.480 Ruger Short vs. Long Barrel Buffalo Bore 410gr Hardcast Chronograph

[@jeffreylocke8808]

A 480 Ruger loaded by Buffalo Bore with a 410 grain hardcast gas-check flat meplat bullet in the 7.5 inch barrel is just under 475 Linebaugh loads. WOW!!!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Works for me

[@darrellfilyaw7255]

Rossi made one back in the 90s early 2000s I have one in 454

[@DriveCarToBar]

I'd love to see Ruger start offering the .480 in a Marlin lever action now that they own Marlin. Ruger Alaskan and a Marlin lever in the same caliber, what a combo!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I'd buy that combo for sure

[@adamthomas7250]

The marlin action cannot handle the pressures. They would have to design a whole new action for it. That’s why Big Horn Armory rifles are so expensive. They make their own actions for these higher pressure modern rounds

[@DriveCarToBar]

@@adamthomas7250 The pre-Ruger Marlin 1894s were chambered in 44 Magnum and 41 Magnum which are similar in pressure to the .480. Ruger currently makes the 1894 in .44 Mag and .357 Mag. But they don't have to use the 1894 action. Marlin produced a few lever guns chambered in much higher power rifle cartridges. They could figure it out.

[@DriveCarToBar]

And it looks like Clements Custom Guns made a few one-off's in 480 Ruger, including an offering of a lever gun in 480 Ruger. Bill Clements is retired now though. While out looks like they're out of production at this point, you could get the Puma lever gun which was Rossi's copy of the Winchester 1892 in .480 Ruger. I'm not too hot on a Taurus gun, but if they can do it, surely Ruger can make a reliable Marlin '94 in .480 to go with a Blackhawk or Redhawk. In fact, I'll take mine in a nice blued finish, oil-rubbed Mesquite furniture and with a short little 12-13" barrel and a piece of pic rail on top. Sure it'll need a tax stamp, but how handy would that be?

[@robertshay9951]

Rossi made a lever gun in 480 in their M92 Puma rifle a few years back.

[@brentv9901]

That recoil actually didn't look too bad. Especially with those impressive numbers!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yeah if you practice it'd be manageable.

[@bustabass9025]

I'm loving my .480 Ruger Alaskan, and although it is a handful, I have had fun working up loads that make it a real in-the-woods confidence builder. Handloading is the only way to go with this hand blaster.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Glad you love it. Should have told chuke not to trade his!!!

[@bustabass9025]

@@AlaskanBallistics I've never traded or sold any of my handguns, rifles, or shotguns, only added to my collection for the past fifty-plus years. Some of them I haven't shot in years. Some I have gone back and developed different loads for, after not shooting them for years. I find that they function exceptionally well with the newer handloading components of today; much better than they did when I bought them years ago. Or, a new holster makes them a better carry option than perhaps they were before. My will stipulates selling them as part of my estate when the time comes. It's surprising the number of people at the gun clubs I belong to who have not made specific provisions for the disposal of their firearms collection when they pass on. It's a valuable and everlasting asset worthy of estate planning consideration, as far as I'm concerned.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@bustabass9025 i can agree with that

[@FlipFlopandFly]

Target gray model is beautiful!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yes it is! Godspeed and good hunting my friend.

[@FlipFlopandFly]

When I took my Ruger Super Redhawk 454 Cassul 7.5 to the range this past weekend, I didn't realize how popular I was going to be!! LOL GOD BLESS @@AlaskanBallistics

[@404nitro]

Glad to see a video on the 480. It gets overlooked too much IMO.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Working on a whole playlist eventually.

[@sparky_-mf2cs]

Id def choose a 480 over a 454 casull

[@fivex4756]

@@AlaskanBallistics Adding a 475 Linebaugh would be interesting

[@AlaskanBallistics]

It would be. I just can't find one to borrow

[@404nitro]

@@AlaskanBallistics If I didn't live so darn far from you' I'd bring mine out (F/A 83/475) along with the handloads. In the relatively light F/A, it's a handful and then some. :-)

[@ChukesOutdoorAdventures]

Good comparison!

