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Post by michaeladkins on Dec 3, 2012 11:43:13 GMT -5
Hello all.
I am in the market for a rifle and want to know what others use and opinions about them. I really want a JM version of the Marlin 1894 SS 44 mag. I can get one now for around $800 but that is a bit out of my league.
I am thinking either lever or bolt action. I currently own a ML, so I am just looking for something accurate and that will carry more than 1 round.
As for the 1894, I have never shot one, but all the reviews are amazing prior to Remington buying Marlin.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Mike
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Post by HuntMeister on Dec 3, 2012 12:08:23 GMT -5
I have a 94 in 44 and really like hunting with it, light and fast handling. With WW white box ammo I could get 2-3 inch groups at 100 yds but I can get sub-MOA with my handloads.
I have heard numerous issues with them and I had to send mine back to Marlin to have them polish the chamber throat so it would feed properly.
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Post by dbd870 on Dec 3, 2012 13:25:24 GMT -5
I had a 2007 SS 1894 44Mag - keyholed everything. Sent it back to the factory; came back now got 7-8" with "good" ammo. Worse with others. It went away. I now own a blued 1991 1894 - It shoots just fine. Took a shot with it before I took it out hunting last night. 1" high at 50yds dead center left & right, just like always.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2012 13:30:16 GMT -5
Your best .44 magnum rifle would be a Ruger 77/44 bolt action.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2012 13:41:00 GMT -5
The 1894's are ok, never known for benchrest quality but good hunters. But if your thinking about spend the big bucks for a JM, I'd instead go with one of the wildcats.
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Post by michaeladkins on Dec 3, 2012 14:37:49 GMT -5
The 1894's are ok, never known for benchrest quality but good hunters. But if your thinking about spend the big bucks for a JM, I'd instead go with one of the wildcats. Can you tell me who makes the wildcats? I did a little searching and can't seem to find anything but a .22 by Winchester. Thanks. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2012 14:40:09 GMT -5
Look below in modern firearms or search for 358 Hoosier or 358 wssm.
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Post by realhunter on Dec 3, 2012 14:44:14 GMT -5
I like the looks of the Browning BLR in .358 Win...
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2012 14:48:34 GMT -5
358 Win, is not legal unless trimmed
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Post by michaeladkins on Dec 3, 2012 15:06:20 GMT -5
358 Win, is not legal unless trimmed Man, you are talking to a total noob to guns. Sorry. Can you tell me what you mean by trimmed? Are you talking about custom loads? Thanks again. Mike |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2012 15:25:27 GMT -5
Case length has to be 1.8" or less. In a nut shell, if your considering a wildcat, the 358 Hoosier will likely end up costing you less than the others and seems to be as comparable. And is far better than the .44 mag.
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Post by goosepondmonster on Dec 3, 2012 15:33:49 GMT -5
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Post by michaeladkins on Dec 3, 2012 15:39:02 GMT -5
It sounds like I found my next gun then. :-) Thank you guys. I was reading up in the modern firearms about the wildcats. There was a guy who knocked down a deer at 275 yards on opening day with his 358 Hoosier. DANG!
I am sending Alan an email right now.
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Post by HuntMeister on Dec 3, 2012 16:13:24 GMT -5
The Hoosier would get my vote in the wildcat dept!
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Post by joeyb on Dec 4, 2012 12:02:23 GMT -5
I did the same thing this year, and got opinions on here. I bought the H&R 44 Mag. Single Shot. Like you I wanted something that would hold more than one shot. However I wanted to try out the 44mag thing before dropping $600-$1000 on a bolt or lever. The 44mag I bought turns out that I absolutely love it. I probably wont get the bolt or lever for awhile. Dick's had them the cheapest at $250. If I decide to upgrade I'll get the Ruger 44mag Bolt.
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Post by michaeladkins on Dec 4, 2012 15:58:29 GMT -5
I did the same thing this year, and got opinions on here. I bought the H&R 44 Mag. Single Shot. Like you I wanted something that would hold more than one shot. However I wanted to try out the 44mag thing before dropping $600-$1000 on a bolt or lever. The 44mag I bought turns out that I absolutely love it. I probably wont get the bolt or lever for awhile. Dick's had them the cheapest at $250. If I decide to upgrade I'll get the Ruger 44mag Bolt. So Dicks had the H&R 44 Mag for $250? Thanks. Mike |
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Post by skientz on Dec 4, 2012 17:03:11 GMT -5
My father and I both have TC Encores in 358 wssm. I haven't had a chance at a deer this year ,but he shot a nice 8 pt @ 270 yds. Ours are the 1.625 version, they have added a 1.8 version this year. Just Hunt out of Wabash, In. is where ours are from.
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Post by savagehead on Dec 4, 2012 17:46:47 GMT -5
Dicks in Lafayette had the H&R .44 rem mag on sale this week for $239 plus tax out the door. They will out shoot the 77/44 with the 225 grn FTX and most other loads as well.  |
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Post by michaeladkins on Dec 5, 2012 0:10:16 GMT -5
Does anyone know if the H&R Handi Rifle .243 will work for the 358 conversion?
Thanks.
Mike
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Post by savagehead on Dec 5, 2012 5:38:16 GMT -5
If you are looking to due a H&R conversion go with a 45-70 and convert to smokeless and have a gun you can use all season that will outperform any of the wildcats that I am aware of and alot cheaper to shoot!
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