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The Punisher · October 31st, 2011, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 454alaskan

Here one right on the money ...6 shot 480..
NIB Unfired Ruger Alaskan .480 Ruger, Ruger Bisley Vaquero 44 Mag - Calguns.net

Now you built you alaskan, did you do a build threat??>link it if you did,

I wouldnt want to hijack OP threat..

I did

My custom 480 Alaskan

454alaskan · October 31st, 2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The Punisher

I did

My custom 480 Alaskan

Thanks for the links... I guess next time i'll do a search.

The Punisher · October 31st, 2011, 06:09 PM

by the way I think all Alaskans are beautiful!
sorry to the op didnt want to high jack anybodys thread....just love my Rugers!

thebyrd · October 31st, 2011, 06:25 PM

I was watching a 44 Mag Alaskan on Auction Arms. I forgot about it this morning and it sold for $624 or so.
Bummer

tech859 · November 1st, 2011, 04:22 AM

This thread has pushed me over the edge to get one when funds allow. Now do I find a .44 or .454?

Top Dog · November 1st, 2011, 05:36 AM

Tech859,
If you handload,both calibers offer lots of choices for you.
The 44 can be loaded to modest plinking velocities as well as the 454.
If I had the 454,I probably would load a couple of rounds to full factory velocities then be totally cured of doing that again!!! Then it would be the equivelant of 45LC loads after that.

I am sure that what ever your choice,you will be plaesed with what you got.

Top Dog

DDelambre · November 2nd, 2011, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by The Punisher

by the way I think all Alaskans are beautiful!
sorry to the op didnt want to high jack anybodys thread....just love my Rugers!

No problem! You haven't hijacked the thread enough to where its off topic. I love your "Alaskan" .480! There are a few .480 Redhawks on GB right now, and I was contemplating your idea of just cutting off the barrel, and having an instant Alaskan, but I'm going to just shoot what I've got for the moment.

DDelambre · November 2nd, 2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by tech859

This thread has pushed me over the edge to get one when funds allow. Now do I find a .44 or .454?

From what I've heard, the .44's are more fun to shoot. That is unless you already own a .45 Colt, and you already have ammo for the .454.

tech859 · November 2nd, 2011, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DDelambre

From what I've heard, the .44's are more fun to shoot. That is unless you already own a .45 Colt, and you already have ammo for the .454.

I think I'll be going .44. For one, it'll be easier to find factory loaded ammunition, and probably .44 loading components, too. I bet this thing would be wicked with some .44 special loads. And I can keep the calibers I need to reload for to a minimum.

MOUNTAIN WILLIAM · November 2nd, 2011, 11:41 AM

The 454 would be a more versatile choice.
4" 45 Colt Redhawk 45acp conversion

The Punisher · November 2nd, 2011, 12:20 PM

my next one might be a 44 mag....now to decide custom or stock.....

DDelambre · November 9th, 2011, 11:13 AM

Well I finally had a chance to take it out and shoot it. I used factory loaded BVAC (Bitterroot Valley Ammunition Company) and Federal American Eagle loads. Both were 240gr semi-jacketed hollowpoints.

All I can say is: WOW! This thing has quite a bit if kick to it! I only shot about 15 AE rounds before my hand was tingling. Shot about 20 of the BVAC, as they were a little milder on recoil. I used to have a S&W 629 with a 6" barrel and recoil on that wasn't too bad, but the lack of barrel on the Alaskan makes for substantial recoil. I'm slowly getting into reloading, so I'll come up with some milder loads for it that will still be accurate.

At first, I was shooting low and left at 10 yards. Once I quit anticipating the recoil and covered to bullseye with the front sight, it was right on. Overall I am very pleased with this revolver and I don't think I'll ever sell it, even if I don't shoot it very often, which is what happened to the 629.

harleytech · November 9th, 2011, 03:02 PM

Very nice piece...! I want one

DDelambre · November 10th, 2011, 07:48 AM

Like I said in another thread, these threads about the Alaskans seem to fueling the fires for them! Go get one!

The Punisher · November 10th, 2011, 08:37 AM

if anybody ever shot one they`ll have to have one...I have 2 10mm`s and a 480 7 1/2 and all them rolled into one still is not much fun as the Alaskan!