Well said t77. It is like the 480 vs 475 thing. Why should one put up with 475 recoil when all I need is 480 performace. Same for 45/454 and so on. I think the 44 Special would be excellent within typical bow range and a bit further. I have had my eye on one of those new Ruger Bisley 44 Specials. Just need a push.........
Yep that's the reason I got my 480. I don't even load it to the max. I figure the 400gr bullet at around 1100fps will probably take care of anything I'll run into here in Alaska (Including brown bear). If I really feel the need I can take it up another 100fps & still be in factory range.
As I understand it most of the loads the Linegaugh family uses for hunting with their 475s are mid 480 level.
