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Ruger 44mag Auto #18143475 02/16/23
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,723 Michigan, In , Boon S saddlering OP Campfire Ranger
OP saddlering Campfire Ranger S Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,723 Michigan, In , Boon	Hi I picked up a ruger made in 1963, it came with see thru mounts, I bought a set of Weaver mounts for the Deerfield 44 auto, they don't look right the holes line up but the front mount is taller than the rear mount. Any help would be appreciated as I know little about them. Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!

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Re: Ruger 44mag Auto saddlering #18143516 02/16/23
Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 28,095 Likes: 2 TN A alwaysoutdoors Campfire Ranger
alwaysoutdoors Campfire Ranger A Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 28,095 Likes: 2 TN	Does the front one go on the barrel?

Re: Ruger 44mag Auto saddlering #18143863 02/16/23
Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 3,624 South Mississippi F Fanofthefortyone Campfire Tracker
Fanofthefortyone Campfire Tracker F Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 3,624 South Mississippi	The front mount should attach to the barrel. It will be thicker than the rear mount Ronnie

Re: Ruger 44mag Auto saddlering #18144116 02/16/23
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,809 Likes: 3 West of the Blue Ridge Pappy348 Campfire Ranger
Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,809 Likes: 3 West of the Blue Ridge	The Deerfield is a different rifle altogether, that has integral bases on the receiver. Your rifle will need the proper base and matching rings like Weaver. What fresh Hell is this?

Re: Ruger 44mag Auto saddlering #18144195 02/16/23
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,809 Likes: 3 West of the Blue Ridge Pappy348 Campfire Ranger
Pappy348 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 28,809 Likes: 3 West of the Blue Ridge	According to this chart, you need a #68 (front) and #47 (rear) Weaver base, plus compatible rings of course. See for yourself: https://www.weaveroptics.com/on/dem...les/weaverPdf/2016_WeaverMountsChart.pdf What fresh Hell is this?

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Re: Ruger 44mag Auto saddlering #18144218 02/16/23
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,462 Likes: 5 Indiana D Dinny Campfire Tracker
Dinny Campfire Tracker D Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,462 Likes: 5 Indiana	I have a Ruger of the same era and I have an extra set of bases. PM me if interested. Medics bury their mistakes..

Re: Ruger 44mag Auto saddlering #18144947 02/17/23
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,723 Michigan, In , Boon S saddlering OP Campfire Ranger
OP saddlering Campfire Ranger S Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 17,723 Michigan, In , Boon	Thanks guys, I see it mounts to the barrel, I do have the #47 & #68 mounts, the 4 holes on the receiver kinda thru me.looks like I'll have to use the Lyman 4x with a post on it. Deer Camp! about as good as it gets!

Re: Ruger 44mag Auto saddlering #18144962 02/17/23
Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 3,624 South Mississippi F Fanofthefortyone Campfire Tracker
Fanofthefortyone Campfire Tracker F Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 3,624 South Mississippi	You can get a rail off eBay . I got one of them and while the screw holes align it needs a shim under the barrel end of the mount. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1232470875...ar=&widget_ver=artemis&media=SMS Ronnie

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