.44 mag rifle - Page 2

stagpanther · February 16, 2019, 03:18 PM

I have two 44 mag rossi lever carbines--definitely among my most favored lever guns--and often my first choice when hunting. The 44 mag is probably the easiest cartridge to reload there is and within a 100 yds is serious medicine out of a carbine. Felt recoil out of a carbine is much less than out of a revolver. My current lever love affair is my Henry 45-70; but it's a bit heavy for woods creeping and the felt recoil is quite a bit more. My advice is go for a 44 without reservation!

unclejack37 · February 18, 2019, 06:33 PM

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'88Scrat · February 19, 2019, 12:06 AM

Getting in little late but I own a Henry Big Boy brass in .357, a color case hardened Big Boy in .45 Colt, and a Big boy Silver in .44 Mag. You can't go wrong with any of 'em. They're a blast!

ifithitu · February 19, 2019, 11:54 PM

I have two lever action Rossi 92's a .357 Mag & .44 Mag. they are very nice to shoot.My opinion.

COSteve · February 20, 2019, 06:46 AM

I've got 2 Rossi .357 Mags; a 20" carbine and 24" rifle as well as 2 Uberti 45 Colts; a 19" '66 Yellowboy carbine and a 24" '73 rifle and both calibers are a hoot to shoot. For range shooting and fun in the woods, I'd suggest a .357 Mag carbine. They are light enough to carry all day and with Buffalo Bore .357 Mag Heavy ammo, they pack a punch.

ifithitu · March 13, 2019, 04:03 PM

I have a nice lever action Rossi .44 Mag. 24" Octagon tubular magazine barrel.

shuvelrider · March 13, 2019, 08:03 PM

There is the Ruger Carbine semi-auto in .44 mag, they can be a bit spendy. Another option is from the handi rifles that H&R made over the years. I owned one like this, it was made in the 70's, the Model-155 Shakira single shot. Scary accurate with the heavier barrel, too stand offhand and hit targets at 70 yards is a good thing.

Mobuck · March 14, 2019, 07:17 AM

"don't like shooting a rifle that have no recoil, it just feels strange to me."

Depending on the rifle and ammo, a 44 mag can make you "feel" differently.

mehavey · March 14, 2019, 04:16 PM

I picked up a Rossi 16" 44 about 7 years ago/steel buttplate.
It is the only rifle (up to/including 458Win) that actually "hurt"

Fixed it... but it was ... interesting

stagpanther · March 14, 2019, 04:25 PM

Quote:

I picked up a Rossi 16" 44 about 7 years ago/steel buttplate.
It is the only rifle (up to/including 458Win) that actually "hurt"

Fixed it... but it was ... interesting

Get a Henry Big Boy in 45-70 which also has a steel buttplate--the Rossi wouldn't hurt as much after firing the Henry.

mehavey · March 14, 2019, 05:14 PM

Naaaaah... I just put a leather butt cover on it.
https://www.taylorsfirearms.com/acce...utt-cover.html

(I don't normally [ever] have problems w/ [even] steel
butt-plated/BigBore/BPCRs. THAT stupid little one hurt)

OldNick · March 24, 2019, 05:44 PM

I own a few 44 Mag long guns, including a Ruger 44Carbine, a Marlin 1896p, and an NEF single shot.

Every single one of them will let you know you've shot it.

For me, the Ruger Carbine is the most uncomfortable to shoot. Something about the shape of the buttplate, or the shape of the stock.

The NEF is the easiest shooting, but the slow second shot may be of concern for some.

rc · March 27, 2019, 09:22 PM

44 magnum would be a great choice for hunting, but for target shooting at a range, 38 special and 357 magnum are a better choice and far more practical as a SHTF gun with enough recoil. You'll know it's not a 22. I have both and greatly prefer the 357 magnum as a general all around round with loads pushing 1700 to 2100fps. Just don't shoot full power 357 with light hollow points out of a carbine. 110s and 125s can melt in mid flight. You can get 38 special for under $15 per box and 357 around $25. 44 mag will run closer to $45. It's not a plinking round for those who don't reload. rc

tangolima · March 28, 2019, 10:38 AM

I agree with RC. Loaded 44 magnum has gone silly expensive lately, especially so for us living behind enemy line.

