This gun is what it is. You trusted us! revolver (4 inch barrel) .44 Magnum — 305 grain hardcast bullets 1,225 fps. I carry a high caliber side arm in case I’m confronted by an angry Ursine and can’t access my rifle, and bear spray isn’t effective. But certainly its better to check out in Alaska linger than a hospital bed in a stinky city regretting you never breathed Alaskan air. The Super Redhawk Alaskan is an attractive, rugged gun. Actually, it is a reasonable solution to a problem faced by those who live or play in America's Western wilderness: the threat of an unexpected attack by a bear or other dangerous animal. Home / Firearms / RUGER ALASKAN 454 CASULL. Sure, you have to thumb back the hammer for every shot, but that kind of just happens naturally when you get a SAA in your hand. Like all Ruger revolvers, the Alaskan features Ruger's Transfer Bar safety. It's designed to be an authoritative companion arm for hunters of dangerous game and outdoorsmen who hike or fish in … I bought my Alaskan eight years ago or thereabouts because it looks awesome and it shoots the .454 Casull but I've come to realize that it's not that useful. I mean, my ideal if I didn’t mind the size and weight would be a 16” AR-10 in .338 Federal with some 185 grain Barnes triple shoks or a 18.5” semi auto shotgun loaded with a mix of 3.5” 000 buckshot and copper plated slugs. Even with a 4-inch barrel, you should be able to launch a 305 grain bullet at a minimum of 1,200 fps. For those catching this article late and going through the comments for additional perspective. Sure S&W and Taurus have DA .44s weighing in at 25 or 26 ounces, but that has simply GOT to hurt. It includes a Tritium green dot front and a white vertical line rear sight. Maybe for next year. Strong, extended frame with extra metal in the top strap, sidewalls and barrel mounting areas to handle powerful, big game loads. Second, you need to carry an appropriate handgun platform. Handguns are a last-ditch tool for protection from big bears. 454 I have the 44mag. Some people like ‘em thick, and Ruger dressed this baby up to kill. I’ve seen more moose up here in AK than bears,and had a share of a few close calls with moose. If you are facing 600+ pound four-legged attackers, then I would strongly suggest you move up to a full-size/weight revolver in .44 Magnum. The 500 and 460 were in SW x frames and the 480 in a super red hawk with the 7.5 barrel. Triple-locking cylinder is locked into the frame at the front, rear and bottom for more positive alignment and dependable operation shot after shot. I’ve shot a variety of loads through it: 240gr Hornady SWC HP .430 with 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10grs of Unique also 280gr WFN GC with 10grs Unique and 20.5 and 21.5grs W296. If you want to experience the level of recoil you describe, try a .460 S&W. The Ruger Alaskan .454 is a hunting gun, not a CC gun. Bug spray contains a plastisizer. I lived in MN for a while. Those might be “walking my property guns” I’d carry, not hiking in grizzly country, but they seem to be effective a lot of the time. Don’t get me wrong. Item# 05301 | Out of Stock Check Store Availability. The 6 Shot R6-454 Speed Loader is made from solid billet aluminum. https://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/gallery/survival/animal-attacks/2009/08/charging-grizzly-killed-alaska#page-6 If you are going to carry a shotgun than I would recommend the D-Dupleks slugs for bear. Hornady 240gr XTP Mag———————————————————-1495fps, 3.4” The nice thing about it is that shooting .45 Colt feels like shooting a much, much smaller cartridge. I can squeeze off 5 or 6 from most 4” 44mags in less seconds than that and still put them all on a 16” target at 7yds. Any time a company attempts to double production they’re going to run into some QC trouble, but you can’t complain about the customer service. Why not the Ruger Redhawk Alaskan in .454? Can’t imagine 2” Barrel. In 2003, a .480 Ruger caliber barrel was produced. I’ve been rethinking this of late and decided to switch to 10mm, at the range I realized a I could put 6 hardcase bear rounds on target in the amount of time I could put 2 .44 hardcase bear rounds on target and the more I shot the .44 (rounds 4-6) my groups really opened up. Agree that a G20 with hardcast gas-checked hunting loads is more likely to do the job in many hands, including mine. Privacy Policy   •   Contact Us   •   Warnings   •   FAQs   •  © 2021 National Rifle Association of America, Women On Target® Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Ambassadors, NRA Outstanding Achievement Youth Award Presented by Brownells, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program. Personally