Checking the waters

Mike D · Feb 14, 2024

Something that wasn't really of interest to me in the past. I'm building an AR in 10mm auto. Just about finished. Should be shooting it this week sometime. The more I read, the more interested I got. I wanted to build something I didn't have, and 10 was on that list. Will try to use it on whitetail and Coyotes eventually. Pictures coming soon. We'll see what the jury has to say.

Mike A1 · Feb 14, 2024

Sounds like a great build Mike.
The 10mm should be very good for Whitetail & yotes.

Mike D · Feb 15, 2024

Agree, but here's the problem, or maybe it's not. I gotta have a 10mm pistol to go with it! Right? I mean, a guy's gotta do what a guys gotta do.
Here's the rifle.

Mike A1 · Feb 15, 2024

Mike D said:
a guy's gotta do what a guys gotta do.

That's right.

Bob Lee · Feb 15, 2024

Mike D said:
Agree, but here's the problem, or maybe it's not. I gotta have a 10mm pistol to go with it! Right? I mean, a guy's gotta do what a guys gotta do.
Here's the rifle.View attachment 35014

I really like your reasoning!!!

dennishoddy · Feb 15, 2024

Nice build! Agree on needing a pistol to pair it with.
I need to go the other way. Got the pistol, now need a rifle to accompany it. I'll be interested in seeing the velocities from that rifle if you have a chronograph.
Pretty significant using the same load between my Super RedHawk and the Marlin 336 lever rifle. Both in .44 mag.
The pistol runs a tad over 1300 fps with a 230 grain SST. Rifle speeds were 2000 FPS +/- 20 FPS.

Mike D · Feb 16, 2024

I might have access to one, if so, I'll post info after I get it to the range. Snow in the forecast for now, try for next week??

dennishoddy · Feb 16, 2024

I forgot to mention the model 44 Ruger .44 mag carbine. It chrono'd at 1900 fps using the same load. Tad slower because of the semi automatic action.
its an interesting interesting firearm, discontinued because of high production costs, but its successor and almost identical in appearance is the Ruger 10-22. Probably one of the most common firearms out there. Below is a pic of the Model 44.

Mike D · Feb 20, 2024

No chrono, but did get to shoot it today. A bunch different stuff. First mag was reman ball, here's the target. 50 yrd. Not bad for a 75 yr. old with a bad eye. I see no problem using this in deer season. I think it'll get better down the road, only put 70 rds. thru it today. Shot steel plates after this first mag. Fun afternoon!

Bob Lee · Feb 20, 2024

Mike D said:
No chrono, but did get to shoot it today. A bunch different stuff. First mag was reman ball, here's the target. 50 yrd. Not bad for a 75 yr. old with a bad eye. I see no problem using this in deer season. I think it'll get better down the road, only put 70 rds. thru it today. Shot steel plates after this first mag. Fun afternoon!
View attachment 35174

Man you can shoot!

Mike D · Feb 20, 2024

Thankyou Bob, left over from my upbringing, finetuned by the military, a half century ago. Still plugging along.

mm1911 · Feb 21, 2024

Does my heart proud to see a 75 yr old grouping like that! Coming from a 69 yr old, 75 the new 50 rightWell done!

Mike A1 · Feb 21, 2024

Mike D said:
. First mag was reman ball, here's the target. 50 yrd. Not bad for a 75 yr. old with a bad eye.

Not bad at all!
God created Mankind & it was Colt, Browning, Remington, Ruger, Winchester, & many others who created tools to make all men equal.

And if your groups open up from time to time, as a senior shooter you can blame it on the Ammo LOL.

fire@will · Feb 21, 2024

The Ruger .44 Carbine doesn't seem to be too prolific up here. I've been wanting to get my hands on a nice one for 50 years. Finally picked one up a few months ago, that was/is in really nice shape. Appears to have had very little use. Decided I wasn't fond of the light coloured "furniture", so I stripped it and refinished it, using a special stain that a furniture refinisher made for me - and 10 applications of hand rubbed Teak oil and 4 of Minwax. Also re-did the barrel band and butt plate in gloss black enamel - they had a few light scratches on them.
One other thing I'd like to ask. Do you guys who reload, adjust your powder loads differently, for shorter barrels (pistols/revolver) than longer barrels (carbines) ? I have both, in 10 mm and .44 Rem Mag. Seems to me that you should, but I can't find much mention of it on-line.

Regards - Doug

barnetmill · Feb 21, 2024

Mike D said:
Agree, but here's the problem, or maybe it's not. I gotta have a 10mm pistol to go with it! Right? I mean, a guy's gotta do what a guys gotta do.
Here's the rifle.View attachment 35014

Is that gun a delayed blow back, gas operated, or something else.

Bob Lee · Feb 21, 2024

fire@will said:
The Ruger .44 Carbine doesn't seem to be too prolific up here. I've been wanting to get my hands on a nice one for 50 years. Finally picked one up a few months ago, that was/is in really nice shape. Appears to have had very little use. Decided I wasn't fond of the light coloured "furniture", so I stripped it and refinished it, using a special stain that a furniture refinisher made for me - and 10 applications of hand rubbed Teak oil and 4 of Minwax. Also re-did the barrel band and butt plate in gloss black enamel - they had a few light scratches on them.
One other thing I'd like to ask. Do you guys who reload, adjust your powder loads differently, for shorter barrels (pistols/revolver) than longer barrels (carbines) ? I have both, in 10 mm and .44 Rem Mag. Seems to me that you should, but I can't find much mention of it on-line.

Regards - Doug

The stock is beautiful

fire@will · Feb 21, 2024

Bob Lee said:
The stock is beautiful

Thank you Bob. I've refinished a number of stocks and handgun grips over the years. I'm almost getting good at it.

mm1911 · Feb 21, 2024

If Ruger brought that 44 back it would be successful I would imagine, 357 magnum as well, i read somewhere when I was looking at the PC9 the 44 is a gas operated rotating bolt, relying on memory here

Mike D · Feb 21, 2024

fire@will said:
The Ruger .44 Carbine doesn't seem to be too prolific up here. I've been wanting to get my hands on a nice one for 50 years. Finally picked one up a few months ago, that was/is in really nice shape. Appears to have had very little use. Decided I wasn't fond of the light coloured "furniture", so I stripped it and refinished it, using a special stain that a furniture refinisher made for me - and 10 applications of hand rubbed Teak oil and 4 of Minwax. Also re-did the barrel band and butt plate in gloss black enamel - they had a few light scratches on them.
One other thing I'd like to ask. Do you guys who reload, adjust your powder loads differently, for shorter barrels (pistols/revolver) than longer barrels (carbines) ? I have both, in 10 mm and .44 Rem Mag. Seems to me that you should, but I can't find much mention of it on-line.

Regards - Doug

That's a beauty!! If it shoots as good as it looks, I'd say you got a winner!!

Mike D · Feb 21, 2024

Put a flat CMC 3.5 lb. trigger in that 10mm today. Guess that means another trip to the range tomorrow or Friday to make sure it still shoots. I'll just have to force myself to go back.