Bushmaster Gas Piston 90294 vs Ruger Model 44 Deerstalker
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| Rifles | Bushmaster Gas Piston 90294 | Ruger Model 44 Deerstalker |
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| Action | Semi-Automatic | Gas Operation |
| Caliber | .223 Remington | |
| Length | 37" | |
| Barrel Length | 18 1/2" | |
| Weight | 102.4 oz | |
| Capacity | 4 | |
| Details | ||
| Brand | Bushmaster | Ruger |
| Reviews | See 2 Reviews | N/A |
| Prices | ||
| MSRP | $1,081.50 | $1.00 |
| Used Price | $757.05 | $0.70 |
| Sale Price | $973.35 | $0.90 |
Rifles Descriptions
Bushmaster Gas Piston 90294
The Bushmaster Gas Piston System Rifles bring new levels of reliability to the “AR” type rifle platform by eliminating carbon build up, gas leaks and heat within the Upper Receiver. The Gas Piston System operates by tapping gas pressure off the barrel much like the systems found on AK-47s and FALs * Functions with a wider range of ammunition - less gas pressure - lower cyclic rate * Offers improved reliability and control - with cleaner operation and reduced recoil * Keeps carbon build up and powder residue from reaching - and fouling the Upper Receiver and Bolt Carrier * A Detented Plug in the Gas Block allows easy cleaning of the Systems’ Hard Chrome Plated Piston
Ruger Model 44 Deerstalker
The Ruger 44 carbine semi-automatic was a centerfire 4+1 chambered around .44 Remington Magnum. The Ruger 44 had a much-appreciated long production life that ran from 1960 or 1961 to 1985 when Ruger killed it off due to high production costs. Even then, Ruger squeezed out a quarter million of these fine gas-operated rifles. They seem to get passed down from father to son quite a bit. And the ones bought on the used market like here at GunBroker.com are most appreciated for their nostalgic value, their accuracy, dependability and durability. The guns start with an 18.25” length blued barrel and span 36.75” overall. The American walnut stocks have gentle flowing classic lines. The stocks are all one piece of wood, while just about everything else is blued metal, which makes for a nice contrast. Commensurate with their carbine dimensions, they only weigh 5.75 pounds, which makes them fairly easy to tote around. They have 4-round tube magazines under the barrel. Sights varied some over the years, but for the most part, the guns have a gold bead front sight while in back is a folding leaf sight. Additionally, Ruger drilled and tapped the receiver to make it scope-friendly. Ruger sold early versions as the “Deerstalker” but a copyright infringement suit from Ithaca Gun Company ended that. Ruger later kept the same basic stock design for its very popular 10/22s.