480 Ruger. Shipping is $35.00. Mar 11, 2005. . Stock Filter. I'm no expert, but you might want to include the S&W 460 in there as well. 480 RUGER HORNADY 325GR XTP. in one place. 500 S&W Ammo. Barrel Length2.50". 460 volts is the rated voltage of your equipment. Big bullet, big caliber and considerably less felt recoil than the other three. 500 Wyoming Express Ammo. $1280. The BFR Bisley in 500 jrh is 52oz vs The 4" x frame at 56ozs. Usually these single shot rifles are chambered for traditional rifle cartridges, but the .475 and .480 cartridges have merit, being more efficient, getting the job done with less powder, less noise, and reduced recoil compared to a rifle cartridge of similar power. 480 volts is the system voltage. Apparently, the 480 Ruger is a great cartridge with alot of stopping power and operates at less pressure than the 454, 460 or 500. Velocity is about 10 percent slower but still mightily impressive, and retail price runs less than $800. It's just that everyone seems to think the Casull is a lot more powerful than the 480 because all the writers hyped up the 480 as having "twice the energy of a 44mag with half the recoil of a 454". For me at least, the .480 SRH looked to be the perfect Goldilocks cartridge. Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley 480 Ruger 5 round cylinder 48 oz $840 Magnum Research BFR Bisley 475 linebaugh 5 round cylinder 57.6 oz $1,100 From what I understand, the BFR is just flat out a better made gun and is usually more accurate than the Ruger. The difference in weight and size between the .454 and the S&W mags in the BFR is substantial. Out of Stock (1) Price. The BFR is 1 in 15". Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley 480 Ruger 5 round cylinder 48 oz $840 Magnum Research BFR Bisley 475 linebaugh 5 round cylinder 57.6 oz $1,100 From what I understand, the BFR is just flat out a better made gun and is usually more accurate than the Ruger. This revolver is a hand full. 821 ft.lbs.) Head on over to Ruger's website and do a search for .44 Magnum revolvers, they have 13 different single-action models and . Add to Compare. Only show this user. A joint project with Hornady, the .480 is an interesting critter. 100% . Manufacturer The .480 Ruger Ammo was designed by Hornady / Sturm, Ruger in the year 2003 in the United States. Complete 480 ruger ammunition ballistics Chart. . PLEASE NOTE: Actual projectile may sometimes differ from photograph. UPC7-36676-05302-5. 460 volt rated equipment is always used on a 480 volt system to account for voltage drop due to starting or line losses. The 480R will run about 95% of what the 475 Linebaugh is capable of with the same slug, while requiring 20% less propellant to do so and the difference in velocity a mere 50 to 100 FPS. either kills anything. All the ballistics from all manufacturers, finally. The .480 Ruger Ruger Super Redhawk with .480 Ruger cartridges Sturm Ruger has a reputation for independent thinking. Compare all 480 Ruger ammunition manufacturers on one easy to read chart. As illustrated in the chart, .454 Casull rounds - on average - achieve a velocity of about 1600 feet per second (fps) while .460 S&W Magnum rounds travel at a velocity of 1800 fps. Smith and Wesson call this pistol the most versatile large-bore revolver, and there is a lot of truth in that statement. My advice for you would be to settle in with the 44 magnum and become very efficient with it. It also might cause more trouble than it's worth if he has to use it for self-defense. That's because recoil is a function not just of the size, weight, and speed of the bullet, but also the simple mass of the firearm itself. Depending on load, the .480 Ruger can easily reach within 150 ft/s (46 m/s) of the .475 Linebaugh, making it a very formidable hunting cartridge for large and dangerous game. 5 shot 1" group @ 50 yds., 9 shots 50yds to 150 yds was 1.8" group. Find 480 Ruger Ammo for sale, in-stock and ready to ship at Ammo Freedom. All the ballistics from all manufacturers, finally. . Big jump in power and performance. $1270. For 2001, Sturm, Ruger & Co. has introduced its new proprietary .480 Ruger handgun round in the firm s double-action Super Redhawk revolver, available with 7.5- or 9.5-inch barrels. Or similar to comparing the .30-30 to the .300win mag. But, rather than chambering their popular single action Blackhawk for the new round . Strong, extended frame with extra metal in the top strap, sidewalls and . <br>Here is how I see the 454 vs 480. So if you want something handy and powerful, the .454 is likely the better option. 480 Ruger vs 357 Ruger . The SAAMI maximum average pressure for the .480 Ruger is pegged at 48,000 psi, slightly below the 50,000 psi allowed for the .454 Casull. there's absolutely nothing a 420gr or 440 gr 475 will kill that a 360 or 395 gr 460 won't. it's akin to saying a 338/06 is more lethal than a 300 weatherby. The 275 grain bullet penetrated around five inches and then left a 10 inch cavity in the clay. .480 RUGER The .475 caliber .480 Ruger was introduced in 2001 as a joint development by Hornady and Ruger for the Ruger Super Redhawk double-action revolver and was Ruger's first brand . Lipsey's now brings you two options to accommodate the big bore single action revolver enthusiast. Available in CAYes. The .480 Ruger is a revolver cartridge, introduced in 2003 by Sturm, Ruger and Hornady. Complete 480 ruger ammunition ballistics Chart. It's a better belt pistol. A large rifle size primer is used for ignition. All the ballistics from all manufacturers, finally. The recoil is also amplified in direct proportion to the increased power. The No. 138 Views. Then,, a second 480 was offered with the longer barrel,, and again,, the price was one to not pass up. The .475 Linebaugh gave a 420-grain lead flat-nose bullet a velocity of 1,330 fps. 480 Ruger. (Retail Sales Only). It also might cause more trouble than it's worth if he has to use it for self-defense. if revolver size is no issue, the 460 handsdown. It is a big step up from the .44 Magnum but not as powerful as its kinda-sorta parent .475 Linebaugh. The .480 Ruger (c.) is considerably more powerful than the tried-and-true .44 Magnum (l.) but doesn't have the fearsome recoil of rounds like the .454 Casull (r.). This was the first new cartridge introduced by Ruger, and was at time of introduction the largest diameter production revolver cartridge, at .475 in (12.1 mm). for lighter bullets on deer and most of what we're gonna The 325-grain bullet variant of the .480 Ruger Ammo can travel at a velocity of 1,350 feet per second while creating an energy level of 1,315 ft.lbf. high. Jimbob2.0 said: 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. FREE SHIPPING - Purchase 12 or more boxes & get FREE SHIPPING! In the video I produced, I review the New Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley chambered in the .480 Ruger. Manufacturer The .480 Ruger Ammo was designed by Hornady / Sturm, Ruger in the year 2003 in the United . The .460 uses a straight, rimmed case with a 0.478" outside diameter. 460 S&W Magnum Ammo. As for your question - 475 Linebaugh in the BFR, as it's just a better platform in my opinion between the two you mentioned but both are excellent revolvers. The maximum cartridge overall length (COL) is 2.275". The .480 Ruger operates at a maximum pressure of 48,000 psi, whereas the Linebaugh has a maximum pressure of 50,000, showing how close indeed the two cartridges are. As big as he is, he might be able to conceal one, but it's really overkill. In its standard factory load, the .480 Ruger features a .475-inch diameter bullet that weighs 325 grain (gr). .45 AUTO +P vs. .45 SUPER vs. .460 ROWLAND 255gr HARDCAST CHRONOGRAPH . 4 bullets droped 8.25", group was 3.9 in For the 45-70 [/color] 54.8 gr IMR 3031 1,850 fps n/a" CCI LP guest While I never experienced much of a problem with sticky extraction in the earlier test gun, some loads were harder to . Alaskan Ballistics. . I'm lookig to Buy a Hand Cannon for Hunting here in Mi and im sure it will go to Alaska when i go. Triple-locking cylinder is locked into the frame at the front, rear and bottom for more positive alignment and dependable operation shot after shot. 7.62x25mm Tokarev Ammo. Manufacturer The .480 Ruger Ammo was designed by Hornady / Sturm, Ruger in the year 2003 in the United . An anti-gun prosecutor or an aggreived . So while I like the Toklat 454 and will keep it, I will probably look for a Ruger Bisley 480 or a 4" 500 S&W x frame. I hand load a 395 gr hard cast bullet from Cast Performance and have it up to 1380 fps. The velocity and muzzle energy comparison says that .454 Casull has more ballistic power than .44 Mag. .475 caliber handgun cartridges are not a new idea. Hinterland #: 155275; MFG #: 2-460055RH; Availability. (1,000fps/M.E. With a 350-grainer the .475 Linebaugh got over 1,500 fps. Caliber/Gauge:.480 Ruger ; Clear All Filters. Ricky--this is not really a "which is better" thing to me. From My Cold Dead Hands Song Video.45 AUTO +P vs. .45 SUPER vs. .460 ROWLAND 255gr HARDCAST CHRONOGRAPH. The cartridge is based on the .45-70 Government case cut down to 1.4 inches and loaded with .475-inch-diameter (12.1 mm) bullets weighing from 320 grains (21 g) to 440 grains (29 g). Smith & Wesson Model 460XVR 8.5" Stainless Steel X-Frame Revolver .460 S&W. GI#: 101933797. I really wanted a 480 Ruger but had to settle for the 460 when Ruger discontinued the 480. 