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Ozzieman · July 4, 2013, 09:29 AM

I want to apologize to every one for helping this get out of hand. I have come to the conclusion that I am wrong about the 7744 and its strength (since I have no proof) of being able to shoot standard book levels of 44 magnum or the quality of Ruger rifles.
So I am going to retire it to the safe since I have learnt that it’s not.
And go back to my Marlin which I didn’t say was shot loose but the lock is loose.
So can we please get back to the question that the OP asked and quit trying outdo undo each other?
Newfrontier45, I had no idea it was based on the 22 which I just looked up and found you were right. I just thought that it was another well designed Ruger that would take anything that was considered a safe load.

July 4, 2013, 09:29 AM	#19
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	I want to apologize to every one for helping this get out of hand. I have come to the conclusion that I am wrong about the 7744 and its strength (since I have no proof) of being able to shoot standard book levels of 44 magnum or the quality of Ruger rifles. So I am going to retire it to the safe since I have learnt that it’s not. And go back to my Marlin which I didn’t say was shot loose but the lock is loose. So can we please get back to the question that the OP asked and quit trying outdo undo each other? Newfrontier45, I had no idea it was based on the 22 which I just looked up and found you were right. I just thought that it was another well designed Ruger that would take anything that was considered a safe load. __________________ It was a sad day when I discovered my universal remote control did not in fact control the universe. Did you hear about the latest study.....5 out of 6 liberals say that Russian Roulette is safe.