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Taurus Raging Bull
Model: Taurus Raging BullThe Raging Bull, as its name and sheer size attest, is a "hand cannon" that can fire rounds large enough to take down elephants. It has been produced by the Brazilian Taurus company in a large variety of rounds, including rifle rounds, and has an extremely strong frame to handle the high pressures. It's often marketed as a sidearm for hunters due to the large rounds.
One interesting note about the design is that it has a manual front cylinder latch, strengthening and simplifying the design while also forcing two-handed reloads.
| Specifications: | |
| Weight: | 0.80–2.20 kg (1.8–4.9 lb) |
| Length: | 254–419 mm (10–16.5 in) |
| Barrel Length: | 101–254 mm (4–10 in) |
| Cartridge: | .218 Bee .22 Hornet .223 Remington .30 Carbine .41 Magnum .44 Magnum/.44 Special .454 Casull/.45 Colt .480 Ruger (discontinued) .500 S&W Magnum/.500 S&W Special (discontinued) |
| Action: | Double/single action |
| Muzzle Velocity: | XX ft/s (XX m/s). |
| Effective Range: | XXX yd (XXX m). |
| Feed System: | Swing-out cylinder 5 (.45, .454, .500) 6 (.41, .44, .480) 7 (.223) 8 (.218, .22, .30) |
| Sights: | Front post |
Where to find
The Raging Bull is a common revolver in reputable stores, and the price of $500-600 is surprisingly low for such a quality gun.
Complexity
Along with the advantages of a revolver in reliability (no jamming, simple mechanism, etc.), the Raging Bull has an extremely strong frame to allow for the loading of such powerful cartridges. With the .22 and .218 calibers, there's little felt recoil.
Controls
- Cylinder latches: Located on each side of the cylinder on the left side of the frame.
- Hammer: Located on the rear of the gun above the grip.
- Ejector rod: Located on the front of the cylinder.
Loading
Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
- Cannot be done.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Push both cylinder latches and swing the cylinder out to the left.
- Load the chambers with ammunition.
- Push the cylinder back into the gun. Do not **** the hammer back.
Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
While this is not a true Condition Three, it is functionally similar.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Push both cylinder latches and swing the cylinder out to the left.
- Load the chambers with ammunition. Leave one chamber empty.
- Push the cylinder back into the gun with the empty chamber at the top. Do not **** the hammer back.
Unloading
How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Push both cylinder latches and swing the cylinder out to the left.
- Push the ejector rod down to push the rounds/casings out of the cylinder. Pull any out that will not come out properly.
- Push the cylinder back into the gun.
Field Stripping
How to disassemble the firearm for cleaning. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Unload the weapon as described above.
- Remove the front sideplate screw and open the cylinder. Holding the cylinder and crane (called a "yoke" in the manual), pull the crane forward out of the frame. Slide it off the cylinder.
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