[@PatRMG]

Holy sticky shells, Batman!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Truth

[@desertriderukverun1002]

I’ve had a 480 SRH 7 1/2” since Ruger introduced it. As there was little to no old data back then I worked up loads and tested over a dozen different molds from 275-460 gr, at least 1/2 dozen of those molds were 390-410 gr including one of the prototype Lee 400 gr molds. 21 gr of H-110 lit off by a CCI 350 under 390-410 gr clocked 1200 fps give or take and all those various cast bullet designs would group 2” at 50 yds. Cases fall out of the cylinder unlike the Hornady factory ammo that was slightly sticky on extraction. I have over 5000 rounds through the gun, just as tight and accurate as new

[@AlaskanBallistics]

That's awesome! Godspeed and good hunting

[@YellowHammer26]

I thought the 2.5" barrel did pretty good but obviously the 7.5 would be better. Love those revolvers. 👍👍

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yeah 1000 ft lbs isn't disappointing

[@silvermane1741]

@@AlaskanBallistics That's because the .480 Ruger is probably the only big bore magnum that doesn't lose too much out of a snubby barrel.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thank you @silvermane1

[@kcwayne89]

I personally have the Ruger Alaskan in .480 ruger as well, having acquired this fine piece for Bear defense when hunting. We can all agree producing higher velocity and ft-lbs is nice, but that the short barrel of the Alaskan is meant for functionality, being ideal in close quarters situations, or heavily wooded areas for you to deploy on a Bear as quickly, effectively and efficiently as possible. the velocity and ft-lbs of the Alaskan are more than enough to stop a bear as well.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Agreed...if you place the shot well. Thanks for watching and the comment.

[@sparky_-mf2cs]

Great point Because the only time id probobly use this on a bear would be

[@sparky_-mf2cs]

Great point because the only time id probobly use this on a bear is if the bear is already on top of me. Otherwise im using my rifle.

[@duckwacker8720]

There's better calibers than the .480.

[@watarusakurai7030]

@@AlaskanBallistics How about Buffalo bore Dangerous game mono-metal.480 Ruger VS .475 linebaugh? Freedom arms model 83 .475 linebeaugh and magnum research BFR .480 Ruger / .475 linebaugh can test two ammo with one gun, so I personally think it's a good idea, and even if you shoot from a rifle, Ruger I think the comparison of these two ammunition is very useful as it can be tested with No1.475 linebaugh /.480 Ruger.

[@bobcatforever3485]

Good video. Both of those guns look like wrist breakers. I have shot a barrowed .44 Mag Super Black Hawk, and thought that it was a bit wild. Take care.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Those Blackhawks are no joke

[@billmccullough777]

Bisley grips? I have one beastly plow handle 44 Mag. Now very wide Hogue grip spreads the recoil and makes it manageable. My other Super Blackhawks are in Bisley grips. Sweet.

[@bobcatforever3485]

@@billmccullough777 Thanks. I appreciate your input/comment on the grips. Thanks Much. Take care.

[@seethebutter]

Thanks!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thank you

[@bustabass9025]

Got the short barrel version coming. The fact that the .480 Ruger is a derivative of the .475 Linebaugh similar to .38/.357 Mag, .44/.44 Mag, et.al. configurations, was the deciding factor, given the caliber choices available in the Alaskan format. Not concerned about short barrel impotence. I didn't buy it to shoot at stuff fifty to a hundred yards away. Its purpose for my use is up close and personal work. My guess is it has more than enough velocity for that. I have long barrel, big bore, scoped, high velocity handguns for shooting at distances.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Your guess is correct

[@bustabass9025]

@@AlaskanBallistics Well, there ya go! 👍🏿

[@bustabass9025]

@@AlaskanBallistics I can't find any brass or ammo for this thing. I mean, I've looked everywhere. If I could get my hands on just ten pieces of brass, I'd be ecstatic! Starline says they haven't made any in well over a year. It hasn't been discontinued, they just can't say when they'll be firing up the run again. Hornady won't even take my calls. Never experienced this level of scarcity in anything before.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

All I can say is good luck

[@bustabass9025]

@@AlaskanBallistics 😩

[@biggunshandguns3687]

The sticky cases in my gun was only with factory ammo when I reloaded for it I used h110 or 296 and got as close to max as you could get and the cases just fell out. That was with a 430gr and 415gr bullet. I think the faster powders were the the problem for sticky cases. I traded mine for the bet 475 Linebaugh

[@wesbarcus3761]

How about a comparison just before dark, check muzzle flash, short barrel may cause temporary vision issues for follow-up shots.

