Should I buy it?
 

Price isn't an issue here, so don't ask...

It's a .44 mag barrel for my NEF Handirifle. It's 22 inches long, with iron sights, not tapped for scope.

I don't need it. I can't hunt anything in Ohio with it. I don't already have a .44 mag gun, so this would be new ammo to buy.

I just kind of want it.;)

RE: Should I buy it?
 

I have an extensive collection of past wants sitting in the safe and do not regret a one. If there is a slightly shorter barrel, maybe 20", that would make a nice little carbine. A .44 Mag through a 20" barrel would suprise you, good for whitetail at a fair distance, at least 50 -75 yards. I really think you should get it, then as an afterthought get a nice .44 revolver to keep it company. ;) Just one man's opinion who happens to be a serious toy junkie.

RE: Should I buy it?
 

if $$$ is not an issue. why not? you can never have to many options.

RE: Should I buy it?
 

Go ahead, satisfy the urge.

Off topic: funny signature!

RE: Should I buy it?
 

I would ,maybe Ohio will 1 day wise up and ley us use pisol cart. in a rifle for deer

RE: Should I buy it?
 

Life is too short,go for it...:D

RE: Should I buy it?
 

I hate to go against the grain, but if you can't hunt with it and don't need it, then why buy it? If you plan on plinking with it, 44mag ammo will get deep in your pocket. I'd spend the money on something I could actually use instead of something thats just going to sit in the safe and collect dust. just my .02

RE: Should I buy it?
 

E^pii,

I like your signature...as for the gun, why the heck not? It'd be fun to load cast lead bullets and shoot plates and spinners with.

BTW,

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RE: Should I buy it?
 

If we all needed a reason to buy a new rifle, pistol, etc. we'd all be in trouble. Just think up something....hmmmm need a reason to buy 44 mag dies, etc for that next pistol...one thing leads to another. I know....my wife doesn't buy it either but I keep trying.;)

RE: Should I buy it?
 

I figure that if something's a good bargain and could easily be re-sold, why not use it as a "store of wealth?"

Better than throwing the money away on something stupid, like the mortgage.

RE: Should I buy it?
 

I don't know if the .44mag cartridge is prohibited in OH, but as far as hunting with one goes, I'd certainly give it more than 50-75yrds!!! Especially from a rifle!! Ruger Revolvers can handle .44mag loads that still have ~550ft.lbs. at 100yrds, which is more than enough to kill a deer (More than a .357mag has at the muzzle). I've taken deer with a glassed Ruger Super Blackhawk at ranges to just over 100yrds (104yrds by my laser), haven't had a deer get away from it yet. Not everyone can shoot handguns that well, but we're not talking about a handgun here...

I've got a few Marlin leveraction .44mags that I also use for deer hunting. The Marlin rifles are rated for higher pressures than most handguns, and most loads for rifles step it up quite a bit, usually increasing velocity compared to handgun ammo considerably. I've loaded rounds in my rifles that pushed 1800fps, which breaks 1000ft.lbs. at the muzzle. I don't know how the NEF's/H&R's compare in pressure rating, but I'd imagine they're just as high as the Marlins.

The biggest complaint I'd have with the .44mag for hunting is the same complaint I have for my beloved .45-70, you've got to shoot it a lot and at a lot of different ranges to learn how to "play the rainbow"...the arched trajectory of the .44mag turns a lot of people off, I personally like shooting that much.:D

RE: Should I buy it?
 

If you want it, get it. Whether you're plinking at the range or hunting in the woods, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

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