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Post by isaactc on May 24, 2017 20:13:12 GMT -5
I am going to order a Super Blackhawk Bisley. I already have a Blackhawk, 7.5", .45 Colt, and a 5.5" Bisley .45 Colt. A pair of S&W 29 and 629 6"+ 8 3/8" round out my bigger bore revolvers. I rarely, if ever hunt anymore. I just love hand loading my revolver cartridges. I have had a so much fun with the variety of .45 Colt loads- I love this caliber. The trouble is I am looking for the fun factor in a Big Bore. I have shot the .454 in the past and didn't find it too overly powerful to handle. My concern is cost of reloading- brass case life from crimping and such. I realize one does not go out and shoot 100 rounds a day with these big guys. I would appreciate any and all comments on these cartridges in the Ruger Platform. Thanks, in advance! p.s You never know, I may go out after Whitetails or apply for a Black Bear permit in the future.
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Post by clintsfolly on May 24, 2017 20:30:40 GMT -5
I own both. A SBH 454 and BFR in 474L. After I got The BFR I haven't shot the SBH. Have fun with your new gun!
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Post by nolongcolt on May 24, 2017 21:12:02 GMT -5
I too have owned both, the .454 is long gone, still have a BFR .480 if I want a hammer, and its less obnoxious.
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Post by jeffer on May 24, 2017 21:22:20 GMT -5
454 all the way. Most versatile cartridge in my opinion. From varmint and deer speedsters to big game sledge hammer. Does it all.
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Post by whitworth on May 25, 2017 4:11:30 GMT -5
You already have a .45 Colt, so for me at least, the .480 is a logical choice. The .480 is actually a "fun" round, the .454 not so much.
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Post by magnumwheelman on May 25, 2017 5:27:17 GMT -5
I mirror WHIT has to say... I have both calibers in Ruger Alaskans... & the 480 is much more "fun" to shoot, with much less muzzle blast... I like the round enough, that the Super Blackhawk Bisley I bought is also in 480... in all fairness I get almost to 454 velocity levels with some Ruger only loads in 45 Colt, in other platforms, & can load the 454 with Trailboss for "fun" loads as well... so loading the 454 is more versatile, & cheaper to load for with the 45 caliber bullets... but the 480 is more "gooder" IMO  |
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Post by magnumwheelman on May 25, 2017 5:28:46 GMT -5
 seen those Baribo gummy bear commercials???
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Post by Encore64 on May 25, 2017 6:46:10 GMT -5
I have to disagree with most of these guys. "Or" is one of my least favorite words.
The obvious and logical answer is "both."
Just saying...
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Post by 500fksjr on May 25, 2017 7:00:28 GMT -5
Variety allows for a different diet when going out! So mix it up |
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Post by contender on May 25, 2017 7:34:55 GMT -5
I own a bunch of 45 Colts. They will do anything I ask of them. I never had the "need" for either the 454 or the 480. Then a deal fell in my lap on a Super Redhawk in 480. Boy,, was I PLEASANTLY surprised. Then,, along came a smoking deal in a FA in 454. I got it too,,, and it lived up to it's brothers I'd shot. A bit more snappy recoil,,, and yet,, still a good one. Next,, I just HAD to have one of the Bisley SBH's in 480 when it came out.
Now,,, when I decide I want a bigger thumper than my 45's,,, I almost always grab the 480.
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Post by jeffer on May 25, 2017 8:24:25 GMT -5
Encore has given you the best advice!
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Post by CraigC on May 25, 2017 8:33:28 GMT -5
Both is always good. I vote the .480 "first". |
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Post by bula on May 25, 2017 8:35:26 GMT -5
I would and have voted for the 480. A BSBH here. Of all the uses I might find for either bore size, the 454 only comes out ahead in one area. Range. If you will spot and stalk hunt open ground and have the skill to take beyond a 100yds shots, then consider the 454. Otherwise the additional bore size and bullet weights with less pressure and muzzle blast give the advantages to the 480.
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Post by dvnv on May 25, 2017 10:14:16 GMT -5
I would and have voted for the 480. A BSBH here. Of all the uses I might find for either bore size, the 454 only comes out ahead in one area. Range. If you will spot and stalk hunt open ground and have the skill to take beyond a 100yds shots, then consider the 454. Otherwise the additional bore size and bullet weights with less pressure and muzzle blast give the advantages to the 480. +1, my thoughts exactly. |
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Post by Quick Draw McGraw on May 25, 2017 11:28:04 GMT -5
I agree with Bula. I have a .454 SRH and a .475/480 BFR. The .480 will do everything the .454 will do except longer distance. I used to have a .480 Bisley and thought that was a good cartridge for that platform. Here's your deciding factor: the .454 has range, versatility, and more easily accessible reloading materials; the .480 has less recoil and an do most of what the .454 can do.
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seen those Baribo gummy bear commercials???
