Great video, really simple and not overly produced. I picked up one of the carbines last weekend at a show. It was marked $1100. I traded into it at a cost of about $800. No regrets. My brother had one years ago and it got stolen. I always wanted one. Mine was made in 1963 and is my go to weapon. It has replaced my AK47 as my ranch gun.
Bought one made in 1962 in the mid 80's. It had a problem with dropping rounds from the tube under recoil. I sent it back to Ruger and they repaired at no charge; great service.
Sweet little rifle. My Grandpa gave me his when I turned 12 and I proceeded to take 17 deer with it over the years.....I still have it and occasionally still carry it in the woods, but now it mostly serves as my home defense arsenal in these crazy times. Love the vid
@@samhollan4570 Ruger makes some excellent guns but to say they are the best gun manufacturer may be stretching it a bit. Their 44mag carbine is without a doubt my favorite for deer 🦌 hunting in the Maine woods but at the same time I will tak1e my S&W 586 over any Ruger revolver and I have had many over the years and traded or sold them1 all but would never trade or sell my 586
@@danheino7006 Plus some are old enough to be shipped directly to you IF you have a C&R FFL! I did, a beautiful mint with original factory option rear peep sight. been at least 12 years since I last shot it though. I think I paid around $500 for it
Same here. Inherited it from my grandpa and it’s been in the back of the safe for a few years. Just realized I had it the other day when I was preparing for hunting season. Need to get to the range and make sure it functions properly but I might take it out for rifle season in a couple months.
I agree that these are quite sought-after whenever I'm at local gun shows. Ruger could sell a bunch of these as handy non-AR home guns, especially to folks in New York, Massachusetts, and California! I'd rather have one of these than an AR or Mini-14, less attention gathering but just as reassuring. Yep, sure wish Ruger would reissue these (blue/walnut and stainless/synthetic - both flavors!). Great video!
@Spectacular Spectacular dude, thats like saying “wishing for a 5.56 AR-15 pistol is stupid, because .308 AR pistols already exist, and they are more powerful, so why would you go with a weaker round for your AR pistol??” STUPIDEST BRAIN-DEAD ARGUMENT EVER.
First of all, I’d like to say thank you for being like the ONLY person out here on TH-cam for pronouncing ‘carbine’ correctly ! Carbine , as in wine , and dine and the number nine . And secondly, yes the Ruger carbine is very fine ! I sure would love to see Ruger rekindle the spirit of this old classic and reintroduce an updated version , they’d sell like hot cakes at an I Hop on a Sunday morning after church .
My uncle had one he used mostly to shoot coyotes with on a small cattle ranch. It had a fair scope and he also hunted deer with it. For a year it was mine as I rid the area of coyotes when he got ill and couldn't do it himself. It was a really nice handling, easy to operate rifle. Dependable because it served its purpose flawlessly in rough conditions, all types of weather. The caliber was effective and nothing hit ever got up again. I'd also recommend it. I'm no Ruger fanatic but there are some excellent designs for 'working' pieces.
My Father had one of these. He bought it after the Detroit riots in 1967. I was still in my Mother's belly. He bought it with the leather sling. It was bought from Sears, Roebuck & Co for $108. I took it to an indoor range in California back in 1988. Of course, they thought it was a 10/22 until I fired it. Everyone wanted to try it. I remember a big long flame coming out of the muzzle. We always had jacketed hollow points. If you make an OK sign with your hand, the bullet expansion was about 3/4 that size. It claimed one charging bear. I wish I had one.
My 96/44 was fun to shoot and reasonably accurate - and then I sold it; no idea why I do these things - now all I have is one magazine for some reason.
Have that same set my friend. 44mag and 10/22 Was my dads, mom bought them for him on his bithday. When ya tell people it a match set, they look at you like ya have three heads. He loved it for hunting. Deer and also awsome bear rifle. Awsome brush gun. Those two firearms mean more to me than some people's lives.
Mine has a 2.5 fixed power scope. Great little gun. Inside 150 yards no deer is getting away . I'm pretty sure this was the first long gun ruger ever made
I wish they were still making them. I would buy one. I would likely dress up the furniture. Maybe checkering or such. With a leather sling, it would be beautiful.
I read they stopped making them because it was costing them too much to do so.Beautiful gun.My father shot close to 50 deer with one.I have one in mint condition that sat in a gun safe for almost 40 years.
I use this as my almost every day deer gun . if you are mobile this rifle is fantastic . It feels like a 10-22 in hand. Magazine is probably the best mag made for a 44 on this planet when you get the detachable magazine versions. They make this with a detachable magazine these days. but it an open top like the mini 14.
the 10/22 was based on that rifle,they do still make it. its called Deerfield carbine uses rotary magazine just like 10/22. I own both.1 scoped 1 not. no feeding problems with any hand load I have ever tried to feed them..
