I have a .44 Magnum too but mine's a 16" barreled Winchester Trapper model '94 marked 1894-1994. I gave up on deer hunting before I bought it because I could never get any time off. The only time I went deer hunting I took an AR15 because that was the only centerfire rifle I had at the time. My hunting trip lasted one weekend and I didn't see anything. The '94 looked like this before I modified it. Now it has a half magazine tube, Pachmayr butt pad, Williams peep sight, no saddle ring, and sling swivels.

 

Still good for quad stealers though.

You've had your present quad for a while now, Jumbo. Thin out the thief crowd?

 

Since commenting on this thread quite a while back, I have added to my Remington 700/.308 WInchester. I now have a Springfield Armory M1A in .308, and share the Scope between the two. (Weaver)

 

Which do you like better? I'd guess the Remington is lighter to carry but you'd feel the kickback more. I've shot my brother's M1 Garand in .30/06 and like shooting it much better than the Remington bolt action .30/06 I have for the recoil reduction due to the weight.

 

Still have one dcm Garand left(sold one) and a Remington 03A3 in 30/06. I agree the recoil on the Garand is way less than any bolt action 30/06. Even my old 1886 Winchester 45-70's recoil is less than the 03A3.

 

I have 3 different ones I use.
Open area's a Ruger M77 in 25:06 for open area's.
In tighter area's a Ruger 96/44 mag.
Back up is a Winchester Mod 70 Ranger in 30:06.

 

I wish someone did. It would save other people from going through what I did. I beefed up my security with wheel locks and a humongous lock and chain. If any thieves are still checking it out they just move on to an easier target. I never caught anyone in the act or I may have ended their thieving career.

Also, when you shoot pistol ammo out of a carbine or rifle length barrel it's about 1/3 more powerful. Even a .45 ACP +P is fairly impressive out of a 16" barrel, but it wouldn't be enough for deer hunting.

 

Anyone use a .45 ACP as a defense side arm when hunting in case of an encounter with unwanted predators? I've been considering picking up a new side arm for hunting. I have a .357 revolver for now but I don't like only having 5 shots to make count. Was thinking of a 45 because I figure it has some stopping power behind it and I really like the Sig Sauer P227. Any thoughts?

 

This year I'm white tail hunting with a Mossburg MVP Patrol Rifle chambered in .308, lightweight, all weather and nice overall length, its going to replace my Ruger No.1 in .30-06, killed a bunch of deer with that rifle but it needs to retire and be loved more.. lol

as to the question above, I carry a ( don't bash me here for saying the G word) Glock 17, lightweight, no rust worries, 18 rounds of 147g +P 9mm.. Been doing some research on handgun defensive round ballistics and I found that manufactures and SAAMI basically design these rounds to the same specs ballistically as far as wounds go ... Yes a .45 has a little more stopping power, but more rounds in the magazine mean more time in the fight before a reload.. Of course if you are hunting in Grizzly country it matters little, just save the last round for yourself so you don't have to experience being eaten alive ...

Cheers

Brian

 

.44 magnum performs extremely well in a rifle. Very good for deer hunting in thick brush.