480 Ruger

.480 Ruger Ammo – Powerful Revolver Rounds for Big Game

Shop .480 Ruger (12.1×33mmR) ammunition at SGAmmo—premium big-bore handgun ammo designed for hunters and revolver enthusiasts seeking heavy-hitting, high-performance rounds. This cartridge delivers deep penetration, impressive muzzle energy, and manageable recoil, making it ideal for large game hunting, target shooting, and personal defense. The .480 Ruger provides a balanced combination of power and control in a modern magnum revolver cartridge.

Introduced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. in 2003 in collaboration with Hornady, the .480 Ruger was designed as a modern alternative to the .475 Linebaugh, offering similar performance with less recoil. Its design allows six-shot cylinders, enhancing capacity without sacrificing strength, while maintaining compatibility with firearms chambered for the .475 Linebaugh. Today, the .480 Ruger is favored by hunters and handgun shooters who want a powerful, versatile cartridge capable of taking down big game efficiently and consistently.