44 Carbine ammo

TomAnsley · 08-27-2009, 08:08 PM

Just aquired a very nice 44 carbine,It is a tube fed model.Any recomendations for ammo that will perform well-The winchester 240 grain dont seem to work that well.Also soots 5 inches left at 25 yards-Is it a big deal to move sights?

neophyte · 08-27-2009, 09:26 PM

TomAnsley: Sir; it will not be surprizing to find that certain firearms like to shoot one weight or another.
Not difficult to adjust your sights

Go to Rugers for a Manual

Ruger Instruction Manuals

a decent article

Ammo test:

May, 97 Cowboy

TomAnsley · 08-31-2009, 06:36 PM

Does anybody know if the leverevolution will work in this gun?Not sure if the cartridge length is acceptable for this littlr bugger.

dog party · 09-02-2009, 04:59 PM

If you're talking about the Ruger 44 Carbine (Deerstalker, 10/44) that hasn't been made since the mid-1980s, they were made to use jacketed flat-nose bullets and tend to feed that style the most consistently. Mine likes 240 grains. Some hollow-points will feed well too, but the jacketed flat-nose are the best.

I think mine has an adjustable rear sight, but I can't remember now. I put a scope on it when I bought it in the 80s and have never peeped through the sights since.

blaster · 09-02-2009, 08:14 PM

I load Hornandy 265 gr jacketed flat point bullets for mine.

TomAnsley · 09-03-2009, 09:10 AM

It was made in 1978,Doesnt say deerstalker on it but looks just like a 10/22.I got some winchester white box 240s jsp.Will try them out-This thing is too loud for the back yard-Neighbors complained.Are there any aftermarket open sights for it-A 10/22 rear sight will work but the front sight is huge.

dog party · 09-03-2009, 01:48 PM

Yep, you have the Ruger 44 Magnum Carbine. When they first designed it, they called it the Deerstalker, but were then sued by another company who was using that name, so they dropped it. The original ones that are actually marked "Deerstalker" sell for a heftier sum that then unmarked ones.

Depending on who you talk to (or what forum you go to) you can find it referred to as the Ruger 44 Carbine, Ruger 44 Magnum Carbine, Ruger Model 44, Deerstalker, 10/44. Personally, I just call it my favorite rifle.

You might contact XS Sights (XS Sight Systems) as they used to make a Ghost Ring replacement sight for the gun. But I don't see it listed anymore.

I would also check with Williams (Williams Gun Sight, Inc. | Gun sights for rifles, pistols, shotguns, muzzleloaders, and more), they might have something.

As an odd bit of trivia about your new (awesome) gun, the ever-popular 10/22 is actually a spin-off of the 44 Magnum Carbine. The 44 Mag Carbine was designed initially as better-performing hunting option to returning WWII G.I.s who were trying to hunt deer with their M1 Carbines.

Congrats on your purchase!

Casey · 09-25-2009, 03:52 PM

I too have the little 44 carbine. When they first came out there was "Pistol" ammo and "Rifle" ammo. It was marked on the box. If you look in a reloading manual, there is "Pistol" data and "Rifle" data. I hadnt shot it in quite awhile until last year when my youngest son started deer hunting with me he chose to use it. I bought 240 grain hollow point ammo from winchester I think it was. It would jamb every once in awhile. I went back to the reloading bench and reloaded 240 hollow points up to "Rifle" specs and now doesnt jam anymore. I keep it clean and lubed so I ruled out dirty chamber etc...Very accurate too.

rondog · 09-25-2009, 05:22 PM

So, why isn't there any photos of this little carbine on here? Hmmm?

Prospector · 10-02-2009, 11:39 AM

I've used Remington 240 JHP in my two Deerstalkers and in my 96-44 (Ruger 44 Mag lever) and I never had a feed or misfire problem. Only problem is that Remington 240 JHP are hard to find.

Rich T · 10-08-2009, 08:23 PM

.44 Mags?? By Hornedy?? absolutely!!

Rich T · 10-08-2009, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomAnsley

Does anybody know if the leverevolution will work in this gun?Not sure if the cartridge length is acceptable for this littlr bugger.

Absolutely!! It works very well!

dog party · 10-09-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rondog

So, why isn't there any photos of this little carbine on here? Hmmm?

