Ruger 77/44 vs Ruger 350 Legend for deer gun - experiences?
09-17-2019, 07:05 PM
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Spike
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Ruger 77/44 vs Ruger 350 Legend for deer gun - experiences?
Hey all,
My dad has been having a hard time with his current deer gun. He has a Remington Wingmaster with 18" smooth bore barrel with a red dot sight.
I've convinced him that his current setup is better for shorter range shots. His shots are usually between 30 yard and 100 yard. He has been missing a lot of shots recently - maybe partially because he's getting older (75 this year) - but probably some because of his gun and red dot sight.
I found (2) guns I thought might be good for him. Light weight, low kick, and decent accuracy. I'd mount a good scope on either gun for him.
1) Ruger 77/44
2) Ruger 350 Legend
Anyone have experiences with these guns that they can share?
Thanks! Eric
My dad has been having a hard time with his current deer gun. He has a Remington Wingmaster with 18" smooth bore barrel with a red dot sight.
I've convinced him that his current setup is better for shorter range shots. His shots are usually between 30 yard and 100 yard. He has been missing a lot of shots recently - maybe partially because he's getting older (75 this year) - but probably some because of his gun and red dot sight.
I found (2) guns I thought might be good for him. Light weight, low kick, and decent accuracy. I'd mount a good scope on either gun for him.
1) Ruger 77/44
2) Ruger 350 Legend
Anyone have experiences with these guns that they can share?
Thanks! Eric
09-17-2019, 08:21 PM
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The Ruger 77/44 is a fine rifle and would make a great deer rifle.
The .350 legend is very new, however I expect it will stick around. And should perform well.
If I had to guess I would think that your father would prefer the 77/44. But go to a shop, handle both and let him decide.
Bottom line: at 100 yards, both will kill deer.
-Jake
The .350 legend is very new, however I expect it will stick around. And should perform well.
If I had to guess I would think that your father would prefer the 77/44. But go to a shop, handle both and let him decide.
Bottom line: at 100 yards, both will kill deer.
-Jake
09-18-2019, 07:56 AM
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why not spend a bit less and get a rifle with low recoil, a scope and three times the range
or a semi auto for less cash in that 350 legend
https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperst....cfm/ID/218558
why not spend a bit less and get a rifle with low recoil, a scope and three times the range
or a semi auto for less cash in that 350 legend
https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperst....cfm/ID/218558
Last edited by hardcastonly; 09-18-2019 at 08:30 AM.
09-18-2019, 09:38 AM
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The .350 Legend might be new, but guys have been shooting similar cartridges for a long time.
The 350 will shoot flatter than the 44, but both will drop deer to 250yrds. Ammo for the 44 is cheaper and more prevalent.
So ultimately, flip a coin.
Personally, I’d pick up the 77/44, but I have a pretty extreme bias, favoring Ruger’s and favoring 44magnums.
The 350 will shoot flatter than the 44, but both will drop deer to 250yrds. Ammo for the 44 is cheaper and more prevalent.
So ultimately, flip a coin.
Personally, I’d pick up the 77/44, but I have a pretty extreme bias, favoring Ruger’s and favoring 44magnums.
