Lindcott Armory Compare / .454 Casull vs .480 Ruger
Cartridge comparison
.454 Casull vs .480 Ruger
.454 Casull is faster (1,900 vs 1,500 fps); .480 Ruger carries more energy (1,998 vs 1,800 ft·lb); .480 Ruger recoils less.
.454 Casull →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.480 Ruger →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .454 Casull | .480 Ruger | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1958 | 2003 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.452″ | 0.475″ |
| Case length | 1.383″ | 1.285″ |
| Velocity | 1,400–1,900 fps | 1,300–1,500 fps |
| Energy | 1,040–1,800 ft·lb | 1,220–1,998 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 48,000 psi |
| Recoil | 35–55 ft·lb | 25–38 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 150 yd | 100 yd |
FAQs
- Is .454 Casull faster than .480 Ruger?
- .454 Casull is faster — up to 1,900 fps versus 1,500 fps.
- Does .454 Casull hit harder than .480 Ruger?
- .480 Ruger carries more muzzle energy (1,998 vs 1,800 ft·lb).