I've also a 9 1/2" SRH .480 Ruger: this is my only double action revolver, but is a Ruger. If I've to advice you a Ruger handgun for hunting, it would be one like my .480 SRH, but in this topic we're talking about .44 Mag. revolver, and for me the best among Rugers is SA SBH.
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