Taurus Raging Hunter, your thoughts and experience...

[TexMex247]

So like most of the regulars around here I absolutely do not need another revolver. However, after getting less than stellar performance from my Smith R8, I find myself ogling the latest offering from Taurus, the raging hunter. I originally bought the R8 for the combination of weight and firepower. After all 8 shots of magnum power has it's appeal.

I recently talked to another gun buff that mentioned the dual locking cylinder and some good reviews. It holds 7 and I like the thought of a 6+ inch barrel to squeeze the extra fps out of the cartridge. Anyhow, curious if anyone in TGT land has owned or shot one? If so what do you think of it?

 

[Army 1911]

I have no experience with one but the name Raging Hunter kind of makes me think of Flaming Fairy.

 

[TexMex247]

I wonder if they're raging from the poor quality after buying one, which is why I pose the questions?

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

What trades are you considering for the R8?

 

[glenbo]

Is raging hunter like a drag show for kids?

 

[Grumps21]

I’ve never owned one, but I did consider a .357 Mag in SS from them at one point. They may have a stigma to some, but I have not heard of many problems with their current line of revolvers. No more than other manufacturers anyway. I’d buy one if the price were right. A semi-auto, not so much.

 

[TipBledsoe]

I have similar thoughts as @Grumps21 has.

But you didn't say what caliber you'd get. Surely it would be 460, because there are too many reasons to do so. I don't have a Taurus but I don't have a stigma about them to overcome. I highly recommend a 460.

 

[TheDan]

Before you shoot it, remove all the screws and add loctite. Should be great after that.

 

[TheMailMan]

For $250....sure, why not?

For more than that. No way in hell.

 

[TxStetson]

I have similar thoughts as @Grumps21 has.

But you didn't say what caliber you'd get. Surely it would be 460, because there are too many reasons to do so. I don't have a Taurus but I don't have a stigma about them to overcome. I highly recommend a 460.

If I was shooting a 460, it sure as **** wouldn’t be out of a Taurus. That’s a big explosion and no way I’d try to contain it in piss poor craftsmanship.

 

[Axxe55]

So like most of the regulars around here I absolutely do not need another revolver. However, after getting less than stellar performance from my Smith R8, I find myself ogling the latest offering from Taurus, the raging hunter. I originally bought the R8 for the combination of weight and firepower. After all 8 shots of magnum power has it's appeal.

I recently talked to another gun buff that mentioned the dual locking cylinder and some good reviews. It holds 7 and I like the thought of a 6+ inch barrel to squeeze the extra fps out of the cartridge. Anyhow, curious if anyone in TGT land has owned or shot one? If so what do you think of it?

it's not a smith and wesson but still a decent revolver for the price imo the naysayers will try and tell you that taurus revolvers are junk personally i have owned and shot several over the years and currently carry and shoot a trackerr 44 and have been considering the raging hunter in 454 casull

 

[BBL]

I do not own (nor have I ever shot) the Raging Hunter but I do own the Raging Bull version. I too like the dual locks for the cylinder, it keeps it that much more stable for each shot.
I have not had any screws back out on me but I admit I have not shot it extensively.
Did Taurus discontinue the Hunter just like they did with the Bull? If so, you better get one soon before they disappear from stock. Then you will be hard pressed to find one.

 

[TexMex247]

I see tons of them out there but all at $800+ . That's why I'm tempted to get another smith in 6". I figure for $300 more I might get a gun with better resale although I doubt I'll ever sell any of my SWs

 

[Mills]

If I was shooting a 460, it sure as **** wouldn’t be out of a Taurus. That’s a big explosion and no way I’d try to contain it in piss poor craftsmanship.

THIS

 

[TipBledsoe]

it's not a smith and wesson but still a decent revolver for the price imo the naysayers will try and tell you that taurus revolvers are junk personally i have owned and shot several over the years and currently carry and shoot a trackerr 44 and have been considering the raging hunter in 454 casull

Just in case you're unaware: if you have a gun chambered for 460, it will also shoot 454 Casull, 45 Colt, and 45 Schofeild.

 

[Moonpie]

TGT member Tiberius had one if I remember correctly.
Massive failure. Hammer pin sheared off or something.
Total loss.

OP you need a S&W Model 28.

 

[Axxe55]

If I was shooting a 460, it sure as **** wouldn’t be out of a Taurus. That’s a big explosion and no way I’d try to contain it in piss poor craftsmanship.

I'LL HAVE TO BEG TO DIFFER IHAVE BEEN SHOOTIN SOME PRETTY HO MAGNUM LOADS FOR YEARS WITH BO PROBLEMS IN THE LEAST!

 

[Mills]

SW 28

 

[zackmars]

Put me in the "don't buy a Taurus camp"

 

[V-Tach]

I know there are a lot of happy folks with their Taurus guns and recommend them..........................

But I ain't one of them.............