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which is more powerful?

muwapemuwape Member Posts: 45 ✭✭
edited October 2001 in Ask the Experts
Which is the more powerful , 454 casul or the new .480 ruger, and how much more so than the 44mag? Thinking of getting one for whitetail, but don't really need overkill.(well, not too much,anyway)thanks.
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  • baldybaldy Member Posts: 11 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    A .357 in a long barreled revolver is plenty big for deer. But... if you have the bucks to buy those big fat calibers, go for it. Shucks, I would.
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  • DaRoostaDaRoosta Member Posts: 270 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    All I know is the 454 Casull and the 480 aren't for plinking. I've heard many people say they can't stand to fire more than a few rounds in a day, as the recoil is pretty serious. One of my good friends, who is an FFL holder and active collector, fired a box of 454 Casull ammo in one day and had a bruise on his palm for about a week. He's about 6'2" and goes about 350, so he can usually handle anything and everything. I guess they're just not much fun, but have unbelievable power.
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  • r.e.bobr.e.bob Member Posts: 36 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I took a RUGER stainless 44 Mag REDHAWK with Papers and everything including box, however the dog eat one end of the box off, to a gun show today in FL. as trading stock. I paid $381.00 plus tax in 1983 fired less than 25 rounds in it. They offered me $250.00. Think I'll keep it. To this day I could'nt hit the broad side of a barn from inside the barn with it. Could be me!!!!! It is me. BobPS anyone want to buy a "Shiz Su Hat"
    If you hit your target every time, you're too close.
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  • sig-mansig-man Member Posts: 591 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The 454 Casull is more powerful, then the .480 Ruger, then the reliable .44 mag, I personally bought the .454 Super Redhawk because you can shoot .45 Long Colts in it for plinking or practice.Take it from me , at the moment of truth on a whitetail you won't really notice the recoil that much,just remember,RECOIL=FUN, have fun...
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  • 218Beekeep218Beekeep Member Posts: 3,033
    edited November -1
    r.e.bob,what show were you at?Ft.Pierce?.218
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  • r.e.bobr.e.bob Member Posts: 36 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    218bee, Melbourne, the next one will be next Jan. 5-6 Melbourne Aud. if you need directions let me know. rpres@digital.net By the way we have a firing range in Sabastian that is to die for. No pun. PS use to dive off Ft Pierce for Lob in the early 90'S nice vis. limit every day. Bob
    If you hit your target every time, you're too close.
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  • will270winwill270win Member Posts: 4,845
    edited November -1
    The .480 splits the difference between the 44 mag and the .454. I have the .454 and I think I am going to get rid of it because it broke my hand a month back. Hate to do it but if I can't shoot all day long with a gun it's got to go. Besides I want a Ruger#1 in 218 Bee. Heck, if you want, give me a holler on the e-mail if interested.
    If you run, you'll just die tired! will270win@aol.com ~Secret Select Society Of Suave Stylish Smoking Jackets~[This message has been edited by will270win (edited 10-27-2001).]
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  • r.e.bobr.e.bob Member Posts: 36 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Try a 357 Mag Ruger SA. I have an old model 30 carbine 3 screw SA. Hotter than the 357. goes right where I point it at 25 yds. not for sale. You should have a welder mask on when you shoot it.
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  • 218Beekeep218Beekeep Member Posts: 3,033
    edited November -1
    r.e.bob,I set up at most of the Suncoast Gun Shows,did FT.Pierce a few months ago,will likely do the Melbourne show that you speak of.Do you know Ray ,who sells ammo,bullets,etc.has a banner at the shows,that says something like M&B RELOAING SUPPLIES,SEBASTIAN FLA?.....I buy buy a few things from him..218
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