Exceptional RUGER Carbines
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- Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
- Today I have three remarkable Ruger rifles to share with you - Ruger 44, Ruger #3, and Ruger 77-44. These rifles all have their own unique qualities but all performed great in the mountains. The Ruger 44 semi-auto carbine, Ruger #3 single shot in .375 Winchester, and Ruger 77-44 bolt action with a fantastic rotary magazine. Any of them can serve well on your next hunt. Choose your preferred Ruger and head into nature! Remember to follow me on social media, and join my community on Patreon for exclusive USOG content/videos.
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My uncle Kenneth had one of those Ruger 44 carbine. It only held about 3 to 4 rounds in the tube but he used to hunt deer with it in his youth. He sadly passed away from a heart attack while doing automotive work on his property around February of 2023. He will be missed.
Sir , I highly doubt that a lot of us know more than you do about anything firearm related . That is one of the reasons I like watching your channel , your knowledge is far and above most of us so called gun experts and you are very humble . Thanks for what you do , I for one greatly appreciate it .
Ruger made a Lever version of this gun, the Model 96 comes to mind as a name, but I could be mistaken. Also a nice rifle.
I was visiting a friend that told me he had just inherited his grandfather's rifle but it was a weird old gun and didn't have the magazine with it.
It turned out to be one of these .44mag ruger carbines. I explained to him how it works and demonstrated how to load it. I told him it was an excellent gun and he should be proud to own it. He got a big smile once he understood what it was.
The gift of knowledge; glad you helped him out. I always remember the fellow who said his pump shotgun won't cycle - the forend completely frozen and no way to feed the magazine or load or unload. Complete junk. It was a vintage single shot break open trap shotgun with an atypical button release.
Years ago I had a friend that had a Ruger .44 carbine.
Shot good and I think it might be hard to come up with a better woods deer rifle.
Am surprised they never made them in .357 mag.
I still have my Ruger that my dad got me when I was 14 . that was 50 years ago . my grandson will be using it next year when he turns 12
My aunt had a Redfield wideview on her browning lever action 243 caliber she loved it and taken lots of whitetails
The old Redfield Widefield! Lower profile than a standard scope. I opted for the standard Redifield in the 1970s when they were top tier scopes, but knew several folks that loved the widefields.
The Ruger 44 carbine and the Marlin Camp Carbines deserve a resurrection. Short handy woods rifles.
Thanks for sharing your vast collection with the world.
My friend had a 1976 Bicentennial 44 auto. Lots of gophers met their demise. Scary accurate.
I worked at Freedom Arms in the late 70's. They sent Ruger #3's to a gunsmith to convert to 22/454 Casull. Screamers. 4000 fps.
My Ruger 44 carbine with the 12.5 inch barrel was the best pig scrub rig here in Australia before they got banned in 96
My first rifle as a teen in Alaska to carry whilst exploring the endless bush near my house. Norma made a 240 grain SP that was reported to be the hottest factory round at the time. Lost it in a fire '78. Good memories.
Beautiful carbine. I bought mine used, made in 1962, back in 1986. It had an issue whereby, under recoil, the rounds in the tube would spill out. I sent it back to Ruger for repair. They quickly fixed it and sent it back free of charge. Great customer service. It's probably been thirty years since I shot it. I guess it is about time to change that.
Mine has the original 2.5x Weaver scope. Great gun
Both great rifles! I never owned either, but I do own 2 Ruger #1 rifles, which is the same action, but with some frills. I appreciate that Ruger reinvigorated interest in the .30-40 Krag and .45-70 cartridges with the #3.
BTW, Ruger called the .44 carbine the "Deerstalker" in literature, but it was marked simply "Ruger Carbine".
One of my lifelong hunting companions used a Ruger .44 Carbine exclusively. And this was hunting in west Texas. He would hunt the brushy areas of the washes and canyons and he killed as many deer as any of us. He also used to sneak into a thick patch of sumac before sunrise and wait there until the deer would come to bed down after sunrise. This gave him 40-60 yard shots.
While I, and other of my hunting buddies, had many rifles chambered in cartridges that could reach put further (.300 Savage was my favorite) and I hunted many more open areas but only once took a deer at over 200 yards. Most were well under 100 yards.
Thank you for another great video!
I have always wanted one of the integrally suppressed 77/44's. Several people made em, tom denall first, awc silencers were making them a while. Kinda like a modern day Lisle carbine.
