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Not at the same time, but I have shot a Ruger .44 and the Super Red Hawk .480.  I like the versatility of the 480, and will be looking for that gun when I purchase my fishing/hiking pistol. As far as recoil, they are close but I would have to agree with what you heard, the 480 is a little less when shooting comparable loads; and there is more power with the .480 (ballistics).
I guess my opinion is what is going to get the job done when I need it. With adrenaline running on high when a bear is too close, recoil wont matter; not betwee those two choices.

Message Thread:

• .44 or .480 ? Josh_AK Mar 09 2006
  • 2 cents monster Mar 10 2006
    • 480 vs 44 jdb3 Mar 10 2006
  • short barrels...accuracy fullkurl Mar 09 2006
    • I got it Josh_AK Mar 10 2006
  • Have shot both... AKArcher Mar 09 2006
    • 44 Super Red Hawk Shoot2Kill Mar 09 2006
      • 7.75" .44 tccak71 Mar 09 2006