.480 Ruger
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The .480 Ruger is a large, high-power revolver cartridge, introduced in 2003 by Sturm, Ruger, and Hornady. This was the first new cartridge introduced by Ruger and was at the time of introduction the largest-diameter production revolver cartridge.
The .480 is a well-balanced cartridge, providing a lot of energy without the recoil of larger hard-kicking rounds. Overall, the .480 Ruger provides hunters with a fine balance of bullet weight, velocity, and operating pressure.
The .480 Ruger is often viewed by some as a ".475 Special"; in other words, as a slightly downgraded version of the super-magnum cartridge. In fact, .480 Ruger rounds will fit and function in a .475 Linebaugh revolver, just as a .44 Special will fit and function in revolvers chambered for the .44 Magnum.
About .480 Ruger
- Type: Handgun
- Place of origin: USA
- Production: History
- Designer: Hornady / Sturm, Ruger
- Designed: 2003
Specifications
- Parent case: .475 Linebaugh
- Bullet diameter: .476 in (12.1 mm)
- Neck diameter: .504 in (12.8 mm)
- Base diameter: .504 in (12.8 mm)
- Rim diameter: .540 in (13.7 mm)
- Rim thickness: .065 in (1.7 mm)
- Case length: 1.285 in (32.6 mm)
- Overall length: 1.650 in (41.9 mm)
- Primer type: Large pistol
- Maximum pressure: 48,000 psi (330 MPa)
Ballistic performance
| Bullet mass/type | Velocity | Energy |
|---|---|---|
| 325gr(21g) XTP Hornady | 1,350 ft/s (410 m/s) | 1,315 ft⋅lbf (1,783 J) |
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