ruger deerfield carbine

blaster · 11-09-2008, 10:07 AM

does anyone here own one of the newer deerfield carbines? I have one of the old style .44 carbines and was wondering about the newer one. Do they still make them? I havent seen them advertised for awhile.

LiveToShoot · 11-09-2008, 10:37 AM

Wow!

I've been looking for one too...

...and haven't had any luck in finding one yet.

If anyone knows where I can purchase a Ruger .44 carbine, in good condition...

...I'd be right on it.

gak906 · 12-10-2008, 09:57 PM

I've been really wanting one of these puppies too!
I'm pretty sure the stopped making them. But have seen plenty on line (used) even saw one with a full length (mannlicher style) stock. I've always had a thing for those stocks. I don't know alot about the gun , like which ( old or new style) would be better , or is there that much of a difference?? I think it would be an ideal deer rifle out to 100 yds and even further.

slamfire · 12-14-2008, 01:50 AM

I have the newer one, it's a real gem -

bashkev33 · 12-18-2008, 09:15 PM

I have one of the older ones with the fingergroove stock 44rem mag in mint condition with a refinished stock surface, williams peep,see through rings and a bushnell 4x scope.

OH ya sorry i wouldn't sell it for..............well would want alot!

once i figure out how i'll post a pic 4 you@!

Seven© · 12-18-2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slamfire

I had one of those. Traded it to a co-worker for a stainless S&W 66 4". Traded even. Thought I ripped him off.

That was almost 15 years ago. And I'm still kicking my own ass for it.

bashkev33 · 12-18-2008, 10:01 PM

Carried it deer hunting this year for the first time, wow short, light and quick to the sholder just ask that year old doe in the uncut corn field. at 100 yards with remington 240gr ammo i have no problem keeping 3" groups and it smacks like a wet towel!

Paper · 12-18-2008, 10:25 PM

I stumbled onto one this Labor Day at a Cabela's gun show (all guns were their own).. Snagged it for $400, with scope mounts and sling..

Tossed this scope on it, but ended up taking it off and tossing on a nice Leupold 2-7x32 Rifleman..

Great little rifle!!

bashkev33 · 12-18-2008, 10:42 PM

you are right there nice plinker!

slamfire · 12-19-2008, 12:13 AM

Here's my Deerfield Carbine with a Leupold 2.5x scope. I handload it with 240 gr bullets and W296 powder at a muzzle velocity of 1700 fps. Nice to carry, quick to aim, and has plenty of power for short range deer hunting.

LiveToShoot · 12-19-2008, 12:41 AM

Drool, drool, drool (I was so excited about the pics that I couldn't spell drool correctly the first time)...

...thanks for sharing pics and info on these beauties.

Hope to find one for sale some day...

...when my wallet agrees with the purchase price.

GlockMeister · 12-19-2008, 12:54 AM

What calibers did they come in?

slamfire · 12-19-2008, 12:55 AM

.44 Remington Magnum. I believe Ruger has discontinued production.

GlockMeister · 12-19-2008, 01:07 AM

That's the only caliber they were ever offered in?

slamfire · 12-19-2008, 01:40 AM

Yep, I believe so.

Paper · 12-19-2008, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlockMeister

That's the only caliber they were ever offered in?

The rifle is pretty much a Mini 14, but firing a .44 mag from a 4 shot rotary magazine.. Tear down is just like a M1 Carbine.. They just covered up the Op Rod with the plastic cover.

Mine likes regular .44 ammo (HP or SP) better than the Hornaday stuff.. Lord knows I tried with the pointed stuff..

blaster · 12-19-2008, 08:12 AM

I'd have probably gone in debt to get one if I had seen aftermarket high capacity mags for it. the only thing I dont like about my old style Ruger is the fixed mag. its a real p.i.t.a. to load & unload quickly. where I mainly hunt, we have to keep all guns unloaded and cased while in any off road vehicle. problem is that I might be in or of of the buggy a dozen times a day during a ride hunt.

bashkev33 · 12-19-2008, 10:10 AM

yes the ruger carbine (deer stalker) have been discontinued by ruger but you can still buy a new ruger 44 mag in the model 96 only it is a lever action now

texnmidwest · 12-19-2008, 10:26 AM

I have been looking for one of those little carbines for a long time now. Everytime I find a good one I didn't have the money. I will continue my quest!

trifold777 · 01-10-2009, 11:46 AM

I have a deerfield carbine I got it new for $430.00 4 years ago, in south georgia you can buy old and new models of the deerfield good shooting gun im going to keep mine you would too. Ruger still makes them I hope!

