and they have 5 holes now.

The Target Gray long barreled guns are back, as well as an Alaskan.

I've had no serious issues with my 6 holer... I'm kind of glad to have that extra round.

John Davies
Spokane WA

Awesome...

now the wildcating fun begins

i'll have to check outthis out why they switch to 5 hole

It's true!!!

LINK: http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAProdResults?fu...ct=Yes&type=Revolver

Finally they swallowed their "6-shot pride"

TBEAR, many customers complained that high-end .480 loads would stick in the cylinder after firing, being very difficult to eject. This problem was likely caused by the very thin cylinder walls stretching slightly during firing then "clamping down" on the empty brass. A 5-shot revolver allows much more steel around the cartridges.

Some .454 owners complain of the same problem. I experience it in my.454 to some degree with super-hot loads.

I would consider selling my 6-shot .454 and buying a 5-shot if they offered one and I could do the deal without taking too big a hit. Why? Because serious big-bore revolvers are 5-shots, not 6. Also, even though the SRH's strength is known to be tank-like, I would feel better seeing some more steel wrapped around a cartridge that can generate 50-65,000psi.

500 JRH/510 GNR conversions will be cheaper with the donor cylinder now...

im glad ruger kept at it. i just bought a taurus in 480 and its a very nice gun. i heard alot about sticky extraction in the rugers du to the 6 round cylinder. i personally never questioned the strength of the ruger i just though the raging bull felt better in my hand and was more attractive. id be interested to see what wildcat rounds could be safely chambered in either gun.

Not interested in either one. Most people I know have been begging the factory for a 5-shot SA Bisley in .480Ruger. These to be had with a couple different lengths of barrel. Well, they did the 5-shot DAs, the SA cylinders would be easier.

serg thanx for reply i have ruger bisley converted to 475 linebaugh by dustin linebaugh and i fire both the 480 and 475 through it.very fine craftsmanship

That is great news! Let the easy .475 Linebaugh conversions begin!

On a similar note, I would love to see a 5-shot Super Blackhawk as well........

Funny the only sticky case problem I had with my SRH 454 was with Hornady Lot#99. Even after reloading that brass with 300 XTP Mags at Max powder charge 1650 FPS -no sticky cases! Could it have been an overload?

They have to keep up with the BFR.... LOL

What was the deal with suspinding prodution for a while.
I think I herd their was some problem but never herd what it might be

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Originally posted by Akshooter:
What was the deal with suspinding prodution for a while.
I think I herd their was some problem but never herd what it might be

Gary Reeder was talking about this on his forum recently. He said a number of 6 shots had been converted to 475 Linebaugh, and the cylinders were blowing apart.

The SAAMI MAP for the the 480 is 48500 PSI and 50500 PSI for the 475 Linebaugh. Hardly much of a difference and certainly not enough to blow cylenders. The Ruger 480's are proofed at 1.5 X 48500 = 72750 PSI.

I understand that there wasnt an issue with strength and that it was simply extraction......

Six years ago I said the SRHs should have had five holes in the cylinder rather than six. It's about time Ruger got there head outta their anus and made this correction.

.........I,m glad they are coming out with the 480 again .....It was my favorite revolver ...........Big enough but no too big .....

Now that Ruger is willing to build a 5 shooter there is no reason not to have a 5 shot super blackhawk .480.
I'll vote for a 5&1/2 stainless bisley.

i am waiting for a 480 blackhawk
or bisley in 4 5/8"or 6"

I'm glad to hear it's back.
I'm thinking kinda on the same lines as Sergeant Sabre. If I could trade my 6 shot for a 5 shot I'd do it. I wouldn't pay more than a couple bucks to do it though.
5 shots are plenty and it would be more convenient; I keep my brass in batches of 20 and 6 doesn't go into 20 in an even amount.

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Funny the only sticky case problem I had with my SRH 454 was with Hornady Lot#99. Even after reloading that brass with 300 XTP Mags at Max powder charge 1650 FPS -no sticky cases! Could it have been an overload?

It did not stick with reloads because the brass work hardened and did not expand as much, thus the cylinder couldn't tighten down on the case as much.