Mares Leg .44mag
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Del Selins in Vernon, BC has some last I noticed. Regarding prices: I think the .22's go for as low as $450 and I have seen the larger calibers
going for more than $1000 but I think $800 is what you can expect for a .44 Let us know what you think of it after you have tried it out, I want
to get one also.
going for more than $1000 but I think $800 is what you can expect for a .44 Let us know what you think of it after you have tried it out, I want
to get one also.
elimsprint
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- Kelowna, BC
I see the Rossi Ranch Hands on the EE all the time. I have one in 45 Colt and just love it. I did put a full length stock on it though as I couldn't shoot it worth s**t with the short stock.
What! Is that all you are going to tell us! We need details.
Well I found a rossi ranchhand in .44mag at the local shop here. Took it out yesterday afternoon to test it out and is it ever a fun little setup!
Just wish I could find some cheaper ammo for it!!
What distances have you been shooting it? How are you holding it? Are you getting the feeling that it would be good for predator defense?
What distances have you been shooting it? How are you holding it? Are you getting the feeling that it would be good for predator defense?
I was standing pretty close to the target just trying to get used to it I would say 30 yards. Kind of hard to get used to such a small stock but it's the size I want so that I can throw it in the pack easily.
I certainly think it will be great for cougar or bear defense at close range when I'm not packing the big old 30/06!
I had to shoot using both hands, will take a little while to get used to!
Will be looking forwards to hearing how it all comes together for you as you get used to it!
A push(forearm)-pull(strong hand) technique works well to support and spread out the recoil.
If you use a bungy style single point sling loop it helps keep the gun steady while working the action and also helps with the push-pull.
You will probably need a taller front sight and a skinner peep would be nice for the rear.
A small redot would be nice as well if you figure out a mount...
elimsprint
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- Kelowna, BC
There's quite a few mounts available for red-dots. I have the Pearson one and am very happy with it but there are a couple more no-drill or tap ones that look good also. The flashlight is on an offset mount BTW.
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elimsprint
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- Kelowna, BC
Thank You. I find the trimmed down full length stock to be very easy to shoot with and not that much harder to carry with the single point sling than the short stocked version. Plus I can hit things at farther than point blank ranges which I couldn't do with it in its' stock form. Enjoy your .44 Mag RH, they are fun.
