The Ruger 77/44 is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .44 Rem Mag with a 16.6-inch threaded barrel and a 4-round capacity. It has a Desolve Camo synthetic stock and a brushed stainless steel barrel. The compact barrel length puts this configuration in a short-barreled profile; transfer requires additional federal paperwork. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Ruger 
• Model: 77/44 
• Caliber: .44 Rem Mag 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4rd 
• Barrel Length: 16.6" 
• Color/Finish: Brushed Stainless / Desolve Camo 
   

Detailed Features 

• 16.6-inch threaded barrel in brushed stainless steel 
• Desolve Camo synthetic stock 
• 4-round capacity 
• Compact bolt-action platform in a pistol-caliber chambering 
• Stainless finish for weather resistance

Owners of the Ruger 77/44 in .44 Rem Mag appreciate the stainless steel barrel for its resistance to rust in wet hunting conditions. The Desolve Camo stock is functional and the compact size makes it easy to carry in dense brush.

The bolt-action handling gets mixed reactions. Some owners consider the 77/44 an unusual choice compared to lever-action alternatives in .44 Rem Mag, but those who prefer bolt guns for consistency in trigger pull tend to stick with it. The 4-round capacity is accepted as a trade-off for the platform.

The threaded barrel is a practical feature, though opinions differ on whether running a suppressor on a .44 Rem Mag bolt gun is worth the additional federal paperwork. Resale value is solid given the niche appeal of the model.