Looking for a hunting handgun for up here in Alaska? I could go with a single shot or I could go with like a 454 up to a 500? Would a high velocity bottleneck work better than a big bore revolver? Not really looking to hunt a griz, and looking more at hunting moose, caribou, black bear, deer etc, but griz are always out there. Which one would you choose? Thanks for any advise,
Dennis

I personally prefer revolvers to what some refer to as "hand rifles", as I guess I am more of a traditionalist. I'm a huge fan of the .475 Linebaugh. It'll tackle large and small game with aplomb.......

Ruger srh in 454

Dennis,
Either the T/C in .375 JDJ or the FA in .475 Linebaugh will do it all, as you know. I've used both there. I prefer the .475, but the .375 will give you twice the range.
Ken

Thanks guys! Ken, your like old buddy Dirk Stark, although his revolver is an old 44 RHK. Been I while since I've seen him, but I bet he still uses the same old guns. Its worked for him for quite a while.

Dennis, I gave you a long answer on the SP site.

Thanks Redhawk1, will check it out after work.
Dennis

another vote for 475 linebaugh

https://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/...=436104818#436104818

I have this listed in the classifieds, and you coudl always pick up another barrel if you like

Check out reedercustomguns.com and if he does not have something to strike your fancy...I would'nt know who would. In an Encore handgun I like the 378GNR with a 13" heavy barrel and a 4x Leupold or the 500 S&W Mini-Beast with the 8" heavy barrel and either a 2x or 4x Leupold. For a revolver, I like the Ruger Bisley Hunter in 410GNR and 265gr hardcast @1550fps, with a 2x Leupold. It shoots flat and fast...big enough diameter and hits hard. For up close and personal in an area with potential nasty stuff, a Reeder Alaskan Hunter in 500 Linebaugh and 435gr hardcast. No scope needed. Gary has lots of options...but a standard heavy loaded 45 Colt or 44 mag is all that is really necessary to get the job done.

Dennis: Another vote for a 475...(besides, I don't think you have any good 454 brass left)...another vote for a revolver over a single shot. dvnv

I have a taurus raging bull 454 that I thing is a great hunting handgun.

I also think any 40+ cal black hawk would be good along with full frame 44 mags.

Then there is the 480 ruger SRH and I like the looks of the 475 linebaugh BFR.

Dennis, I haven't seen Dirk for a couple of years, either, but you're right...he's taken a lot of game, including Alaska game, with his .375 JDJ.
Ken

Yes Ken, along with his favorite 44 RHK. He tried going to a 454, but quickly sold it, and stuck with his .44 mag. I think he got one of his capes with it, along with a bunch of other game.

Yes, he wounded the Buff with his .375 JDJ and a 270 gr. Hornady bullet. Found it the next day, as I recall, and was able to finish it with the .44 Redhawk.