I have a 480 Ruger in a Bisley Blackhawk and one just finished in a Marlin 1894 that’s should be here this week or next. It’s been two years waiting.
A 480 in a carbine should drive a hard cast 400 grain bullet 1350-1400 fps. That’s a fair amount of thump.
An acquaintance of mine has taken moose and bison with his revolver. So yes, I’d say a carbine would be a good option. Unfortunately the only factory one that was ever made was by Rossi and darn few of them. Conversions on the 1894 Marlin are done by a few smiths.
Once mine gets here I’ll report back with range results.
I look forward to your report.
Perhaps, now that Ruger owns Marlin, they will resurrect & perfect the previous 2004 announced, though ill fated non-event of the 475 Linebaugh / 480 Ruger lever gun.