I've always wanted a Ruger 44 carbine. I've never really forgiven Ruger for discontinuing that or the service six series of revolvers.
Plenty of used ones available
I own a Ruger 44 Carbine. I bought it as a hedge against gun control - it is one of the extremely few semi-auto rifles that does not have a removable magazine. Also, this is Ruger's first rifle ever - even before the 10/22!
I'm glad you bought one!
My dad hunted for 10 years with his 44 carbine back in the late 60s to the late 70s. I may have to find one again...this channel is insidious!
Mike, thanks for sharing your 44. I've owned a fair number and range of Ruger products through the decades, and have never been disappointed. Their products are often not particularly glamorous, but they are always well designed and manufactured with a keen eye on completely reliable function.
Probably the best line out there IMHO
I have a Savage lever action in .300 Savage. Model 99. Made in 1930. It’s really nice to shoot. Author Savage developed the radial tire. First used in Europe.
Honestly, i have found everything from Ruger rifles to the old P-series pistols exceptionally reliable.
I second that : )
I have a 77/44 and a #3 but in 30/40 . The 30/40 is a deer killer out to 150 yards with a red dot sight but the 77/44 hasn't been hunting yet. Love your videos !
I love redfieldscopes, and them low profile scopes can set lower on the rifles don't know why no one else makes them that way .
Of course you have a Ruger 44 Magnum carbine and also a Model 3. You have all the cool must have collectable rifles...
Thank you - well, some of them : )
When I was 8yrs old I worked on a farm and I saved my money and bought the Ruger 44mag carbine.
I still have it and only shot less than a box of ammo through it. I also saved up enough money to buy me a Ruger 41 mag pistol when I was 8 yrs old. I also have shot less than a box of ammo through it...
I have similar scope on my go to deer rifle, wouldn't trade it for anything. It's a gem.
People like a new expensive thing. An old proven thing, isn't interesting to them.
The Ruger 77 series rifles are wonderful. Those bolts are buttery smooth to operate. The rotary mags are fantastic from the 22lr on up. Wish I could get hold of the 44 carbine. Seems as though those were short lived as far as their production. Don't know why. They are short length and light weight carries for the woods. Thanks for the video.
Try Guns international for a 44 carbine. Or Gun Broker if you like an auction environment.
My ambidextrous hunting friend drew took many,many deer with his ruger .44 carbine. He's passed on now and hopefully his son Timmy has it now. Great little carbine.
Aren't they something! Nothing quite like the original.
Hey Mike, It’s me again. Another fine entertaining and educational video. Back in the late 1960’s and early 70’s I really wanted the Ruger carbine. Never could scrape up enough cash. A little later I did manage to a obtain a Ruger 77R in 270 Winchester. I put an Armsport 3-9x32 scope on it. Later I replaced that scope with a Redfield Widefield 2-7x32. Some folks didn’t like those scopes but I loved it. Now I have a lot (to me) of different rifles that I’ve used occasionally but in the last now almost 50 years, I’ve killed more deer with the 77 than any thing else I own. Happy hunting boys and girls!😊
Back in the early 70s, when my hunting pursuit got started, my friend was always talking up the Ruger 44 Carbine for deer hunting. I could relate, at least, because my dad bought a 10/22 as my first gun sometime in the late 60s for 35 dollars on a special. At that time I don't think anyone realized the heights the 10/22 would attain. I hope my friends family still has that Ruger 44 Carbine safely in their possession.
I hope so too - nothing else quite like it. I appreciate the note.
Very nice. I have always been interested the 44 and 357 carbines. They are so versatile. Thanks
Great video! And thank you for discussing accuracy in minute of deer terms. Otherwise known as practical accuracy. For all of us mere mortals that don't require laser accuracy for our hunting needs!
Very good.
Fine rifles all. Always liked Ruger. The carbine is a great brush gun. Not a fan of the mini. Everyone who can should be in nature and shooting.
Thank you,
Chris
These are amazing guns
Another great video, thank you🇬🇧
I remember back in '06 i was buying 1,000 round cases of mag tec 44 mag 240 hr jsp for $240 USD shipped to my door from able ammo...it used to be a very affordable round as was 357 magnum and 30-30...
Deerslayer is what I have always known them to be called. If they brought them back with a detachable magazine I would bet they would be very popular. Small enough to be practical for self defense against bear or criminals alike. One is more likely to have a small handy carbine with them in a vehicle or camper or even by the bed at home than a big gun. Same thing if one does a lot of hiking in the wilderness. For hunting 44 mag will take out a deer with ease. Many would complain about the short range limitation, but most deer are shot at under 100 yards anyway. Get closer if you have to or just pass it up, it isn't the end of the world.
