^ This is good adviceWait for a Ruger Marlin 1894 in 44mag.
^ This is good adviceWait for a Ruger Marlin 1894 in 44mag.
I might have to check into that.....For the record, yes, there is handgun chambered in .350 Legend, the BFR can be had in that chambering as well as .30/30, .444, or .45/70.
Now to find one lol. Not sure if I want to go with a single-shot or a lever gun.If he said he would like a .44 mag, I would think 44 mag.
Whatever I buy will need a scope, my dad doesn't see the greatest lol.
Understood. That makes either one of the 92's ugly cousins a go, then; with the added simplicity of being able to buy newWe hunt from a stand, only walk to and from our stand. Provably a total of 1 mile.
Now to find one lol. Not sure if I want to go with a single-shot or a lever gun.
I have the X in 44 mag and if recoil is an issue I would say lean toward the regular models. The X is substantially lighter than the wood furniture models. Great for carrying around the woods, not so much for eating recoil.I had the opportunity to handle a new 'Henry X' at my LGS yesterday. Now there is a weapon ready for anything you want to do!
It comes with a threaded barrel, rail, you name it. Has a widened loop but no wrap with the 550 cord like shown at the Shot Show.
How are you set for 45-70?
I just had a conversation with a guy who shot a buck at 200+ yards last year with a .44 mag single shot. He was in a platform stand 17 feet high, which I'm sure helped with the trajectory. That's probably the farthest end of reliable performance of the cartridge.The .44mag will be good out to 150 yards or more, which is roughly the same effective range of the 12ga he's used to using.
I'll be getting one of those for myself^ This is good advice
I would say that 100 yards would be the furthest my dad would shoot.I just had a conversation with a guy who shot a buck at 200+ yards last year with a .44 mag single shot. He was in a platform stand 17 feet high, which I'm sure helped with the trajectory. That's probably the farthest end of reliable performance of the cartridge.
Alot of his problem is recoil. That damn 12 gauge kicked like a mule and I could tell just from watching him shoot it that was the issue. Having an accurate firearm that you enjoy shooting can play a key factor in your hunting experience. I do agree with you on the weight and ease of carry also. My dad is 65 but in great shape for his age.
Maybe getting him involved is the best bet. Thanks for the advice!!