[Hunter8319]

Does anyone have any experience shooting deer with a .44 mag out of a carbine? I'm intrigued by the Ruger model 77.

 

[octagon]

Yes. I have taken a few deer with my H&R Handi rifle in .44 mag. It is a carbine with an 18 1/2 inch barrel. Very accurate with Winchester USA Deer/Bear 240 grain soft points. It blows right thru deer and doesn`t mess up the meat. These rounds are a best buy in my opinion. The only thing is they are a little dirty, but never a problem. They also come 50 to a box.

 

[NepaGuy]

My cousin used a Marlin 94 in 44 mag to take several deer. One shot kills.

 

[triggercreep]

Yes. They work. Well.

 

[Hunter8319]

Yes. I have taken a few deer with my H&R Handi rifle in .44 mag. It is a carbine with an 18 1/2 inch barrel. Very accurate with Winchester USA Deer/Bear 240 grain soft points. It blows right thru deer and doesn`t mess up the meat. These rounds are a best buy in my opinion. The only thing is they are a little dirty, but never a problem. They also come 50 to a box.

Thanks for the info. I've read the same elsewhere. I'm probably going to pick up buffalo bores 270gr offering as well as your recommendation.

 

[TRAPJAW]

My mom uses the Ruger lever action 44, basically the same as you are looking at. Hornady 180gr XTP's are all she shoots. Lost a couple deer with the Winchester ammo. No issues since moving to the Hornady ammo.

 

[Peck Hill Will]

I used to hunt in Vermont with a bunch of guys who all used Ruger .44 semi-autos. The hunting conditions there were that a 100 yard shot was a long ways. They did well.

Will