.44 Magnum in a carbine is no joke.
My 77/357 is definitely fun to shoot. Even if the round isn’t suited for accuracy from a bench, there’s something satisfying about running that gun.
I do get rim lock occasionally, and the front sight fell off at the range one time (it’s scoped so i didn’t notice into i was putting it away).
Marvelous presentation
Thank you so much!
The 44 and if i remember they had a 9mm and 45 auto as well? They should make these again, but they would probably charge $1200 for them now...they were very inexpensive back in the day...
Awesome video. Thanks
Greg Weatherby here..(no relation 😊). I always enjoy your videos ... just wanted you to know that ✌️
Those are classic models , one of my brothers has the Ruger #3 and used it for years and it’s 45/70 !
I’ve looked for several years for a 77/44 but during the pandemic it was not to be found !
Actually one of my favorite is the Ruger 77/22 that is blued with walnut stock , fantastic bolt action rifle and shoots 3/8” groups all day long
Man if it wasnt for you guys i wouldnt know about half these amazing rifles 😅
I enjoy your videos greatly!!
Nice story about the Ruger Carbine. Just to share I have the finger grove and one like the one you are sharing. Love them! Thank you!
That's a very scarce model - glad you have it!
Thank you for the video
Ruger and Marlin had nice carbines!
Thanks again for a fantastic video
In this fine piece of film work you extoll on what is really important in hunting. It's hunting not sniping at deer/elk at 600 yds.if you need that much your no woodsman.i dearly love my win 54 3006 but it way to much for a muledeer
I'm switching to a savage 99 in 303 to give the deer a chance to get away maybe next yr it will be my lever in 357.those are fine rifle.i am very happy with the rifles I have
Your knowledge is extraordinary and much appreciated
Always very informative as always!
Thank you!
Nice rifles. I had a 77/22 Hornet and bought a set of dies BUT did not consider myself sufficiently proficient-at the time-to reload such a small diameter case, so I sold it it. I have since acquired experience with loading for a CZ527 chambered in .223. I sold the CZ527 due to the abortion of a standard trigger. I removed the sharp edge on the narrow trigger blade but the unset weight was always a bit high for practising with such a light rifle, okay for 30m standing shots in the field but annoying during dry-firing practice. The set mode was dangerously light, especially in a cold windy situation. That single-set trigger would have been appropriate on the varmint version but the CZ 527 stalking rifles should have been supplied with either a single-stage trigger or a two-stage trigger.
P.S. I should have bought a 96 series rifle.
Don't forget the Savage 99 with the built-in rotary magazine.
I Have a very early #3 in 30-40 krag. Might be my favorite rifle! Handy , simple , and safe sum it up well!
Hardest #3 to find. Glad you have it!
Very good. Love Rugers
All of these are excellent. The little 44 semi auto reminds me of my youngster days as does that No.3 single shot. Let be honest here, is there really any handier carbine than the Ruger 44 or some Marlin or Winchester in 44mag? What handy little bush rifles perfect for game.
22 winchester and the 44 carbine only 2 on my list
This Ruger no 3 have this unice single shot system just like Ithaka 22lr - love that❤
Thank you!
I have a 44mg Ruger carbine made first yr of production,its marked Ruger Deerstalker with a metal carbine butt plate that Winchester sued them over and they changed it to plastic but the shape remained the same and some other gun manufacturer had a deerstalker before Ruger and they had to take the Deerstalker name of of it or get sued. the took the deerstalker name off at number 1750. I also have a Ruger number 3 375 win. and mine also shoots 38-55 but you have to check the chamber length first before you fire them in your gun,mine had plenty of length in chamber so no problem shooting them in my particular gun. Both off those carbines are great guns and you're lucky to have them.
Great video
very sincere and enjoyable video!
Googled #3...oh boy!
Thanks for the history and talk about Redfield scopes
You're most welcome - such fine scopes - ideal.
Apparently they only made about 3,000 of them that are marked "deerslayer" they were the first 3k ever produced. I just picked up a regular 44 carbine that was made in 1977 - after taking it down for cleaning I was very impressed with the quality of materials that are used to make these things. They are constructed almost entirely of polished, blued steel and wood. They definitely do not make guns like they used to. I know a lot of people want Ruger to bring these back into production but it would be incredibly difficult to match the overall quality of the originals from 1961-1985.
