I have a SRH in .480 Ruger with a 6 shot cylinder that I'm considering having converted to .475 Linebaugh. What all would be involved in doing this? Approximate cost? Worth the expense or should I just buy another pistol chambered in .475 Linebaugh so I'll have the option of shooting either from the same gun? I need help from those of you who can offer advice. Thanks!

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Originally posted by TxWildcatter:
I have a SRH in .480 Ruger with a 6 shot cylinder that I'm considering having converted to .475 Linebaugh. What all would be involved in doing this? Approximate cost? Worth the expense or should I just buy another pistol chambered in .475 Linebaugh so I'll have the option of shooting either from the same gun? I need help from those of you who can offer advice. Thanks!

I would leave it as is. Ain't nothing walking way from a 400 grain bullet at 1200 fps and the 480 can easily accomplish that speed. Over 1200 fps and the recoil get quite sporty.

Hey I had one of those (and one in .500 Linebaugh as well). Jack Huntington fitted mine with a 5-shot cylinder and left the factory barrel. It was VERY accurate and accounted for many a head of game. But, I digress. I agree with jwp in that the .480 really isn't lacking in the game killing department.

Here is my .475 SRH:



And my .500 Linebaugh SRH:

Thanks for the input. While I haven't taken any game with it yet I have been quite pleased with the accuracy and on target performance of my pistol. I love big bores and shoot them as much as my wallet can handle. I'd originally thought I might want to have a pistol chambered in .475 Line Baugh so I could shoot either cartridge depending on what I had on hand but after thinking about it and hearing from y'all I think I will do as suggested and keep it the way it is. As soon as I get back in town from work I'll be picking up a new BFR in 44 magnum. My dealer just called and said it was delivered to his shop this morning so I'm sure I'll be back with questions about loads, grips holsters etc. Thanks for the input and saving me some money.

Whitworth those are some awesome SRH's!

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Originally posted by TxWildcatter:
Whitworth those are some awesome SRH's!

Thank you, sir! Post up some pics of your new BFR when you get it in your hands!

Ok will do!

An easier option is to get a custom mold made for a long nose bullet as that will give you the same powder capacity as the 475.



You can drive 400's over 1300 fps and the cases fall out of the cylinder. Not that I think the 480 Ruger needs more speed to be effective, but it's an option.

I'm planning on taking my .480 Ruger SRH to RSA for cape buffalo in a couple years. Hoping that the the 420 gr. WFN GC rounds will get the job done. I can't wait though. Using a 30mm UltraDot for the sighting tool.

Better check the RSA regulations, as the double action revolvers may not be allowed for hunting(or anything else for that matter) in some areas.