44. magnum

jerryw · 10-04-2009

My dad and I are both going to buy A 44. magnum. I don't know much about the one he is looking at but, i believe it is a H&R. My 20. gauge is H&R and i love it so i know i like H&R but what do you guys know and like about this gun? This is going to be my deer gun. And my dad is buying his this week so i will be able to see if i like it before i buy my own. I just wanted to see your opinions about it. It is going to be a singleshot. I beleive he said its around 250$

Thanks
Jerry

Mgderf · 10-04-2009

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Originally Posted by jerryw

My dad and I are both going to buy A 44. magnum. I don't know much about the one he is looking at but, i believe it is a H&R. My 20. gauge is H&R and i love it so i know i like H&R but what do you guys know and like about this gun? This is going to be my deer gun. And my dad is buying his this week so i will be able to see if i like it before i buy my own. I just wanted to see your opinions about it. It is going to be a singleshot. I beleive he said its around 250$

Thanks
Jerry

If you're looking at single shots, check out the Rossi Matched pair. I'm not sure if the .44mag is one of the offerings, but they have SEVERAL combos. You'll get two guns in one, and you can get BOTH barrels for the same $250 Just my

phatgemi · 10-04-2009

I think you will be well pleased with the H&R (New England Firearms) .44 magnum. Excellent choice. The handirifles are one of the best buys, dollar for dollar. Another plus is the ability to buy extra barrels to fit should you choose. I have one in .44 mag plus a .500 S&W barrel and then also have a .45/70. They can be habit forming. Good luck in finding one. They are kinda scarce right now.

mwilson · 10-04-2009

shot my nephews h&r 44mag handi rifle today at attebury. he bought his at gander mt. for 299.00 with scope. if it was me i would try to buy one without the scope and equip it with a better one. how did i like it? told him if he ever wanted to sell it to let me know. we only shot it at 50 yards. with some factory loaded hornady 240 xtp it would hold around 2". same with my handloaded 240xtps. my reloads with 300 grain xtp would shoot 3 shots touching. have a friend i work with whos handi likes my 300 grain xtp loads just as well. from shooting 44s for years it seems as though the heavier bullets seem to stabilize better at longer ranges. dont think you will find a better deer gun for the money spent. plenty accurate, will reach out as far as anything else that is easily avaliable, more than enough power for deer. and very easy on the shoulder, about the same or maybe less than a 20 gauge.

jerryw · 10-04-2009

Thanks for your information everybody!

mwilson · 10-04-2009

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Originally Posted by jerryw

Thanks for your information everybody!

if you buy one you will have to give us a range report and tell us how you like it.

IDCC · 10-04-2009

MC sports had them for $219 a while back.

jerryw · 10-04-2009

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Originally Posted by mwilson

if you buy one you will have to give us a range report and tell us how you like it.

I will do that.

jerryw · 10-04-2009

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Originally Posted by IDCC

MC sports had them for $219 a while back.

Thanks a ton!!! i'm gonna have to check that out. Tomlinson's (the gun store right by me) is getting one in wednsday im not sure how much though

Whosyer · 10-04-2009

The bonus with the Handi Rifle is their accessory barrel program. Send in your stock,forearm and receiver, and they will fit another barrel to it. Have them fit you a .223 or .22-250, and when deer season is over, you can put the hurt on coyotes. Or groundhogs in the spring. Prices on barrels vary. The .223 and .22-250 run $90. And then I think there is a $30 fitting fee. The info is somewhere on their website. Under customer service?
H&R 1871

10-04-2009	#1 (permalink)
jerryw Plinker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Albion, Indiana Posts: 11	44. magnum My dad and I are both going to buy A 44. magnum. I don't know much about the one he is looking at but, i believe it is a H&R. My 20. gauge is H&R and i love it so i know i like H&R but what do you guys know and like about this gun? This is going to be my deer gun. And my dad is buying his this week so i will be able to see if i like it before i buy my own. I just wanted to see your opinions about it. It is going to be a singleshot. I beleive he said its around 250$ Thanks Jerry

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IDCC Plinker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 248	MC sports had them for $219 a while back. __________________ DAV ,NRA LIFE MEMBER ,INDIANA LIFETIME LTC, ARFCOM Team Member

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10-04-2009	#3 (permalink)
phatgemi Plinker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metamora, IN Posts: 93	I think you will be well pleased with the H&R (New England Firearms) .44 magnum. Excellent choice. The handirifles are one of the best buys, dollar for dollar. Another plus is the ability to buy extra barrels to fit should you choose. I have one in .44 mag plus a .500 S&W barrel and then also have a .45/70. They can be habit forming. Good luck in finding one. They are kinda scarce right now.

10-04-2009	#4 (permalink)
mwilson Marksman Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: franklin Posts: 439	shot my nephews h&r 44mag handi rifle today at attebury. he bought his at gander mt. for 299.00 with scope. if it was me i would try to buy one without the scope and equip it with a better one. how did i like it? told him if he ever wanted to sell it to let me know. we only shot it at 50 yards. with some factory loaded hornady 240 xtp it would hold around 2". same with my handloaded 240xtps. my reloads with 300 grain xtp would shoot 3 shots touching. have a friend i work with whos handi likes my 300 grain xtp loads just as well. from shooting 44s for years it seems as though the heavier bullets seem to stabilize better at longer ranges. dont think you will find a better deer gun for the money spent. plenty accurate, will reach out as far as anything else that is easily avaliable, more than enough power for deer. and very easy on the shoulder, about the same or maybe less than a 20 gauge.

10-04-2009	#5 (permalink)
jerryw Plinker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Albion, Indiana Posts: 11	Thanks for your information everybody!

10-04-2009	#10 (permalink)
Whosyer Plinker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Warren County Posts: 153	The bonus with the Handi Rifle is their accessory barrel program. Send in your stock,forearm and receiver, and they will fit another barrel to it. Have them fit you a .223 or .22-250, and when deer season is over, you can put the hurt on coyotes. Or groundhogs in the spring. Prices on barrels vary. The .223 and .22-250 run $90. And then I think there is a $30 fitting fee. The info is somewhere on their website. Under customer service? H&R 1871