I Just put 100 rounds through a Deerfield today,a friend bought it new back in 1997(don't know if it's a 99,it doesn't say anywhere on the stock,receiver or barrel) and he has used it every year for deer hunting.It has been taken care of and well maintained.I'm not saying you are wrong but this one has been a good one.
@@garageguy879 No, you had a model 44 Deerstalker. The 99/44 Deerfield was produced from 2000 until 2006. The ONLY similarity of the two is the length. The Deerfield is gas operated and has a detachable magazine. The M44 is a fine firearm. The 99/44 is exponentially better.
@@SamofCR Ok,,thanks for the info.Like I said in the video,this belongs to a friend and I passed on the info he provided.And yes,it is a fine firearm.I'd like to have it myself but he won't sell.
I think they made one with a Mannlicher/International stock, that would be nice to have. I sold one to a coworker in the 1970s, he hunted with it in West Virginia, got lots of deer.
That is the nicest model of the Ruger .44. Your friend is lucky to have it. I hope Ruger takes another run at a Ruger .44 carbine. The Deerfield was nice - but lasted for such a short time almost no one has one - or has even seen one.
I bought mine on gunbroker out of a gun safe.Guy was selling all the guns for a family whose father had died.I just happen to be on there when he posted it.Wasn't on there 5 minutes.
USOG It’s ok if it’s a few times but it’s certainly not a good thing to do on older semi auto rifles or 1911’s. It’s ok on most modern designed guns. IE Glocks and AR’s variants can handle it all day long as well as others. But out of habit I just don’t do it to any of my firearms.
This is a question did the Ruger company ever produce a 30 carbine chambered the same as a m1 carbine with the same astectics of the 44 Deerfield ?🤔😏 my opinion is that the 30m1 carbine bullet shoots a flatter trajectory and would offer more versatile bullets for penetration or expansion !
Thanks for your note. I checked some time ago for other viewers with the same idea. There's no record of such a Ruger - good idea though. Probably a lot of Ruger Deerfield/Carbine buyers are deer hunters; many believe the .30 carbine is not powerful enough and may be restricted in some areas due to energy limits. I learned from people writing me that the .30 Carbine is used for game at shorter ranges and remains a very popular cartridge - that one doesn't hear much about. One fellow had a Howa Mini re-built into .30 Carbine - great idea but much work. Maybe it's a single shot. All the best.
The 180 grain bullet is better than the 240 grain, for this gun. The lighter bullet accelerates down the barrel faster, to a higher velocity, but still burns all the powder before exiting the longer barrel. In short barrel hanguns, the heavier bullet is better. A short barrel leaves much of the powder unburned when the lighter bullet exits the end of the barrel.
Stumbled up on your excellent video on this fine little carbine....Ironically I purchased an NRA "like new" 1979 edition just today....After turning my nose up at the M44 when it was still in production. A close friend of mine has taken any number of deer and hogs with his, which naturally drew my attention back to it. I'm going to have get accustomed to my new carbine as all my other long guns are lever actions....But come the 2017 hunting season it's going to be on like Donkey Kong....
Great purchase! Those are hard to find in any condition, let alone "as new". I think you'll find the carbine "point and shoot" friendly and performs out of all proportion to its size. Let us know how it goes. : )
I read they stopped because it cost them too much to make it.I wouldn't part with mine for anything. Hunting season starts tomorrow and I got 3 doe tags here in Maine.
Very nice little carbine. What type of wood is it? I think it would be great with a nice English Walnut same shape. 44 is a little bit expensive to shoot . Looks very handy and fun but I think I'd rather have a M1 carbine. Thanks
The Oliver Stone comment almost made me loose it. Now that's funny. But I just ran across one of these in wonderful condition and I think I need to pick it up.
Hi Aaron - not so easy to find in high condition - I hope you get it. People write me that they see these from time to time and unless they buy on the spot - when they come back the carbine is gone. Nothing quite like the Ruger .44 carbine - the tube mag makes it even more special. Thanks for the note.
I love my ruger 44 mag . I have the 61 model . I drop deer every year with mine . Good hunting gun . Always my first choice for the woods . And gun is good for 200 yards
Beautiful carbine. I used to see these occasionally at a reasonable price but the last few I've seen have been out of my budget. Alas, isn't that the common complaint.
I just purchased one of these made in 1973 I am looking at ammo and I see Remington makes 180 grain. But the reviews say it is a very hot round would my carbine be able to handle it or would the round tear up the gun. Thanks for all your videos.
Hi Greg - I used those in mine and had no issues. The gas system in the carbine seems to be excellent with most loads. Only issues are with weaker loads.
Ruger now makes a synthetic 9mm carbine, sadly I think that's where the $ is at. Maybe in .357/.38? A .44 mag. Marlin dropped a deer for me at 77 yds . Most of my kills have been with the 7mm08 and 7.62x39 neither have scopes.
