The Taurus Raging Hunter .500 S&W Magnum Revolver, 8.37-Inch Ported Barrel, Black, 5-Shot is a black big-bore hunting revolver from Taurus chambered in .500 S&W Magnum (Taurus part no. 2-500081RH). The 8.37-inch barrel is ported, and the angular barrel design and factory-tuned porting are there to cut weight and muzzle lift. A 5-round cylinder and a double-action/single-action trigger sit behind that barrel, and cushioned insert grips are meant to keep the revolver controllable. Taurus describes the .500 Raging Hunter as a backup gun for dangerous game hunts or a primary gun for anything that walks on four legs. Taurus lists an overall length of 14.80 inches for this barrel length.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .500 S&W Magnum, which Taurus calls the most powerful factory revolver round.
• The cylinder holds 5 rounds, and the revolver ships with one cylinder.
• Barrel length is 8.37 inches, with the angular barrel design Taurus uses to trim overall weight.
• The barrel is ported with custom barrel ports, and Taurus says the porting reduces felt recoil and muzzle flip on the .500.
• The action is double-action/single-action, so the trigger works for a long first pull or a lighter, cocked single-action shot.
• Sights are a fixed front and a fully adjustable rear, so the rear can be set for the load and range you hunt at.
• The finish is black, with a matte black oxide frame, a matte black oxide cylinder and a matte stainless barrel under a black anodized shroud.
• A top Picatinny rail comes on the frame for mounting optics and accessories.
• The safety is a transfer bar, the system Taurus lists for this revolver.
• Unloaded weight is 67.5 ounces, which Taurus lists with an overall length of 14.80 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the barrel ported? Yes. Taurus fits the .500 Raging Hunter with custom barrel ports, and it says they reduce felt recoil and muzzle flip.

Can I mount an optic? Yes. Taurus lists a top Picatinny rail on the .500 Raging Hunter for mounting optics and accessories.

What safety does it use? Taurus lists a transfer bar as the safety on this revolver. The maker’s specifications for this item show no other safety.

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