Southern Michigan Deer Rifle

A .450 Bushmaster pump rifle would be sweet. As would a current offering .44 Mag pump, or 460 or 500.

Mossberg makes the patriot in 450 bushmaster and there is a wood stocked version available under 500.00 street price -it caught my eye!


https://www.mossberg.com/product/mossberg-patriot-walnut-28043/

I currently hunt northern MI. I realize that the day may come when I either cannot or choose not to hunt northern MI and I'll be limited to the southern rules. I've contemplated something in .450 BM but I keep holding out. The Ruger M77/44 is a good choice, and ammo should be readily available most anywhere. The options are limited today somewhat to .357mag, 44mag, and .450 BM with some other lever action rifles filling the field. I really would like to see what happens with the .350 Legend, and what rifles will be offered. A good blackpowder rifle is probably a better choice than most except for limited to one shot essentially.

-Jeff

Bartojc said:

A good blackpowder rifle is probably a better choice than most except for limited to one shot essentially.

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A friend of mine has a creative solution to that. He brings two. Does the same thing for waterfowl hunting too.

troy fairweather said:

the dpms rifle is out to in 350L.

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I am pretty sure that DPMS has not yet released a rifle in 350 Legend. I am guessing that you are thinking of CMMG, they did release a new line of AR based rifles in 350 Legend at Shot Show this year.

Darn...... I was thinking lever gun in 444 Marlin but that 1.80 inch case length Michigan specifies rules that out.......

Wouldn't it be fun if they brought out the .350 legend in a retro Lever...something like the old Win 88, a sleek Pump and Semi auto configuration as well? I think something with an external resemblance to and similar handling to an M1 Carbine would be a big seller, and not just in the states with those cartridge laws for hunting! There's a fairly big interest in retro guns of the 40's and 50's currently. They could probably make the magazines interchange between the 3.

If going .460 S&W.............they did make a proper looking Ruger #1 in that.
I tried to get one a few yrs ago.

The RAR in a Magpul, from the web

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Think in green w a lower black cheekriser, might look good.

mcb said:

I am pretty sure that DPMS has not yet released a rifle in 350 Legend. I am guessing that you are thinking of CMMG, they did release a new line of AR based rifles in 350 Legend at Shot Show this year.

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opps my mistake

As a Michigan hunter I would suggest that you look at a TC Contender or Encore You are already using a single shot so you know you can be successful Both guns are chambered in the 357Max, which is an excellent choice. They are also available in other legal chamberings. Plus if you don't like the caliber you buy, then a new barrel is cheaper than a new rifle.

If cost is a factor look at one of the H&R types single shots. They can often be found at very affordable prices especially on the used market. You might even find one with a companion shotgun barrel

IronHand

22250Rem said:

Darn...... I was thinking lever gun in 444 Marlin but that 1.80 inch case length Michigan specifies rules that out.......

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I know there's guy's trimming .444 Marlins's to 1.80", loading and using them for lower Mi...

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It's not a straight wall cartridge gun but if you can find a savage 10 ml at a reasonable price. You could have a 50 cal rifle to shoot to 300 yds. Most of them can be loaded with smokeless rifle powder. It will get you bullet diameter and plenty of muzzle energy.

DM~ said:

I know there's guy's trimming .444 Marlins's to 1.80", loading and using them for lower Mi..

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.... I bet you're correct; sounds like something I would do in that situation. Wonder how much of an effect that shorter case has on the ballistics of a 444?

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Uh, we don't have enough folks here already?

I think with a lever or single shot rifle and either the the 44 Mag 225 grain Hornady FTX loaded ammunition, or with 140 grain 357 loaded ammunition, you'd be in tall clover. The reload data says that the 44 will do about 1750 FPS out of a 20" barrel, and that the 357 will be nipping at 2000 out of an 18.5" barrel.

BTW, I moved here from St. Joseph about 23 years ago.

Michiganteacher said:

Haha! I think I’d miss the grouse and the snow.

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I’m just trying to help explore all options.

Michiganteacher said:

Haha! I think I’d miss the grouse and the snow.

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In 30 years you won't miss the snow.

If you want something fun to shoot and want easy to find ammo, I think your best options are .357 or .44mag lever actions. I'd probably go with the .44.

Cross the lake and hunt in Wisconsin. We can use almost anything statewide.

I'd opt for a Marlin in .44 mag. or if you have $$, a Ruger auto in .44 Mag. Bonus with the auto; you can load them up pretty hot.

A .44 mag. lever gun with Leverevolution Ammo will get you where you want to be.
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