Very nice beautiful little carbine. I was thinking about getting one and with my research I came across the new 99/44 deerslayer with a factory aperture sight system. Looks like a different action? What's your opinion the new versus the old? The aperture on the new one is nicebut there's plenty of aftermarket to put an aperture on the old one. Do you know if these are only rated to factory ammunition? Do you feel that they would be safe for + p + like the hot Buffalo bore ammo? I believe 200 yards would be fine. Buffalo bore advertisers there deer grenade ammo will completely pass through a deer at 1100 feet-per-second which according to their trajectory chart for their ammo takes you out to 250 yards. Not that I would try to push it that far. I was thinking this would be the perfect little rifle in the hundred-yard range. Thanks I always enjoy your videos I appreciate your information.
Hi Brian - the 99/44 Deerfield was like a Mini-14 but adapted to the .44 Magnum. Wonderful carbine and collectors are after them. I like the original better though. The tubular magazine and the compactness, lightness and accuracy of the Ruger 44 Carbine are legend - and hunters and collectors are after those as well. I still hunt with my Ruger 44 Carbine. As for ammo preferences - I would stick with factory jacketed ammo - the hot loads would likely work but are hard on an action that operates on gas. I usually use the .44 Magnum at under 100 - but it works further I guess. Thanks for being on the channel - and for writing.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you. I had heard it was based on the mini 14 which is reliable but not necessarily that accurate. I think a lot of the mini 14s are inaccurate because of abuse though I have witnessed people practically melt the barrel. I know the 10-22 is very accurate is it based on the 44 or just looks like it? I think 44 mag in factory loads is more than enough. Thanks
I ran some interesting numbers on American eagle 44 Magnum. If you add 400 fps for the barrel length based on test I have seen pistol vs carbine. I put the numbers in a trajectory calculator. With the carbine you still have factory 1250 velocity at 150. So a 200-yard shot with the carbine would be equivalent to a 50 yard shot with a 6-inch pistol. It's amazing how much a cartridge changes. Thanks Mike 👍
man ide load up a ton of Elmer kith loads and shoot that one as often as i could! those loads are pretty stout and should do what you need them to if you do your part and shot placement is true you should be good to go! ide not recommend it for 500 yard shots across canyons but its great for hogs up close! i wish ruger would re do this in 350 legend and 450 bushmaster 458 socom or maby even 300blk they would sell!
Good point - I tried but no luck getting the mechanism balanced and reliable with the Special - so I used it single shot - or like a straight pull bolt - doesn't eject from the gas.
Ruger recommends using 240 grain rounds. I have two of these and have used 240 gr American Eagle jacketed hollow points (brass) since I was 10yrs old and have never had an issue. That's what my grandpa bought for me to use so I used them. Just this year I had a box of 240 gr Blazer Aluminum rounds that someone gave me. Tried a few rounds when sighting it in before WI gun-deer season and they wouldn't even cycle well. That beings said, I gave the rest away and will stick with my AE's.
That was the first edition. Manufactured 1961 to 1985. Just over 250K built. DEERSTALKER stamp is a "HOLY SHIT" collectable built first year. Second edition, improved, Model 99/44 DEERSLAYER built 2000-2006, 17441 units made. Rare as *******. Try to find one.
I have this gun and it’s my pushing bush gun when I’m driving with the hounds and my short gun stand for deer. Anything over 100yrds I take my 358 Winchester
My Dad bought one of these when they first came out 1960 61 for $105 added a scope. It was during the riots never had to use it only been shot twice when he first got it. Still have it loaded and ready for home protection.
I lost my Dad when I was young - hope you still have yours. People underestimate the importance of the things that matter, the things that last - and the people that define our lives. Of course I don't need to write this - everyone knows - you only get one. (Dad and Mom)
Hi Bradley S - I was just reading about that cartridge. Great suggestion! People need to return to usable ballistics - this round sounds like a modern, more capable 30-30. Thanks for writing!
James - that is an absolutely great thought! No idea how it didn't occur to me. I've pestered Ruger for years to reintroduce the .44 carbine - and maybe chamber in other cartridges - a stainless version would be even better. I am being told it is possible that it returns. A copy in good condition is around $1000. these days. Surely they can resume manufacture at a profit with that market. There is nothing like the Ruger. I didn't say so on air but I was once in a tree stand and got two bucks on opposite sides of the stand in about 2 seconds. Anyone could have made those shots - they were close; but still, having them both there was something unforgettable. The .44 dropped them in their tracks. I fired and knew I had a perfect shot, swung as fast as I could 180 degrees and caught the second buck just as he turned on the afterburners. Great guns those .44 Rugers.
@@danheino7006 mines in mint condition and wife wanting me to sell them. We moved into a little house and ammo for 44 is sooo expensive. My dad would roll in his grave if he knew I was even considering it. Who would a guy sell it too
I have been told that Ruger will no longer support or service the Ruger Model 44 carbine. To me that is an insult to the customers who forked over their hard earned cash for this rifle and tells me Ruger will not stand behind their products. It tells me what Ruger management thinks of their customers. I currently have 5 Ruger products and have had others in the past. I will never purchase another Ruger product. All Ruger owners should send a message to Ruger management and do the same.