I’d go hunting with a .50BMG..or the .458 SOCOM with 500 grain HCFN rounds. I was able to produce the best groups of the day with the SIG SAUER ammo, but I believe that gun was capable of better accuracy than I got with the other loads. People talk about sulphur pills, I winder how that works. The preferred stopper is always a rifle or a shotgun with slugs (brennke 700 grn black magic) but rifles get leaned against trees or left in the boat or handed to someone else. Ruger managed to harness a truly powerful cartridge in this gun and it was a literal blast to shoot it as much as I did. Too hard to control. All in all, this gun proved 100% reliable with all the ammo I tested it with.The trigger pull was smooth and the break was clean and easy. It’s rugged, large, powerful, and is designed to be used in difficult places. Chambered for the some of the biggest handgun rounds such as .41 Magnum. And third. HSM .45 Colt Cowboy 250gr RNFP———————————————–693fps, 3.5” I was looking are Buffalo Bore to get some ammo for an upcoming trip, and they have a testimonial from a guide who took down a Grizzly with their 9mm Outdoorsman. Accuracy * * * * * -40 to -60 AND mosquitoes the size of hummingbirds? Love. I'm a dyed-in-the-wool pragmatist. The Great Ammo Shortage of 2020: When Will It End? AR), 1 Lacey Place, Southport, CT 06890; (203) 256-3860; www.ruger.com, Caliber: .454 Casull, .480 Ruger (tested), Action Type: double-action, center-fire revolver, Sights: ramped post front, rear white-outline notch adjustable for windage and elevation, Accessories: black plastic case, instruction manual, hip holster, shoulder holster, trigger lock, E-mail your comments/questions about this site to:EmediaRifleman@nrahq.org For questions/comments about American Rifleman magazine, please e-mail:Publications@nrahq.org You can contact the NRA via phone at: NRA Member Programs1-800-672-3888, To advertise on American Rifleman, visit nramediakit.com for more information. My point being your experience isn’t the same as everyone else. A beast with full-house loads. Comparing the Alaskan's performance on paper with longer-barreled guns misses the point, however. This isn’t so much a conversation about the gun as it is the ammo. If you are inclined to carry a semi-auto pistol, it better be full-size (4.5 inch or longer barrel) chambered in 10mm with full power loads. SKU: 5301 Category: Firearms. I love the ruger super Redhawks, I have it in Ruger 480 with excellent performance with the 7 1/2 barrel which worked out to be a great choice for me. By the way, in Alaska it’s more likely a moose will get you than a bear. Ruger Super Redhawk, .454 Casull, 9.5" Barrel, SS Finish, 6rd Rating Required Select Rating 1 star (worst) 2 stars 3 stars (average) 4 stars 5 stars (best) Name Required Back in IA now where it absolutely never gets below -30 and the flies are worse than the mosquitoes. Alaska is a place that many of us dream of going. That is why I have researched “woods carry” extensively. Having been within a stones throw or closer to a few dozen browns and several black bears in both Alaska and the 48 it seemed like a good idea to have something of last resort for protection. I would trust a Glock or Sig in 9mm, if it’s good enough for special forces it’s good enough for a hiker, hunter, fisherman in Alaska. The Ruger Alaskan was my alternate vacation purchase but I the end I went with hi cap 10mm. All gun porn pics BLACK RIFLE REVIEWS replied Feb 5, 2021 at 7:12 AM. In my case I thought the .454 was perfection, and the .460 was just too much. This gun needs to be carried in some sort of chest harness. I was told all about it at the 1998 SHOT Show by someone who told me they had the straight skinny on the project and it would be a single action Bisley Model with a five-shot cylinder plus an auxiliary cylinder for .45 Colt. The Alaskan is identical to the standard Super Redhawk (January 1988, p. 56), with the exception of the shorter barrel and the absence of frame cuts for scope mounts. The Ruger Super Redhawk is available in many different calibers today. But, they also make this gun in a.454 Casull.45 Long Colt version and a.480 Ruger version. Picaridin works just as well as DEET on mosquitoes and even better on black flies but doesn’t melt plastic or stink. Not a single issue with any of them. Like others said, it has a ton of recoil but most will adjust to it after a few rounds and a decent group is very possible even for a huge snub nose such as this. 20+1 $ 739.00 ... Payment Options/Cancellation Fees Shipping & Returns State Restrictions Warranty Team Buds Recent Reviews. Spraying a bear works even in a false charge or close handed aggressive behavior where is would not be permissible or acceptable to shoot. MSRP: $1,189 ($925 at Brownells). (That is three pounds.) loads out of standard-length tubes.Those wanting more power out of the Alaskan could opt for the .454 Casull chambering, which would also allow the use of .45 Colt ammunition for reduced-power practice. Sale! Still want t he Alaskan though. They’re not only large, they come in huge clouds, and they look at anything that wasn’t born with a heavy coat of fur as “lunch.”