Ruger Deerfield Carbine

[RonDeer10mm]

I just posted about this gun IN "Guns you would like to see in production. in 10mm

 

[HOOfan_1]

I wonder how the Marlin 1894 Cowboy would handle .45 Colts loaded up to .44 Mag energy levels. That would be an excellent back woods deer rifle.

 

[Jason_W]

I wonder how the Marlin 1894 Cowboy would handle .45 Colts loaded up to .44 Mag energy levels. That would be an excellent back woods deer rifle.

Don't take my word for it, but I'm pretty sure that the Marlin can handle hot .45 Colt loads. You might want to do a little research first, though.

 

[Maverick223]

The Winchester '92 is a much stronger action, but the Marlin isn't too bad. I'd say you could easily match a standard .44Mag. out of the Marlin, but the Winnie is amongst the few that can withstand .454Casull pressure.

 

[HOOfan_1]

The Winchester is a much stronger action,

Good luck finding one at a reasonable price though

 

[Maverick223]

Good luck finding one at a reasonable price though

Puma makes one that isn't too bad, and if you go that route you might as well go with the .454Casull version (if you reload that is).

 

[CraigC]

The originals were milled from solid stock, but they absolutely were compatible with the investment casting process, which is what spawned the Deerfield

I guess you know better than R. L. Wilson, who wrote of such in his book, "Ruger and His Guns". The only reason the original .44 carbine was machined from barstock is because it was NOT compatible with investment casting. Or at least, not at the time. The later Deerfield was a broad redesign based more on the Mini 14.

Seriously, you guys think I make this stuff up???

Marlins can indeed handle "Ruger only" loads in .45Colt and more in fact.

Considering that new Marlins can run up to $700, I don't think the slightly higher tariff on a Miroku 1892 is too far out of line. Think I paid $900 for my .45Colt Trapper model and better deals can be had.

 

[Otony]

I don't think you made up anything, and never wrote anything to that effect.. I had not read your statement closely enough to realize you meant the originals were machined, whilst the later Deerfields were cast. The last sentence became more obvious upon re-reading the passage.

No reason to get defensive, just asking a question to makes things clearer.

 

[CraigC]

Sorry Otony, that was directed at Maverick, not you. If I get defensive, it's because I have to be.