Which .44 Magnum Carbine?

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Well I just recently picked up a couple 44 Magnums, I ended up with a Ruger Super Redhawk and a Freedom Arms Model 83 Premier Grade (my brother bought if for me!) and now want a 44 Magnum carbine too. I want a relatively short version. Does anyone make one with a Hogue or other synthetic stock? I prefer a lever gun due to their high capicity tubes, versus a bolt gun.

Thanks!
 
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Here's a real life version of what Dr T linked to in .44. My favorite after my 39A...
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Hard to beat in my humble opinion.
 
Winchester 94 trapper version with the 16" barrel.

Quite possibly the handiest carbine I have ever carried and shot.
Get yourself a weaver v3 1x3 power scope for around $125 and some Leupold quik release rings and by George you're ready for the world.
 
Top one is a 20" Short Rifle, the bottom is a 16" Trapper carbine sized one. Both are. 44Mag Pumas. The 20" holds 10 in the tube, the Shorty holds 8.
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Might even get them to throw in the guns too....:what:

Mine looks just like Dewalt's. That model is hard to beat.
 
Presuming you want new... I can say that Rossi's are surprisingly very well made and undervalued. Get that 16" before the idiots at Taurus get their hands on the operations.
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A while back I happened across a Marlin 1894P (16" ported bbl chambered in 44 Mag) in the "used" rack at a local gun store. The rifle was in very good condition and the asking price was reasonable so I picked it up to accompany my 3 screw Super Blackhawk. This rifle is a hoot!!! Recoil is very manageable and the accuracy is quite good.

Marlin isn't making the 1894P anymore but the 1894 should be just as much fun. The stainless model should match up to your Freedom Arms very nicely.
 
So far I want to look at a Rossi, a Marlin, and a Henry. Does anyone have experience with the Uberti? They make a "1873" in carbine in .44 Magnum. Are they worth the extra money? I'm looking for a gun that will last a long time, is accurate, with a good action. I'll spend the extra money on a gun if I only have to spend it once. I would much rather have a short barrel.

I have read a few articles about the Rossi cracking forearms, does anyone have problems with this?
Thanks for the suggestions so far.
 
eye5600,
I really want something a little smaller with more capacity, but that may end up being the winner anyhow, due to the synthetic stock and ease of unloading a live round. I'll probably end up carrying this gun in my backpack most of the time so the light weight of the 77/44 is a plus too. I wonder if the 77/44 is a little more accurate since it doesn't have a ammo tube hanging off the barrel.
 
RE: the Ruger 77/44, I was going to point out that it's pretty expensive. All the Ruger rifles seem to be expensive. Someone more familiar with them can tell you if they are worth it; I don't have the experience or knowledge. The extra $200 really isn't a lot considered as a long term expense and compared with the other costs involved.

If the scope you want is compatible with the Ruger mounts, all well and good, but if not, you would be in for a hassle.
 
RE: the Ruger 77/44, I was going to point out that it's pretty expensive. All the Ruger rifles seem to be expensive. Someone more familiar with them can tell you if they are worth it; I don't have the experience or knowledge. The extra $200 really isn't a lot considered as a long term expense and compared with the other costs involved.

If the scope you want is compatible with the Ruger mounts, all well and good, but if not, you would be in for a hassle.
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I bought a new All-Weather 77/44 a few weeks ago and paid about the same as I paid for my Rossi carbines and approximately $100 less than a Henry lever. Reason I bought it was because of ease and the safeness of loading and unloading compared to my carbines(it would make a great youth first deer rifle, it may become my granddaughter's when she comes of age) , the synthetic stock/stainless steel and the ease of mounting a scope(i.e. old tired eyes). The older version's had an accuracy issue, but it seems the newly released models have addressed that concern, as mine will consistently hit in a 3'' bullseye @ 100 yards shootin' off bags with ease. I believe with some work on the trigger(it's pretty stiff), that it's capable of doing better. I mounted a 2-7X32 Nikon on mine and so far am pleased with it.
 
I picked up a new 20" Rossi/Puma. It's a great little carbine for the $$$ (I paid ~$350 otd) that packs a nice punch out to 100-150 yards. I like the .44 so much that I'm keeping my eyes out for a 16" .357. The only downside is that if you want to mount a scope on it, its a bit more challenging than the marlin. I have a barrel mounted Skinner Peep sight on mine and it is accurate to minute of deer at 100 yards;)
 
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