[@gorillahd9247]

A 480 in a Toklat platform would be pretty sweet. How available is 480 Ruger ammo up there?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

It was plentiful... not so much anymore

[@mitchellnelms7572]

Those are, in essence, 12g reduced recoil slugs. The mass is gained in bullet length rather than diameter. Impressive, I bet the 480 bullet would penetrate deeper than the foster slug.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

No doubt it would

[@mitchellnelms7572]

@@AlaskanBallistics yeah, I bought two boxes to try and they smashed through two 1 gallon water jugs and that was it. I'd guess 8" of penetration, max.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yeah I've shot them into a southern oak tree pulled back the bark and got my flattened out slug

[@timothywilson1493]

I would like to see Ruger offer this in 4-5.5 in bbl…

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Agreed. They have a 4" redhawk. But not superredhawk.

[@jamespugh]

The 480 is a big stopper for big animals with teeth and claws. Chukes Outdoors adventures just did video about bear defense with 10mm , 480, 454. The 480 looks way less recoil then 454. Remember Chuke saying it's his barrie picking gun.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

He's trading it probably

[@duckwacker8720]

The .480 has a lot less velocity and energy than the .454.

[@silvermane1741]

@@duckwacker8720 The .480 Ruger has a higher TKO(Taylor Knock Out) rating than the .454 Casul, and is "throwing" heavier bullets down range than the .454 Casull. Also the .454 Casull is a Super Magnum, whereas the .480 Ruger is a regular/standard Magnum.

[@Mr.Run-n-Gun]

Did you ever get a chance to do velocity tests for the 454 casull, after that Chrono met it's unfortunate end?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

No not yet... I did some but the footage didn't turn out

[@BOHEMIANHUNTINGCLUB]

Good deal!!👍👍🍻🍻🍻

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thanks brother

[@rcorn149]

Both work well for bear Shorty quiker

[@carlosgutierrezjimenez200]

Wow… that’s a heck of a handcannon there

[@AlaskanBallistics]

There are heck of a bears around here lol. Godspeed thanks for watching.

[@carlosgutierrezjimenez200]

@@AlaskanBallistics I love it, great video as always- god bless !

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thank you sir. God speed!

[@watarusakurai7030]

How does Buffalo bore 370 grain low recoil compare to How about a comparison between Buffalo bore 370 grain low recoil and regular 370 grain hard cast?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I don't know. I'll have to find some. Didn't know they made it for the 480 ruger

[@msb2948]

Wouldn't keep a gun that sticks brass, have it polished but there is a history of Ruger's sticking. Great round though!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

A fair point

[@endofdays2380]

👍

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Thank you

[@bobmyers2514]

Did you get chuke the right bore brush got his gun straightened out cases aren't sticking in the chambers anymore,what was he using a brush for his casul!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

No we just pushed a little harder off camera. It actually happened with both guns.

[@bobmyers2514]

So now he is going to get rid of the damn thing oh well another good deal for you ☺️

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@@bobmyers2514 lol I'm too cheap for him still. He's getting a good trade I'd probably do it too if I were him.

[@bobmyers2514]

Oh well he is better off with the g20 at least he can put a light on it to show him the way! Now I see why you have your jaded view of him,he is great guy,glad your there watch over him!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Lol

[@lordlebush5188]

Curious where you are finding ammo? I picked up a 480 lever gun a few months ago and I cannot find a single box 🫠

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Last box i bought was in the eagle River Gun Cache shop. Months ago. Try 3 bears in Palmer.

[@sparky_-mf2cs]

Would like to see a 4 inch vs 2.5 inch big bore revolver since many people claim 4 should be the minimum. Wondering if ther even is much velocity lost between the 2. Could be a good mythbusters video 🤣.

[@danoneill2846]

The 5.5 " is good , not sure if they make 480s that way ?

