Raging Bull life expectancy

IM_Lugger · June 12, 2005, 12:03 PM

Does anyone know what’s the maximum round count you can get from the Taurus Raging Bull. Did Taurus ever release the numbers (i.e. 92FS ~35K acccording to Beretta )? .

Im interested in the .44mag version. Do you think Ruger or S&W .44's would last longer?

Jeffro250 · June 12, 2005, 12:11 PM

Impossible to say...some Taurus's are turds and break after a couple shots, some last along time...

But if i had to put my money on which one would last the longest, it would be the Ruger. Tried and true, overbuilt, and proven to be tough as nails.

Wildalaska · June 12, 2005, 12:30 PM

Ive seen Taurus big bores go belly up (more than once) in the first box of ammo.

IMHO Taurus samll frames are OK, their big bores are junk

WildbuyarugerAlaska

jvlip3 · June 12, 2005, 12:40 PM

I have to agree with the other posters. I was at the range this morning and someone had a 45 ACP Tracker lock up on him. Brand new and only 200 rounds the cylinder froze. On the other hand my Taurus small frames are like the energizer bunny- they just keep going and going. Buy the Ruger- they are built like tanks and can take more abuse than Popeye. No offense Popeye. And by the way I have a Ruger Redhawk in 44 mag.

IM_Lugger · June 12, 2005, 04:01 PM

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... Ruger. Tried and true, overbuilt, and proven to be tough as nails.

you don't think Raging Bull is overbuilt

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IMHO Taurus samll frames are OK, their big bores are junk

no offense but that doesn't make any sense

can anyone who's got a Raging Bull in .44 tell me how many rounds they put through one?

I have to say I’m having a hard time believing that a gun that was designed for .454casull and now available in .500S&W won’t be able to take a .44mag reliably.

jonathon · June 12, 2005, 04:15 PM

WA lives in a gunshop so...

WA, do they ever let you out?

Majic · June 12, 2005, 05:33 PM

It's useless to look at any round count that someone may put out. Any mechanical devise may break at any time. Being mass produced you have no idea of how long it actually will last. You can only give an estimate based on an average number of items, but your individual item may fall within or outside of that average.

Wildalaska · June 12, 2005, 08:04 PM

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WA, do they ever let you out?

my day off today...

Went shooting with spiffy

Shot a nine shot sun MOA group with my SSG

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no offense but that doesn't make any sense

Tauruses are fine in 38, 22 etc...they dont stand up to 44 mag, 454 etc.....

That explain it better....??

WildhawkeyeAlaska

IM_Lugger · June 12, 2005, 10:00 PM

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You can only give an estimate based on an average number of items,

Sure I understand that, but even an avarage is a good estimate on how long will the gun last.

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Tauruses are fine in 38, 22 etc...they dont stand up to 44 mag, 454 etc.....
That explain it better....??

I got you the first time. I just don't think that if the gun woudn't work in .44mag they'd make one in .454 or .500S&W

Wildalaska · June 12, 2005, 10:44 PM

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I just don't think that if the gun woudn't work in .44mag they'd make one in .454 or .500S&W

profits, they are out to make profits, its all bean countin bottom line

WildlikefordsAlaska

Majic · June 12, 2005, 10:56 PM

Not really as I have seen brand new guns right of the box come unglued with factory loads. Granted that doesn't often happen, but it shows that anything can happen so don't worry about how long your revolver will last. Just look at it as if you take reasonable care of it and don't shoot over pressure loads then it should out live you.

Jeffro250 · June 13, 2005, 01:44 AM

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I have to say I’m having a hard time believing that a gun that was designed for .454casull and now available in .500S&W won’t be able to take a .44mag reliably.

Ive said it once, ive said it a thousand times...

When it comes to Taurus, their guns seem to be hit or miss...their are plenty of happy customers, but their are quite a few of unsatistfied ones too. I had a tracker in 44 mag...complete and utter junk. The cylinder would come unlocked with anything over medium loads, the lock up was terrable and the cylinder gap was as wide as the grand canyon(.012 from the factory!!

) Cruise around other forums, talk to gun shop owners, heck, even fellow taurus owners and youll hear alot of badmouthing about them. There is always a small handful on EVERY forum that will defend them to the death and thats fine...but you rarely hear someone say they wore out, beat up or are completly dis-satisfied with their Ruger.

If you think the taurus are overbuilt and are anywhere near the strength of the rugers, your on drugs!!

IM_Lugger · June 13, 2005, 11:32 AM

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If you think the taurus are overbuilt and are anywhere near the strength of the rugers, your on drugs!!

