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The .454 Casull has a reputation, and it earned it. This is a cartridge that puts elk, boar, black bear, and just about anything else in North America firmly on the table for handgun hunters. The trick has always been building a revolver that can handle it without beating up the person behind the trigger, and that is where the Raging Hunter shines. Taurus builds this one around a sleeved barrel, with a steel liner set inside an aluminum housing. That trims weight off the front end and brings the whole gun in around 50 ounces, which is genuinely light for this chambering and a big deal when it rides your hip or chest rig for a full day in the timber.
Factory-tuned porting works alongside a gas expansion chamber to vent gases and knock down muzzle rise, so the sights come back on target faster between shots. The rubber grip with its cushioned insert soaks up a good chunk of what is left. You still know you touched off a .454, no getting around that, but it stays controllable and follow-up shots come quicker than you would expect. When you want lighter range days, the same cylinder runs .45 Colt for relaxed practice sessions.
The 5.12 inch barrel wears an integral Picatinny rail on top, so adding a red dot or pistol scope takes minutes, and the fixed front paired with a fully adjustable rear sight has you covered if you prefer irons. The DA/SA action gives you a crisp single action pull for deliberate shots on game and double action when speed matters, backed by a transfer bar safety and Taurus dual cylinder lockup that keeps everything tight under heavy loads. The matte black oxide finish keeps glare down and shrugs off weather.
The Raging Hunter line took home the 2019 American Hunter Handgun of the Year Golden Bullseye, and this 5-shot .454 configuration might be the sweet spot of the whole family. It is compact enough for backcountry carry where big bears are a concern, powerful enough for short to mid-range hunting, and balanced well enough that shooting it is fun rather than a chore.
Yes. Any revolver chambered in .454 Casull will also safely fire .45 Colt, since it is essentially a shorter, lower-pressure version of the same case. That makes practice sessions a lot more pleasant and affordable. Just give the chambers a good scrub afterward, since the shorter cases can leave a carbon ring.
Full-power .454 loads are stout in any handgun, no way around that. That said, the factory porting, gas expansion chamber, and cushioned grip insert on the Raging Hunter do a noticeably better job managing it than most big-bore revolvers. Most folks find it firm but controllable, and running .45 Colt turns it into an easy shooter.
Yes, and that is one of its best features. The barrel shroud has an integral Picatinny rail on top, so a red dot or a pistol scope bolts right on without any gunsmithing. If you prefer iron sights, the fully adjustable rear sight lets you dial in your preferred hunting load.
It is one of the more popular picks for exactly that. The .454 Casull has plenty of authority for large predators, and at around 50 ounces with a 5.12 inch barrel, this is one of the more packable revolvers in the chambering. It rides well in a chest rig or belt holster on long backcountry days.
| UPC | 725327617624 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2-454051RH |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Black Anodized |
| Barrel Length | 5.12" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .454 Casull |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 10.9 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 7.0 |
| Package Width | 2.5 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Shipping Weight | 3.755 |
| Sights | Adjustable Sights |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
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