Wow Indy - that's worth a lot and I'm amazed at your discipline. The friends are nice but it is that constant whimpering that I hear...so I take the puppies to the range : )
got one ... best short range deer rifle that ever existed ... this baby will go to my Grandson when he is old enough to hunt deer ... mounted a 1.5 - 5x scope on it .. an absolute great outfit ... Ruger should bring it back .. !!
Yep , this is my go everywhere rifle ... in Canada we cannot legally carry a handgun in the woods so when wife and i are riding our VTT i carry this gem for protection against the very numerous black bears thet roams everywhere in our neck of the woods ... great fast bear stopper ...
Sorry about that - I alternate pronunciations of many words to try to please people with different ways; as I have no preferences and am only trying to communicate. I guess you heard the one you don't like. I wish you well.
I wish Ruger would still make these. Very handsome carbine.
Great video, really simple and not overly produced. I picked up one of the carbines last weekend at a show. It was marked $1100. I traded into it at a cost of about $800. No regrets. My brother had one years ago and it got stolen. I always wanted one. Mine was made in 1963 and is my go to weapon. It has replaced my AK47 as my ranch gun.
Bought one made in 1962 in the mid 80's. It had a problem with dropping rounds from the tube under recoil. I sent it back to Ruger and they repaired at no charge; great service.
Hi Kennith - Thanks for sharing; several people wrote me about how good Ruger customer service is. The Carbine is just excellent. Take care.
Ruger laughs at mad customers but approaching them with kindness will always get your firearm repaired
Sweet little rifle. My Grandpa gave me his when I turned 12 and I proceeded to take 17 deer with it over the years.....I still have it and occasionally still carry it in the woods, but now it mostly serves as my home defense arsenal in these crazy times. Love the vid
Grandpa was pretty smart. He knew exactly who to give it to.
My father had five of them lol....had 33 deer with one the last time I counted the little notches
I want one, cool carbine. Never knew Ruger made a 44 mag. Hey Ruger start making that great carbine again !
+1900stratolinerThey really should; more relevant then ever.
@Dan Flynn ruger will never screw nothing up they are without doubt the best gun manufacturer there is
they stopped because it cost them too much to produce it.Love mine .
@@samhollan4570 Ruger makes some excellent guns but to say they are the best gun manufacturer may be stretching it a bit. Their 44mag carbine is without a doubt my favorite for deer 🦌 hunting in the Maine woods but at the same time I will tak1e my S&W 586 over any Ruger revolver and I have had many over the years and traded or sold them1 all but would never trade or sell my 586
@@danheino7006 Plus some are old enough to be shipped directly to you IF you have a C&R FFL! I did, a beautiful mint with original factory option rear peep sight. been at least 12 years since I last shot it though. I think I paid around $500 for it
I actually have this gun, didnt realize it was so hard to find.
Same here. Inherited it from my grandpa and it’s been in the back of the safe for a few years. Just realized I had it the other day when I was preparing for hunting season.
Need to get to the range and make sure it functions properly but I might take it out for rifle season in a couple months.
awesome, Im gonna keep an eye out for one of these Deerstalkers, Id like the bolt action myself .
I have seen then go for 1400 and over on gunbroker....great gun.
I agree that these are quite sought-after whenever I'm at local gun shows. Ruger could sell a bunch of these as handy non-AR home guns, especially to folks in New York, Massachusetts, and California! I'd rather have one of these than an AR or Mini-14, less attention gathering but just as reassuring.
Yep, sure wish Ruger would reissue these (blue/walnut and stainless/synthetic - both flavors!). Great video!
or chamber an AR in 44. magnum...
@Spectacular Spectacular I’m talking about a sub-gun here. 44. mag would be for a compact sub-gun, whereas .458 is a rifle round for full-size rifle
@Spectacular Spectacular good for you. _I_ want a 44. magnum AR-15.
@Spectacular Spectacular dude, thats like saying “wishing for a 5.56 AR-15 pistol is stupid, because .308 AR pistols already exist, and they are more powerful, so why would you go with a weaker round for your AR pistol??”
STUPIDEST BRAIN-DEAD ARGUMENT EVER.
First of all, I’d like to say thank you for being like the ONLY person out here on TH-cam for pronouncing ‘carbine’ correctly ! Carbine , as in wine , and dine and the number nine . And secondly, yes the Ruger carbine is very fine !
I sure would love to see Ruger rekindle the spirit of this old classic and reintroduce an updated version , they’d sell like hot cakes at an I Hop on a Sunday morning after church .
