tex_n_cal
November 2, 2003, 09:57 PM
Well, 39, anyway...
I took my .480 Super Redhawk to the range for the first time today. Since I'm still rounding up reloading dies I made the trip with only factory ammo - 275 gr Speer Gold Dots, and 325 gr Hornady XTP's
One of the Speers could not be loaded, as the bullet was seated crooked, and would not chamber.:confused: Velocity variation was significant over my chrono - and accuracy was not as good as the Hornadys.
The hornady ammo grouped better - when I did my part, which wasn't very often.:o The gun appeared to manage 1.5-2" groups at 25 yards, with the open sights. A scope would have likely shaved some more off that. Come to think of it, the new glasses I have on order might do the same.
For those who think the .480 was designed to be lighter recoiling revolver than the .454 - yes, it does kick a little less than the .454 in the SRH. I have previously fired a .454 with chrono'd 300's at 1620 fps. The .480 is still a handful, though. I fired the first 6 with no glove, but was soon grateful I brought my PAST glove. I'd have quit sooner otherwise from the whack it gives you in the hand.
Hodgdon says you can reach 1500 fps with 370 grain cast bullets - I may just take their word for it! 325's at 1325 fps are no puffcake!
I picked this particular gun as the worksmanship is quite good - the cylinder locks up as tight as any pre-war S&W or Colt, and the bore is like a mirror. I had no problem with fired cases sticking in the cylinder, as some have reported. The trigger is pretty good, breaking at four pounds SA with just a bit of creep.
The SRH .480 I like a lot - assuming I can eventually get it (and myself) shooting more accurately. You get 10% bigger(area) holes than a .454, penetration enough to shoot through anything I'm going to shoot with a pistol, six shots, double action, and easy scope mounting.
I took my .480 Super Redhawk to the range for the first time today. Since I'm still rounding up reloading dies I made the trip with only factory ammo - 275 gr Speer Gold Dots, and 325 gr Hornady XTP's
One of the Speers could not be loaded, as the bullet was seated crooked, and would not chamber.:confused: Velocity variation was significant over my chrono - and accuracy was not as good as the Hornadys.
The hornady ammo grouped better - when I did my part, which wasn't very often.:o The gun appeared to manage 1.5-2" groups at 25 yards, with the open sights. A scope would have likely shaved some more off that. Come to think of it, the new glasses I have on order might do the same.
For those who think the .480 was designed to be lighter recoiling revolver than the .454 - yes, it does kick a little less than the .454 in the SRH. I have previously fired a .454 with chrono'd 300's at 1620 fps. The .480 is still a handful, though. I fired the first 6 with no glove, but was soon grateful I brought my PAST glove. I'd have quit sooner otherwise from the whack it gives you in the hand.
Hodgdon says you can reach 1500 fps with 370 grain cast bullets - I may just take their word for it! 325's at 1325 fps are no puffcake!
I picked this particular gun as the worksmanship is quite good - the cylinder locks up as tight as any pre-war S&W or Colt, and the bore is like a mirror. I had no problem with fired cases sticking in the cylinder, as some have reported. The trigger is pretty good, breaking at four pounds SA with just a bit of creep.
The SRH .480 I like a lot - assuming I can eventually get it (and myself) shooting more accurately. You get 10% bigger(area) holes than a .454, penetration enough to shoot through anything I'm going to shoot with a pistol, six shots, double action, and easy scope mounting.