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. 44 mag in a Bolt or Lever?
« on: October 04, 2010, 09:21:44 AM »
 I am thinking of getting a new rifle. I have a pump .223 AK I am thinking of selling. Just dont play with it much. Thought I would like to have a new .44.
 I love the Handi's but I want a bolt and or a Lever action.
 If I got a bolt looks like I would have to get the Ruger 77/44. If I got the Lever action, looks like a Marlin because of the side eject.

 Am I missing another option?

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Re: . 44 mag in a Bolt or Lever?
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2010, 09:28:00 AM »
I'm curious why you would want a 44 mag rifle? ???
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Re: . 44 mag in a Bolt or Lever?
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2010, 12:15:31 PM »
 Mainly for Indiana Deer and some plinking and economics. Would love a .358 or a .458 But those dollars are not there.

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Re: . 44 mag in a Bolt or Lever?
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2010, 01:03:19 PM »
Would love a .358 or a .458 But those dollars are not there.

I can get you into a 357 BFG-Herrett or 458 BFG/SOCOM barrel, dies and brass for less that what you'd think. 

I've got both coming back from field testers - lightly used.

If you can find an Encore frame attractively priced - it won't be much more (if at all) more than what those rifles are bringing retail this late in the season.


Or, find a WSM Savage action priced right - can set you up with a 358 BFG-WSSM barrel, dies and brass attractively as well.  By the time you sell off the factory barrel for $75-120 it makes the whole situation look better.

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Re: . 44 mag in a Bolt or Lever?
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2010, 03:16:05 AM »
I tried a Marlin 44 mag, and a Handi and was disappointed in the accuracy. I got a Ruger and it was more accurate. It shoots a consistant 2" all the time @100. The marlin was close but not as consistant. It's hard to say what the Handi was shooting. I went to a larger target backing and it still was off the chart. I know you don't reload but your friend does. I would wait until the Indiana vote confirms the 1.8" case length and go with a shortened 35 rem, 358 win, or 45-70.

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Re: . 44 mag in a Bolt or Lever?
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2010, 04:03:10 AM »
Years ago I bought a puma 92 44mag.  It's not a side ejection, but I've never had any problems with it ejecting out of the top. 


The H&R is the cheapest 44mag.
The Puma 92's have the good looks.
The Marlin 1894's lever look, but with a scope.
The Henry big boys are a fine lever action, and the price shows it.
The Rugers are the only option in a bolt action.


With my puma 92 I feel comfortable with shots out to 150 yards max because that's where I practice out to.  At the same time, I know my shot won't be close to 100 yards so the longer practice just reinforces good shooting techniques.

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Re: . 44 mag in a Bolt or Lever?
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2010, 02:04:42 PM »
I have a marlin 1894 in 44mag,and mine shoots really good out to 100yards

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Re: . 44 mag in a Bolt or Lever?
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2010, 03:13:48 PM »
 I did fail to mention in my above post, I do have a Handi .44. Well I did have, my boy has put claims on it ;)

I talked with one shop. He can get me the Ruger bolt for around $550. He would have to order, which is ok. But I like to hold a gun before buying it.

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Re: . 44 mag in a Bolt or Lever?
« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2010, 06:43:53 PM »
That'd be a great deal for around here.  I just saw a puma 92 blued today for $500 new on the shelf.  The ruger should be much better if you're after a bolt action.

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Re: . 44 mag in a Bolt or Lever?
« Reply #9 on: October 25, 2010, 12:56:46 PM »
 ;D i got the ruger!!!!   light   and accurate!!!!!!!!!!!  love bolt guns