[FA18CUB]

I found a guy through Gary Reeder custom guns named Jack Huntington in California(530 268-6877). Jack is building .480 REDHAWKS. Not Super Redhawks, but Redhawks. He apparently has been testing .475 etc in Redhawks and says the .480 is no problem.  He will do rebored 6 shots original cylinder or a new five shot cylinder. He says all the math and range tests work on cylinder demensions and pressure etc.  Anyone got any thoughts?

 

[MS Hitman]

If that is what you really want, then you should go forth with the project and let us all know how it works out.

 

[El Lobo]

MS,

The latest rumblings I've heard say that a handloaded .480 Ruger are about all the average shooter will be able to handle!!  Get a matching Marlin lever rifle and go slay the great beasts!!

El Lobo in NM

 

[EddieB]

FA18Cub
Jack Hunington is a class smith who has been building quality heavy custom guns for a long time.  As the std Redhawk is considered stronger than Blackhawks, I would take his word that a 6 shot rebore is fine.  Do not try to make it into a .475 Linebaugh and you will be happy with the result!  Good shootin'.