-TL

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stagpanther · March 28, 2019, 11:11 AM

The crazy thing is--it's one of the easiest and cheapest cartridges to reload for

zeke · March 28, 2019, 11:34 AM

Have levers in 44 mag, 45 LC and 357 mag. Also handload and the 16 in Marlin cp 44 mag. is my favorite of the 3 calibers. Can load extremely effective personal protection rounds that offer very low recoil up to hunting rounds easily. And yes, there is an effective recoil pad on it and kept the buckhorn sights.

ThomasT · March 28, 2019, 01:19 PM

I have levers in 22, 357, 44, 30-30 and 35 remington. The 357 is my favorite one of the bunch. I had a 32 mag and 45-70 but sold those. The 32 mag was nice but didn't do it for me. I got to loading the 45-70 down with a 300gr bullet at 1600fps and decided the 44 mag would do the same work so I sold the 45-70.

I like the 44 mag. I killed one deer with it and it does kill just fine. My bud has used his to kill around 8 deer. One he shot high in the spine and blew off the top of its back. It looked like a Velociraptor had taken a bite out of it. Pretty good meat loss.

I like 44 loaded with pop gun lead bullet loads. Its fun to shoot but still a little pricey compared to shooting the 357 with 38 loads in it. The 44 mag with low midrange loads would be a good SD gun but I am ot sure for use in the house. A 200gr bullet going 1200fps will most likely shoot through any human that has ever lived. Maybe a Gold Dot loaded to 900fps would be a better house gun choice.

stagpanther · March 28, 2019, 01:44 PM

I have 44 mag brass that has been reloaded countless times over many years--sometimes I don't even bother cleaning it before reloading--just slap it in the carbide die with no lubing and it's ready to go--the loads I do don't seem to care or are affected within the effective range of the cartridge. It's my top favorite for reloading--and I reload for all of my many weapons (except the 17 hmr).

FrankenMauser · March 28, 2019, 01:58 PM

Quote:

I agree with RC. Loaded 44 magnum has gone silly expensive lately, especially so for us living behind enemy line.

I'm sorry to hear that.
Just yesterday, I was browsing the ammunition aisles of the local chain store.
Prices had actually come down a bit. Most of the "average" .44 Mag 50-round boxes were priced at less than $30, with about half of them under $25.
50 rounds of .44 Mag is, generally, cheaper than 20 rounds of .30-30...

(PPU .30-30 ammo doesn't count. It sticks in the majority of chambers in which it's fired.)

rickyrick · March 29, 2019, 12:12 AM

I’ve found myself having a real hankering for a lever action lately, but they seem rather expensive. Not sure why I want one, maybe impending semi bans or something. Never owned one, so don’t even know where to start. Maybe a pump rifle instead , I don’t know lol.

stagpanther · March 29, 2019, 04:53 AM

Do it Ricky and get one, you won't regret it. It's some of the most fun you can have shooting freehand IMO. If you absolutely must--you can get levers that fire efficient centerfire cartridges (I have one in 7mm-08 and the Uber-classic 30-30) but there's just something about "the heart and soul" of shooting a pistol cartridge lever gun (plus, in general, you can get about twice as many cartridges into a magazine as you can with a centerfire cartridge). everyone has their favorite and they're all good, my personal favorite is the 44 mag because it's so versatile and easy to reload for. Although not necessarily the best made lever--the 16" Rossi 44mag (I have two of em) is without a doubt my favorite "walk-about" freehand shooter--and it can drop game when you need it too at closer ranges.

