GOYABEAN
.950 JDJ
RUGER SUPER REDHAWK ALASKAN 454 CASULL
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Robin
.475 A&M Magnum
I think I sprained my wrist just watching it.
Robin
Robin
stokes
.338 Win Mag
Years ago I shot a friends gun in 454 casull. Dont recall what model but it was a 4 in revolver. My friend dared the 3 of us to fire a full load. The other 2 went first and fired one round each and said no thanks. I had to prove something so I persevered and fired them all. My thumb knuckle hurt constantly for about a year and I still to this day get aches in that knuckle.
Celt
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I was just shooting mine today in 44 magnum. And we're shooting some super hot Buffalo Bore rounds through it. In fact one of the rounds I shot was a squib and the bullet got stuck in the barrel so I had to punch it out. Fortunately I didn't fire another round behind it.
I haven't shot that gun in several years and the rounds I had in the cylinder were slightly corroded from The Gun oil I last used to clean it and the gun oil seeped its way into the round and killed the powder.
Anyway we had a good day shooting.
I haven't shot that gun in several years and the rounds I had in the cylinder were slightly corroded from The Gun oil I last used to clean it and the gun oil seeped its way into the round and killed the powder.
Anyway we had a good day shooting.
My Brother and then our Best Friend had one of those Rugers in .454 and neither could really shoot full house Casull's out of it...one could dial it back a bit to say .45 Win. Mag. specs or even .45LC
I've got a Dan Wesson in .45LC that I was shooting .45WM level hand loads from and it was interesting to say the least, almost on par with the .445 Super Mags....The X-Frame Smith in .500 with that short-ass comped barrel was a handful, and too much for most handgunners, especially the novice or casual shooter.
The Freedom Arms Revolver designed and built for Dick Casull's 60,000psi Cartridge is the cat's ass, but if you think that Super Redhawk kicks, you ain't seen noth'n.
I've got a Dan Wesson in .45LC that I was shooting .45WM level hand loads from and it was interesting to say the least, almost on par with the .445 Super Mags....The X-Frame Smith in .500 with that short-ass comped barrel was a handful, and too much for most handgunners, especially the novice or casual shooter.
The Freedom Arms Revolver designed and built for Dick Casull's 60,000psi Cartridge is the cat's ass, but if you think that Super Redhawk kicks, you ain't seen noth'n.
GOYABEAN
.950 JDJ
At least you noticed squib round and didn't follow thru
Hochulsucks1234
.357 mag
That has nothing on my Raging Judge Magnum!!
That_FNG
.308 Win
This is one that I just don’t get. Most people I know that have one are carrying it for bear defense and are open carrying it in a chest rig. Why not carry a S&W model 460V in 460 XVR with a 5”? It can shoot 454 casull and 45 long colt. Hot 454 casull loads are quite manageable in that revolver instead of the ruger Alaskan, plus with the 5” you get more velocity out of it.
Good point! There's a lot to be said of ergonomics when it comes to big magnums, not only recoil management, but being able to steady it for a decent shot...none of those revolvers are going to stop a Bear if you can't hit it. I find it interesting that increasingly Alaskans are adopting 10mm Pistols to carry against Bear (and varmints)
That_FNG
.308 Win
Semi auto 10mm’s offer decent penetration with the right load but far bigger magazine capacity. The Glock G40 is a popular choice. 15+1 rounds of 10mm vs 5 or 6 rounds of 44, 454, 460 or 500. Not to mention controllability, quick reloads and ability to mount modern lights and optics.
C3D
.308 Win
I'm too old, too cranky, and maybe too arthritic to shoot any revolver with a caliber starting with a .4xx or .5xx.
My bush carry has moved to a Glock 20 with 220 grain hard cast 10mm ammo. 14 rounds of that is enough to take down anything in North America short of a polar bear.
My bush carry has moved to a Glock 20 with 220 grain hard cast 10mm ammo. 14 rounds of that is enough to take down anything in North America short of a polar bear.
C3D
.308 Win
Add to this that the super large handguns are very difficult to get back on target after each shot due to recoil. As with normal defensive use, it's about shot placement not caliber.
Defense Against Bears with Pistols: 97% Success rate, 37 Incidents
Using a pistol to defend against bear attacks seems to be a viable option.
www.ammoland.com
thegatman
.308 Win
Owwwww
stokes
.338 Win Mag
After my experience with the one time I shot that hand cannon, I am pretty sure I'd flinch like a bitch if I had to shoot at a charging bear with it. 2 or 3 hits with a .44mag and then hopefully I can shove the muzzle up his ass for the coup de gras as he mauls my ass.
