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{{about|the Brazilian-made revolver||Raging Bull (disambiguation)}}
{{Infobox weapon
|name=Taurus Raging Bull
|image=File:Raging Hornet.jpg
|image_size=300
|caption=Taurus Raging Hornet chambered in .22 Hornet
|origin=Brazil
|type= [[Revolver]] 
|is_ranged=yes
|cartridge=
* [[.218 Bee]] ''(discontinued)''
* [[.22 Hornet]] ''(discontinued)'' 
* [[.30 Carbine]] ''(discontinued)''
* [[.357 Magnum]] (Raging Hunter only)
* [[.41 Magnum]] ''(discontinued)''
* [[.44 Magnum]]
* [[.45 Colt]] ''(discontinued)''
* [[.454 Casull]]
* [[.45 Colt]]/[[.410 bore|.410 shot shell]] ''(Raging Judge only, discontinued)''
* [[.45 Colt]]/[[.454 Casull]]/[[.410 bore|.410 shot shell]] (Raging Judge Magnum only, discontinued)
* [[.460 S&W Magnum]] (Raging Hunter only)
* [[.480 Ruger]] ''(discontinued)''
* [[.500 S&W Magnum]]
|action=[[trigger (firearms)#Double action|Double action]] / [[trigger (firearms)#Single action|single action]]
|weight=0.80&ndash;2.20 kg (1.8&ndash;4.9 lb)
|length=254&ndash;419 mm (10&ndash;16.5 in)
|part_length=50.8&ndash;254 mm (2&ndash;10 in)
|rate=
|feed=Revolving cylinder
* 5 rounds (.45/.454/.410, .454, .480, .500 & 28 gauge)
* 6 rounds (.41, .44 & .45 LC)
* 7 rounds (.357)
* 8 rounds (.218, .22 and .30)
|range=
|production_date=1997−2019 (''Raging Bull line'')<br>2019−present (''Raging Hunter line'')}}
The '''Raging Bull''' is a [[Trigger (firearms)#Double-action.2Fsingle-action|DA/SA]], large-frame [[revolver]] manufactured by the Brazilian [[Taurus (manufacturer)|Taurus International]] firearm company beginning in 1997. The Raging Bull has a dual-locking design built on a heavy frame, allowing the revolver to easily fire extremely powerful loads. Because of the powerful nature of these handguns, the Raging Bull has a ported barrel and a cushioned rubber grip to mitigate harsh recoil. As of 2024, it is the most powerful revolver line ever offered by Taurus.

It was chambered for a number of powerful cartridges, notably the .44 Magnum and .454 Casull, however many other powerful chamberings were offered, including the [[.41 Magnum]], [[.480 Ruger]], [[.218 Bee]], [[.22 Hornet]] and [[.30 Carbine]]. The Raging Bull line was discontinued in 2019, however, that same year it was replaced by the Raging Hunter line. The Raging Hunter series is identical, however it offers a built-in Picatinny rail for scope-mounting. The Raging Hunter series is chambered in .500 S&W Magnum, .454 Casull, .44 Magnum, .357 Magnum and [[.460 S&W Magnum]], which is a new offering for Taurus.

==Design==
In order to highlight the strength and power of the revolver, the line was originally named "Raging Bull", as both a reference to the legendary boxer [[Jake LaMotta]], but also a reference to the [[Taurus constellation]], the company's namesake. The ''Raging'' line is marketed as a hunter's sidearm because it is a potent weapon with plenty of stopping power. The [[.454 Casull]] cartridge has been used to hunt animals as large as [[African Buffalo|Cape Buffalo]].<ref>Freedom Arms: [http://www.freedomarms.com/yourSucc.html ''Success Stories''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060903130530/http://www.freedomarms.com/yourSucc.html |date=2006-09-03 }}</ref> 

Prior to the Raging Hunter, most Raging Bull variants could still mount commercial optical sights and [[laser]]s with the aid of an optional screw-on [[Picatinny rail]]. The Raging Bull line also features a distinctive red backstrap on the rubber grip that reduces felt recoil. However, the smaller chamberings (the Raging Hornet, Raging Bee and Raging Thirty) have yellow rubber insert strips instead. Finishes offered for the Raging Bull line include [[stainless steel]], matte stainless steel, nickel-plated, polished [[Bluing (steel)|blued]] and matte black. Barrel options on the Raging Bull included 2", 4", 6", 8", 10". All models have ported barrels, except for the 22H, 30C, 513, 528 and Ultralite. All models also have fixed front sights and adjustable rear sights.