My uncle had one he used mostly to shoot coyotes with on a small cattle ranch. It had a fair scope and he also hunted deer with it. For a year it was mine as I rid the area of coyotes when he got ill and couldn't do it himself. It was a really nice handling, easy to operate rifle. Dependable because it served its purpose flawlessly in rough conditions, all types of weather. The caliber was effective and nothing hit ever got up again. I'd also recommend it. I'm no Ruger fanatic but there are some excellent designs for 'working' pieces.
It's a great carbine and a fine round - those big bullets don't make many mistakes.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns no sir they don't. I love my 44mag hand gun and want a carbine
My Father had one of these. He bought it after the Detroit riots in 1967. I was still in my Mother's belly. He bought it with the leather sling. It was bought from Sears, Roebuck & Co for $108. I took it to an indoor range in California back in 1988. Of course, they thought it was a 10/22 until I fired it. Everyone wanted to try it. I remember a big long flame coming out of the muzzle. We always had jacketed hollow points. If you make an OK sign with your hand, the bullet expansion was about 3/4 that size. It claimed one charging bear. I wish I had one.
These are awesome - as people like to say. One of the most practical autoloaders ever.
my 44 Ruger also came from the Sears store at Gratiot and Van Dyke, Detroit
Just found this one. Great presentation! Have a pair of the .44 carbines, still looking for that 9644, hard to find!
My 96/44 was fun to shoot and reasonably accurate - and then I sold it; no idea why I do these things - now all I have is one magazine for some reason.
I have the match set of the 44 and the 10/22 made in 67. Love them and work awesome today.
Perfect pair!
Have that same set my friend. 44mag and 10/22 Was my dads, mom bought them for him on his bithday. When ya tell people it a match set, they look at you like ya have three heads. He loved it for hunting. Deer and also awsome bear rifle. Awsome brush gun. Those two firearms mean more to me than some people's lives.
Mine has a 2.5 fixed power scope. Great little gun. Inside 150 yards no deer is getting away . I'm pretty sure this was the first long gun ruger ever made
Thats a older one for sure. I picked one up when ruger started manufacturing them again for a short while. Great little powerful carbine...
I wish they were still making them. I would buy one.
I would likely dress up the furniture. Maybe checkering or such.
With a leather sling, it would be beautiful.
One of those guns that I sold that I regret... Thanks for the vid.
I didn't know Oliver Stone made gun reviews on TH-cam.
You bet : ) a lot of people are into guns.
It's to bad they still don't make them!
I read they stopped making them because it was costing them too much to do so.Beautiful gun.My father shot close to 50 deer with one.I have one in mint condition that sat in a gun safe for almost 40 years.
I had one and absolutely loved it
I use this as my almost every day deer gun . if you are mobile this rifle is fantastic . It feels like a 10-22 in hand. Magazine is probably the best mag made for a 44 on this planet when you get the detachable magazine versions. They make this with a detachable magazine these days. but it an open top like the mini 14.
That's great jesusota...outstanding carbine
Beretta also made one of these. It was a really nice looking gun
the 10/22 was based on that rifle,they do still make it. its called Deerfield carbine uses rotary magazine just like 10/22. I own both.1 scoped 1 not. no feeding problems with any hand load I have ever tried to feed them..
I Just put 100 rounds through a Deerfield today,a friend bought it new back in 1997(don't know if it's a 99,it doesn't say anywhere on the stock,receiver or barrel) and he has used it every year for deer hunting.It has been taken care of and well maintained.I'm not saying you are wrong but this one has been a good one.
@@garageguy879 No, you had a model 44 Deerstalker. The 99/44 Deerfield was produced from 2000
until 2006. The ONLY similarity of the two is the length. The Deerfield is gas operated and has a detachable
magazine. The M44 is a fine firearm. The 99/44 is exponentially better.
@@SamofCR Ok,,thanks for the info.Like I said in the video,this belongs to a friend and I passed on the info he provided.And yes,it is a fine firearm.I'd like to have it myself but he won't sell.
I think they made one with a Mannlicher/International stock, that would be nice to have. I sold one to a coworker in the 1970s, he hunted with it in West Virginia, got lots of deer.
That is the nicest model of the Ruger .44. Your friend is lucky to have it. I hope Ruger takes another run at a Ruger .44 carbine. The Deerfield was nice - but lasted for such a short time almost no one has one - or has even seen one.
They were in my 2004 print catalog from ruger i believe
What were the bad series numbers for 44 carbine that receiver cracked ??
seems like a nice carbine
Does anyone know who this " USOG" person is? , His background? I just recently discovered his Channel. Thanks for any info
Been looking for 1 for years. Would love to own 1.
I bought mine on gunbroker out of a gun safe.Guy was selling all the guns for a family whose father had died.I just happen to be on there when he posted it.Wasn't on there 5 minutes.
I have one.
Just an FYI
Never slam that bolt forward on empty chamber.
Bad bad bad!
Thanks for letting me know jayonez13. Hopefully I didn't damage anything. : )
USOG
It’s ok if it’s a few times but it’s certainly not a good thing to do on older semi auto rifles or 1911’s.
