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Cartridge comparison

.475 Linebaugh vs .480 Ruger

.475 Linebaugh and .480 Ruger are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

.475 Linebaugh.480 Ruger
TypeRevolverRevolver
Introduced19882003
Bullet diameter0.475″0.4756″
Case length1.4″1.285″
Max pressure50,000 psi48,000 psi
Recoil30–45 ft·lb25–38 ft·lb
Effective range75 yd100 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

ToolOverlay .475 Linebaugh and .480 Ruger trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare