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exphys2010 · March 9, 2011, 10:28 PM

I am looking into eventually getting one of these two caliber revolvers for handgun hunting. I know that the 500 is substantially more powerful than the 454, but is there anything that you could really hunt with a 500 that you could not with the 454 Casull (In the U.S.)? I have noticed that there are a lot more options in 454 revolvers such as the Ruger SuperRedhawk, Taurus Raging Bull, etc., not to mention that the ammo is cheaper. So would the 500 be considered overkill? Thanks.

March 9, 2011, 10:28 PM	#1
exphys2010 Member Join Date: September 19, 2010 Posts: 69	454 Casull vs 500 S&W I am looking into eventually getting one of these two caliber revolvers for handgun hunting. I know that the 500 is substantially more powerful than the 454, but is there anything that you could really hunt with a 500 that you could not with the 454 Casull (In the U.S.)? I have noticed that there are a lot more options in 454 revolvers such as the Ruger SuperRedhawk, Taurus Raging Bull, etc., not to mention that the ammo is cheaper. So would the 500 be considered overkill? Thanks.