Ruger 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine)

The History of Sturm, Ruger & Co.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., more commonly known as Ruger, is an American firearm manufacturing company headquartered in Southport, Connecticut. Founded in 1949 by Alexander McCormick Sturm and William B. Ruger in a rented machine shop in Connecticut, the company has since become one of the largest firearm manufacturers in the world - shadowed only by Remington and perhaps Smith & Wesson.

Ruger is widely recognized for producing firearms that span a broad spectrum of uses such as bolt-action rifles and pistols, semi-automatic rifles, single-shot rifles, shotguns, and revolvers. As recognition of its quality products grew so did the public’s interest in investing in the company’s shares. Ruger went public in 1969 and grew exponentially since then, and it is on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:RGR) since 1990.

In 2020, Ruger made another big move with their acquisition of Marlin Firearms from Remington Outdoor Company.

For decades now both newbie and seasoned shooters have been consistently trusting Ruger’s guns for their excellent accuracy and superior long-term performance as evidenced by its continued success over all these years.

Today, Ruger’s most popular products include the Ruger 10/22 semiautomatic rifle, the .22 rimfire semi-automatic pistol Ruger MK IV, the bolt-action Ruger American rifle, the tried and tested Ruger No.1, and, of course, the timeless Ruger Security-Six revolvers.

Ruger Model 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine) Rifle Review

Ruger Model 99/44

Figure 1: Ruger Model 99/44, also known as Deerfield Carbine (Source: https://www.rugerforum.com/threads/new-in-the-box-99-44-deerfield-44-mag-carbine.201350/)

The Ruger Deerfield Carbine, also referred to as the Model 99/44, is a powerful .44 Magnum semi-automatic rifle. This model was introduced in 2000, drawing on the legacy of the older Ruger Model 44, which was in production from 1961 to 1985. The original Model 44 was discontinued due to high production costs, but Ruger breathed new life into the concept with the Model 99/44.

Despite their shared caliber, the Model 99/44 and the original Model 44 are completely different rifles. In fact, the Model 99/44 bears more resemblance to Ruger's famous Mini-14 in its design and operation.

Model 99/44, boasts an 18.5-inch (470 mm) barrel and has an overall length of 37 inches (94 cm). It has a wooden stock, which has a nice “classic” feel to it. Those familiar with the older Model 44 will undoubtedly recognize some design similarities.

However, when it comes to the action of the Model 99/44, it draws more from the Mini-14, perhaps the most well-known Ruger model. It features Ruger's famous integral scope bases that allow the use of the Ruger rings that come with the rifle.

One really interesting thing about the Model 99/44 is its rotary magazine. Rotary magazines are often seen on rimfire rifles like the Ruger 10/22, but it's not commonly found on centerfire rifles like the Model 99/44.

However, if the rotary magazine doesn't quite fit your preferences, aftermarket box magazines are available. These offer an alternative for those who prefer a more traditional magazine style. The magazine release catch is conveniently located in front of the trigger guard for easy access. Crossbolt safety is also found on the trigger guard.

Ruger Model 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine) Calibers

Ruger Model 99/44 is chambered for .44 Magnum.

Ruger Model 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine) Variants

To our knowledge, Ruger Model 99/44 was only offered in basic configuration during its production years.

Ruger Model 99/44 receiver

Figure 2: The receiver of Ruger Model 99/44 (also known as Deerfield Carbine) with Ruger integral scope bases (source: https://www.1911addicts.com/threads/ruger-deerfield-44-magnum.99239/)

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Ruger Model 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine)

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Model 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine)

The necessary condition for rifles to have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable is that the mounting surfaces of these rifles match in every dimension.

Rifles that have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable with the Ruger Model 99/44 are:

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Ruger Model 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine)

For two-piece scope mounts to be interchangeable, the mounting surfaces of the rifles must match in every dimension except the action length which can vary.

Rifles that have two-piece scope mounts interchangeable with the Ruger Model 99/44 models are:

Best Scope Mounts for Ruger Model 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine)

Fixed Scope Mounts for Ruger Model 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine)

Warne produces all kinds of quality scope mounts, especially for American rifles. It comes as no surprise, then, that they also offer a great fixed scope mounting solution for the Ranch models of the Ruger Mini-14 rifle, which has the same scope mounting base as the Ruger Model 99/44.

We recommend these Warne Maxima Vertical-Split Fixed Rings for Ruger. They are made of steel and come with a 10-year warranty.

Weaver Base for Ruger Model 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine)

One simple way to solve a lot of scope mounting problems on the Ruger Model 99/44 is to install a Weaver base that requires no drilling. Burris has a solution for that.

We recommend this Ruger to Weaver Base Adaptor from Burris. It is made specifically for the Ruger integral mounting system, and it’s made of steel.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Ruger Model 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine)

With the aforementioned Weaver base installed, you can then proceed to mount this detachable repeatable Recknagel SSK-II One-Piece mount for Weaver.

It is made in Germany and also comes with a 10-year warranty.

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If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

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Ruger 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine)

The History of Sturm, Ruger & Co.

Ruger Model 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine) Rifle Review

Ruger Model 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine) Calibers

Ruger Model 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine) Variants

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Ruger Model 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine)

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Model 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine)

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Ruger Model 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine)

Best Scope Mounts for Ruger Model 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine)

Fixed Scope Mounts for Ruger Model 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine)

Weaver Base for Ruger Model 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine)

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Ruger Model 99/44 (Deerfield Carbine)

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