Lindcott Armory Compare / .475 Linebaugh vs .480 Ruger
Cartridge comparison
.475 Linebaugh vs .480 Ruger
.480 Ruger is faster (1,500 vs 1,450 fps); .475 Linebaugh carries more energy (2,051 vs 1,998 ft·lb); .480 Ruger recoils less.
.475 Linebaugh →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.480 Ruger →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .475 Linebaugh | .480 Ruger | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1988 | 2003 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.475″ | 0.475″ |
| Case length | 1.4″ | 1.285″ |
| Velocity | 1,250–1,450 fps | 1,300–1,500 fps |
| Energy | 1,281–2,051 ft·lb | 1,220–1,998 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 50,000 psi | 48,000 psi |
| Recoil | 30–45 ft·lb | 25–38 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 75 yd | 100 yd |
FAQs
- Is .475 Linebaugh faster than .480 Ruger?
- .480 Ruger is faster — up to 1,500 fps versus 1,450 fps.
- Does .475 Linebaugh hit harder than .480 Ruger?
- .475 Linebaugh carries more muzzle energy (2,051 vs 1,998 ft·lb).