44 Mag VS. 454 Casull VS. 480 Ruger. 1 .475 Linebaugh is a light, handy, and beautiful rifle. Sixgunners have longed for an easier carrying single action version that can push 425 grain . @250 yds. .480 RUGER The .475 caliber .480 Ruger was introduced in 2001 as a joint development by Hornady and Ruger for the Ruger Super Redhawk double-action revolver and was Ruger's first brand . I could go faster as I have seen no signs of over pressure but this really is enough for me. Even my Ruger Super Redhawk .480 7.3/8" seems about the same as my .454 Rageing Bull if not less recoil. The .480 case was also .21 inches shorter than the .475 Linebaugh, at 1.285 inches, the same as the .44 Magnum. Manufacturer. 63 mm. It's much handier to carry (and draw) than the long version, but on the other hand, it's. By Alaskan . Suggested Retail$1459.00. Zeroed @ 200yds., 50, 100,& 150yds grouped 2.5 in. Velocity is about 10 percent slower but still mightily impressive, and retail price runs less than $800. We started with 27" barrels for each cartridg. Built from the ground-up and solidly engineered using the latest CNC technology, both Model . Fastest cartridge of these options. 1. Chambered in .480 Ruger, a hard-hitting proprietary round with unmatched stopping power, these wheel guns feature ergonomic . There is not even a comparison between the 2. With a 500 and a 460 I'm pretty well covered for big handgun duties. The cylinder can be used for .460 S&W, .454 Casull or .45 Colt rounds. Anything the Casull can do, the .460 S&W does bigger, better, and faster. . Triple-locking cylinder is locked into the frame at the front, rear and bottom for more positive alignment and dependable operation shot after shot. The five-inch gain-twist barrel provides for an excellent trade-off between velocity and handiness. 1270 - 1280. In my professional opinion, the .480 Ruger is an unappreciated round..460 S&W It is thought by some the .460 S&W mag is a little more powerful than the .500 S&W mag. No resistors required! This product has an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 stars from 2 ratings. Click for more info. The good folks at Hornady developed .480 Ruger ammunition as a rimmed, straight walled, .475 caliber, revolver cartridge. Pure power encased in cold hard steel, the 480 Ruger for sale is a line of revolvers with the robust construction and reliable performance you need for concealed carry, home defense, or hunting the backcountry. December 18, 2020. 7.62mm Nagant Ammo. The .475 Linebaugh was introduced around 1988 as a custom, 5 shot Ruger Blackhawk single action . Ruger Super Redhawk .480 Ruger 9" Target Grey (KSRH-9480) 6543.2100. The overall length of the .480 Ruger Ammo is 41.9mm, and the bullet diameter measures 12.1mm. For decades, Ruger fans have been waiting for a five shot large caliber single action revolver. It was also overshadowed by the aggressive marketing of the .500 S&W Magnum and later the .460 S&W Magnum. Handgun Ballistics . Compare all 460 Smith & Wesson ammunition manufacturers on one easy to read chart. 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 308 Win for Hunting in Alaska Part 2 With Chuke's Outdoor Adventures. . Available in MAYes. they'll both kill whatever, but trajectory is the difference. The .480 Ruger uses lower pressures than the .454 Casull at 48,000 PSI, so the .454 Casull can produce higher velocities and more energy, although, with much lighter bullets than available in .475 caliber. That's pretty close. The ballistics of the current .480 factory loads call for a 325 grain bullet at a muzzle velocity of 1350 fps from a 7.5" revolver barrel. It's a better belt pistol. Heavy 480 Ruger Ammo - 370 gr. Grooves6. The .480 Ruger is no slouch in punch, but ultra magnums like the .460 and .500 Smith & Wesson magnums certainly produce more power, and in the guns they are typically chambered in, equal or less recoil. Reactions: robtattoo, PantaRhei and chinook907. I wish Ruger would put their 480 in the Toklat . So,, I now have a pair of single action's one in 454 & one in 480. Thread starter PantaRhei; Start date Sep 2, 2020; Sep 2, 2020 #1 PantaRhei Member. 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