480 Ruger

[Jimbob2.0]

Anyone rocking 480 Ruger even though it has become a rather obscure caliber

 

[ADR]

Not me but a buddy of mine has one.

 

[Lou45]

Another answer to a question never asked. Chalk that one up to go way as the dodo bird.

 

[Jimbob2.0]

Another answer to a question never asked. Chalk that one up to go way as the dodo bird.

I know, but I have been craving a gun to dwarf my .45 LC's but with more controlable recoil than the snappy 454 casulls and 500 S&Ws. The 480 is hard but a little smoother and more controllable (sort of akin to .45ACP vs .40S&W in recoil).

Id be all over the below if I thought the cartridge would be around (or if there was an easy conversion if it went away or if I could get a full set of dies reasonably).

http://www.magnumresearch.com/Firearms/Magnum-Research-500-JRH-Revolver-55-inch-Barrel.asp

 

[lax]

Could go 460 and shoot your 45lc, 454, or 460.

 

[Lou45]

I know, but I have been craving a gun to dwarf my .45 LC's but with more controlable recoil than the snappy 454 casulls and 500 S&Ws. The 480 is hard but a little smoother and more controllable (sort of akin to .45ACP vs .40S&W in recoil).

Id be all over the below if I thought the cartridge would be around (or if there was an easy conversion if it went away or if I could get a full set of dies reasonably).

http://www.magnumresearch.com/Firearms/Magnum-Research-500-JRH-Revolver-55-inch-Barrel.asp

If you reload, I guess you do by your post, get a .480 and PLENTY of brass to last you a LONG time. You are correct about the recoil characteristics of that cartridge in the Ruger revolver that's chambered for it, less perceived recoil with a fair amount more punch than a .44 magnum.

Could go 460 and shoot your 45lc, 454, or 460.

I think this ^^^ would be the way to go if you don't mind a very large revolver, versatility plus.

 

[PapiBarcelona]

Which revolver did you want .480 Ruger chambered in?

Super Red Hawk, SRH Alaskan, others?

 

[fnfalsar48]

You should purchase a Freedom Arms revolver in the 480 and get a second cylinder for the 475 linebaugh. You will be amazed with the quality.

 

[lax]

I think this ^^^ would be the way to go if you don't mind a very large revolver, versatility plus.

Come on it's not that big lol

 

[Jimbob2.0]

Come on it's not that big lol

Ya I find the 454 (never shot the 460) to punchy. My hands are smallish, so the SuperRedhawk guns are pushing the limits but handleable. A friend has one in 480 and its his favorite black bear pistol. The BFR's do ok for me in the short cylinder models.

 

[lax]

The x frame shares grips with the L-frame (ie 686). So while the gun is large, the grips actually feel small to me. The great thing about the 460 is that it uses 45 cal bullets so you have a wide array of possibilities when it comes projectiles.

 

[Jimbob2.0]

If you reload, I guess you do by your post, get a .480 and PLENTY of brass to last you a LONG time. You are correct about the recoil characteristics of that cartridge in the Ruger revolver that's chambered for it, less perceived recoil with a fair amount more punch than a .44 magnum.



I think this ^^^ would be the way to go if you don't mind a very large revolver, versatility plus.

I have a lot of guns I have had to buy a lifetime of brass or get it when they want it. Cough .455 webley

 

[Lou45]

I have a lot of guns I have had to buy a lifetime of brass or get it when they want it. Cough .455 webley

Well. that being the case (no pun intended), go with the .480 and enjoy yourself.

 

[hvymax]

Could go 460 and shoot your 45lc, 454, or 460.

Versatility and availability are a nice option.

 

[Jimbob2.0]

Versatility and availability are a nice option.

Your probably right on the 454, though I was looking for a little bigger bore May revisit ruger.

Priorities changed a little last night as I stumbled across a dealer who is actually had in stock a Rossi 92 454 16" barrel stainless. It was on auctionarms and the price wasnt too bad. Ive been wanting one for years. While I Was a little disapointed with the quality of my last 92 (finish and action) there was nothing fataly wrong so I figured I would give them another chance.

Should go nicely with my .45 Redhawk. Now a nice 480 pair would be nicer but.........