Shooting 454 casull - Ruger Alaskan
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- This video is of us shooting the Ruger Alaskan chambered in 454 casull. We nicknamed this pistol the fire breathing dragon, and I think after watching the slow motion footage you will see why.
This video was shot on our private, insured range. All shooters in this video are trained professionals and are pistol instructors. This video is NOT for children.
Warning - The 454 casull is a VERY powerful round, and in a small/light revolver has a dangerous amount of recoil that should be worked up to. It generates more pressure and often more recoil than many rifle rounds. Beginning shooters should not attempt to shoot this powerful of a firearm without extensive training and practice.
This video features me (Chris), my wife, and my son. It started with my son wanting to shoot ONE round. Then he said, I should video you shooting a cylinder full. Then my wife decided she should shoot it too.
I had already shot it several times that day and there were 10 rounds left in the box (originally 50). Then wife and son decided to finish the box off for me.
The slow motion really lets you see how much this thing recoils and the amount of FIRE that comes out of this gun. Hopefully you will see why it has the nickname it has.
If you have questions, please leave them in the comments. It is a handful, but it is A LOT of fun to shoot.
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Now they are a family of very very experienced shooters. Total respect.
My all time favorite caliber!!!
The Hogue grips helps to tame the recoil of the 454 casull, this is the ultimate snub nose revolver JMO
Mind over matter? Many grown men would be reluctant to fire that revolver in that caliber! To harness that much power in a small handgun is very impressive. Great video!
@@michaelhrivnak1719 thank you
I have the 7 + inch model get high on the grip with a death grip and it’s still a beast it actually handles pretty well double action and hot 45colt loads from the ruger only section almost make it pleasant to shoot and will still kill anything worth killing.
Just a couple of suggestions for the lady in the blue shirt: 1. The gun flips so much in your hand because you're holding it too low on the grip. 2. First bring the gun up to the target, then cock it. Cocking it first, then adjusting your grip & bring it up to the target is inviting an unintentional discharge before the grip is firm enough.
Tony,
It is hard for her because the grip is too large for her hand. I agree that a higher grip is always better, but you have to grip where it's comfortable (especially with this much recoil).
On the cocking point- I will say that doesn't matter as long as the shooter has excellent trigger discipline. In general, your advice is good advice.
Thanks for watching.
Locking elbows puts a lot of stress on the wrist. That's what I'd advise against. Regardless, she handled it pretty well.
@@exothermal.sprocket it's a balancing act, because not locking them could cause the gun to part your hair LOL.
@@murphyfirearmstraining3630 Locking wrists is good, keeping elbows slightly bent is good. Letting the gun ride up is better than rotating in the wrists. Arm strength is a better recoil manager than wrist strength, as wrists can easily let go and let the barrel split your forehead, or in the case of a double-action revolver, send a second round through your own noggin or the ceiling.
@@exothermal.sprocket I wish more people would load a single round when handing a double action revolver to a less experienced shooter. I have seen the double tap that you describe and it is SCARY. I always single load for people who are shooting mine for the first time.
Enjoyed this video!
I’ve been wanting one of these Alaskans.
Solid family, chipping in for ammo costs as ya'll my kind of people 🙌👏🙌👏🙌
I HAVE THE EXACT SAME GUN JUST A LONGER BARREL AND I FIND THE LEFT HAND THUMB BEHIND THE RIGHT HAND TECHNIQUE HELPS WITH THE MUZZLE FLIP
We don't use that technique because it can create a bad habit and you end up doing it with a semiautomatic.
Great job, young man!
Man that’s some recoil ! Cool video !
Love my Casull, mine is a 4 5/8" SA Revolver.
I would love to a single action in 454. Something about the SA that is beautiful.
I think I'll just keep my 44 magnum good video!
Is yours the Alaskan also? Or a longer barrel?
@@murphyfirearmstraining3630 No, I have a s&w 629 but it's enough for me. That Alaskan is a nice looking gun!
What a beast of a revolver.
Gunna have to see if I can find one.
I've got this one, and 454 Freedom Arms and s*w 44 mountain gun and 629. I prefer to shoot double action
Wait, WHAT?? 50 rounds in a day. My God man, I’m a 6’5” ex bodybuilder who still has pretty big strong arms no way in one day. 10 tops. WOW!
