depends on what your looking for. Of the big ones i prefer the .500 it just seems to hit things harder. I do like my .475 though as its probably my most accurate handgun. To me a 5 shot .45 is kind of a waste. Your not going to gain much pushing cast bullets over 1300fps and in most cases it will acutaully produce less penetration on game. Its the main reason i dont have much use for a .454. One thing to consider is having him build you a 6 shot .45 for an all around gun it would be hard to beat. It will push 320s to 1400fps and believe me that will put a hurt on anything. Another advantage to it is Johns prices on 6 shot guns is substaintialy less the the 5 shot guns and a big bonus is that the turn around time to get one from him is about half the time as a 5 shot.

Come on guys save your money get a 6 shot 454 Casull Ruger Super Redhawk (available over the counter) with Cast Performance 360gr g/c cast bullets @ 1520fps or 395gr cast bullets @ 1420fps, the 335gr ones chrono over 1600fps and none of these loads are top pressure loads.

Well these are reasons i decided i'm doing a 475 linebaugh by his company.All of the info came from his website www.sixgunner.com/linebaugh The 500 Linebaugh is the top end of the packable, practical big bore punch in a handgun In the punch department it's tops. Penetration is excellent and the 475 is the only revolver we have tested that will beat it.THE KNOCKOUT OF 500
350 gr. LBT cast
1450 fps
36 Knock Out

410 gr. LBT cast
1350 fps
39 KO

450 gr. LBT cast
1300 fps
41 KO

475 KNOCKOUT
325 gr. LBT cast
1700 fps
37 Knock Out

350 gr. LBT cast
1600 fps
38 KO

400 gr.LBT cast
1500 fps
40 KO

420 gr. LBT cast
1400 fps
39 KO

PENETRATION CHART
Load Bullet Condition/Comments Penetration (inches)
.44 Magnum
250 gr. KT
1200 fps S&U Our test standard 27
.45 Long Colt
310 gr. KT
1250 fps T&U 36
45 LC
300 gr. LBT
1180 fps S&U 38
.45 LC
350 gr. LBT
1400 fps Penetrated the paper and stuck itself �" in the wood backstop
43 (+)
454 Casull
300 gr. Freedom Arms JFP
1625 fps T&U 34 �
454 Casull
360 gr. CorBon Penetrator
1500 fps T&U 45
.475 Linebaugh
420 gr. LBT
1050 fps S&U 40
.475 Linebaugh
420 gr. LBT
1335 fps S&U 47
.475 Linebaugh Long
405 gr. LBT
1485 fps S&U 40 (!)
.480 Ruger
325 gr. XTP
1325 fps S & Expanded 17
500 Linebaugh
435 gr. LBT
1000 fps S&U 30
.500 Linebaugh
435 gr. LBT
1000 fps The bullet went low, dug a channel in the wood floor, and turned back into the paper 34
.500 Linebaugh
435 gr. LBT
1270 fps S&U 38
.500 Linebaugh
480 gr. KT
1200 fps T&U 41
.500 Linebaugh
495 gr. LBT
1270 fps S&U 52 (!)
.375 Huff Short Mag
230 gr. LBT
1400 fps S&U 39
.45-70
350 gr. Saeco Hard Cast
2250 fps Expanded and shed the mushroom 25
45-70
415 gr. GHH
1850 fps Mushroomed and straight 23
.45-70
530 gr. GHH
1550 fps Front swaged out and tipped 55
.458 Win Mag
500 gr. FMJ
2260 fps The bullet tumbled, hit the wood floor, and re-entered the paper 47
.500 Nitro Express
570 gr. SP
2150 fps Mushroomed and straight 25
.500 Nitro Express
570 gr.Solid
2150 fps Tumbled &U 48
.500 A Square
570 gr. SP
2500 fps Expanded to 1 5/8", removed the first 6" of paper, & had a 4" wound channel 14 �
.500 A Square
570 gr. Solid
2500 fps Tumbled, hit the wood, and re-entered the paper 55

All bullet weights are in grains, all penetrations are in inches

What gun do you plan one using for your 475l? I have had John and his son do some small jobs and have been happy with their work. I wish he would up date his web site to show his work. A Ruger with a 5 1/2 inch banded barrel looks great.

HI,

This is my 500 Linebaugh by MR. Clements, I really like this gun, I use a 475 WFN at around 1200 fps,Kev

No thanks moki,

Been there and don't want to do it anymore. My experiences with the .454 Super Redhawk has soured me off of buying another Ruger double action revolver. Now, their single actions are a different story...

MS -- what was it that soured you on Super Redhawks? I have two -- one in .454 and the other in .480 Ruger and have been quite pleased with the way they shoot. Just curious.

Well i haven't been able to talk to them yet the different times i called i couldn't get through but i figure a regular bisley but they may make suggestions being they have more experience

Try calling in the afternoon till about six (your time). I sent a letter first and did not get a answer before I started calling. It is a one man shop so be patient, his trigger are great.