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Offline dave hall

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480 Ruger
« on: August 13, 2010, 06:07:21 AM »
I'm thinking of having a 5 shot 480 built on a Vaquero.I did a search and saw that Hud has one built on a Blackhawk.I have a N.M. Vaquero in 45,but I would like to have something different in the stronger Vaquero.Any of you guys have any thoughts on the 480 in the Vaquero.
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Re: 480 Ruger
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2010, 08:15:50 AM »
Only comment I can make is ...WHEW! That thang oughta be interesting when ya touch 'er off!!!


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Offline Lloyd Smale

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Re: 480 Ruger
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2010, 02:31:29 AM »
the vaquero would be comfortable to shoot right up till a guy shot top end loads. For them a bisley would do a bit better. Ive always said that if ruger made a 4 5/8s bisley vaquero in 480 id buy 5 of them. The 480 is one of the most versitile and effecient rounds made. It can be loaded down to almost 44 special recoil levels and with a 400 grain lfn at 1100-1200 fps it will kill anything anywhere! I ususally run my 475s right in that ballpark anyway.
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Re: 480 Ruger
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2010, 05:18:37 PM »
I agree with Lloyd; I intend to have one built when I return to the States.  In the meantime, go to the Ruger website and 'tell the CEO' about it; maybe if they get enough requests, they'll resurrect the cartridge.
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Re: 480 Ruger
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2010, 02:20:41 AM »
I have 3 480 and love them. I have all Da's so I don't need an SA built. I would go with the Bisley gripframe as well.  I do wish they would make the chambering again and make the ammo/brass a bit cheaper. J.Michael
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