Here's my favorite picture of it...

neophyte · 10-10-2009, 09:16 PM

I don' know the author

I like the picture

A brace of Ruger 44 Magnum Carbines. The one on top was my first deer rifle, and it has served me well for many years. These rifles were meant to use jacketed flat-nose bullets, and 240 grains is the ideal bullet weight for hunting.
Photo by Russ Chastain, all rights reserved

I want a the Lever action

A lever action centerfire rifle has been introduced by Sturm, Ruger & Company. This is their Model 96/44, chambered for the .44 Mag. revolver cartridge. With its chunky, one-piece "American hardwood" stock, complete with barrel band, it looks a great deal like their popular 10/22 autoloading rimfire rifle, or their discontinued .44 Mag. autoloading carbine. Like other Ruger carbines, it has a gently curved buttplate, 18.5" barrel, detachable rotary magazine, and streamlined hammerless action. Visually, the main addition is the husky, curved operating lever, snugged up against a rather shapeless pistol grip. It is clearly intended as a brush country deer rifle.; and one day

LiveToShoot · 10-10-2009, 09:24 PM

^

Oh,....

...what a beautiful sight!

Thanks for sharing...

...my favorite revolver/carbine caliber.

Paper · 10-10-2009, 10:19 PM

Don't forget about the 99/44 Ruger Deerfield..
Basically, the autoloader with a 4 round rotary clip..

Mine seems to like 240 grain Winchester HP ammo better than the Hornady Leverevelution ammo..

hescatt · 10-24-2009, 05:33 PM

have you tried the evolution cartridges yet

iflylow74 · 10-24-2009, 05:38 PM

Very cool little gun!! How well does the 44 mag carbine work on whitetail? What would be the max range for that round?

Tack Driver · 10-24-2009, 08:38 PM

I wouldn't want to shoot past 100 yards with a handgun cartridge, even if it's fired out of a 18 or 20" barrel

Paper · 10-24-2009, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tack Driver

I wouldn't want to shoot past 100 yards with a handgun cartridge, even if it's fired out of a 18 or 20" barrel

Remember that the rifle bullet speed is faster at 100 yards than the standard pistol is at the muzzle. Still has the tragecory of a tossed pumpkin, though..

Rifle and handgun tragetory tables http://www.hornady.com/story.php?s=760

08-27-2009, 08:08 PM	#1
TomAnsley Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 117	44 Carbine ammo Just aquired a very nice 44 carbine,It is a tube fed model.Any recomendations for ammo that will perform well-The winchester 240 grain dont seem to work that well.Also soots 5 inches left at 25 yards-Is it a big deal to move sights?

08-27-2009, 09:26 PM	#2
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 8,823 Blog Entries: 2	Ammo Test .44 TomAnsley: Sir; it will not be surprizing to find that certain firearms like to shoot one weight or another. Not difficult to adjust your sights Go to Rugers for a Manual Ruger Instruction Manuals a decent article Ammo test: May, 97 Cowboy __________________ Craig May the Lord's face radiate with joy because of you. Numbers 6:24

09-02-2009, 08:14 PM	#5
blaster Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: big pine key, florida Posts: 1,294	I load Hornandy 265 gr jacketed flat point bullets for mine. __________________ peace through superior firepower

09-03-2009, 01:48 PM	#7
dog party Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 275	Yep, you have the Ruger 44 Magnum Carbine. When they first designed it, they called it the Deerstalker, but were then sued by another company who was using that name, so they dropped it. The original ones that are actually marked "Deerstalker" sell for a heftier sum that then unmarked ones. Depending on who you talk to (or what forum you go to) you can find it referred to as the Ruger 44 Carbine, Ruger 44 Magnum Carbine, Ruger Model 44, Deerstalker, 10/44. Personally, I just call it my favorite rifle. You might contact XS Sights (XS Sight Systems) as they used to make a Ghost Ring replacement sight for the gun. But I don't see it listed anymore. I would also check with Williams (Williams Gun Sight, Inc. \| Gun sights for rifles, pistols, shotguns, muzzleloaders, and more), they might have something. As an odd bit of trivia about your new (awesome) gun, the ever-popular 10/22 is actually a spin-off of the 44 Magnum Carbine. The 44 Mag Carbine was designed initially as better-performing hunting option to returning WWII G.I.s who were trying to hunt deer with their M1 Carbines. Congrats on your purchase! Last edited by dog party; 09-03-2009 at 01:57 PM.

09-25-2009, 05:22 PM	#9
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 3,296	So, why isn't there any photos of this little carbine on here? Hmmm? __________________ I child-proofed my house, but they still keep getting in!

