16 rounds of 44 mag

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Fri Nov 30, 2012 3:47 pm

Been kicking around what i want to carry this winter snowshoeing and cook outs.
I have been carrying just a rifle, my Marlin cowboy 45-70 but i`m liking this set up.
Rossi 92 and Ruger Vaquero 44 mag, 16 rounds loaded should do it.

gak · Post by **gak** » Fri Nov 30, 2012 4:02 pm

Good choice - always worked for me! (But I like the .45-70 too!)

Paladin · Post by **Paladin** » Fri Nov 30, 2012 4:51 pm

Can't think of anything that 16 Rds of .44 would not stop.

piller · Post by **piller** » Fri Nov 30, 2012 5:23 pm

It should be plenty for anything native to North America. Having a rifle and handgun with the same ammunition is never a bad idea.

Post by **Old Savage** » Fri Nov 30, 2012 5:35 pm

Looks good!

ollogger · Post by **ollogger** » Fri Nov 30, 2012 6:21 pm

That will work for the big bad wolf

ollogger

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Fri Nov 30, 2012 6:34 pm

That'll do....

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Fri Nov 30, 2012 6:52 pm

Luv dem fo-fo mags...

Grizz · Post by **Grizz** » Fri Nov 30, 2012 6:56 pm

perfect combo Pitchy

looks right too

Birdman · Post by **Birdman** » Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:21 pm

That's about as good a combo as you can get. I know that 45-70 will bring down anything in your neck of the woods, but I think this will should do just fine too.

tattoo13 · Post by **tattoo13** » Fri Nov 30, 2012 11:58 pm

If that won't get it done, you better be able to call in an airstrike!

Poohgyrr · Post by **Poohgyrr** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 12:12 am

That looks good to me.

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 2:01 am

An excellent choice. A pair of light and reliable guns chambered in a compact and powerful cartridge. Weight and balance is paramount when snowshoeing. From a rifle a 44mag is very impressive. One of my favorite combo cartridges.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 8:46 am

Thanks gents, i`ll carry that combo for a while.

grouse · Post by **grouse** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 9:55 am

Oh yeah! Now that's a set up.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 12:15 pm

.44 is a useful caliber...!

A "pair" of .44 Magnums in handgun and carbine covers most needs pretty well, and a complete "set" of .44 caliber guns (adding a CCW-piece in .44 Special and a longer-range rifle in .444 Marlin), can pretty well cover the spectrum out to a couple hundred yards.

FWiedner · Post by **FWiedner** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 12:17 pm

If 16 rounds of .44 Mag don't stop whatever it is, you prolly never had a chance anyway.

dennie · Post by **dennie** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 12:23 pm

Great looking outfit Pitchy! I have no .44 mags, but my Navy Arms M92 and Ruger Blackhawk in .45 Colt is very similar!
dennie

mikld · Post by **mikld** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 12:24 pm

Well, you could always add a BFR in 45-70 to your Marlin 45-70 for a combo...

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 12:39 pm

Went out and shot 10 rounds through it at 50 yards and not that impressed and the little bugger just don`t feel as comfy as my 1895 cowboy 45-70 .
There is only 1/2 lb difference between the two and i`m real confident in the cowboy.
Sorry for the run around but gotta carry what feels good.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 12:51 pm

wilko · Post by **wilko** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 12:52 pm

pitchy, the 45/70 is a favorite of mine and like a previous poster said, they do have a BFR in that caliber

Stick to what feels best to you and the 45/70 is an all time classic !

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 1:34 pm

A better example of how much i like my cowboy Vaquero combo.

video.

Ji in Hawaii · Post by **Ji in Hawaii** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 2:53 pm

16 rounds should be more than enough, I usually make due with ten in my Marlin 1894. The People's Republic of Hawai'i won't allow me to carry both a rifle and pistol at the same time in the field, I might hurt someone or myself. The Government here is so considerate always lookin' out for me.

That being said in 36 years hunting with this gun I have never had to shoot a critter twice, each was "Thor's Hammer" dead with one shot. I did once have to shoot 2 boars from one herd (sounder) so if 11 came at me at once I'd be cursing the gubmint after round ten.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Sat Dec 01, 2012 7:37 pm

Good point Pitchy, Carry what fits yeah, both of your choices are awesome

Ji in Hawaii · Post by **Ji in Hawaii** » Sun Dec 02, 2012 2:04 pm

Pitchy wrote:A better example of how much i like my cowboy Vaquero combo.

video.

Injun trouble again Picthy?

Poohgyrr · Post by **Poohgyrr** » Thu Dec 06, 2012 7:30 pm

Pitchy wrote: just don`t feel as comfy as my 1895 cowboy 45-70 . :::: Sorry for the run around but gotta carry what feels good.

I've shot one of those and they do feel good.

2X22 · Post by **2X22** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 1:40 am

Pitchy wrote: just don`t feel as comfy as my 1895 cowboy 45-70 .
There is only 1/2 lb difference between the two and i`m real confident in the cowboy.

That is why I love all of my Marlin Cowboys , especially in .44! They just feel so comfy

With the 10 rounds in the Marlin, the 5 in my .44 flattop and 15 more on my gunbelt, I feel pretty darned good for a day spent in the woods.

2x22

Borregos · Post by **Borregos** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 8:24 am

That video is neat Pitchy, it says it all

Meeteetse · Post by **Meeteetse** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:18 pm

Carried the same combo for years. I have a Marlin 1894 Cowboy and Vaquero in .44 that are very reassuring in the mountains.

Depending on where I am I also have a combo in .45 Colt (Uberti 1873 lever and Vaquero), in .357 ( Browning 1892 and Blackhawk) and of course in .22 (Browning BL-22 and Ruger Single Six) . I love combos in any caliber and .44 is one of the best. Having said that, your .44 Vaquero is a great combo with the 45-70, especially if that is what makes you feel the most comfortable.

Streetstar · Post by **Streetstar** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 6:34 pm

I love my MArlin 45/70 too. I'll pick it with a mild load for woods walking over my 1894 .44 mag marlin even.

I have never really warmed up to the M94, but the '95 treats me well! (and everything else it treats quite poorly)

I have a 15" barreld Encore 45/70 -- i suppose that would be a nice "companion piece" if El Paso could make me a suitable holster

alnitak · Post by **alnitak** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:11 pm

Pitchy wrote:

What a great photo!

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:15 pm

Paladin wrote:Can't think of anything that 16 Rds of .44 would not stop.

+1

You need more than 16 rounds of the big ol' .44, and you are in a heap of trouble!

Poohgyrr · Post by **Poohgyrr** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 3:07 pm

Boy that's for sure.

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