The Taurus Raging Hunter is a DA/SA revolver chambered in .454 Casull with an 8.4-inch barrel. At 3.6 lbs (57 oz) and 15 inches overall, it's built for hunting large game and for shooters who want the terminal performance the .454 Casull caliber delivers. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model Name: Raging Hunter 
• Caliber: .454 Casull 
• Action Type: Double/Single Action (DA/SA) 
• Capacity: 5 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 8.4 inches 
• Overall Length: 15 inches 
• Weight: 3.6 lbs (57 oz) 
• Sights: Fixed Front & Adjustable Rear 
• Grip Material: Black Rubber with Integrated Red Cushion Insert 
• Safety Feature: Transfer Bar 
   

Detailed Features 

The black rubber grip with an integrated red cushion insert absorbs a meaningful amount of felt recoil from .454 Casull loads. The adjustable rear sight pairs with the fixed front sight for distance tuning. The barrel is stainless steel with a black anodized finish; the frame is aluminum with a matte black oxide finish. The transfer bar safety prevents firing unless the trigger is fully pulled -- an important feature on a hunting handgun where field handling adds risk. The 8.4-inch barrel extends the effective range compared to shorter-barreled alternatives.

The Raging Hunter generates the kind of discussions you'd expect around a .454 Casull revolver: power and recoil management are the main topics. Most owners who hunt large game appreciate the stopping power, and the longer 8.4-inch barrel is seen as an advantage for accuracy at hunting distances. Build quality is consistently described as solid.

Recoil is genuinely discussed rather than dismissed. The rubber grip with cushion insert helps, and several owners say the mass of the revolver itself -- at 57 oz -- absorbs more than lighter options would. That same mass is a tradeoff for those who carry it in the field for extended periods.

Price draws regular comments, generally favorable compared to other high-caliber revolvers. The .454 Casull's capability to also chamber .45 Colt gives some owners flexibility in their ammunition choices, which comes up in these discussions. Overall the Raging Hunter has a strong following among big-game hunters who want a capable handgun in the field.