. Soft rubber Hogue grips do a great job of softening the recoil of the .480 Ruger cartridge. Please note, this gun wasn’t designed to hunt anything or even defend yourself against a charging bear. Here are the choices with numbers: It weighs 39 ounces, has a 3-3/4″ barrel, polished stainless finish, carries (and conceals) well in an IWB holster and is surprisingly comfortable to shoot. It’s still a very accurate piece, but the brutal recoil of the .454 makes it hard to focus on marksmanship. Generally 60-70 around Anchorage in summer warmer in the interior. As for mosquitos, depends where you are. i’ve owned one of these for a while now and it is a solid well build gun and handful to shoot. I want to give it five stars, but the recoil is so great shooting .454 that most people will only fire half a box of XTP Mag before they quit. Can any of you guys tell me where you”ve seen these barely-used ones for such a big discount? Like any job-specific tool, this wheelgun is designed for one mission – backcountry big game defense. I will give you one thing. A few men in outstanding physical condition with fantastic genetics can handle full-power .44 Magnum loads out of a 25 ounce revolver. It’s is beautiful and awesome vacation but living there seems like it could get rough. Thus, at first glance, the Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan-a large-frame, six-shot revolver with a 2 ½-inch barrel, chambered in .454 Casull or .480 Ruger-may seem like an anomaly. After all, when I was young and dumb I thought I wanted to become a big-game guide. Have only gotten a few bites this summer. It’s physically smaller than many others, but far denser. Wounded bear shooting distances in the jungles of SE Alaska was never vary far unless on the beach or in the muskeg and remember these are defensive tools of last resort. “while I go ice my palm for a while” But the higher pressure at 50-55k cup is certainly noticeable and lots of fun. Shoot one and wound it and the danger level goes through the roof. Sure, you can get slathered up in 100% DEET, and it does work, but you’ll melt your fingerprints into almost every piece of plastic that you touch. Bears are not jerks. Ruger 5301 Super Redhawk Alaskan DA/SA .454 Casull 2.5" 6 Hogue Tamer Monogrip Black Stainless Revolver Out of stock View Details » View Details » Out of stock Also, the difference in power between a belted magnum rifle cartridge and any handgun cartridge is a lot. Interestingly, that load also retained more of its nominal velocity in the Alaskan than did the lighter-bullet loads. Because of the shape and size, a special means of carry (a chest rig) is probably necessary and will take some planning. Accuracy was good for a sharp-recoiling revolver having a short sight radius. It’s a nice place and all, but the extremes on both sides make it unbearable at times. If you read the label it has a warning about keeping it and the overspray away from plastic. I love ruger and I know their customer service is excellent, so I contacted them, I sent them this gun, with 2 fired hulls, and within a week I was shooting my 454 again with out a single flaw. I switched to a G20. The rumors of a .454 Ruger started circulating late in 1997. Sighting is by way of a ramped, serrated 0.12-inch-wide black post in front, and a rear unit adjustable for windage and elevation, with a white-outline 0.135-inch-wide notch. With the Alaskan, Ruger wanted to create a packable bear gun, something for bear protection. See if you can find a repellent that contains Picaridin instead of DEET. Honestly – I rarely carry it anymore. I’ve purchased three revolvers, a pistol, and a Hawkeye rifle from S,R&Co in that time frame with zero complaints, although I also bought a Mini-14 that had problems with failures to eject. A single action Bisley, a five-shooter with an extra cylinder. If you’re the backup, then carry a .460 Weatherby Magnum or equivalent, 26″ barrel, and you’ll actually live through whatever is about to happen. Yes a bit heavier but hits count. Overall Length: 7.62 inches But the Alaskan is 50% more $$$ and the Vaquero’s better for carry. All in all, my total charges came