.44 Magnum -- not in a sidearm but a rifle. Who has used one in Alaska?

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.44 Magnum -- not in a sidearm but a rifle. Who has used one in Alaska? #7125639 11/29/12
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,461 Likes: 1 Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canad... C CZ550 OP Campfire Regular
OP CZ550 Campfire Regular C Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,461 Likes: 1 Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, Canad...	I owned a Ruger 96/44 for about 10 years. Though I carried it a lot for backup in baiting bear it never got used for that purpose. But I did develop several loads for it from 265gr FPs to 300s, and it shot very well. It was accurate and one of the fastest, best handling rifles I've ever owned. I only shot a couple of crows and a lot of targets with it, though it got carried quite a bit in the bush. Recently a friend deceased and left some firearms for the 2 sons to dispose of... neither of them hunt. In that small collection is a nearly new Marlin in .44 Rem Mag, which I'm considering for purchase. I know that in Alaska the .44 Mag is a favorite sidearm for defense against grizz, etc, but how many use it, or have used it in a rifle, and why? It seems the perception is that it's potent enough (though there are more powerful sidearms today)for grizz up close in a revolver, but too anemic in a rifle! Brian Pearce has written that with the right load it is as effective on elk at 150 yards as a .30-06!! And he has considerable experience with that cartridge in a revolver plus most others. What are your experiences and thoughts? Bob www.bigbores.ca Last edited by CZ550; 11/29/12. "What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul" - Jesus

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.44 Magnum -- not in a sidearm but a rifle. Who has used one in Alaska?	CZ550	11/30/12
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