.480 ruger loads

onlybrowning · April 20, 2012, 08:31 PM

I'm getting a Ruger Super Redhawk in .480 Ruger. I prefer cast bullets for cost, but am not opposed to other options. What loads have you guys cooked that were accurate? Thanks for your input.

ricklaut · April 20, 2012, 10:58 PM

I run 19.5gr of H110 under a 400GR cast boolit in my .480.

ETA: "Be sure to work up, YMMV, etc."

mavracer · April 20, 2012, 11:12 PM

412gr Hunter hard cast and 19.5gr of WW296, I tried 20.0 but had sticky ejection. I've got my eye on a new 400gr that has a longer nose (less bullet in case=more room for powder). I'd like to get 1300fps without the sticky ejection. I know I'm close.

onlybrowning · April 21, 2012, 07:21 AM

Those loads sound impressive! How about some mid level loads using Unique or something comparable maybe? I think I'll be using 400 grain cast bullets as well.

VTRich · April 22, 2012, 07:01 AM

I've been running 19.5 gr of 296 behind Beartooth Bullet's 420 gr WFN Gas Checked out of my Ruger Super Redhawk. Recoil was surprisingly mild, and was quite accurate at 25 yards. I was going to try 20 gr next. Only time I have ever had extraction problems was with hornady brass (even with their commercial ammo). I've had great luck with Starline brass.

onlybrowning · April 22, 2012, 08:46 AM

Awesome info guys. Thank you. I'm going to order up some bullets for it in the 400gr. range. I am assuming I don't really need gas checks since they aren't exactly screaming down the barrel. What do you guys think? What BNH should I be looking for?

mavracer · April 22, 2012, 07:35 PM

I seem to remember Jeff Quinn using Unique for some midrange loads. IIRC 10.0gr with a 325 or 335gr cast bullets. www.gunblast.com
I figured if I want to shoot midrange 480s I can just shoot my 44mag lol.

onlybrowning · April 22, 2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mavracer

I seem to remember Jeff Quinn using Unique for some midrange loads. IIRC 10.0gr with a 325 or 335gr cast bullets. www.gunblast.com
I figured if I want to shoot midrange 480s I can just shoot my 44mag lol.

Good point! I am assuming I will enjoy the gun more as I do with my .44's with mid range charges. I can't wait to ring our gong with a 400 grain cast bullet!

Robert Palermo · April 23, 2012, 10:29 AM

FWIW I offer 2 cast bullets for the .480 Ruger A 335 gr. and a 420.gr. Both with large meplats.

onlybrowning · April 23, 2012, 10:40 AM

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April 20, 2012, 08:31 PM	#1
onlybrowning Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2005 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 275	.480 ruger loads I'm getting a Ruger Super Redhawk in .480 Ruger. I prefer cast bullets for cost, but am not opposed to other options. What loads have you guys cooked that were accurate? Thanks for your input.

April 23, 2012, 10:29 AM	#9
Robert Palermo Member Join Date: June 30, 2010 Location: Home of the Steelers Posts: 56	FWIW I offer 2 cast bullets for the .480 Ruger A 335 gr. and a 420.gr. Both with large meplats. __________________ www.pennbullets.com

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April 20, 2012, 10:58 PM	#2
ricklaut Member Join Date: February 17, 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 64	I run 19.5gr of H110 under a 400GR cast boolit in my .480. ETA: "Be sure to work up, YMMV, etc."

April 21, 2012, 07:21 AM	#4
onlybrowning Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2005 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 275	Those loads sound impressive! How about some mid level loads using Unique or something comparable maybe? I think I'll be using 400 grain cast bullets as well.

April 22, 2012, 07:01 AM	#5
VTRich Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 288	I've been running 19.5 gr of 296 behind Beartooth Bullet's 420 gr WFN Gas Checked out of my Ruger Super Redhawk. Recoil was surprisingly mild, and was quite accurate at 25 yards. I was going to try 20 gr next. Only time I have ever had extraction problems was with hornady brass (even with their commercial ammo). I've had great luck with Starline brass.

April 22, 2012, 08:46 AM	#6
onlybrowning Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2005 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 275	Awesome info guys. Thank you. I'm going to order up some bullets for it in the 400gr. range. I am assuming I don't really need gas checks since they aren't exactly screaming down the barrel. What do you guys think? What BNH should I be looking for?

April 23, 2012, 10:40 AM	#10
onlybrowning Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2005 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 275	PM sent!