Powder coated cast bullets should be fine.I have an original Deerstalker and I love it. Be weary of cast bullets, it will clog that gas port. It eats jacketed bullets like a champ. Never messed with the newer Deerfields.
If it's a lever action 96/44, they're a lot of fun and obviously port fouling won't be an issue.
Good to know, thanks! Honestly I have probably have enough jacketed ammo to last me forever given how often I shoot the thing.Powder coated cast bullets should be fine.
Apparently it's coming in on consignment. I'll update once I have looked it over.C3Ranger, did you get a chance to see it? Let us know how you made out.
I sold my 44 carbine because it didn't have the "same era" look as my Super Blackhawk. I was looking at the Big Boy carbine then a very nice Winchester takedown came available here. I drug my feet and some lucky guy snapped it up. A Rossi 44 lever came up for sale cheap because the guy was frustrated trying to find ammo. It was still NIB $600.Don't have the Ruger, do have a Henry Big Boy in 44mag. Great rifle,
Agree with that! Especially since they drilled the stock where it shouldn't be.Swivel placement sucks, but what a beauty she is!
Hope the OP doesn't mind,I like mine real well. Had it since the early 70's. It came with a receiver sight.
Been told that makes it a rarer model but I don't know that for a fact. What I do
know is that it's a great quick handling brush gun for the woods.
Dano
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