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That's what I have and I love it. Like S2K said, its a bitch to pack. I have left it at camp too. If I were in the market for a hiking gun I would get a 4" .44.

Great Northern Guns sells a holster that allows you to carry the gun on your chest vs. on the hip or shoulder. This should improve packability exponentially.

I bought mine for hiking too, (years ago) not realizing that it would be such a pain to pack. I carry it when I am fishing or hiking, and hunting. I shoot 305 grain buffalo bore bullets. In my opinion, Rugers are good, reliable guns. I can't help you with the .480 though, never shot/owned one.

Tim

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