Ruger 44 Deerfield Carbine Instruction Manual

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4. Replace the assembled barreled action into the stock, making sure that it is
fully seated to the rear of the Stock. With a screwdriver, snug down the Front
Mounting Screw, but do not tighten completely at this point.
5. Make sure the Hammer (CS01700) is cocked and the Safety is “ON” (safe). To
reinstall the Trigger Housing, make sure the assembly lugs on the Trigger
Housing engage the assembly notches in the Receiver. Pivot the Trigger
Housing into the stock, and then install the Trigger Housing...

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CARE AND CLEANING
Make Sure Gun is Unloaded!
Before cleaning, be certain the rifle and its magazine contain no cartridges.
At regular intervals, or whenever the rifle has been exposed to sand, dust,
extreme humidity, condensation, immersion in water, or other adverse
conditions, disassemble, clean and oil it. Proper periodic maintenance is
essential to the reliable functioning of any firearm.
To clean the rifle, proceed as follows:
1. Disassemble (field-strip) the rifle to the extent described on...

Firing a rifle with oil, grease, or any other
material even partially obstructing the bore
may result in damage to the rifle and serious
injury to the shooter and those nearby. Do not
spray or apply lubricants directly on
ammunition. If the powder of a cartridge is
affected by the lubricant, it may not be ignited,
but the primer firing may push the bullet into
the bore where it may be lodged. Firing a
subsequent bullet into the obstructed bore may
damage the rifle and cause serious injury or
death to the...

Never place or store any firearm in
such a manner that it may be
dislodged. Firearms should always be
stored securely and unloaded, away
from children and careless adults. Use
the locking device originally supplied
with this firearm for storage.
The use of a locking device or safety
lock is only one aspect of responsible
firearms storage. For increased safety,
firearms should be stored unloaded and
locked in a location that is both
separate from their ammunition and
inaccessible to children and any...

SIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Shooting to determine the setting of the elevation slide (aperture) should be
done from a bench rest and over a measured distance.
Since the impact point and accuracy of different .44 magnum ammunition can
vary considerably (a 180 grain bullet load may impact the target 15” higher than
a 300 grain bullet load at 50 yards), to accomodate the majority of ammunition
the open sights are factory zeroed at 50 yards with standard U.S. factory-loaded
240 grain jacketed bullet ammunition.
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The rear sight is adjustable for both windage and elevation. Lateral (windage)
adjustment is made by loosening the Rear Sight Windage Lock Screw (with the
hex-head wrench provided with the rifle) until the sight base requires finger
pressure to be moved. (See illustration below). Move the sight in the direction
you wish to move the point of impact. Before moving the sight, pencil mark an
index line on the sight base and on the receiver so that the amount of sight
movement can be detected. After...

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SERVICE AND PARTS POLICY
If you have any question with regard to the performance of your RUGER®
DEERFIELD®CARBINE please write or call (603-865-2442) our Product
Service Department in Newport, New Hampshire 03773, fully describing all
circumstances and conditions involved. If you should return your rifle to the
factory for repair, or order parts for it, please comply with the following
suggestions for prompt service:
WARNING: BEFORE SHIPPING ANY FIREARM,
BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT IT AND ITS
MAGAZINE...

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WARNING – PARTS PURCHASERS
It is the purchaser’s responsibility to be
absolutely certain that any parts ordered from
the factory are correctly fitted and installed.
Firearms are complicated mechanisms and
IMPROPER FITTING OF PARTS MAY RESULT
IN A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE
TO THE FIREARM, AND SERIOUS INJURY TO
THE SHOOTER AND OTHER PERSONS. The
purchaser and installer of parts must accept full
responsibility for the correct adjustment and
functioning of the rifle after such installation.
PARTS MUST...

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RUGER
®
DEERFIELD
®
CARBINE
PARTS LIST
Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
SPECIFY MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER WHEN ORDERING
(See Exploded View on Page 33)
Part Name Part No. Model
* Barrel 0C8001 99/44
Barrel Band CS06800 99/44
Barrel Band Screw B-69 99/44
Bolt Only CS01000 99/44
* Bolt Assembly, Complete CS01001 99/44
Buffer CS04000 99/44
Butt Plate C-63 99/44
Butt Plate Screw, 2 Req’d. B-64 99/44
Cable Lock, 10”  - For Ruger Rifles Only
PM120A 99/44
Extractor CS01400...

Part Name Part No. Model
Gas Block Cross Pin, Outer, 3 Req’d CS06100 99/44
Gas Block Cross Pin, Inner, 2 Req’d CS06200 99/44
Gas Pipe KCS03600 99/44
Guide Rod, 2 Req’d CS03900 99/44
Guide Rod Retainer Screw CS03901 99/44
* Hammer CS01700 99/44
Hammer Pivot Pin L02600 99/44
Hammer Spring, Left L01810 99/44
Hammer Spring, Right L01800 99/44
Hammer Spring Support Pin L02500 99/44
Handguard CS16600 99/44
Magazine, Complete, 4-Shot Capacity CS22706 99/44
Magazine Latch CS03101 99/44
Magazine Latch Plunger...