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.
Mart,
My guess is that you might add a 100+ fps to that estimate. My Super Redhawk 480 w/7.5" bbl cronys out at 1225 with 375 LBT's...
Nothing in your neck of the woods will enjoy being hit with one out of that carbine!
Sitting envious here. You gotta post pictures when it arrives...
bhtr
