Take the Garand and the Ruger carbine. I have hunted with and blooded my M1 Garand a couple of years ago. I do not have the 44 but you could a couple of days with each. I only have 2 hunting rifles the M1 Garand and Remington 700 in 30'06.
Hope this helps and good hunting.
Yes I amn this forum as 358win. but I traded that rifle for the Remington 30'06 to simplify my reloading.
358win.
