The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - .44, .454, or .480 ruger super redhawk alaskan???

22-rimfire · November 4, 2010, 09:03 PM

When I get the funds, I hope to buy a 475 Linebaugh in a BFR revolver. The 480 Ruger loads will be my "specials". Off the top of my head, the 475 is more powerful than the 454 Casull. It is a .475" caliber bullet (versus .45 caliber) with LOTS of oomph. No snubbies in that caliber however not that I would ever even consider buying one. Freedom Arms also makes revolvers in this caliber if you are willing to pay the price.

I would probably buy a Ruger Alaskan in 480 Ruger if I ran onto one, just because. I have no credible reason for even owing such a beast. But all it takes is money.

Good luck with the 454 C. It really is not my cup of tea. The 480 is painful enough to shoot and in my opinion, a better round for predators and hunting than the 454 unless you are dreaming about 200 yd shots.

November 4, 2010, 09:03 PM	#18
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,323	When I get the funds, I hope to buy a 475 Linebaugh in a BFR revolver. The 480 Ruger loads will be my "specials". Off the top of my head, the 475 is more powerful than the 454 Casull. It is a .475" caliber bullet (versus .45 caliber) with LOTS of oomph. No snubbies in that caliber however not that I would ever even consider buying one. Freedom Arms also makes revolvers in this caliber if you are willing to pay the price. I would probably buy a Ruger Alaskan in 480 Ruger if I ran onto one, just because. I have no credible reason for even owing such a beast. But all it takes is money. Good luck with the 454 C. It really is not my cup of tea. The 480 is painful enough to shoot and in my opinion, a better round for predators and hunting than the 454 unless you are dreaming about 200 yd shots.