08-31-2009, 06:36 PM	#3
TomAnsley Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 117	Does anybody know if the leverevolution will work in this gun?Not sure if the cartridge length is acceptable for this littlr bugger.

09-02-2009, 04:59 PM	#4
dog party Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 275	If you're talking about the Ruger 44 Carbine (Deerstalker, 10/44) that hasn't been made since the mid-1980s, they were made to use jacketed flat-nose bullets and tend to feed that style the most consistently. Mine likes 240 grains. Some hollow-points will feed well too, but the jacketed flat-nose are the best. I think mine has an adjustable rear sight, but I can't remember now. I put a scope on it when I bought it in the 80s and have never peeped through the sights since.

09-03-2009, 09:10 AM	#6
TomAnsley Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 117	It was made in 1978,Doesnt say deerstalker on it but looks just like a 10/22.I got some winchester white box 240s jsp.Will try them out-This thing is too loud for the back yard-Neighbors complained.Are there any aftermarket open sights for it-A 10/22 rear sight will work but the front sight is huge.

09-25-2009, 03:52 PM	#8
Casey Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 73	I too have the little 44 carbine. When they first came out there was "Pistol" ammo and "Rifle" ammo. It was marked on the box. If you look in a reloading manual, there is "Pistol" data and "Rifle" data. I hadnt shot it in quite awhile until last year when my youngest son started deer hunting with me he chose to use it. I bought 240 grain hollow point ammo from winchester I think it was. It would jamb every once in awhile. I went back to the reloading bench and reloaded 240 hollow points up to "Rifle" specs and now doesnt jam anymore. I keep it clean and lubed so I ruled out dirty chamber etc...Very accurate too.

10-02-2009, 11:39 AM	#10
Prospector Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lake Norman, NC Posts: 15	I've used Remington 240 JHP in my two Deerstalkers and in my 96-44 (Ruger 44 Mag lever) and I never had a feed or misfire problem. Only problem is that Remington 240 JHP are hard to find.

10-08-2009, 08:23 PM	#11
Rich T Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 2	.44 Mags?? By Hornedy?? absolutely!!

10-10-2009, 09:16 PM	#14
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 8,823 Blog Entries: 2	Ruger I don' know the author I like the picture A brace of Ruger 44 Magnum Carbines. The one on top was my first deer rifle, and it has served me well for many years. These rifles were meant to use jacketed flat-nose bullets, and 240 grains is the ideal bullet weight for hunting. Photo by Russ Chastain, all rights reserved I want a the Lever action A lever action centerfire rifle has been introduced by Sturm, Ruger & Company. This is their Model 96/44, chambered for the .44 Mag. revolver cartridge. With its chunky, one-piece "American hardwood" stock, complete with barrel band, it looks a great deal like their popular 10/22 autoloading rimfire rifle, or their discontinued .44 Mag. autoloading carbine. Like other Ruger carbines, it has a gently curved buttplate, 18.5" barrel, detachable rotary magazine, and streamlined hammerless action. Visually, the main addition is the husky, curved operating lever, snugged up against a rather shapeless pistol grip. It is clearly intended as a brush country deer rifle.; and one day __________________ Craig May the Lord's face radiate with joy because of you. Numbers 6:24

10-10-2009, 09:24 PM	#15
LiveToShoot 28 Principles of Liberty Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SE IDAHO Posts: 4,805	^ Oh,.... ...what a beautiful sight! Thanks for sharing... ...my favorite revolver/carbine caliber. __________________ "Happiness is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it." -Unknown

10-10-2009, 10:19 PM	#16
Paper Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IL/WI Border Posts: 1,913	Don't forget about the 99/44 Ruger Deerfield.. Basically, the autoloader with a 4 round rotary clip.. Mine seems to like 240 grain Winchester HP ammo better than the Hornady Leverevelution ammo.. __________________ I'm on vacation!!!

10-24-2009, 05:33 PM	#17
hescatt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	have you tried the evolution cartridges yet

10-24-2009, 05:38 PM	#18
iflylow74 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Arkansaw Posts: 1,439 Blog Entries: 11	Very cool little gun!! How well does the 44 mag carbine work on whitetail? What would be the max range for that round? __________________ Regnant Populi, Nemo me impune lacessit

10-24-2009, 08:38 PM	#19
Tack Driver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Caswell County, NC Posts: 391	I wouldn't want to shoot past 100 yards with a handgun cartridge, even if it's fired out of a 18 or 20" barrel __________________ If pro is the opposite of con, is Congress the opposite of progress?