Which 44 mag single shot for deer?

[indianadeerhunter2018]

I am looking at either a cva hunter or a handi rifle. Which is more accurate using factory ammo? Which is more durable? What is the max range for deer and coyotes?

[Outpost75]

My H&R .44 Mag. Handi Rifle shoots 2-1/2" to 3" groups at 100 yards with any reasonable load. I consider it a reliable 150-yard deer rifle as effective as a .30-30. I use the Saeco #441 cast 1:25 tin/lead with 8 grains of Bullseye for 1300 fps. Mild report and low recoil.

[starnbar]

I got the Handi rifle too with a couple of barrels and the 44 barrel is a bull barrel shoots very well with 2400 powder I shoot cast and jacketed to almost the same poi at 50 yds hey in florida 50yds is a long shot in the swamp.

[Tatume]

The Handi-Rifle is without question the best bargain in the shooting business. I love mine, and have many barrels. That said, I recommend that somehow you get one with the SB-2 steel frame. Later you can upgrade it with additional barrels. The SB-1 cast iron frame guns offer very limited choices for accessory barrels. H&R uses the SB-1 frames for 44 Rem Mag guns. It would be far better to buy the gun in another chambering to get an SB-2 frame, and then have a 44 Mag barrel fitted.

Any way you cut it though, the H&R Handi-Rifle is the first choice.

Take care, Tom

[gandydancer]

No Question the best out there is the CVA scout compact with the Bergara barrel.

[bones37]

I also agree with this, buy a rifle with an SB-2 frame if You want more versatility in calibers.
The Handi-Rifle is without question the best bargain in the shooting business. I love mine, and have many barrels. That said, I recommend that somehow you get one with the SB-2 steel frame. Later you can upgrade it with additional barrels. The SB-1 cast iron frame guns offer very limited choices for accessory barrels. H&R uses the SB-1 frames for 44 Rem Mag guns. It would be far better to buy the gun in another chambering to get an SB-2 frame, and then have a 44 Mag barrel fitted.

Any way you cut it though, the H&R Handi-Rifle is the first choice.

Take care, Tom

[Artful]

I am looking at either a cva hunter or a handi rifle.

Which is more accurate using factory ammo?
I'd say Handi rifle but each gun has specific likes and dislikes when it comes to ammo

Which is more durable?
Handi Rifle is my bet in SB2 frame anyway.

What is the max range for deer and coyotes?

44's are not inaccurate at long ranges but they don't shoot flat like a rifle round
so the limiting factor is you, and your ability to accurately estimate the range
and the sights have mounted to accurately adjust your point of aim to get the bullet on target.
With practice and good eyes I had not problem shooting sillywet chickens at 200 meters
with S&W 8 3/8 revolver with factory sights 30+ years ago with better eyes.

[Lonegun1894]

I have a .44 Handi-rifle with the 22" barrel and iron sights, and can definitely recommend it as a good hunting rifle out to 125-150yds. I shoot paper with it to 200, but drop starts coming into play by then and most of my hunting is in thick brush with the long shots on hogs being maybe 75yds at most. My last one was taken at 15yds.

[725]

H&R. Built like a tank.

[jonp]

My H&R .44 Mag. Handi Rifle shoots 2-1/2" to 3" groups at 100 yards with any reasonable load. I consider it a reliable 150-yard deer rifle as effective as a .30-30. I use the Saeco #441 cast 1:25 tin/lead with 8 grains of Bullseye for 1300 fps. Mild report and low recoil.

If I was getting groups at 100yrds with a 44Mag like that I would be pretty happy. Plenty good for a deer rifle.

[Outpost75]

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This is my "Blooper" load, .44 Special cases, 5.2 grains of Bullseye, ten shots at 100 yards, flier and all, into 4 inches. This is reality, firing .44 Special in the longer .44 Magnum factory chamber Handi-Rifle.