Which One?

[ihuntbucks]

Hey guys,if you were to chose between a .480 Ruger or a .454 Casull.Whice one would you chose and why?Guns would be used for whitetail hunting and target.I reload so ammo is not really a problem.........Rick

[Graybeard]

I had both and chose to keep the .480 Ruger and let the .454 Casull go.

[Redhawk1]

I would have to go with the 454 Casull. Not because it will shoot the 45 Colts, but I just like the 454 Casull better.  I see more gun shops that stock the 454 Casull over the 480. And the added plus is, you can shoot 45 Colts in the 454 Casull. JMHO.

[Ken ONeill]

Tough question. Whitetail deer don't require either one, so I'd pick the .44 Mag. If I HAD to have one or the other ( just because I HAD to ) I'd probably pick a .454, just because I can make it shoot a wee-bit flatter for 125 yard shots. But don't ask me to choose between the .454 and .475 Linebaugh ( or .480 Ruger) if big game lke buffalo, bison, and bears are to be hunted. The 400 gr.-420 gr. bullrts of the .475's will win every time, and make my decision easy.

[williamlayton]

Which will shoot .410 shotshells?
Blessings

[Lloyd Smale]

here we go again   480

[Ahab]

Have to go with Redhawk1 on this one again.

[BIG Dog454]

I chose the .454, Because I already loaded for the 45 colt, there was a good supply of various weight bullets to choose from including a large supply of cast bullets avaliable.  The .454 could be loaded light for deer with a jacketed XTP that works wonderfully on white tail deer and can be loaded heavy for bigger game.  I like the XTP loaded to 1250 fps. It's a mild 454 load without too much recoil and is accurate and deadly. shooting 45 colts is just a bonus because I have plenty of brass.
Mike

[Old Griz]

For deer either will work fine. The 454 may be a bit overkill. I'd go with the 480 simply because it will be easier to shoot, and might even do a better job. (Ask Graybeard about that! He can explain it really well.) However, I tend to agree with Ken. If deer hunting, a 300-gr bullet out of a .44 will do just fine, and cost a whole lot less to shoot. But between the .480 and the .454, go .480.

That advice and $5 will get you a cup of coffee. (Just don't get Starbucks--they will not ship to our troops.)

[poncaguy]

460 S&W, can shoot 454's and 45's also..........I shoot an Encore 15"

[Lloyd Smale]

if we can pick a different caliber i pick the 44 mag.

460 S&W, can shoot 454's and 45's also..........I shoot an Encore 15"

[williamlayton]

I didn't take notes last time Lloyd and forgot---thought I could remember.
Blessings

[ihuntbucks]

Thanks guy for input.BTW,I already had a .44 in a SBH Hunter.Just thought I wanted something bigger cuz "I want it" .That SRH in .454 is "calling me"$620.00 at SE Guns in Trussville.....Rick

[Lloyd Smale]

dont worry its hard to go wrong with either.

[Redhawk1]

Get it.....