I'm not interested in Tracker version, And I do think think that Raging Bull is overbuilt, well it's bigger than ruger isbn't it? also it has a double cylinder lock up, so I think it should be fine...

so far I don't think anyone who responded has a raging bull. Does anyone here even has one

Jeffro250 · June 13, 2005, 02:34 PM

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Does anyone here even has one

No...sounds like everyone wised up and traded them in for a ruger before they broke!!

Jack Malloy · June 14, 2005, 10:06 AM

I dont know about the Tracker or the Raging Bull, but I have had a 6.5 .44 magnum model 44 and have had it for many years now.
I only use full power ammo in it and the only thing that has shot loose is the rear sight, LOL....

BerettaCougar · June 14, 2005, 10:27 AM

I strongly dislike it when someone asks a question about a gun and people answer it making suggestions on other guns...guns they think are better...

THE QUESTION IS ABOUT A CERTAIN GUN...ANSWER IT IF YOU HAVE VALID INPUT....

And yes Taurus makes great firearms, I have a model 650, put about 500 rounds through it... perfect little weapon, the big bores.... are kind of iffy, The older ones are not as good as the new ones... I shot the raging bull and it's BADASS... and what a good price.. looks nice, accurate... fits in MY hand great...

mtnbkr · June 14, 2005, 11:50 AM

My dad has a RB in 45Colt. He bought it used a few years ago and has since put about 500 rounds through it. So far, it's holding up fine. Most of his loads are 260gr bullets at standard or slightly warmer than standard 45Colt velocities.

Chris

GON2FAR · June 14, 2005, 12:48 PM

I too have seen so/so performance from the Taurus big-bores. RB 454 a good friend of mine got a while back, we took it to the range, before the first box of ammo the cyl. was locked up tight. Sent it back twice, after the second time and it still wasnt right, he just sold it. I will say though, with the scope mounted, what little shooting we did do with it, it was wickedly accurate (.002 gap helped).

If you can wear out a Ruger Redhawk or Blackhawk, call me and let me know I would LOVE to see that. Ive seen some of those guns that have had thousands of full house (and in all honesty some well-over-full house) loads put through them.

jonathon · June 14, 2005, 02:31 PM

That's 'cause all Ruger's are over built, and the action on them is like a tank.. why do you think so many redhawk frames are used for .475 linebaugh's, and I've seen a place that even did a .454 version

Pezo · June 14, 2005, 07:32 PM

Jeffro250 , how does someone walk out of the store with a gun that has a cylinder gap as wide as the grand canyon and a horrible lockup?

IM_Lugger · June 14, 2005, 10:10 PM

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why do you think so many redhawk frames are used for .475 linebaugh's, and I've seen a place that even did a .454 version

well do they use it for .500s&w like they use the Raging Bull

Jeffro250 · June 15, 2005, 12:11 AM

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Jeffro250 , how does someone walk out of the store with a gun that has a cylinder gap as wide as the grand canyon and a horrible lockup?

Chock it up to inexperience(at the time) and going out any buying the first thing i saw that had a big hole in the end and went bang. Now that i know a thing or two about buying a revolver, i ALWAYS bring a good flashlight, a set of feeler gauges and a little know-how when buying a revolver!!

Jeffro250 · June 15, 2005, 12:15 AM

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well do they use it for .500s&w like they use the Raging Bull

I dont think ruger feels threatened enough by the 500 mag to make it a big issue when it comes to bigbore revolvers...their sales havent been dented by the 500 mag, so why start making one? As for the raging bull chambered in it, ive yet to see one, hear of anyone shooting one or even handling one, so god only knows what the reliablity is going to be like...

And considering Taurus's less FAR than perfect track record when it comes to bigbore handguns, you couldnt pay me enough to shoot that grenade!

jonathon · June 15, 2005, 12:19 AM

The .500 doesn't have much more on the .480 other than a bit more bullet..

I think unless your one of those that lacks in certain areas, anything bigger that .454 is almost to much gun

Mad Cow · June 15, 2005, 04:22 AM

I have a Taurus Raging Bull 454 put about 500 454 & 250 45Colt through it never had a problem. Owned it for 5 yrs. now. It's more accurate than i'll ever be.

June 12, 2005, 12:03 PM	#1
IM_Lugger Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2004 Posts: 2,011	Raging Bull life expectancy Does anyone know what’s the maximum round count you can get from the Taurus Raging Bull. Did Taurus ever release the numbers (i.e. 92FS ~35K acccording to Beretta )? . Im interested in the .44mag version. Do you think Ruger or S&W .44's would last longer?

June 12, 2005, 12:11 PM	#2
Jeffro250 Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2004 Posts: 286	Impossible to say...some Taurus's are turds and break after a couple shots, some last along time... But if i had to put my money on which one would last the longest, it would be the Ruger. Tried and true, overbuilt, and proven to be tough as nails.