to about $1,800 in parts and labor. Like the .454 Casull version of the Super Redhawk, the .480’s cylinder is also carved out of special high-strength steel called “465 Carpenter,” a steel that was torture tested by Ruger to make absolutely certain it was up to the task of repeated 65,000 psi abuse, such as only the .454 … If your 45-70 doesnt put it down before it gets to you (likely) you are to draw the Ruger from your chest (as you will be on your back) put your fist into the bears mouth and pull the trigger until it goes click. Or, I could throw rocks at him and save myself the cost of the gun and ammo. It took me four years of being a licensed Assistant Guide to come to my senses. Reviewing this gun with no bear experience is like a non-driving teenager reviewing a sports car. I love the gun, I have found that a … Unless I’m very, very lucky, I’m going to need to place multiple reasonably accurate rounds, in a very short time frame, to stop a pissed off bear. However, you need the most powerful gun you can shoot quickly with some accuracy. If you have a 44 bring it for the mosquitos! Big skeeters in the summer and -40 in the winter. I’ve been to Alaska the last two summers to fish and visit family. And if you carry a .44 Magnum revolver with a 5-inch barrel and full power loads, you will easily launch a 305 grain bullet at 1,300 fps. Ruger Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan Double Action Revolver, https://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/gallery/survival/animal-attacks/2009/08/charging-grizzly-killed-alaska#page-6, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kiwq95oT0zQ. I was false charged once in Montana and, had I been armed, I think I’d have been lucky just to draw and get a single shot off. This is a very accurate gun and does exactly what it’s supposed to regardless of your flinch. In fact, the ballistics of the .480 Ruger Alaskan are equaled or exceeded by many .44 Mag. If I were headed into real bear country I would want this gun but with the 4 inch barrel. Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley 454 Casull, 4 5/8" Barrel, SS, Unfluted Cylinder, 5 Shot. This loader is CNC Machined to fit the following Models: Ruger - Super Redhawk & Alaskan. It’s a reliable, accurate, and powerful weapon for the woods that is meant for protecting you from some of nature’s biggest jerks. With the Alaskan, Ruger wanted to create a packable bear gun, something for bear protection. I’m not always a fan of stainless guns, but the corrosion resistance is there and that scores it points in my book. Some of those encounters were warding off “Bears in the home” or officer involve bear “control”. Gold Dot soft-point load from Speer and two Hornady loads featuring 325- and 400-gr. In a recent article I took a look at the massive and powerful Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan .454 Casull, but I got some response that the big wheel gun wasn’t for everyone.For this article I decided to review another heavy-hitter from Ruger, this time the Redhawk chambered in the more popular and widely available .357 Mag. Ruger 5301 Super Redhawk Alaskan DA/SA .454 Casull 2.5" 6 Hogue Tamer Monogrip Black Stainless Revolver Out of stock View Details » View Details » Out of stock Though the recoil of the Hornady and Speer 325-gr. I do think you exaggerated the recoil though. If you have a rifle or shotgun near, all the better. They don’t die easily. Alaskan how does it measure up. I will tell you about a hunter who we put within 30 yards of a nine footer on a mountain top where there were no trees or brush – just snow. I carry a .357 Vaquero. Would be easier to shoot and more accurate. I see nothing wrong with a .44 mag as a carry gun in the bush. from its published muzzle velocity of 1100 f.p.s. It’s a heavy, non-expanding bullet that isn’t exactly screaming at just under 1000fps, but is far more powerful than .45 Colt and doesn’t snap like the XTP loads. The humidity is pretty thick. You need to decide how close you’ll let the animal get, whether he’s calm or angry. A slightly longer barrel seems like a great option, considering the added weight is negligble, but the velocity gain may be significant in most 45 Colt or 454 Casull loads. Kenai Chest Holster. So fuck it, I’m gonna carry bear spray, an air horn and a Ruger SR9c for protection against 2 legged predators, but loaded with the hard-cast stuff from B.B. The .45 Colt loads were very pleasant and enjoyable, while the only ‘easy’ to shoot .454 generated just about three times the recoil of the former. A few articles and studies have shown just about any handgun can work most of the time. revolver (4 inch