February 16, 2019, 03:18 PM	#26
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 11,789	I have two 44 mag rossi lever carbines--definitely among my most favored lever guns--and often my first choice when hunting. The 44 mag is probably the easiest cartridge to reload there is and within a 100 yds is serious medicine out of a carbine. Felt recoil out of a carbine is much less than out of a revolver. My current lever love affair is my Henry 45-70; but it's a bit heavy for woods creeping and the felt recoil is quite a bit more. My advice is go for a 44 without reservation! __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

February 19, 2019, 12:06 AM	#28
'88Scrat Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 549	Getting in little late but I own a Henry Big Boy brass in .357, a color case hardened Big Boy in .45 Colt, and a Big boy Silver in .44 Mag. You can't go wrong with any of 'em. They're a blast! __________________ BOOM

February 19, 2019, 11:54 PM	#29
ifithitu Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2016 Location: Derby City KY. Posts: 243	I have two lever action Rossi 92's a .357 Mag & .44 Mag. they are very nice to shoot.My opinion. __________________ USMC Vietnam Veteran,0311 Grunt. 6/68 to 7/69 Semper Fi

March 13, 2019, 04:03 PM	#31
ifithitu Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2016 Location: Derby City KY. Posts: 243	I have a nice lever action Rossi .44 Mag. 24" Octagon tubular magazine barrel. __________________ USMC Vietnam Veteran,0311 Grunt. 6/68 to 7/69 Semper Fi Last edited by ifithitu; March 13, 2019 at 04:33 PM.

March 28, 2019, 11:11 AM	#40
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 11,789	The crazy thing is--it's one of the easiest and cheapest cartridges to reload for __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

February 18, 2019, 06:33 PM	#27
unclejack37 Junior member Join Date: October 3, 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 121	Phil..... go to this web site. I believe it has everything you're looking forhttp://https://www.henryusa.com

February 20, 2019, 06:46 AM	#30
COSteve Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2009 Posts: 1,344	I've got 2 Rossi .357 Mags; a 20" carbine and 24" rifle as well as 2 Uberti 45 Colts; a 19" '66 Yellowboy carbine and a 24" '73 rifle and both calibers are a hoot to shoot. For range shooting and fun in the woods, I'd suggest a .357 Mag carbine. They are light enough to carry all day and with Buffalo Bore .357 Mag Heavy ammo, they pack a punch.

March 13, 2019, 08:03 PM	#32
shuvelrider Senior Member Join Date: October 2, 2011 Location: West Coast of Michigan Posts: 132	There is the Ruger Carbine semi-auto in .44 mag, they can be a bit spendy. Another option is from the handi rifles that H&R made over the years. I owned one like this, it was made in the 70's, the Model-155 Shakira single shot. Scary accurate with the heavier barrel, too stand offhand and hit targets at 70 yards is a good thing.

March 14, 2019, 07:17 AM	#33
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	"don't like shooting a rifle that have no recoil, it just feels strange to me." Depending on the rifle and ammo, a 44 mag can make you "feel" differently.

March 14, 2019, 04:16 PM	#34
mehavey Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,896	I picked up a Rossi 16" 44 about 7 years ago/steel buttplate. It is the only rifle (up to/including 458Win) that actually "hurt" Fixed it... but it was ... interesting

March 14, 2019, 05:14 PM	#36
mehavey Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,896	Naaaaah... I just put a leather butt cover on it. https://www.taylorsfirearms.com/acce...utt-cover.html (I don't normally [ever] have problems w/ [even] steel butt-plated/BigBore/BPCRs. THAT stupid little one hurt)

March 24, 2019, 05:44 PM	#37
OldNick Member Join Date: August 1, 2018 Location: Out in the red dirt Posts: 26	I own a few 44 Mag long guns, including a Ruger 44Carbine, a Marlin 1896p, and an NEF single shot. Every single one of them will let you know you've shot it. For me, the Ruger Carbine is the most uncomfortable to shoot. Something about the shape of the buttplate, or the shape of the stock. The NEF is the easiest shooting, but the slow second shot may be of concern for some.

