Taurus 480 Raging Bull

About the Taurus 480 Raging Bull

The Taurus 480 Raging Bull is a large-frame revolver chambered in .480 Ruger, manufactured by Taurus since 2003. Produced at Taurus's modern manufacturing facilities in São Leopoldo, Brazil and their American operations in Bainbridge, Georgia, this firearm reflects Taurus's commitment to delivering reliable firearms at competitive price points. The 6-round cylinder provides an extra round compared to revolvers of this size class, a meaningful advantage in defensive situations. The 6.5-inch barrel provides excellent accuracy potential for target shooting and hunting. At 1871g (66.0 oz) unloaded, this firearm provides a solid shooting platform that helps manage recoil during extended range sessions. Taurus has positioned this model as a high-value option in the competitive handgun market, offering features and reliability that punch above its price point, making it particularly appealing to first-time gun owners and experienced shooters seeking a reliable secondary firearm.

Taurus's revolver manufacturing expertise traces back to their acquisition of the Smith & Wesson factory in Brazil, giving them access to decades of refined revolver-building knowledge that continues to influence their designs today.

Taurus 480 Raging Bull specifications

The .480 Ruger was designed to provide excellent hunting performance with lower pressure and recoil than .454 Casull. Despite generating substantial power (1,782 J with 325gr bullets), the .480 Ruger operates at 48,000 PSI compared to .454 Casull's 65,000 PSI, resulting in more manageable recoil.