Taurus Raging Bull
Taurus · Revolver · In Production · 1997
Also known as: Raging Bull
Overview
The Taurus Raging Bull is a large-frame, double-action revolver line introduced by Taurus in 1997, originally chambered in the powerful .454 Casull and later offered across a family of magnum and big-bore cartridges including .44 Magnum, .444 Marlin, .480 Ruger and .500 S&W Magnum. Built around a heavy steel frame with a full-underlug ported barrel, the Raging Bull is designed to tame the recoil of the most powerful handgun cartridges, making it a favourite for handgun hunting and big-bore enthusiasts. Its defining engineering feature is a dual cylinder lockup that secures the cylinder at both the rear and the front of the crane, ensuring tight alignment under the extreme chamber pressures these cartridges generate. The signature Raging Bull grip features a red cushioned backstrap insert that absorbs recoil and helps the shooter maintain control during extended range sessions.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1786 g (63.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 356 mm (14.02") |
| Barrel Length | 213 mm (8.39") |
| Height | 158 mm (6.22") |
| Width | 45 mm (1.77") |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Trigger Pull | 20 N (4.5 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 579 m/s (1900 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2716 J (2003 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 2500 m (2734 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 610 mm (24.02") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | Matte Stainless |
Calibers
- .454 Casull · primary — also known as .454 Casull
- .44 Remington Magnum — also known as .44 Magnum, .44 Mag, 10.9x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar, Taurus Security System
- Features: Adjustable Rear Sight, Ported Barrel, Rubber Grips, Cushioned Backstrap Insert, Full Underlug, Dual Cylinder Lockup
Variants
- Taurus 454 Raging Bull — Caliber
- Taurus 444 Raging Bull — Caliber
- Taurus 480 Raging Bull — Caliber
- Taurus 500 Raging Bull — Caliber
- Taurus 416 Raging Bull — Caliber
Production
Production years: 1997-present
Produced in multiple chamberings; the line was complemented and partly succeeded by the Raging Hunter series
Origin
Country of origin: Brazil
Notes
The .454 Casull was the original and flagship chambering; the 5-round cylinder applies to .454 Casull and larger bores, while the .44 Magnum version holds 6 rounds. Barrel lengths across the line have ranged from about 50.8 mm (2 in) to 254 mm (10 in). The specifications listed reflect the original 8.375-inch .454 Casull configuration.
Background
When Taurus launched the Raging Bull in .454 Casull in 1997, it gave shooters an affordable entry into one of the most violent handgun cartridges ever standardised, with chamber pressures nearly double those of the .44 Magnum-tamed only by the gun's ported barrel and shock-absorbing red backstrap insert.