The Redhawk in .480 Ruger holds 5 rounds of this large-diameter Magnum cartridge. The .480 Ruger was developed jointly by Sturm, Ruger & Company and Hornady as a more shootable big-bore cartridge than the .454 Casull — lower pressure and less recoil while retaining impressive energy. The 7.5-inch barrel is the primary configuration in the Super Redhawk and Redhawk platforms. Type: Revolver Action: Double-Action Caliber: .480 Ruger Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 2001, USA Weight: 54 oz Overall length: 13" Status: Active Intended use: hunting, outdoor, bear_defense