[@AlaskanBallistics]

That's be a great barrel length

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I'd like that too... just don't have access lol

[@sparky_-mf2cs]

@@danoneill2846 yea the 5.5 and 7.5 would be a good comparison

[@ericstrabel4365]

It's too bad there isn't a 4" or 5" barrel option for the 480. Besides the velocity increase over the Alaskan, the greater sight distance is never a bad thing.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

I haven't seen one though I thought they made it in their Toklat line

[@ericstrabel4365]

@@AlaskanBallistics just the 454 in the Toklat

[@AlaskanBallistics]

There were a few 44s too made early but i think they discontinued them

[@claiborneeastjr4129]

This is predictable. Gain MV and give up some portability, or gain portability and sacrifice some MV. I'll take the portability, which is why I bought a 4" barrel Smith and Wesson 500, instead of any of the longer barrels. A heavy (around 400+ grains) bullet moving around 1100 fps still packs quite a wallop.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yes it does! Thanks for watching. Godspeed and good hunting to you and yours.

[@g26s239]

That's a hardcore load in either barrel length.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

True

[@mrackerm5879]

If only I could find ammo for my 480.....

[@AlaskanBallistics]

There's been some here in Alaska occasionally

[@marksample6230]

If you have brass a place called superior ammo in SC will reload for you.

[@marksample6230]

Just checked and buffalo bore shows it in stock. Depending on which load you want. Buffalo bore, $5.00 per round. Superior reloads $3.00 per round. When i bought mine ammo was $1.20 per.

[@alaskagirl92]

Awesome, babe!

[@AlaskanBallistics]

You're awesome babe

[@danoneill2846]

I think the empty shells need to come out with min pressure ... not a 2x4 wack

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Agreed

[@404nitro]

@@AlaskanBallistics I agree as well. It's the type of SS used by Ruger that causes that. Brian Pearce did a little story on that back several years ago in Handloader magazine

[@richierich3053]

Yup that's ridiculous.

[@billmccullough777]

First generation Super Redhawk in 480 were notorious for sticking cases. I thought Ruger had fixed that. That was a horrible design ... finish, sights ... My cylinder cracked, too. I saved up for a Freedom Arms 475 rather than trust Ruger's Super Blackhawk 480. Had a 480 cylinder drilled so I wasn't leading up the 475 cylinder. Great caliber!

[@ryanc3264]

I still prefer the compact it’s just more for less size

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Fair enough... just showing the power difference. Doesn't mean it isn't good.

[@ryanc3264]

@@AlaskanBallistics oh absolutely, I’m not knocking the longer barrel. There’s practicalities in both. It’s just my personal preference. Both are nice guns

[@AlaskanBallistics]

@@ryanc3264 i prefer a 4 inch barrel because sometimes the small barrels won't stabilize heavy bullets in a medium (they're usually fine on paper, but tumble out of a penetration test)

[@wtfsalommy3250]

When you have to stop a Mack truck "-b

[@AlaskanBallistics]

True

[@rcorn149]

Though i dig hot colt

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Yep

[@chrisgabbert658]

That’s a lot of pistol 🙂

[@AlaskanBallistics]

It's a little squirrel gun for sure😁

[@chrisgabbert658]

Alaskan Ballistics 😁 that’s my mom’s pistol but it’s a 44.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Good for her

[@chrisgabbert658]

Alaskan Ballistics it’s loaded with critical defense specials that’s the weakest thing I’ve got 🤷‍♂️🙂

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Nice.. have you tried the speer gold dot .44 mag "short barrel"?

[@user-76hanging-on]

WEIGHT IS A HUGE PROBLEM. SHORTER BARREL A LOT EASIER TO CARRY. Have Freedom Arms 475 Linebaugh 5 " barrel, was 7.5".

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Cool. Hope you can work the single action quick

[@user-76hanging-on]

@AlaskanBallistics LOL ! I'm not in grizzly country anymore but I can work a single action, effectively.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Good

[@duckwacker8720]

This is why .454 is a lot better. I never understood the purpose of the .480.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

More energy than .44 and less recoil than .454

[@DriveCarToBar]

the .475 Linebaugh is a recoil monster and the .480 Ruger offers serious performance without the punishment. Also, the .480 Ruger will chamber and fire in any .475 Linebaugh gun which makes it kind of a .475 Special.

[@ТатьянаГордюшина-х4д]

.44 for Alaskan. .48 is too mach.

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Maybe