Bisley 480 Ruger

[bamagreg]

Yesterday I stumbled across a great deal on a Ruger SBH Bisley in 480 Ruger (6.5").  The original owner shot it exactly 5 times and said it wasn't for him (gave me the remaining 15 rounds of 325gr Hornady's).  The last thing I needed was to add another caliber to the mix but what the heck!  Now to get dies, brass, bullets, etc.  

[wheelguns]

I have the same gun, and I love it. Congratulations! Mine has .478” throats, a tight b/c gap, and excellent fit and finish. The only problem, when I first got it, it would shave rings of lead between the chambers and the throats. I sent it to Doug Guy and he chamfered the transition to the throats. All is well now., and it shoots like a laser.

[Ramar]

Congrats! Looking for the same thing. Love the whole configuration, especially the recessed chambers and extra long ejector. Should be a ton of fun tinkering, reloading for and shooting that beast.

[pacecars]

400 gr Lee LBT style bullets at 900 - 1000 FPS is a great load that will take anything in The USA

[470evans]

Nice looking! Hope you enjoy it.

[contender]

I have one of those as well,, to go with the pair of Super Redhawks I own. Those things really shoot,, and are FUN when a newbie tries one.

I cast for mine as well, and I use a couple of different bullets. So far, ALL have been great. Although my MP Mold seems to be my favorite,, so the Lee mold is getting dusty.

[matt56]

I would love to have one of those. I’ve never seen one for sale anywhere locally though. I have the 454 version and it is the best made ruger I’ve ever seen. Tight cylinder gap, smooth forcing cone, shoots great and doesn’t lead. I love it more every day

Actually it’s my avatar picture too

[foxtrapper]

Very nice! I bought the 61/2 in 480 when they first came out. I sent it unfired to have a octagon erh length (5 1/2”) barrel ,FA front sight and action job! Still haven’t fired it sad to say.... I’m so embarrassed! Lol even have sixshots 385 gr painted bullets and 4 lbs of HS-6. Thinking that after the c-19 dies down I’ll send it down the road. I do have a good handful of customs, but really want to own a Freedom arms ! Sorry for the hijack

[ss30378]

Congrats on the 480, I enjoy my 6.5". It can be loaded to take anything on the planet and can be loaded very mildly for most lower 48 critters. I like the lee 400gr bullet and the double crimp groove. Loading to the upper crimp groove with hs6 at 900-1000fps and the lower crimp groove I've hit 1400fps with 300mp, without any sticky extraction. Very versatile round.

[harveylogan]

foxtrapper, highjack nahhhh, you put me onto the 5.5” octagon barrel and ended up with two. 480R & 454C.

[bamagreg]

Mar 19, 2020 11:44:02 GMT -5 foxtrapper said:

Very nice! I bought the 61/2 in 480 when they first came out. I sent it unfired to have a octagon erh length (5 1/2”) barrel ,FA front sight and action job! Still haven’t fired it sad to say.... I’m so embarrassed! Lol even have sixshots 385 gr painted bullets and 4 lbs of HS-6. Thinking that after the c-19 dies down I’ll send it down the road. I do have a good handful of customs, but really want to own a Freedom arms ! Sorry for the hijack

If you want to get rid of those bullets let me know.  

[x101airborne]

Mar 19, 2020 11:44:02 GMT -5 foxtrapper said:

Very nice! I bought the 61/2 in 480 when they first came out. I sent it unfired to have a octagon erh length (5 1/2”) barrel ,FA front sight and action job! Still haven’t fired it sad to say.... I’m so embarrassed! Lol even have sixshots 385 gr painted bullets and 4 lbs of HS-6. Thinking that after the c-19 dies down I’ll send it down the road. I do have a good handful of customs, but really want to own a Freedom arms ! Sorry for the hijack

When and if you get ready to send it down the road, please do let me know where it is for sale and your asking price. 
I don't own a 480.... yet. 

[squigz]

I have that exact gun and it's quickly become my favorite gun to own, shoot and hunt with. I haven't done any modifications to it because it just works for me right out of the box! I love shooting Missouri's 340gr bullets and Sixhots 385gr HPs with HS6. Only other powder I've tried has been 2400 with speer 325gr bullets and they shot amazing as well.

[foxtrapper]

x101airborne I’ll keep u in mind when I make up my mind! Lol

[reflex264]

Be sure to try the 375gr Montana Bullet Works bullet. I have ran it against heavier bullets and it penetrates as much, is very accurate and allows for over 200fps on top end loads.