The Taurus Raging Hunter .44 Magnum (brand part no. 2-440081RH) is a six-shot large-frame revolver with an 8.37-inch ported barrel and a matte black finish. Taurus won the 2019 American Hunter Handgun of the Year Golden Bullseye Award with the Raging Hunter and positions it as an alternative for short- to medium-range hunting. The angular barrel design cuts weight, while factory-tuned porting and a gas expansion chamber reduce muzzle lift for quicker target acquisition. Cushioned insert grips keep the .44 Magnum recoil comfortable and controllable.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .44 Magnum, a hunting cartridge with a long record on deer-sized game.
• The cylinder holds 6 rounds, the traditional count for a .44 Magnum revolver.
• Barrel length is 8.37 inches, which gives a long sight radius for precise shooting.
• The barrel is ported with factory-tuned porting and a gas expansion chamber, reducing muzzle lift between shots.
• The frame finish is matte black oxide over an alloy steel frame, a low-glare coating for field use.
• The barrel is matte stainless with a black anodized shroud, which keeps weight down while resisting the weather.
• The action is double/single action, offering both a light single-action pull and a double-action option.
• The rear sight is adjustable and the front sight is fixed, so zeroing is a matter of the rear sight alone.
• Unloaded weight is 55 ounces, enough mass to soak up part of the .44 Magnum recoil.
• Overall length is 15 inches, with a 1:18.75 right-hand twist and 5 grooves, and a transfer bar safety protects against drops.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Raging Hunter ported? Yes. Taurus builds the Raging Hunter with factory-tuned porting and a gas expansion chamber to reduce muzzle lift for quicker target acquisition.

How many rounds does it hold? The cylinder holds six rounds of .44 Magnum, with an 8.37-inch barrel.

What finish does this version have? This item is the matte black version, with a matte black oxide frame and cylinder and a matte stainless barrel with a black anodized shroud.

Buy the Taurus Raging Hunter .44 Magnum Revolver, 8.37-Inch Ported Barrel, Matte Black, 6-Shot

If you want a big-bore hunting revolver with real barrel length and a ported muzzle, this matte black Raging Hunter fits the job. It shoots .44 Magnum, six rounds at a time, from a large alloy steel frame. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see our other revolvers.