Of the big bore revolver cartridges I think the 480 makes the most sense. Every thing just seems balanced to me. I have a 4 5/8" Super Black Hawk in 480 that is a blast to shoot. Even with the heaviest loads ain't much worse than a hot 44 mag yet delivers a hell of a lot more payload. On the flip side I can load it down to a point of shooting a 38 special. I also have a Ruger #1 in 475 Linebaugh/ 480 Ruger. Hell of a handy little thumper.
I am holding out hope that now that Ruger owns Marlin we will see a factory 480 Ruger Lever. They know how to make a 475 diameter rifle barrel it's a start.
