| Ripp |
| (.577 member) |
| 15/01/16 04:39 PM |
Re: Ruger Super Blackhawk--454 Casull and 480 Ruger--NEW
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Looks like Ruger is going to try and poach Freedom Arms territory. I never really understood the reason behind the 480, it's little more than a light special of the 475 Linbaugh. Maybe Ruger just wanted their name on a big bore pistol cartridge? I've got an Alaskan in 454 that was worked over by Bowen Classic Arms, it makes for a very nice carry piece for bear country. A few years ago I tied the S&W 500 in one of their 7.5" Performance Center guns, it was very unpleasant to shoot.
Think they will make some inroads into the Freedom Arms Camp with half the price being the main reason. Having said that those Freedom Arms guns are really nice..you get what you pay for..
The author of this article stated the 480 was considerably easier to handle than the 454..while still throwing out bullets in excess of 300grs..with considerably less pressure..maybe that is the reason it is still around..dont know have never owned one..if I get one of these it will be the .454..
Ripp