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slabsides · February 4, 2000, 04:21 PM

Had one so long ago that the buttplate was metal, not plastic. Solid little rifle, but not very accurate or dependable. The only times it jammed were when I needed the second shot. The third time this happened I traded it even-up for a new Marlin .45-70, and have never regretted. I scoped my Ruger .44 with a neat little Weaver K1.5x, as a rear peep would have required a tall and awkward front blade replacement. A Burris or Leupold compact would be the presently available equivalent. If you handload you won't like the Ruger .44, it really tears up cases. .44 Specials turn it into a straight pull bolt action. It's way too powerful for home defense, but might do for a WTSHTF urban piece, though there are better ones for that, too...
slabsides

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If they take our guns, I intend to let my hair grow long and acquire the jawbone of an ass.

February 4, 2000, 04:21 PM	#12
slabsides Member In Memoriam Join Date: May 27, 1999 Location: Maine Posts: 614	Had one so long ago that the buttplate was metal, not plastic. Solid little rifle, but not very accurate or dependable. The only times it jammed were when I needed the second shot. The third time this happened I traded it even-up for a new Marlin .45-70, and have never regretted. I scoped my Ruger .44 with a neat little Weaver K1.5x, as a rear peep would have required a tall and awkward front blade replacement. A Burris or Leupold compact would be the presently available equivalent. If you handload you won't like the Ruger .44, it really tears up cases. .44 Specials turn it into a straight pull bolt action. It's way too powerful for home defense, but might do for a WTSHTF urban piece, though there are better ones for that, too... slabsides ------------------ If they take our guns, I intend to let my hair grow long and acquire the jawbone of an ass.