Ruger Deerstalker

The Deerfield carbine replaced the earlier Ruger Model 44 Deerstalker rifle first produced in 1961 and dropped from the Ruger lineup in 1985 due to high production cost. The Deerfield is a brand new design and has little in common with the Model 44. While the Model 44 featured a solid-topped receiver, the modern Deerfield carbine has an open-top design more resembling the M1 carbine, which is stronger and easier to make. The Deerfield also uses a rotary magazine similar to that used on Ruger's.22 LR 10/22 rifle, whereas the Model 44 was fed via a fixed four-shot tubular magazine. • Illustration — A 4-round rotary magazine (right) along with an aftermarket 10-round box magazine (left)

• Name — Ruger Deerfield carbine • Origin — United States • Type — Centerfire semi-automatic rifle • Is Ranged — yes • Manufacturer — Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. • Production Date — 2000–2006 • Weight — 6.25 lb • Length — 37 in • Part Length — 18.5 in • Cartridge —.44 Magnum • Action — Gas-operated, rotating bolt • Feed — 4-round rotary box magazine • Sights — Iron adjustable aperture