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Ruger Deerfield 44Mag?

01DUSE
Can anyone help me to find an exploded view diagram for one of Ruger's old-style 44Mag semi-auto rifles? This model looks more like a 10/22 but with an internal tube magazine instead of the newer Mini 14 looking models with a detachable mag. Just picked one up the other day for $40 CDN. It was in parts when I got it and I'm 99% sure some parts must be missing. I just want to be certain before I pull the trigger on it for the first time. Thanks
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  • bambihunter
    They are quite a bit like a 10/22 but the .44 carbine uses a gas operated system rather than a straight blow-back system like the 10/22.

    Here's where you can get the manual for them:
    http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/SE-InstructManualsRI.html
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  • 01DUSE
    Thank-you very much, Bambihunter. That was the info I was looking for. Never even crossed my mind to direct to Ruger for it. Thanks again.
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  • bambihunter
    No prob... I love them ol' Ruger .44's! They are great "up close and personal" deer hunting guns!
    Best of luck with it. [:)]
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  • 01DUSE
    Any idea where to find parts? I'm missing the mag tube, spring, and follower. It also appears to have something broken off at the lower portion at the front of the receiver where the mag tube goes in. Not sure if it's a recoil lug or something to do with retaining the mag tube. God thing I only paid $40 Canadian for it!
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  • duckhunter
    DID YOU CHECK WITH RUGER??

    I WOULD RATHER BE DUCK HUNTING.
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  • rsnyder55
    You may also want to check w/ e-gunparts.com
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  • 01DUSE
    Haven't checked anywhere yet. Just waiting to get a bit of $$. A buddy of mine also bought a Ruger 44 auto up here in Canada complete less the stock. It took us over a year to find one at a gun show. Had to fork out $200 for it but after printing a few targets with it we decided it was well worth it.
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  • bambihunter
    If your buddy is going to have a stock custom made, have them make it without the barrel band. I have one that's commonly called a "fingergroove sporter". It has fingergrooves in the stock along the barrel, a monte carlo cheek piece, and sling swivels built in. These are more rare than the standard carbine, and you'd be hard-pressed to find one of these stocks, but if he's gonna have one custom made he might model it after this one:

    Ruger_small.JPG

    Also, a Ruger 10/22 stock can be opened up and made to work on these .44 carbines. They won't fit real well and they'll have gaps where they shouldn't and generally won't look all that great. However, the 10/22 stocks are a dime a dozen down here and if your main interest is to hunt with this .44 mag, I assure you the deer won't care what your firearm looks like. [;)]
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  • deerhntr
    Bambihunter That is One Fine Ruger 44 you have there[:p] my late uncle had exactly the same model finger groove version when he passed on it went to my cousin who swapped it for a rusted out plow for his f150[:(!] He is a real nuckle head.
    use_deer.jpgnysrpa.jpgtnusa.gifNoPETA.jpg
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  • 01DUSE
    Bambihunter: Your 44 is the ultimate definition of a 'sexy' rifle! Thanks for everyones' help and I will send in an update once my 44 is up and running. Happy hunting!
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  • bambihunter
    Thanks guys. I owned 4 or 5 of the standard carbines but always wanted this variant. Ironically, once I got it I never take it to the woods - it's too nice so now I want another standard variant to hunt with. [:I]
    Keep us posted on your project 'duse, it sounds like a fun one!
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