It’s ok on most modern designed guns.
IE
Glocks and AR’s variants can handle it all day long as well as others.
But out of habit I just don’t do it to any of my firearms.
Great review been looking at picking one up subscribed to your channel
Thanks Michael!
This is a question did the Ruger company ever produce a 30 carbine chambered the same as a m1 carbine with the same astectics of the 44 Deerfield ?🤔😏 my opinion is that the 30m1 carbine bullet shoots a flatter trajectory and would offer more versatile bullets for penetration or expansion !
Thanks for your note. I checked some time ago for other viewers with the same idea. There's no record of such a Ruger - good idea though. Probably a lot of Ruger Deerfield/Carbine buyers are deer hunters; many believe the .30 carbine is not powerful enough and may be restricted in some areas due to energy limits. I learned from people writing me that the .30 Carbine is used for game at shorter ranges and remains a very popular cartridge - that one doesn't hear much about. One fellow had a Howa Mini re-built into .30 Carbine - great idea but much work. Maybe it's a single shot. All the best.
As always, thank you
The 180 grain bullet is better than the 240 grain, for this gun. The lighter bullet accelerates down the barrel faster, to a higher velocity, but still burns all the powder before exiting the longer barrel. In short barrel hanguns, the heavier bullet is better. A short barrel leaves much of the powder unburned when the lighter bullet exits the end of the barrel.
That's quite interesting; thanks for the note
Stumbled up on your excellent video on this fine little carbine....Ironically I purchased an NRA "like new" 1979 edition just today....After turning my nose up at the M44 when it was still in production. A close friend of mine has taken any number of deer and hogs with his, which naturally drew my attention back to it. I'm going to have get accustomed to my new carbine as all my other long guns are lever actions....But come the 2017 hunting season it's going to be on like Donkey Kong....
Great purchase! Those are hard to find in any condition, let alone "as new". I think you'll find the carbine "point and shoot" friendly and performs out of all proportion to its size. Let us know how it goes. : )
I wonder if Ruger will bring it back into production???
Hi Mike - I hope so - still nothing quite like it.
I read they stopped because it cost them too much to make it.I wouldn't part with mine for anything. Hunting season starts tomorrow and I got 3 doe tags here in Maine.
THE MOTHER OF THE 10/22
RUGER’s first rifle on the market. I have one with the built in williams peep💥
I wonder if the companies involved in the 10 / 22 components build rifle market could be convinced to bring this back?
Hi Harry, I keep emailing Ruger. The Deerfield was okay but nothing like the original. We keep trying.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I just realized that I mistook this for the one with the rotating clip, this has a rotating bolt. Very cool.
Very nice little carbine. What type of wood is it? I think it would be great with a nice English Walnut same shape. 44 is a little bit expensive to shoot . Looks very handy and fun but I think I'd rather have a M1 carbine. Thanks
American walnut and the 30 carbine is cheaper to shoot for sure - I guess Ruger wanted the carbine to by ample for deer and so went for the 44 Mag.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Yes definitely
The Oliver Stone comment almost made me loose it. Now that's funny.
But I just ran across one of these in wonderful condition and I think I need to pick it up.
Hi Aaron - not so easy to find in high condition - I hope you get it. People write me that they see these from time to time and unless they buy on the spot - when they come back the carbine is gone. Nothing quite like the Ruger .44 carbine - the tube mag makes it even more special. Thanks for the note.
What are the going for$ ?
I love my ruger 44 mag . I have the 61 model . I drop deer every year with mine . Good hunting gun . Always my first choice for the woods . And gun is good for 200 yards
Hi Ronald - Ideal in so many ways - hard to find but worth waiting for. One of Ruger's best. Glad you have one.
Beautiful carbine. I used to see these occasionally at a reasonable price but the last few I've seen have been out of my budget. Alas, isn't that the common complaint.
Hi Jon - I'm hoping the rumors are true and Ruger is bringing back some kind of .44 Mag. carbine. Fingers crossed.
I just purchased one of these made in 1973 I am looking at ammo and I see Remington makes 180 grain. But the reviews say it is a very hot round would my carbine be able to handle it or would the round tear up the gun. Thanks for all your videos.
Hi Greg - I used those in mine and had no issues. The gas system in the carbine seems to be excellent with most loads. Only issues are with weaker loads.
my father shot 240 out of his for at least 50 years ....shot over 50 deer with. one.When Ruger stopping making it he panicked and bought 4 more lol
The 96/44 is popular for pigs down here in Oz for those who own them.
Glad they are allowed - going up and up in value ever since they were discontinued.
Wish they came out with a new version of it cgambered in 454 casull
Good idea Jamie - would not be that difficult to do.
Ruger now makes a synthetic 9mm carbine, sadly I think that's where the $ is at. Maybe in .357/.38? A .44 mag. Marlin dropped a deer for me at 77 yds . Most of my kills have been with the 7mm08 and 7.62x39 neither have scopes.
