short barrel
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I would trade my bladder for one.
- and if we're "wishin" ... for that 357 version, maybe a provision for a 20 round mag?
I was never impressed with it's killing power--lost two wounded deer.
While I never lost a deer I did have to chase a few of the many I took with the rifle. Much like any rifle suited for the game the few I chased were strictly my own doing. The killing power, in my opinion, is more a factor of the cartridge than the rifle. I have taken deer with a 44 Magnum shot from a S&W Model 29.I had an original tubular one that I bought for $300 back in 1985 or so.
I was never impressed with it's killing power--lost two wounded deer.
In 1992 or so it stopped feeding.
My gunsmith--who was pretty famous--told me that it was a design flaw and a very common problem.
He fixed it for a few $$$ and, since the problem would eventually return, told me to sell it to someone who I dislike, which I did--for $300.
I wonder if it is still working???
We all know how Ruger feels (felt) about high capacity mags... Might come down to another company making aftermarket magazines that sell like hot cakes before they get around to making them.- and if we're "wishin" ... for that 357 version, maybe a provision for a 20 round mag? That would be a pretty handy defensive arm with characteristics similar to that old war baby.
They could even use the mini 14 action if they wanted; I just think the idea of a semi automatic magnum caliber rifle is really cool.
Multiple ones on gunbroker for around 700-800.I know these are hard to find but I got couple leads on a couple, price will be about $700 or more depending on what shape they are in. I really don't need any more rifles, but I hunt hogs every day and this rifle seems to fit what I need, I would prefer it to a shotgun with buckshot or slugs. do any of yall have one and how do yall like it? I wished I would have bought a Deerfield years ago....damn Ruger keep discontinuing trusty firearms like this.
(ditch that shoulder killing crescent buttstock, please)