Believe it or not the 480 is able to push a 400 gr 1200 fps burning slightly less powder than the 44 uses to push a 300 gr 1300 fps, and IMHO the recoil levels are really on par with each other. Some day on your way through town we'll have to plan a range session so you can try the 480 out.

The reason I like the 480 is I had the opportunity to shoot several 454's, 475's and 500's and I personally cannot handle that level of recoil in a revolver and accurately place my shots. With the 480 I found a round that is IMHO a step up on terminal performance from the 44, but not past my recoil threshold.