RUGER 77/44 PROS AND CONS

Jon Bean Sep 03, 2025

Compact & Lightweight: Excellent for brush hunting or carrying in dense woods.
.44 Magnum Chambering: Powerful enough for deer, hogs, and even black bear at close to moderate range.
Rotary Magazine: Keeps the profile slim and smooth, avoids snagging.
Rugged & Reliable: Especially the stainless/synthetic models—great in rough weather.
Suppressor-Ready (some models): Threaded barrels on newer versions.

Limited Range: .44 Mag is not a long-range round—best under 150 yards.
Ammo Cost/Availability: .44 Mag is pricier and less available than more common rifle calibers.
Not for Long-Range Accuracy: It's a brush gun, not a precision rifle.