Best hunting carbine ever created by man kind.
I agree; along with the Ruger #3
"If you can pick one up, I would." Yeah, if I could pick one up, I would, too.
I'm rooting for you - one will come along - they always do. In the meantime, it's like deer hunting...one waits and watches : ) IMHO
Very nice beautiful little carbine. I was thinking about getting one and with my research I came across the new 99/44 deerslayer with a factory aperture sight system. Looks like a different action? What's your opinion the new versus the old? The aperture on the new one is nicebut there's plenty of aftermarket to put an aperture on the old one. Do you know if these are only rated to factory ammunition? Do you feel that they would be safe for + p + like the hot Buffalo bore ammo? I believe 200 yards would be fine. Buffalo bore advertisers there deer grenade ammo will completely pass through a deer at 1100 feet-per-second which according to their trajectory chart for their ammo takes you out to 250 yards. Not that I would try to push it that far. I was thinking this would be the perfect little rifle in the hundred-yard range. Thanks I always enjoy your videos I appreciate your information.
Hi Brian - the 99/44 Deerfield was like a Mini-14 but adapted to the .44 Magnum. Wonderful carbine and collectors are after them. I like the original better though. The tubular magazine and the compactness, lightness and accuracy of the Ruger 44 Carbine are legend - and hunters and collectors are after those as well. I still hunt with my Ruger 44 Carbine. As for ammo preferences - I would stick with factory jacketed ammo - the hot loads would likely work but are hard on an action that operates on gas. I usually use the .44 Magnum at under 100 - but it works further I guess. Thanks for being on the channel - and for writing.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Thank you. I had heard it was based on the mini 14 which is reliable but not necessarily that accurate. I think a lot of the mini 14s are inaccurate because of abuse though I have witnessed people practically melt the barrel. I know the 10-22 is very accurate is it based on the 44 or just looks like it? I think 44 mag in factory loads is more than enough. Thanks
I ran some interesting numbers on American eagle 44 Magnum. If you add 400 fps for the barrel length based on test I have seen pistol vs carbine. I put the numbers in a trajectory calculator. With the carbine you still have factory 1250 velocity at 150. So a 200-yard shot with the carbine would be equivalent to a 50 yard shot with a 6-inch pistol. It's amazing how much a cartridge changes. Thanks Mike 👍
I have one. Nice gun. Mine likes heavy bullets and hot loads.
man ide load up a ton of Elmer kith loads and shoot that one as often as i could! those loads are pretty stout and should do what you need them to if you do your part and shot placement is true you should be good to go! ide not recommend it for 500 yard shots across canyons but its great for hogs up close! i wish ruger would re do this in 350 legend and 450 bushmaster 458 socom or maby even 300blk they would sell!
They should remake these with a stainless steel version and banana mags also build some chambered in 454 casull
You've got the vision : )
Ah can you run the remington high velocity in these semi autos? also can it reliably cycle the flat nosed bullets?
Hi Johnny - High velocity is fine - no issues on mine and the flat nosed bullets catch sometimes.
A .357 version of this with a full length tube would sell out without issue.
Great idea - they should do that!
Thanks Ed. : )
The only drawback to this rifle is the awkward loading port . It is slow and a finger pincher. I have owned mine since 1979.
Good point; I had the same thing happen. Thanks for mentioning
Very interesting rifle, would it function with .44 Special, perhaps with a lighter recoil spring?
Good point - I tried but no luck getting the mechanism balanced and reliable with the Special - so I used it single shot - or like a straight pull bolt - doesn't eject from the gas.
Ruger recommends using 240 grain rounds. I have two of these and have used 240 gr American Eagle jacketed hollow points (brass) since I was 10yrs old and have never had an issue. That's what my grandpa bought for me to use so I used them. Just this year I had a box of 240 gr Blazer Aluminum rounds that someone gave me. Tried a few rounds when sighting it in before WI gun-deer season and they wouldn't even cycle well. That beings said, I gave the rest away and will stick with my AE's.
That was the first edition. Manufactured 1961 to 1985. Just over 250K built. DEERSTALKER stamp is a "HOLY SHIT"
collectable built first year. Second edition, improved, Model 99/44 DEERSLAYER built 2000-2006, 17441 units made.
Rare as *******. Try to find one.
Thanks for the note! I didn't realize how scarce the stamped models are.
They had to stop calling deerslayer over some corporate rights of another gun manufacture I cn not remember right now.All on internet.
@@danheino7006 Ithaca perhaps?
What mag does it take? any idea where to get one?
Hi Joshua - It has a tubular mag integral to the design - so no extra mags.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns thank you. We have one for sale and thought that the mag was missing.
I had mine 45 years now bought it For 250 whit a 3 by 9 by 40mm Bushnell scope it dead on at 200 yards
Had one many years ago, never should have solded it....