March 27, 2019, 09:22 PM	#38
rc Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 1,767	44 magnum would be a great choice for hunting, but for target shooting at a range, 38 special and 357 magnum are a better choice and far more practical as a SHTF gun with enough recoil. You'll know it's not a 22. I have both and greatly prefer the 357 magnum as a general all around round with loads pushing 1700 to 2100fps. Just don't shoot full power 357 with light hollow points out of a carbine. 110s and 125s can melt in mid flight. You can get 38 special for under $15 per box and 357 around $25. 44 mag will run closer to $45. It's not a plinking round for those who don't reload. rc

March 28, 2019, 10:38 AM	#39
tangolima Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2013 Posts: 3,827	I agree with RC. Loaded 44 magnum has gone silly expensive lately, especially so for us living behind enemy line. -TL Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

March 28, 2019, 11:34 AM	#41
zeke Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 1999 Location: NW Wi Posts: 1,671	Have levers in 44 mag, 45 LC and 357 mag. Also handload and the 16 in Marlin cp 44 mag. is my favorite of the 3 calibers. Can load extremely effective personal protection rounds that offer very low recoil up to hunting rounds easily. And yes, there is an effective recoil pad on it and kept the buckhorn sights. Last edited by zeke; March 30, 2019 at 09:38 PM.

March 28, 2019, 01:19 PM	#42
ThomasT Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,753	I have levers in 22, 357, 44, 30-30 and 35 remington. The 357 is my favorite one of the bunch. I had a 32 mag and 45-70 but sold those. The 32 mag was nice but didn't do it for me. I got to loading the 45-70 down with a 300gr bullet at 1600fps and decided the 44 mag would do the same work so I sold the 45-70. I like the 44 mag. I killed one deer with it and it does kill just fine. My bud has used his to kill around 8 deer. One he shot high in the spine and blew off the top of its back. It looked like a Velociraptor had taken a bite out of it. Pretty good meat loss. I like 44 loaded with pop gun lead bullet loads. Its fun to shoot but still a little pricey compared to shooting the 357 with 38 loads in it. The 44 mag with low midrange loads would be a good SD gun but I am ot sure for use in the house. A 200gr bullet going 1200fps will most likely shoot through any human that has ever lived. Maybe a Gold Dot loaded to 900fps would be a better house gun choice.

March 28, 2019, 01:44 PM	#43
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 11,789	I have 44 mag brass that has been reloaded countless times over many years--sometimes I don't even bother cleaning it before reloading--just slap it in the carbide die with no lubing and it's ready to go--the loads I do don't seem to care or are affected within the effective range of the cartridge. It's my top favorite for reloading--and I reload for all of my many weapons (except the 17 hmr). __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

March 29, 2019, 12:12 AM	#45
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,238	I’ve found myself having a real hankering for a lever action lately, but they seem rather expensive. Not sure why I want one, maybe impending semi bans or something. Never owned one, so don’t even know where to start. Maybe a pump rifle instead , I don’t know lol.

March 29, 2019, 04:53 AM	#46
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 11,789	Do it Ricky and get one, you won't regret it. It's some of the most fun you can have shooting freehand IMO. If you absolutely must--you can get levers that fire efficient centerfire cartridges (I have one in 7mm-08 and the Uber-classic 30-30) but there's just something about "the heart and soul" of shooting a pistol cartridge lever gun (plus, in general, you can get about twice as many cartridges into a magazine as you can with a centerfire cartridge). everyone has their favorite and they're all good, my personal favorite is the 44 mag because it's so versatile and easy to reload for. Although not necessarily the best made lever--the 16" Rossi 44mag (I have two of em) is without a doubt my favorite "walk-about" freehand shooter--and it can drop game when you need it too at closer ranges. __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!* Last edited by stagpanther; March 29, 2019 at 05:04 AM.