PCR...which one, what caliber.

Beentown71 · February 6, 2014, 10:04 PM

Looks like OH is getting PCR's for a legal weapon during gun season. Good excuse to purchase my first PCR. I am leaning towards 44mag or 45/70. I reload and 44mag is in the lead as I can also buy a revolver (planned to anyway) and load for both. 45/70 is intriguing and like the ballistics and the boom.

What platforms do you recommend? Any negatives for each of the above calibers?

big al hunter · February 6, 2014, 10:59 PM

If I were in your shoes I would go with the 44 mag. In a lever gun. Possibly 454. I would check the rules when the new regulations come about. 45/70 is considered a centerfire rifle cartridge by most.

Beentown71 · February 7, 2014, 12:13 AM

Lever is what I was thinking but maybe a Ruger bolt.

Beentown71 · February 7, 2014, 12:30 PM

No other input?

From looking the Ruger 77/44 and Marlin or Rossi levers are looking like a good choice.

PawPaw · February 7, 2014, 12:42 PM

I'm assuming that a PCR is a pistol caliber rifle.

I like the Marlin 1894 series. Mine is in .357 magnum, but .44 magnum would be nice too. Don't overlook the single-shot carbines, like the Handi, or the T/C. They're great little rifles, good deer-getters, and very handy.

I have no experience with the Ruger bolts, but I understand that they are very nice rifles as well.

Beentown71 · February 7, 2014, 12:59 PM

Any post buy out issues with the Marlins?

February 6, 2014, 10:04 PM	#1
Beentown71 Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,560	PCR...which one, what caliber. Looks like OH is getting PCR's for a legal weapon during gun season. Good excuse to purchase my first PCR. I am leaning towards 44mag or 45/70. I reload and 44mag is in the lead as I can also buy a revolver (planned to anyway) and load for both. 45/70 is intriguing and like the ballistics and the boom. What platforms do you recommend? Any negatives for each of the above calibers?

February 6, 2014, 10:59 PM	#2
big al hunter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,558	If I were in your shoes I would go with the 44 mag. In a lever gun. Possibly 454. I would check the rules when the new regulations come about. 45/70 is considered a centerfire rifle cartridge by most. __________________ You can't fix stupid....however ignorance can be cured through education!

February 7, 2014, 12:42 PM	#5
PawPaw Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2010 Location: Central Louisiana Posts: 3,137	I'm assuming that a PCR is a pistol caliber rifle. I like the Marlin 1894 series. Mine is in .357 magnum, but .44 magnum would be nice too. Don't overlook the single-shot carbines, like the Handi, or the T/C. They're great little rifles, good deer-getters, and very handy. I have no experience with the Ruger bolts, but I understand that they are very nice rifles as well. __________________ Dennis Dezendorf http://pawpawshouse.blogspot.com

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February 7, 2014, 12:13 AM	#3
Beentown71 Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,560	Lever is what I was thinking but maybe a Ruger bolt.

February 7, 2014, 12:30 PM	#4
Beentown71 Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,560	No other input? From looking the Ruger 77/44 and Marlin or Rossi levers are looking like a good choice.

February 7, 2014, 12:59 PM	#6
Beentown71 Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,560	Any post buy out issues with the Marlins?