ORIGINAL: game4lunch
I think I've narrowed down my choice of a 454 Casull to the Ruger Super Redhawk w/7.5" barrel. I have a good history with Ruger, and it is in my price range. It would be my first 454 though.
A: Good choice for big game hunting?
B: What bullet/ammo would you recommend for deer to elk sized critters?
I have one in a Taurus Raging Bull. It is as accurate as any I've seen, (2" @ 100 yards) and it handles recoil very well-it feels about like a S&W M29 in 44 Mag. This is due to the built-in muzzle porting and the shock-absorbing grips. The Taurus is much easier on your hand and arm than any other .454!
Yes, it will kill deer & elk!! I use a handloaded 265-grain cast flatnose bullet at 1550 FPS (this is a reduced load!!). It has great penetration at this velocity. All you have to do is put that bullet in a vital spot......