barrel) .357 Magnum — 180 grain hardcast bullets 1,375 fps Gun. But if the only gun you have is a .44 mag you are still well armed. Many Ruger fans were also happy to see that the Super Redhawk is equipped with grip panels and a trigger design that is found on the popular GP100 .357 Magnum. Ruger Super Blackhawk 454 Casull Review Having a serious caliber pistol nearby is a great idea when hiking in bear country; the .454 Casull Ruger Super Blackhawk fits the bill. Many Ruger fans were also happy to see that the Super Redhawk is equipped with grip panels and a trigger design that is found on the popular GP100 .357 Magnum. The .454 Casull was designed as a wildcat round in the late 1950’s and didn’t see widespread acceptance until the late 1990’s. I've shot 44 "Redhawk Only" loads from an Alaskan and those are nearly on par with upper end 454. If I could probably manage a double tap and get the second shot in to a bear sized target at white or the eyes distances with some luck, but I doubt I could get a 3rd off quickly. And if six rounds of .454 Casull doesn’t do the job the gun can then be used as a club. It basically dissolves some plastics or makes others cloudy. If you like -40°—60° and mosquitos the size of hummingbirds, go for it. She finished with a big smile on her face and was looking forward to shooting it again. I have the Alaskan in .44 mag and it feels like plenty. Bears are powerful, resilient animals. I’m waiting for someone to argue that with advances in bullet technology, the 9mm is as effective as the .44 mag, making the .44 mag a dying caliber. They should be different. It's capable of very good accuracy, but realistically, hitting center mass is what a shooter will be doing with this gun. It’s not pretending to be a daily carry gun or a dedicated hunting tool. While those combinations may not be fun to shoot (in terms of target practice), they are most certainly not painful to shoot. a pistol in a hip holster you always have with you and it is always easy to get to (not under rain gear or coats). by NRA Staff - That is why I only recommend full-size .44 Magnum revolvers that weigh at least 48 ounces. Specifications: Ruger Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan Double Action Revolver, Caliber: .454 Casull/.45 Colt (also available in .480 Ruger and .44 Magnum) RUGER ALASKAN 454 CASULL $ 1,189.95 $ 999.95. I’m a pretty fit guy, but I have no confidence that I can do that with this wrist breaker. Still, if i knew I were going to face off a brown bear, I’d prefer something with at least 18″ of barrel. It displays what I could call savage recoil and blast. It’s a revolver. The 2.5 inch barrel shows evidence that it does work stopping charging bears. from its nominal 1350 f.p.s. A cylinder full of well-placed heavy cast bullets will kill a grizzzly bear. Warp forward to 1997, and the world was rocked by Ruger’s release of an expanded line. Hardcast lead bullets are critical because they cause a LOT more damage to animals than hollowpoint or metal jacketed bullets. Rosignol is right, they are much cheaper used, plentiful and usually have very few rounds fired thru them.. Probably break your knuckles with 300+ grain pills. It’ll get to 75-80 in summer. Second, range recoil is far different than self defense recoil. I hunt and fish regularly in brown bear country in Montana. If Ruger made a pistol in 500 i would cary that but the 480 is the biggest diameter, heaviest round that comes in a ruger srh so thats what i carried and i did not regret it. Retail Stock . Subscribe for FREE now to ensure you never missa single vital update... ©COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. First and foremost, you need to carry a FIREARM for self-defense. Plan for a nice big purple crescent on your shoulder, and for bystanders to check their phones for nearby earthquakes. Opting for .44 Magnum over .454 Casull could save you a lot of money without giving up anything significant. This is the nice thing about the Vaquero, it’s light enough to carry but heavy enough to shoot. I am not saying that promptly stopping a grizzly bear with a .44 Magnum revolver with 5+ inch barrel and 300+ grain hardcast bullets will be a walk in the park. load dropped only 58 f.p.s. All three carried (by different people) in the same environment at the same time. All loads stayed within a bear-size animal's vitals at reasonable handgunning range. After all, he’s always right. The Ruger Alaskan .44 magnum is a serious trail, wilderness and self defense handgun. I’d think the mosquitoes would die off with that kind of cold. You can also shoot 45 Long Colt for a reduced recoil. 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