Large Frame in .454 Casull

[Spencer]

I was really thinking about getting a long barreled revolver in .454 Casull caliber.

I can by all means take the recoil, its not an issue. But I was wondering about all the different types I could possibly get. I was leaning toward a Taurus Raging Bull and wondering if anyone here had experience with one. I'm also open to suggestions about whatever other types if you guys had any to recommend.

Thanks

 

[timothy75]

The Raging Bull is one of Taurus' all time hits and should be a pretty safe buy. Ruger, Magnum Research, and Freedom Arms also offer them. Good luck

 

[cyco668]

I've always wanted the Mateba 454 w/8'" barrel. They look like an awesome gun and are very unique. Too bad they're in the $1000-1500 price range.

 

[Smith & Wesson Man]

something to think about

I have a 460, and I know it is not the round you are wanting, but the 460 will shoot 454 casull and 45 long colt also. With all the weight I fired some factory 454 casull and it did kick very much. I also got great groupings that 35 yards. All smiths come drilled and tapped. Something to think about. I have found the base models for around $900. I think of it like this, people buy 357 magnums and usually only shoot 38 specials out of them. This is pretty much the same way. Something to think about, thats my two cents

 

[Feldhege]

My brother loves his Raging bull in 454. It is the 8" blued model. His will shoot 454 into one nice tight group out to around 75 yards with just a red dot. Weird thing is that with 45 Long Colt, its groups open up alot. Haven't figured that one out yet.

He got his hog last month with his. One shot. Hit is in the shoulder, it kept going up through the neck and exited the skull. Needless to say, the hog dropped like a rock.

Robb

 

[loadedround]

Have you considered a Ruger super Redhawk in 454 Casull. It's avaiable in two barrel lengths, very strongly made, accurate, and reasonably priced. I'm very happy with mine. BTW, it also comes with free scope rings.

 

[Spencer]

I haven't considered a Ruger Super Redhawk because I don't really have a taste for the look of it, but Ruger makes good guns, so I'll check it out.

 

[vynx]

Is there a difference in cylinder length beyween some manufacturers?

I thought I read somewhere that not all .454s can handle some of the heavier longer loads such as made by Buffolo Bore?

If I remember right, the Ruger SRH has a cylinder long enough to handle them all and from what I've seen of the .460 it could handle any .454 load too.

My ten day wait is up tomorrow afternoon on a Ruger SRH I bought used thru Grunbroker.com $500 shipped with rings & plastic ruger box no papers - I figure I can shoot .45 colt thru it and I have been finding a lot of different loads for .45 colt from cowboy up to +p.

 

[Feldhege]

I guess there could be. My Dan Wesson 44 mag has a cylinder longer then all other cylinders except the Ruger. Garrett ammo has rounds that they will only recommend for the Dan Wesson and Ruger guns for fear of damage to other ones. So I guess if the 44 Mag can be built differently so can the 454.

Robb

 

[philbo]

The Raging Bull is a solid performer in the ones I have found. I really like that they come ported, it really helps with muzzle jump. I finally settled on the Ruger SRH simple becuase I intended to mount a scope on it. For an open site revolver that I intended to carry I would prefer the Taurus. Just my .02

 

[Quickdraw Limpsalot]

I can't really say anything bad about my Raging Bull. It's a great shooter, very accurate, tames the recoil of the .454 pretty well and personally I think it looks darn good to boot. There are times when I wish I'd gone with the Ruger (I'm a big fan of Ruger)... but again, I have nothing negative to say about the Taurus. It is a loud sumbuck with those ports though. (Mine is a 7-year old 6.5" polished stainless model... bought it new.)