ruger deerfield, any good?
- Thread starter m1978
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Not super accurate, but they aren't really designed to be. They are quite desierable and hard to find for a decent price.
whitetailwoodsarcher
CGN Regular
hi, i would say if you cant find the semi auto ruger at a good price pick up a good ol bolt gun made by ruger. i have one like many of the other guys on here and i love it. theres one on the ee right now.
Did somebody inadvertantly give me an excuse to show off my Rugers? I think so:
No. 1 in .300 H&H
M 77 in .280 with a B&C stock
I'm not really in the market for a Deerfield. I just know they are often sought by those looking for a handy, fun bush gun.
No. 1 in .300 H&H
M 77 in .280 with a B&C stock
I'm not really in the market for a Deerfield. I just know they are often sought by those looking for a handy, fun bush gun.
Wrong Way
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
I hunt almost exclusively with my Deerfield...my third one as a matter of fact 
It shoots 1.5" @ 100, has taken game out to 119 yards (Black bear) and is one of the handiest rifles you can imagine when hunting bush like our boreal.. Not a single complaint
It shoots 1.5" @ 100, has taken game out to 119 yards (Black bear) and is one of the handiest rifles you can imagine when hunting bush like our boreal.. Not a single complaint
My grandfather hunted with one for as long as I can remember. It took many deer. My cousin has it now, and took a nice black bear with it. I've fired it a few times, and I am in love with it lol. They are more accurate than what many would have you believe. Very compact and light. If I come upon a good deal on one, and some more disposable income, I would probably pounce on it.
juanvaldez
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Sudbury, Ontario
I can't believe rugger can't turn a profit on them, everyone wants one. A few years ago I found one NIB in the US so I imported it. Cost about 700$ all told. Sold it a few years later fro about 800$....still not sure why ;-(
I also have trouble believing they can't turn a profit. Maybe they can, but are just up to their eyes in orders already for guns they are already tooled up to make.
And surprise, I just bought my second one. I have 1976 and 1982 production models. I can't wait to see the new one. I have only seen pictures but it looks in excellent condition. I am restocking my 1976 model.
Will post pictures of both when they are ready for the public.
Will post pictures of both when they are ready for the public.
Some of you guys are confusing the "deerstalker" tube mag version (made 61-85) with the newer rotary mag 99/44 "deerfield" made for a few years around 2006. Because of potential legal entanglements the original "deerstalker" was simply called the 44 Magnum Carbine after 1962.
Compare this later ad which no longer has a "deerstalker" name reference - http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/ruger-44-carbine.jpg
Compare this later ad which no longer has a "deerstalker" name reference - http://www.buckhuntersblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/ruger-44-carbine.jpg
blasted_saber
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- A blue part of Ontario
My father in law has one (his second) and its quite picky with ammo. The only shell it cycles reliably is Winchester 240g Soft Points.
