO. Lastly, did you notice the 10-round magazine from IQ Munitions? Very pricey, but this package is pretty much optimized for my use. Dog hair was free from Zhora.

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October 27, 2021, 03:51 PM

Batty67

quote:
Originally posted by 92fstech:
You can really bring the whump with a mag that big full of .44!

Yes, expensive whump too. I might get to shoot it again this weekend.

October 27, 2021, 05:51 PM

Batty67

quote:
Originally posted by usncorpsman:
Nice carbine. Do you reload for it?

I do not. I should reload but my interests just don't align with reloading. I've got about 700 rounds for it and given I might shoot 100-150 per year, I'm pretty set.

October 31, 2021, 06:01 AM

muzzleloader

Nice “thumper” you got there. Will she cycle with 300 grainers? My older carbine (tube mag) doesn’t. She was my backup on a Ontario bear hunt.

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October 31, 2021, 08:17 AM

Batty67

I'm taking my Deerfield shooting today. I stick with 240 FMJ and the "platinum standard" for Deerfields, Leverevolution 225 grain hollow points. I picked up 500 during a TINY window of availability last year for only $1.50 per bullet, shipped. I could probably sell for much more.

As for the 300 grain brutes. Don't know. My Deerfield was so finicky when I first got it that I sent to Gary of IQ Munitions for him to check it out top to bottom. He said every single bullet type I had tried was a bad choice in terms of working the action, and my carbine was a sweet shooter with the right ammo. That means full-powered 240 grain bullets, OR the leverrevolution hollow points.

October 31, 2021, 08:21 AM

Batty67

quote:
Originally posted by mlazarus:
How is the front sling swivel attached? I'm debating how I want to attach my sling. Thanks.

Its just a push/twist sling swivel from RLO that comes with the RLO sling I purchased. Accrdoing to website they are "Grovtec Sling Swivels." Does the trick.

October 31, 2021, 02:42 PM

GT-40DOC

Many years ago I tried some of my "soft" 44Mag reloads in my carbine.....no go!! It wants full tilt loads, and it runs like a Singer Sewing Machine.

October 31, 2021, 04:16 PM

Batty67

Just shot it today. Good times, though I discovered Precision Ammo is not stout enough to work the action reliably. Loves Freedom Arms rounded tip FMJ. And Hornady Leverevolution.

Still, thinking of selling it. Truly. I just don't need it or love shooting it. I mean, I like it a lot, but space in my safe is at a premium and I think a person who would use it to put meat on the table would be a better fit...