480 Ruger

Handload Data

Warning: Bullet selections are specific, and loads are not valid with substitutions of different bullets of the same weight. Variations in bullet length will alter net case capacity,  pressure and velocity. Primer selection is specific and primer types are not interchangeable. These are maximum loads in my firearms and may be excessive in others. All loads should be reduced by 5% as a starting point for development where cartridges have greater than 40 grains in capacity and 10% for cartridges with less than 40 grain capacity following safe handloading practices as represented in established mainstream reloading manuals. Presentation of these loads does not constitute a solicitation for their use, nor a recommendation.

Cartridge 480 Ruger
Firearm Ruger Super Redhawk
Barrel Length 7.50″
Min – Max Case Length 1.285″ +0.000″/-0.015″
Min – Max COL 1.550″ – 1.650″
Primer CCI 300
Bullet Diameter 0.4755″ +0.000″/-0.0030″
Reloading Dies Lee Precision

 

Bullet Type  Bullet Weight
Grains
Net H2O
Grains
Capacity
COL” Powder Type Powder Charge
Grains
Muzzle Velocity
FPS
Muzzle Energy
ft/lbs
50 YD
3 Shot
Group “
Speer Deep Curl HP 275 30.3 1.640 Win 296 34.0 1473 1325 1.6
Speer Deep Curl HP 275 30.3 1.640 H110 34.0 1481 1340 1.5
Speer Deep Curl HP 275 30.3 1.640 300 MP 38.0 1706 1778 1.7
Speer Deep Curl SP 400 18.9 1.640 Win 296 21.0 1062 1002 1.6
Speer Deep Curl SP 400 18.9 1.640 Lil’ Gun 20.0 1078 1032 1.3
Speer Deep Curl SP 400 18.9 1.640 300 MP 24.0 1165 1206 1.6

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