can any one tell me about the 454?
12-11-2002, 04:28 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: LaGrange Georgia USA
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can any one tell me about the 454?
i want to buy a ruger red hawk in .454 i love the mv and muzzel energy but i just wanted to here from people who use them and hunt with them.like how they work and how accurate they are.i have a ruger super black hawk in 44 mag..iv shot allot of guns so i know about the recoil.thank you for you input..
12-11-2002, 05:27 PM
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RE: can any one tell me about the 454?
300wby.... The Ruger Super Redhawk chambered in the 454 Casull isn't hard to shoot and control.Ruger doesn't make a Redhawk in the Casull only the SRH.I have one with a 9.5" BBL and it shoots quite well. Allot better then I can shoot.The recoil to me in the SRH isn't any worse then the 44 Mag.The weight of the SRH calms down the recoil.If you get a pair of Hogue grips it tames it down even more.The SRH is very heavy and tiresome to carry for long periods of time.I haven't shot a deer with mine yet but I wouldn't hesitate shooting at 75 yards. The gun is capable of shooting much longer distances but I pretty much know my limitations.With a good rest I would go 100 yards or more.Another advantage is the 45 Colt cartridge can be fired through a 454 Casull.Before buying one see if you can try one out. If you are not bothered by recoil ,then the Casull would be a good choice for you.I know I like my Casull and would recommend one to experience shooters. Not a beginners handgun.
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12-11-2002, 05:47 PM
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RE: can any one tell me about the 454?
I prefer the .454 Casull to any other big bore handgun caliber. I have a Freedom Arms chambered in .454, and I would mention that the length of the bullet on a .45 LC is shorter than .454 and, at least a few manufacturers do not recommend shooting 45LC in a .454 gun. Maybe they are just trying to sell me a .45LC cylinder 
. I do not find the recoil to be harsh or punishing, and I do not believe you can have too much club with hard cast bullets. My .454 is more accurate than my .44 mag, but that's the gun, not the caliber. If you have shot a lot of guns, you will absolutely love shooting the .454.
. I do not find the recoil to be harsh or punishing, and I do not believe you can have too much club with hard cast bullets. My .454 is more accurate than my .44 mag, but that's the gun, not the caliber. If you have shot a lot of guns, you will absolutely love shooting the .454.
12-11-2002, 10:11 PM
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RE: can any one tell me about the 454?
Ok please disreguard my above reply I was thinking of the 458 mag rifle not the 454 handgun.The biggest handgun I have fired is a 44 mag so I wouldn't know about the 454.<img src=icon_smile_blackeye.gif border=0 align=middle>
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