Really?? That is what it should have been from the start!! Where did you hear that if you don't mind me asking, Paul? That would be great!

There is a 480 Alaskan on Gunbroker right now for sale..not cheap!

I see a lot of SRH Alaskans in .454 for sale, but rarely see the .480s. Oh, by the way, Tom, Jack Huntington says hello back.......

A friend got a 480 lever gun and was talking to one of the lower 48 bullet casters, and that was the word from the caster.

I'd also heard years back rumors that Ruger would be using the same cylinder alloy they use in the SRH 454/480 for a 5 shot blackhawk/bisley, but that obviously never materialized.

I suppose I need to make a more concerted search for another SRH 480, as Rugers trackrecord on producing rumored guns is terrible.

I found one for my brother-in-law with a 7.5-inch barrel for 400 bucks. It was nearly flawless and obviously shot very little. They're out there. I found it on gunsamerica.......

I'm looking for a 9 1/2", so when I bob it to 5 1/2" I have a 4" stub to make a s/a 48 special

LOL!

Seriously though, there are a few on gunsamerica. I want to buy another as well......

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Originally posted by Paul H:
I'm looking for a 9 1/2", so when I bob it to 5 1/2" I have a 4" stub to make a s/a 48 special

Or use the stub for a pen holder....
http://www.spokanister.net/images_web/Guns/SRH_08.JPG

John Davies
Spokane WA

I wasn't joking about the 48 special, I really am planning on building one on a SRH, 6 shooter with the cylinder shortened so that it can't be re-chambered to 480. My goal is 310 gr @ 700 fps, shouldn't be hard to do at ~15kpsi. There have been six shooter 475 caliber rounds built on SBH's.

The 480 case is just too big to get top accuracy with the lighter bullets @ 700 fps.

Paul, can I ask why you want to build a short .480? Is it just for plinking? You can just load down the .480.........

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Originally posted by John E Davies:

quote:

Originally posted by Paul H:
I'm looking for a 9 1/2", so when I bob it to 5 1/2" I have a 4" stub to make a s/a 48 special

Or use the stub for a pen holder....
http://www.spokanister.net/images_web/Guns/SRH_08.JPG

John Davies
Spokane WA

I like that!

When I get below 1000 fps with 275 and 310 gr bullets in my 480, accuracy opens up.

I've also always had a hankering for a short barreled round butted SBH in something interesting. A buddy has a 4" 45 colt with short cylinder that is just the perfect little fun gun.

I guess you could say it's been one of those wouldn't that be neat projects I've had in the back of my mind for a few years.

Thanks for clarifying, Paul. Then by all means you should build it!

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Originally posted by Paul H:
The 480 case is just too big to get top accuracy with the lighter bullets @ 700 fps.

Paul, are you sure it's not just a twist rate issue?
Would it work if y ou simply rebarreled a 480 into a lighter twist and downloaded the 480?

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Originally posted by Paul H:
A friend got a 480 lever gun and was talking to one of the lower 48 bullet casters, and that was the word from the caster.

I'd also heard years back rumors that Ruger would be using the same cylinder alloy they use in the SRH 454/480 for a 5 shot blackhawk/bisley, but that obviously never materialized.

I suppose I need to make a more concerted search for another SRH 480, as Rugers trackrecord on producing rumored guns is terrible.

Who makes the 480 lever gun?

Legacy Arms has /had one as well as one in 454

I really don't think it's a twist issue, I think the case is just too large for the lighter charges to burn consistantly. I haven't tried bullseye yet, which might work with the real light loads.

The rossi puma is the 480 lever gun.

I just spoke with ruger today and the problem is with the cylinder, though they wouldn't say what the exact problem was, only they were getting complaints in the field. They have stopped production but have NOT discontinued the 480 in the SRH. they assured me that they will start production again as soon as there enginerring dept does some modifications. They also stated that there would be no recalls on the older models.I like the 480 i think its the answer for those who want a little more then the 44 mag without the recoil fo the 454 or larger. But i think it should be used with the a 400 grain bullet not the 325. Just my opinion , Later Tanoose

I guess that's good news, Tanoose. I too think to take advantage of the fact that it is a .475 bore, you need to load it heavy. For plinking the light stuff is okay, but for maximum penetration, the 400 grain bullets just seem to work!

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Originally posted by brasskeeper:
Who makes the 480 lever gun?

http://www.gunblast.com/Puma480.htm

I haven't handled one in person, but the 20 inch rifle looks real handy, tho I would buy the 16 inch carbine...



and it has that nice big hole in the business end....


John Davies
Spokane WA

i was told by a ruger rep there re working the SRH to 5 shot on the 480 and possibly the 454 as well

That'll probably take a long-ass time. Better start holding our breaths.

....Boy,, I sure hope so .. I had 3 SRH,s so I wasn,t to blame for the lack of sales.....I like the 6 shot but if it is only available in a 5shot thats ok too....I found that I couldn,t extract some max loads ,,,[ EASILY ] but all extracted with a good firm push on the ejector rod ,, .By easily I mean with a light push from my finger or thumb .. I remidied that problem by reduceing the powder charge a grain ....I get 1150 -1175 fps w/ the 400 gr Speer bullet moly coated .....The factory 410 gr Buffalo Bore always extracted fine.......