Nothing quite like that original Ruger .44
I hope you buy another.
Me. Too so sorry I sold it
Wish I had a dollar for every time I heard that.
RUGER debería ampliar el magazzine para que sea el arma ideal y la más vendida. Mínimo debería cargar 10 cartuchos. Saludos.
Man I seen one for 600 like 2 days ago
That's a steal - hope you can find it!
I have this gun and it’s my pushing bush gun when I’m driving with the hounds and my short gun stand for deer. Anything over 100yrds I take my 358 Winchester
Yeah can't beat itin the brush under 100 yards
My Dad bought one of these when they first came out 1960 61 for $105 added a scope. It was during the riots never had to use it only been shot twice when he first got it. Still have it loaded and ready for home protection.
Thanks Ed - not only good home protection - it keeps going up and up in value.
I lost my Dad when I was young - hope you still have yours. People underestimate the importance of the things that matter, the things that last - and the people that define our lives. Of course I don't need to write this - everyone knows - you only get one. (Dad and Mom)
might be a good rifle to re-start production chambered in the new 350 Legend?
Hi Bradley S - I was just reading about that cartridge. Great suggestion! People need to return to usable ballistics - this round sounds like a modern, more capable 30-30. Thanks for writing!
keep the classic wood stock but make it to take AR mags. and keep it under $1000. I'd buy it over an AR in a heartbeat.
Remake in 44 ammo dual. And matching handgun !
And why do you want to have it in another caliber and fuck with a perfectly good firearm?
If you want a 350 Legend, get a fucking AR, AND STFU.
If it was made in .460 smith could you use 454 casul, and .45 colt like the pistols?
Probably no longer available like the Ruger 22 mag.
You're right. The good things go away.
Stainless one would be nice
James - that is an absolutely great thought! No idea how it didn't occur to me. I've pestered Ruger for years to reintroduce the .44 carbine - and maybe chamber in other cartridges - a stainless version would be even better. I am being told it is possible that it returns. A copy in good condition is around $1000. these days. Surely they can resume manufacture at a profit with that market. There is nothing like the Ruger. I didn't say so on air but I was once in a tree stand and got two bucks on opposite sides of the stand in about 2 seconds. Anyone could have made those shots - they were close; but still, having them both there was something unforgettable. The .44 dropped them in their tracks. I fired and knew I had a perfect shot, swung as fast as I could 180 degrees and caught the second buck just as he turned on the afterburners. Great guns those .44 Rugers.
Any idea what this might be worth?
About 750 to 1000.
Thank you for your reply
Easy 12 to 14 if in good condition today in 2021....have seen go for 16
@@danheino7006 mines in mint condition and wife wanting me to sell them. We moved into a little house and ammo for 44 is sooo expensive. My dad would roll in his grave if he knew I was even considering it. Who would a guy sell it too
@@TheMidwestPiper Are you here ???
Solo le falta un cargador de 10 cartuchos para ser un arma ideal para defensa del hogar y caza.
Sweet hog gun at handshaking distance.
Near perfect
I got one any takers.
Hi Andy, For certain cals. people will line up; but I'd say hand on to it. Best time to sell a fine rifle : never.
I have been told that Ruger will no longer support or service the Ruger Model 44 carbine. To me that is an insult to the customers who forked over their hard earned cash for this rifle and tells me Ruger will not stand behind their products. It tells me what Ruger management thinks of their customers. I currently have 5 Ruger products and have had others in the past. I will never purchase another Ruger product. All Ruger owners should send a message to Ruger management and do the same.
Bought on in 1970 new for $100. Shot at range maybe 20 times, still like new. Sits in the gun safe with his other friends.
Wow Indy - that's worth a lot and I'm amazed at your discipline. The friends are nice but it is that constant whimpering that I hear...so I take the puppies to the range : )
i want one there great i here
Hope you get one John
awesome gun for what it does, drop past 60 yards is dramatic so no reason for optics, no tree branch is deflecting that round though.
Fair enough. I'll second that.
6 inch drop at 100 yards
got one ... best short range deer rifle that ever existed ... this baby will go to my Grandson when he is old enough to hunt deer ... mounted a 1.5 - 5x scope on it .. an absolute great outfit ... Ruger should bring it back .. !!
So true Jacques! Great rig for your grandson at the right time - light, fast and powerful within it's range.
Yep , this is my go everywhere rifle ... in Canada we cannot legally carry a handgun in the woods so when wife and i are riding our VTT i carry this gem for protection against the very numerous black bears thet roams everywhere in our neck of the woods ... great fast bear stopper ...
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Thank you!
Ain't shooting any thing at 200yrds......75 yard gun.
Okay
I clicked off this video as soon as he pronounced carbine wrong
Sorry about that - I alternate pronunciations of many words to try to please people with different ways; as I have no preferences and am only trying to communicate. I guess you heard the one you don't like. I wish you well.
English teacher l bet you have a gun channel proper English and don't no shit