ok can i get some advice...I have a 44 mag Ruger carbine , What should be the longest shot I should take on a Deer or a Hog? .... I have 1/2 inch at 100 yrds at the range
The longest shot you should take is where you are comfortable that your shot will kill your target.
If I was getting groups like that at that range, I'd definitely take the shot.
The longest shot you should take is where you are comfortable that your shot will kill your target.
If I was getting groups like that at that range, I'd definitely take the shot.
Agreed! I have a Winchester 94AE Saddle Ring Trapper Carbine 16" and it shoots 1" groups at 50 yards with 275 Grain bullets. I haven't really played around too much with different types of ammo and weights though and I'd bet it would shoot 1" at 100yds with 240 grain bullets. Again, I haven't played around with diffferent ammo's for longer range since I use it for the creek bottoms and thick stuff in GA for hogs. For me I'm happy with 50 yards and 275 Grain bullets.
Is your Ruger a Deerfield Semi or an older model?
ok can i get some advice...I have a 44 mag Ruger carbine , What should be the longest shot I should take on a Deer or a Hog? .... I have 1/2 inch at 100 yrds at the range
I have same exact gun
I killed a deer at 200 yards with mine. I would never recommend it, for anyone or myself. It was a very stupid shot to take, and I got very lucky is all. Running dogs, deer hit the road running away from me. I hit it in bottom of brisket while deer was in the air on last shot and it piled up stone dead
I have mine zeroed in 1/2" high at 50, and won't normally shoot past 100.
Read some of the books by Elmer keith on useing 44magnum 4" barrel pistols on game, You will be amazed at the distances he has taken Elk and muledeer!