Ruger cast receivers turn a purplish hue as they age. I guess you could call it patina. I have several that are purplish like your # 3. Both my #3s retained their bluing.
I love them all : )
Had a #3. It is the number 1 rifle I wish I had not sold.
I hear you about bulky new 'advanced' scopes. They are in 30 mm tube diameter and now even with 35 mm tube diameters. I don't get it. Standard scope bases are held on with 4 6-48 machine screws. The engineering depts of these companies - what are they thinking?
Another great video very interesting firearms I can remember the interesting Ruger ads especially the African gorilla ad that was fascinating.
I think Winchester made a big bore 94 lever in 375 awesome woods gun.
Very nice rifles!
Like we’ve discussed before, stainless and the black/gray laminate!
I think the 375 cartridge can be formed from 30-30 brass as it is a Winchester cartridge originally chambered in the Big Bore 94
Thank you
I have the 44/77 with the wall net stuck bolt gun. I have a 2/7 scope
The tube mag holds 4 rounds not 3. With Hornady 225 gr. leverevolution ammo they hit like a sledge hammer and shoot flat. Mine's put a hell of a lot of venison in the freezer over the years. "64 model. Ithaca did sue Ruger over the name after (I think ) the second year of production. Yes it was Ruger's very first long gun.
Thanks for sharing, enjoy your videos
Thanks for being on the channel.
My collection has both rifles.
I purchased my first.44 Remington magnum chambered carbine last year. A Marlin built by Ruger. I will be loading my own ammunition. I also purchased a used Super Blackhawk as well. I have not shot either yet. I will get a receiver mounted peep for the Marlin.
I'll find one and make a video. I have a hunch the Marlin/Ruger .44 is as good as it gets. Thanks for the note.
I have owned and own a couple of these I also grew up as this a goto weapon for the big woods
44 carbine was best ever so vmuch they bring them back
I have 44 carbine, it shoots 2 moa it's a dandy of a rifle. Thanks for the video.
Bravo - and you're most welcome
There's a .44 Deerslayer on GB right now.
Bought a 44 carbine in the mid 60s for $80.00, at that time $108.00 new great rifle still have it
Some people make the right decisions 👍
I got some of the sierra outdoors in 380.
Not a one of them opened. Granted it was out of a little lcp max. Though the sig vcrown had no issues opening.
I'll load sierra bullets. Though im not sure this sierrra outdoor production ammo is the same as the long time projectile manufacturer
375 Winchester, the 375 ruger is a huge magnum cartridge
Yes - thanks for the correction. I noticed I said it wrong.
I had a .44 semiauto carbine. It was excellent but threw my brass on the ground. Being a reloader, that was a sin. I now own a model 96 lever action .44 mag. It was very hard to get and expensive.
I had 3 or 4 of them back in the day I bought a pristine one about 10yrs ago
Sorry I sold it these gun are perfect fir dear hunting they have the feel the look the heft beautiful guns no one really knew about but one fatal flaw!
If it jams in the feild and snow never take it apart you will never ger it back together
It's very complicated ! Parts go flying your screwed the bolt plate you see
Is fake it makes the gun look good. ruger are masters at finishing every thing you see and nothing you can't see it is a gem of a gun
Is this where Ruger got the idea for the design of the 10/22?
Great show here Mike, thanks very much, again.
I think so and thanks for the good words. I hope Ruger brings back the semi.
@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Ruger has discontinued a few firearms, that need to be brought back it seems.
I was in to the Marlin carbine and nine millimeter
Would be also nice if they made a semiauto carbine in 357 mag. It could hold at least a couple more rounds.
Fine idea - useful and affordable to feed - now we need to persuade someone : )
I bought a Ruger 44 new in 1979. Began to have problems with jamming. I sent to Ruger for repair. They returned it and it was no better. Still jammed. It has been in my safe for years.Now that I am in my so called golden years I would love to have it working again. Suggestions? Thank you. Love your channel.
Yes, sell it to me! 😂
If you take it out of the stock and make sure all screws and pins are correctly in place. Some early models had pins that could work their way loose. I tap them in place to flush and put a drop of clear nail polish to hold in place. Next - clean the bore and try to fill the bore with bore cleaner - sometimes the gas bleed hole gets gummed up. I use mineral spirits and a cork and leave it overnight. Try not to get the spirits on anything else. Next - check the lifter - sometimes there is a burr - that prevents it from clearing the mag tube cleanly; or on the side of the lifter. Use full power factory ammo - should work. Best of luck!