June 12, 2005, 12:30 PM	#3
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,171	Ive seen Taurus big bores go belly up (more than once) in the first box of ammo. IMHO Taurus samll frames are OK, their big bores are junk WildbuyarugerAlaska

June 12, 2005, 12:40 PM	#4
jvlip3 Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2005 Location: Third Rock from the Sun Posts: 312	I have to agree with the other posters. I was at the range this morning and someone had a 45 ACP Tracker lock up on him. Brand new and only 200 rounds the cylinder froze. On the other hand my Taurus small frames are like the energizer bunny- they just keep going and going. Buy the Ruger- they are built like tanks and can take more abuse than Popeye. No offense Popeye. And by the way I have a Ruger Redhawk in 44 mag.

June 12, 2005, 04:15 PM	#6
jonathon Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2005 Location: Washougal, Washington. YEHAW! Posts: 1,872	WA lives in a gunshop so... WA, do they ever let you out?

June 12, 2005, 05:33 PM	#7
Majic Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2004 Posts: 3,888	It's useless to look at any round count that someone may put out. Any mechanical devise may break at any time. Being mass produced you have no idea of how long it actually will last. You can only give an estimate based on an average number of items, but your individual item may fall within or outside of that average.

June 12, 2005, 10:56 PM	#11
Majic Senior Member Join Date: May 24, 2004 Posts: 3,888	Not really as I have seen brand new guns right of the box come unglued with factory loads. Granted that doesn't often happen, but it shows that anything can happen so don't worry about how long your revolver will last. Just look at it as if you take reasonable care of it and don't shoot over pressure loads then it should out live you.

June 14, 2005, 10:06 AM	#15
Jack Malloy Senior Member Join Date: February 3, 2005 Posts: 791	I dont know about the Tracker or the Raging Bull, but I have had a 6.5 .44 magnum model 44 and have had it for many years now. I only use full power ammo in it and the only thing that has shot loose is the rear sight, LOL....

June 14, 2005, 10:27 AM	#16
BerettaCougar Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,224	I strongly dislike it when someone asks a question about a gun and people answer it making suggestions on other guns...guns they think are better... THE QUESTION IS ABOUT A CERTAIN GUN...ANSWER IT IF YOU HAVE VALID INPUT.... And yes Taurus makes great firearms, I have a model 650, put about 500 rounds through it... perfect little weapon, the big bores.... are kind of iffy, The older ones are not as good as the new ones... I shot the raging bull and it's BADASS... and what a good price.. looks nice, accurate... fits in MY hand great...

June 14, 2005, 11:50 AM	#17
mtnbkr Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2000 Location: Manassas, Virginia Posts: 914	My dad has a RB in 45Colt. He bought it used a few years ago and has since put about 500 rounds through it. So far, it's holding up fine. Most of his loads are 260gr bullets at standard or slightly warmer than standard 45Colt velocities. Chris

June 14, 2005, 12:48 PM	#18
GON2FAR Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Posts: 33	I too have seen so/so performance from the Taurus big-bores. RB 454 a good friend of mine got a while back, we took it to the range, before the first box of ammo the cyl. was locked up tight. Sent it back twice, after the second time and it still wasnt right, he just sold it. I will say though, with the scope mounted, what little shooting we did do with it, it was wickedly accurate (.002 gap helped). If you can wear out a Ruger Redhawk or Blackhawk, call me and let me know I would LOVE to see that. Ive seen some of those guns that have had thousands of full house (and in all honesty some well-over-full house) loads put through them.

June 14, 2005, 02:31 PM	#19
jonathon Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2005 Location: Washougal, Washington. YEHAW! Posts: 1,872	That's 'cause all Ruger's are over built, and the action on them is like a tank.. why do you think so many redhawk frames are used for .475 linebaugh's, and I've seen a place that even did a .454 version

June 14, 2005, 07:32 PM	#20
Pezo Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2005 Location: Vernors and orange barrels. Posts: 661	Jeffro250 , how does someone walk out of the store with a gun that has a cylinder gap as wide as the grand canyon and a horrible lockup?

June 15, 2005, 12:19 AM	#24
jonathon Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2005 Location: Washougal, Washington. YEHAW! Posts: 1,872	The .500 doesn't have much more on the .480 other than a bit more bullet.. I think unless your one of those that lacks in certain areas, anything bigger that .454 is almost to much gun

June 15, 2005, 04:22 AM	#25
Mad Cow Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 128	I have a Taurus Raging Bull 454 put about 500 454 & 250 45Colt through it never had a problem. Owned it for 5 yrs. now. It's more accurate than i'll ever be.