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.480 Ruger VS .500 JRH

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.480 Ruger

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MSRP:

$73.61

Used Price:

$73.61

New Price:

$81.79

MSRP:

$40.22

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$40.22

New Price:

$44.69

Gun Specifications

Specifications

.480 Ruger

.500 JRH

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Average FPS

1360

Average Grain

320

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Ballistic Coefficient

165.80

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Gun Descriptions

About The .480 Ruger Ammo is a high-power, large cartridge for revolvers that was introduced into the markets in 2003. At the time of its introduction, the .480 Ruger Ammo was the largest-diameter revolver cartridge produced. The parent case used to design the .480 Ruger Ammo was the .475 Linebaugh Ammo. Instead of using the Blackhawk, the double-action Super Redhawk was chosen to chamber the new cartridge. The .480 Ruger Ammo was lighter and shorter than its parent case. The lower velocities and pressures produced by the .480 Ruger Ammo mean this cartridge delivers a less felt recoil and muzzle blast than the super magnum Ammo. Overall, the .480 Ruger Ammo is a well-balanced cartridge that provides a lot of energy without strong recoil. The overall length of the .480 Ruger Ammo is 41.9mm, and the bullet diameter measures 12.1mm. The 325-grain bullet variant of the .480 Ruger Ammo can travel at a velocity of 1,350 feet per second while creating an energy level of 1,315 ft.lbf. Manufacturer The .480 Ruger Ammo was designed by Hornady / Sturm, Ruger in the year 2003 in the United States. Uses The people who have used the .480 Ruger Ammo have claimed that this cartridge rivals the performance of the .475 Linebaugh while delivering less recoil, noise, and muzzle blast. This cartridge has been used for hunting deer families, but it can potentially take down any medium to large-sized game.

About The .500 JRH Ammo is a cartridge designed to be used by revolvers. The .500 JRH Ammo was manufactured and made available commercially in 2005. Initially, the .500 JRH Ammo was created to fit into the new model 83 revolver introduced by the Freedom Arms. The parent case used to make the .500 JRH Ammo was the .500 S&W Magnum Ammo, and experts say that the .500 JRH Ammo can be used in the chambers designed for the .500 S&W Magnum Ammo when the shortened length is adjusted. The .500 JRH Ammo is all about raw penetration and stopping power. If you are in need of something to take down large animal species or protect yourself from dangerous predators in the wild, then this should be your choice of the bullet to take with you on your hunting trip. The overall length of the .500 JRH Ammo is 1.8 inches, and the bullet diameter of this cartridge is 0.526 inches. The 425-grain bullet variant of the .500 JRH Ammo can travel at a velocity of 1,350 feet per second. Manufacturer The .500 JRH Ammo was designed and produced by Jack Huntington when he used a dummy created in 1993 into an actual bullet. Uses The .500 JRH Ammo delivers a little less recoil than the .500 S&W Magnum Ammo because of its small size and less powder, but it can easily take down any big game species.

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