Ruger stopped supporting it; CRAP! Mike's right, give it a good cleaning. Remove the piston and use a pipe cleaner to ensure the port in the barrel is clear. These guns are supposed to be happy with higher pressure 240 grain loads. Some models have a set screw on the gas piston housing to adjust the gas system for different pressure ammo. Somewhere I have the adjustment procedure on paper. The Ruger .44 Magnum Carbine that I know of has a "cartridge guide", a little plate screwed to the underside of the top of the receiver. The nose of the bullet strikes it and is better guided into the chamber. The two screws look like they would be a place to mount a scope base, but it's not. The forward scope mounting place is on the barrel in front of the receiver. For some reason, the top of the bolt was striking the bottom leading edge of this cartridge guide. This interference stops the bolt's forward travel which jams the gun creating a stoppage, on this particular gun. There are several disassembly videos. downeastgunworks RUclips channel is helpful. Ignore the countless individuals who will offer to buy your gun, take it off your hands, etc.. R, Steve. Say hello if you want to. Thanks Mike for the video.
Rather not sell the Ruger 44 carbine. Always seem to regret when I sell a rifle. I will try USOGs suggestion for the jam problem. Thank you.
Ruger stopped supporting it; CRAP! Mike's right, give it a good cleaning. Remove the piston and use a pipe cleaner to ensure the port in the barrel is clear. These guns are supposed to be happy with higher pressure 240 grain loads. Some models have a set screw on the gas piston housing to adjust the gas system for different pressure ammo. Somewhere I have the adjustment procedure on paper. The Ruger .44 Magnum Carbine that I know of has a "cartridge guide", a little plate screwed to the underside of the top of the receiver. The nose of the bullet strikes it and is better guided into the chamber. The two screws look like they would be a place to mount a scope base, but it's not. The forward scope mounting place is on the barrel in front of the receiver. For some reason, the top of the bolt was striking the bottom leading edge of this cartridge guide. This interference stops the bolt's forward travel which jams the gun creating a stoppage, on this particular gun. There are several disassembly videos. downeastgunworks RUclips channel is helpful. Ignore the countless individuals who will offer to buy your gun, take it off your hands, etc.. R, Steve. Say hello if you want to. Thanks Mike for the video.
Thank you - very helpful post
Your woods make it look like you live in the pacific northwet. You must have filmed this last week as the weather was nicer then.
Hi - I think we filmed in early Dec. or so - the beauty up there is beyond belief.
Really enjoy your channel
Thank you!
I don't think commercial producers make the ..375 Ruger anymore. How does that cartridge stack up with the current production.38-55's?
Love my 44 carbine what a great hog gun
You left the target hanging by a thread. Better not say the name of the manufacturer. They wouldn't be too happy. Nice rifle. Gun show here in Vero Beach this weekend. I will be pursing the aisles. 🙂
Hi Rick! It tried hard to survive😂
Ruger also made a .44 .magnum lever action carbine--could you make a brief video for that rifle?
Good suggestion 96/44. Will do! I don't have one at the moment. They do come up for sale though. Quite a few owners wrote about problems. I'll find out. Cheers
My brother asked me not too long ago, will you sell me that 44 Carbine? I told him there were three rifles I would never sell. My Browning A5 20 guage, Winchester 22 WMR and the Ruger 44 Carbine. I can do everything with those three here in Michigan's heavy wooded areas. I might add a Henry Long Ranger in 308, but I live below the line for high powered rifles on Deer, and I just haven't done it.
The Newer 1s have the plastic I owned both and still got 1
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Hi, I have the 77/44 and love it. I got it after getting a Redhawk 44 magnum. It's fun having those two for companion arms. Anyway, I've always wondered why Ruger discontinued many great firearms of theirs. Have you any experience with the discontinued Ruger 96/44 lever action? Thank you, really enjoy your videos.
Thank you. I also wonder about discontinued guns and other things too; most corporate reasoning remains a mystery. As for the 96/44 - very interesting as well. I had at least 2; mine were good; not in the same league as the 77/44 and 77/357 though. All the best to you.
@UnitedStatesOfGuns Yes, I've also had the 77/357 and love those carbines. Very handy and they just come to your shoulder instinctively.
Thank You
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