I've built up to it over the years. My version of fun, but most folks disagree.
I was concerned about your wife. Everyone did well, but sometimes the recoil brought the muzzle close to aiming at her head. If during firing her finger would come off the trigger, the cylinder would index to the next round. There is a change the recoil could result in a trigger pull during recoil. Just something to be aware of. Does look like a blast. Have fun.
That is why your trigger control on big handguns is so important, and why I always single load for beginners who haven't shot big bore handguns.
@@murphyfirearmstraining3630 good plan. I always start with one round just in case they lose control. If they have never seen it fired, I'll shoot one round so they know what to expect.
I've got the Alaskan 44, but I'm thinking about getting the 454 version. Still debating.
If you like the 44, you'll love the 454.
a beautiful piece.
💨💫🔫... 😁 Haha! Wow that's powerful!... I don't know if I'd even want that though; I'd probably want something with a longer barrel.
This cartridge fired from a carbine is devastating!
Great video , have you tried Taurus raging hunter yet ? If so how do you compare them to ruger ?
I have the original taurus raging bull, it was my first magnum handgun. It is a little different, but basically the raging hunter. It is softer shooting because they port the barrel, and is a good gun. Nothing is built as stout as a ruger, and the trigger is not as good as the ruger. However, it is a good gun and is hard to beat for their asking price. I would recommend it based on my experience.
she needs a better griffon the firearm that's why she kept getting so much recoil
I assure you she has a good grip. 454 is a monster round, and for her hand size and grip strength, she does just fine. Techniques are important, but at a certain level, brute strength is required. She has a good technique, just not brute strength.
It hurt watching that woman shoot with her elbows locked like that, shes a tough one. If she bends her elbows while flaring them out to the sides and flexing her muscles her arms will work like shock absorbers. It also makes your fingers kind of act like a hinge, squeezing the heel of your support hand behind the back strap. Remember to grip that thing like your trying to break the handle off.
Not sure you need all that power? A 275 gr. hard lead bullet at 1,150 fps would most likely go right through a bears head.
True, but it's fun to shoot.
Hey bob great video what Ammo are you using on this video ? Thank you 🇺🇸👍🏼
We are shooting a 300 grain handload of mine.
that was a snub-nose, you set them up for failure lol
Good to teach ur famly to shoot
We appreciate your support
Yup welcome
Why is this gun so hard to find?
Best guess, companies are focusing on CCH firearms heading into the holidays and aren't producing specialty firearms like this right now.
Do they make it in a 4 inch or 5 inch barrel ??
They make this gun in the 2.5 inch version seen here as well as 5 inch and 7.5 inch.
Powerful as Vladimir Putin.
Is that a compliment or an insult? Guess it depends on how you feel about things....
@@murphyfirearmstraining3630 This is not an Insult , Putin is not Biden ,he is really Powerful .
Putin is a girly man
He amish?
No, but I do get that a lot. Lol
I can understand the reasoning behind a short barreled big bear self defense handgun in serious bear country but what a waste of powder and energy .
Savage handgun, but for what purpose? If you live or often visit bear country, it makes sense, although a 5" barrel would be a lot more stable, especially if, God forbid, you were facing a charging grizzly. A 2.5" snubby kicks bad enough with .38 or .357, much more with .454. It's no bargain, either, around $1,500 for a revolver most people would have trouble handling.
It is probably the most popular bear revolver because it's easy to carry.
I don't have bear here, it is just for fun.
454 is my favorite caliber, I have three guns that will shoot it.
Hope you enjoyed the video.
45 colt is very easy to handle given the gun weighs about 4 lbs, and is the most practical round to carry because following up is very easy. Just like how the .38 Special and .44 Special are commonly used in snubby magnum revolvers for city carry, same applies with the 45 colt. The person who does carry only 454 should probably talk to someone about that idea so they don't nail 5 houses down in home defense
@@Ryan_Wiseman mine comes in under 3 pounds (2 lbs and 13 oz if I remember). In an urban environment, 454 may be overkill, but in the woods is different. I carry this one in the woods with 250 grain barnes xpb handloads.
@@murphyfirearmstraining3630 my bad on the weight, it is closer to 3 lbs, especially loaded with 454 Casull. I do like the 454 for woods, and Hornady FTX 45 Colt for home defense