looking to get a new deer gun. .44 or .357??

[ErickW]

Well things changed, I went to Bradis to look at the .44, and the guy shows me a Ruger 77/44 that he just took on trade a couple hours earlier. Bore was clean, and already had a Nikon Prostaff
4-12x40. Needless to say I snatched it up. Serial number falls into the 2012-2013 timeframe. I'm pretty pumped. I love how it feels like a beefed up 10/22.

 

[Redskinsfan]

Very good! That is an excellent choice and in my opinion the best choice for an Indiana deer gun. You got a Nikon scope too, that I find envious. Good deal.

 

[bwframe]

I've had my eye on the Ruger 77/357 for the same reasons. I like the idea of having a rifle and pistol that shoot the same cartridge, and I like the added versatility of being able to shoot .38 or .357 with them.

 

[ErickW]

Nice bwframe. I'll have mine out of layaway in a couple weeks and will post pics then. I can't wait to get it out and shoot it.

 

[bwframe]

Nice bwframe. I'll have mine out of layaway in a couple weeks and will post pics then. I can't wait to get it out and shoot it.

You might be interested in this later on; Volquartsen 2# Sear and Spring

 

[ErickW]

I didn't realize they had any aftermarket for these. I've built a couple different 10/22's, but never paid much attention to Ruger bolt guns. This could get out of hand quick if that's the case!

 

[bwframe]

I didn't realize they had any aftermarket for these. I've built a couple different 10/22's, but never paid much attention to Ruger bolt guns. This could get out of hand quick if that's the case!

I havn't looked into it a lot further, other than the front Williams Firesight. I bought extra mags and the rear peep from Ruger.

 

[ErickW]

Do you happen to know the last year they made this rifle in wood stock? Mine has one, the serial says it was made between 2012/13 but I can't find any solid info on the changeover.

 

[bartonmd]

I wanted a 77/44, due to my 77/22 being a (literal) tack driver. However, they were more than I wanted to spend on a kid's deer gun (I've already got my .458 SOCOM). I ended up getting a CVA Hunter break action in .44mag, for like $200 shipped from Bud's, including a 1-piece scope mount. It's reasonably accurate, and the trigger is AWESOME!

Mike

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

Yeah, like that.........Nice.

 

[Mark 1911]

Out of a rifle I think either one will do. My personal preference would be the .44 for the edge on knock down power.

 

[ErickW]

Yep, that's what I went with. Put one on layaway at Bradis last week.

 

[sonovasailor]

If you are looking for a good .44 Mag lever gun. Beech Grove Firearms has a used JM marked 1894 lever gun in .44 Mag. Priced right at $500.00. That is $130 less than new retail. I would jump on it but I have a Ruger 44 Carbine that I like alot

 

[BStarkey 46947]

44 is a great choice. Bigger is better in this case. Now you need to pick up a Red Hawk so your rifle has a handgun companion.

 

[Varmint Killer]

44 mag would be my choice Ruger 77/44 in SS and carry a Ruger Hand gun to go with it

 

[indiucky]

I've had my eye on the Ruger 77/357 for the same reasons. I like the idea of having a rifle and pistol that shoot the same cartridge, and I like the added versatility of being able to shoot .38 or .357 with them.

I ended up with both for the same reason...We go to our property on the weekend and during not deer season I take the Ruger m77/357 along with three .357 revolvers and during deer season I take the m77/44 version with at least one .44 Smith revolver....

You know....In case the Zombie Apocalypse happens while we are there.......

 

[ErickW]

I ended up with both for the same reason...We go to our property on the weekend and during not deer season I take the Ruger m77/357 along with three .357 revolvers and during deer season I take the m77/44 version with at least one .44 Smith revolver....

You know....In case the Zombie Apocalypse happens while we are there.......

Better safe than sorry! LOL!