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Max P, in regards to your reply:
I'm interested in your choice of 480 Ruger as a recommendation for bear defense. I have a 45lc Blackhawk currently as my "walk about" gun. I've always felt it was adequate for bear defense with cast bullets. When I saw Ruger intends to release a 454 on a super blackhawk frame and a 4 5/8 inch barrel, I became intrigued with the thought of trading mine up, but I'm told the recoil is violent on the 454. In the name of full disclosure, I don't need anything larger than my 45 in the north east for bears.... I just wanted something bigger. Is the 480 similar in stopping power and recoil to the 454? Do you think shot recovery time is significantly longer than say a 44magnum? (Biggest revolver I've shot). Just curious about this round as a recommendation.
I'm interested in your choice of 480 Ruger as a recommendation for bear defense. I have a 45lc Blackhawk currently as my "walk about" gun. I've always felt it was adequate for bear defense with cast bullets. When I saw Ruger intends to release a 454 on a super blackhawk frame and a 4 5/8 inch barrel, I became intrigued with the thought of trading mine up, but I'm told the recoil is violent on the 454. In the name of full disclosure, I don't need anything larger than my 45 in the north east for bears.... I just wanted something bigger. Is the 480 similar in stopping power and recoil to the 454? Do you think shot recovery time is significantly longer than say a 44magnum? (Biggest revolver I've shot). Just curious about this round as a recommendation.