Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley .480 Ruger
Sturm, Ruger & Co. · Revolver · In Production · 2004
Also known as: Ruger Bisley .480 Ruger, Super Blackhawk Bisley, Ruger Model 0870
Overview
The Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley in .480 Ruger is a large-frame, single-action revolver built for handgun hunting and heavy-recoil big-bore shooting. It pairs Ruger's rugged transfer-bar New Model action and cold hammer-forged stainless barrel with the swept Bisley grip frame and wide, low-spur hammer, which help distribute the punishing recoil of the .480 Ruger cartridge. The five-shot unfluted cylinder, adjustable rear sight and ramp front sight make it well suited to hunting medium and large game at revolver ranges.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1395 g (49.2 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 1570 g (55.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 315 mm (12.40") |
| Barrel Length | 165 mm (6.50") |
| Action Type | Revolving |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Revolving Cylinder |
| Muzzle Velocity | 405 m/s (1329 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1730 J (1276 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 457 mm (17.99") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Satin Stainless |
Calibers
- .480 Ruger · primary — also known as .480 Ruger, 12.1x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar, Loading Gate Interlock
- Features: Adjustable Rear Sight, Ramp Front Sight, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, Bisley Grip Frame, Unfluted Cylinder
Variants
- Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley .480 (4.62" Barrel) - Barrel Length
Service history
Operators
- Civilian handgun hunters
Production
Production years: 2004-present
Produced as part of Ruger's Super Blackhawk Bisley big-bore line; exact production totals not published
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Model 0870 carries a 6.5-inch barrel; a 4.62-inch barrel version (Model 0872) is also offered. The .480 Ruger is a shortened, lower-pressure derivative of the .475 Linebaugh developed jointly by Ruger and Hornady.
Background
The Bisley grip frame traces its name to the Bisley shooting range in England; Ruger revived the Bisley style on its Blackhawk single-actions, and the big-bore .480 Ruger chambering gave hunters a heavy-recoiling five-shooter with a grip shape that tames muzzle flip better than the traditional plow-handle frame.