Thread: Calibre Choice in the 1970's

Originally Posted by Tahr

I had one of the .44 mag Rugers but didn't like it because of having to bush stalk with it cocked and the safety on. Likely safe, but I didn't feel comfortable.
One day I was travelling along a creek and was in a deep rut that animals had made travelling te same route over the years. I had my head down looking at my feet and when I looked up my GSP was solid on point. A stag was in the causeway about 20 yards away. It saw me and lunged up into the Kanuka - and I let strip with the .44 Ruger. Well, I never got it inspite of emptying the magazine, but I reckon I cleared about an acre of scrub I hit at least two stout young Kanukas' and they were leaning over looking pretty sick. Not so the deer.

Later I bought a Ruger lever action in .44 mag. That was a far better gun and could be carried in half-cock/half chambered. Shouldn't have sold it but it was pretty restricted in range really.

Greetings Tahr,
The 44 Mag was restricted in rifles by an extremely slow twist which would not stabilise the heavier projectiles. A common theme in the US.
Regards Grandpamac.