You bet!

Although I haven' t shot the 480, it should be more than enough gun for whitetail. I hunt with both a S&W 44 mag and a FA 454 Casull. 100 yards is reasonable range for me with either of these guns and iron sights. Both of these guns have plenty of punch left in them at 100 yards to take whitetail, especially the 454. A lot of people think handgun hunting is just a gimmick but these same people are hunting over food plots that aren' t more than 100 yards long.

As far as handgun of choice, if you' re talking revolvers I' d say the 44 mag is right for most shooters. Those folks with single shot pistols have a lot more range.

Are you reloading? That 480 should be a fun project for reloading. If you think shooting a deer with a handgun is rewarding, try shooting one with handloads fired out of a handgun!

Enjoy!