Author Topic: Ruger Blackhawk in .480? (Read 922 times)

KN · « **on:** October 08, 2003, 11:51:21 AM »

Their web site only lists the 480 in a Super Redhawk. KN

BlkHawk73 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2003, 03:26:27 PM »

Not curently. Only thier SRH is currently avail. in that chambering. The Magnum Research BFR is avail in .475/.480 however. I've heard that There is a Bisley being tested for .480 use. Other 'smiths are doing it so it's only a matter of time before it's a factory model. Have also heard a .454 Ruger SA may be on the horizon as well.

Old Griz · « **Reply #2 on:** October 11, 2003, 08:01:27 PM »

I think they haven't done it so far, was because they thought it would hurt their SRH sales. A SA .480 Bisley would be stronger, more reliable, and cheaper. Plus there's a bunch of us SA folks that would rather have, and pay for, a custom Gary Reeder (et al.) SA than a DA in that caliber. If Ruger is smart, they'll make one soon. They are missing sales, because if they won't do it (they can)--others will continue to do so. (With a Ruger product!)
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Super Rat · « **Reply #3 on:** November 16, 2003, 12:09:20 PM »

That's exactly what I'm waiting for. I came close to getting a Vaquaro or Bisley in .45 Colt, but decided to wait for a five shot in .480, for me it would be a perfect combination of weight and power level for backpacking in Grizz country.

So I hope they hurry up. Seems like a lot of others want one too.