I just bought a ruger 44 mag carbine on gunbroker, it was $450.00 , Action arms they are going for $550.00 and higher, I have gotten firearms from there very reasonable, but just like e-bay know what you would pay at other places before you bid so you don't get soaked :clap
don't think theres a more well liked gun (by the people that own/or have owned them) than that ruger semi 44 mag carbine, especialy the older versions, congrats.
First, let me say I truly appreciate ALL the input and opinions about firearms I get here!
Now, the Ruger turns out to be a P345 .45 ACP. It's got worn spots, but is in excellent shape! My son has seen it and knows what he sees.
The only other 2 items of interest (to me) are:
Remington 7400 308 with tripod and tactical scope
Sears Bolt- action 12 GA (2 3/4" shells)
BOTH are well-cared for and clean.
So, I'd like opinions on their reputation and usefulness re: Florida hunting, which I know is different than what I'm used to.
Thanks.
What else does he have that's not of interest to you GB? The 7400 would be a fine deer rifle for FL. I'm not a 7400 fan but they work. The Bolt shotgun would also work, again i'm not a fan of Bolt shotguns but they do work. Both would be fine for hunting in FL IMHO. Personally I like a pump or semi shotgun and a lever, pump, or bolt rifle depending upon my intended use and scenerio....
the 308 is a great round for hunting just about anything anywhere in this continent. I prefer a short light carbine bolt for ease of carry in heat/brush or mtn's and is handier in a tree stand. action type is personel prefference, I like to keep it simple strong and accurate with as few moving parts as possible and for me it's the bolt.with practice you can chamber another round and have it in place waiting for you before the recoil is over and you have re-aquired your sight picture. plus if you don't rush, take good shot angles/placement and plan on making the first one count you shouldn't need another.one shot one kill. but the 7400 will work if you have a strong family feeling for it or just like auto's. as for a 12 ga bolt, not my cup of tea but would work fine for turkey if it has a full-xtra full choke as your probably not gonna get a 2nd shot anyway. shotgun bolts are nowhere near as smooth or fast as rifle bolts, thats my 2 cents.