11-09-2008, 10:07 AM	#1
blaster Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: big pine key, florida Posts: 1,291	ruger deerfield carbine does anyone here own one of the newer deerfield carbines? I have one of the old style .44 carbines and was wondering about the newer one. Do they still make them? I havent seen them advertised for awhile. __________________ peace through superior firepower

11-09-2008, 10:37 AM	#2
LiveToShoot 28 Principles of Liberty Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SE IDAHO Posts: 4,788	Wow! I've been looking for one too... ...and haven't had any luck in finding one yet. If anyone knows where I can purchase a Ruger .44 carbine, in good condition... ...I'd be right on it. __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown

12-18-2008, 10:25 PM	#8
Paper Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IL/WI Border Posts: 1,903	I stumbled onto one this Labor Day at a Cabela's gun show (all guns were their own).. Snagged it for $400, with scope mounts and sling.. Tossed this scope on it, but ended up taking it off and tossing on a nice Leupold 2-7x32 Rifleman.. Great little rifle!! __________________ I'm on vacation!!!

12-19-2008, 12:13 AM	#10
slamfire Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Way up North Posts: 151	Here's my Deerfield Carbine with a Leupold 2.5x scope. I handload it with 240 gr bullets and W296 powder at a muzzle velocity of 1700 fps. Nice to carry, quick to aim, and has plenty of power for short range deer hunting. Last edited by slamfire; 12-19-2008 at 12:46 AM.

12-19-2008, 12:41 AM	#11
LiveToShoot 28 Principles of Liberty Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SE IDAHO Posts: 4,788	Drool, drool, drool (I was so excited about the pics that I couldn't spell drool correctly the first time)... ...thanks for sharing pics and info on these beauties. Hope to find one for sale some day... ...when my wallet agrees with the purchase price. __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown

12-10-2008, 09:57 PM	#3
gak906 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 158	I've been really wanting one of these puppies too! I'm pretty sure the stopped making them. But have seen plenty on line (used) even saw one with a full length (mannlicher style) stock. I've always had a thing for those stocks. I don't know alot about the gun , like which ( old or new style) would be better , or is there that much of a difference?? I think it would be an ideal deer rifle out to 100 yds and even further.

12-14-2008, 01:50 AM	#4
slamfire Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Way up North Posts: 151	I have the newer one, it's a real gem -

12-18-2008, 09:15 PM	#5
bashkev33 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: orillia ontario CANADA Posts: 28	I have one of the older ones with the fingergroove stock 44rem mag in mint condition with a refinished stock surface, williams peep,see through rings and a bushnell 4x scope. OH ya sorry i wouldn't sell it for..............well would want alot! once i figure out how i'll post a pic 4 you@!

12-18-2008, 10:01 PM	#7
bashkev33 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: orillia ontario CANADA Posts: 28	Carried it deer hunting this year for the first time, wow short, light and quick to the sholder just ask that year old doe in the uncut corn field. at 100 yards with remington 240gr ammo i have no problem keeping 3" groups and it smacks like a wet towel!

12-18-2008, 10:42 PM	#9
bashkev33 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: orillia ontario CANADA Posts: 28	you are right there nice plinker!

12-19-2008, 12:54 AM	#12
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 9,667	What calibers did they come in? __________________ "The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion." "Edmond Burke"

12-19-2008, 12:55 AM	#13
slamfire Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Way up North Posts: 151	.44 Remington Magnum. I believe Ruger has discontinued production.

12-19-2008, 01:07 AM	#14
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 9,667	That's the only caliber they were ever offered in? __________________ "The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion." "Edmond Burke"

12-19-2008, 01:40 AM	#15
slamfire Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Way up North Posts: 151	Yep, I believe so.

12-19-2008, 08:12 AM	#17
blaster Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: big pine key, florida Posts: 1,291	I'd have probably gone in debt to get one if I had seen aftermarket high capacity mags for it. the only thing I dont like about my old style Ruger is the fixed mag. its a real p.i.t.a. to load & unload quickly. where I mainly hunt, we have to keep all guns unloaded and cased while in any off road vehicle. problem is that I might be in or of of the buggy a dozen times a day during a ride hunt. __________________ peace through superior firepower

12-19-2008, 10:10 AM	#18
bashkev33 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: orillia ontario CANADA Posts: 28	yes the ruger carbine (deer stalker) have been discontinued by ruger but you can still buy a new ruger 44 mag in the model 96 only it is a lever action now

12-19-2008, 10:26 AM	#19
texnmidwest Some People's kids.... Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 6,975	I have been looking for one of those little carbines for a long time now. Everytime I find a good one I didn't have the money. I will continue my quest! __________________ never pass up a bathroom, never waste a ** , and never trust a fart.

01-10-2009, 11:46 AM	#20
trifold777 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 32	I have a deerfield carbine I got it new for $430.00 4 years ago, in south georgia you can buy old and new models of the deerfield good shooting gun im going to keep mine you would too. Ruger still makes them I hope!