Functionally, the Raging Bull has a manually operated front cylinder latch (similar to a [[Dan Wesson Firearms|Dan Wesson]] revolver), and the front release is located on the crane. Front cylinder latches are required for such high-powered double-action revolvers and are found on the [[480 Super Redhawk|Ruger Super Redhawk]] and the [[S&W Model 500]] revolver, but, unlike the Raging line, are actuated by the rear cylinder latch, which performs two functions. The manually operated latch on the Raging Bull is equally strong but simpler (and thus less expensive to produce) but requires two hands to open the cylinder.

=== Raging Hunter ===
In 2019, the Raging Bull was replaced by the Raging Hunter, which is identical, but has a tougher finish and a focus on hunting, evidenced by the built-in accessory rail. The Raging Hunter is a series of revolvers developed by Taurus in 2019, chambered for [[.357 Magnum]], [[.38 Special]] +P and [[.44 Magnum]]. A [[.454 Casull]] variant was created in 2020,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Prasac|first=Max|title=Hardware: Taurus Raging Hunter .454 Casull|url=https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2020/6/9/hardware-taurus-raging-hunter-454-casull|url-status=live|website=American Hunter|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200726113653/https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2020/6/9/hardware-taurus-raging-hunter-454-casull|archive-date=July 26, 2020}}</ref> and another for [[.460 S&W Magnum]] in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Moss|first=Matthew|title=Taurus Introduce New Raging Hunter in .460 S&W|url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2021/02/24/taurus-raging-hunter-in-460-sw/|website=The Firearm Blog|date=24 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225203858/https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2021/02/24/taurus-raging-hunter-in-460-sw|archive-date=February 25, 2021|url-status=live }}</ref> The Raging Hunter in .460 offers a two-tone 10.5" barrel variant with a built-in muzzle brake, fiber optic front and rear sights and a bottom Picatinny rail.<ref>https://www.taurususa.com/revolvers/raging-hunter/raging-hunter-460-s-w-magnum-two-tone-10-in</ref> The Raging Hunter won "handgun of the year in [[American Hunter]]'s 2019 Golden Bullseye Awards."<ref>{{Cite web|title=American Hunter's 2019 Golden Bullseye Award Winners|url=https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2018/12/27/american-hunters-2019-golden-bullseye-award-winners/|url-status=live|website=American Hunter|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706235758/https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2018/12/27/american-hunters-2019-golden-bullseye-award-winners/|archive-date=July 6, 2019}}</ref> Raging Hunter revolvers are fitted with a [[Picatinny rail]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=First Look: New Taurus Raging Hunter in .460 S&W|url=https://www.gunsandammo.com/editorial/first-look-taurus-raging-hunter-460-sw/388769|url-status=live|website=Guns And Ammo|date=16 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216215358/https://www.gunsandammo.com/editorial/first-look-taurus-raging-hunter-460-sw/388769|archive-date=February 16, 2021 }}</ref> and may have a barrel length of {{Convert|5.12|inch|mm|abbr=out}}, {{Convert|6.75|in|mm|abbr=out}}, or {{Convert|8.37|in|mm|abbr=out}},<ref>{{Cite web|title=Raging Hunter™|url=https://www.taurususa.com/revolvers/raging-hunter|website=Taurus}},</ref> allowing for an overall length of {{Convert|11.6|in|mm|abbr=out}}, {{Convert|13.2|in|mm|abbr=out}}, or {{Convert|14.9|in|mm|abbr=out}}, respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Taurus Raging Hunter 460: Revolver Unveiled in Ultra Powerful .460 S&W|url=https://www.ballisticmag.com/2021/02/18/taurus-raging-hunter-460/|url-status=live|website=Ballistic Mag|date=18 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210219134338/https://www.ballisticmag.com/2021/02/18/taurus-raging-hunter-460/ |archive-date=February 19, 2021 }}</ref> The Raging Hunter weighs {{Convert|54|oz|kg|abbr=out}}.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Scepaniak|first=Adam|date=2021-03-31|title=Wheelgun Wednesday: First Look at the Taurus Raging Hunter 460|url=https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2021/03/31/wheelgun-wednesday-raging-hunter-460/|access-date=2021-04-01|website=The Firearm Blog|language=en-US}}</ref>

==Variants==
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[[File:Taurus Raging Bull revolvers (.44 Mag and .454 Casull).jpg|thumb|right|Pair of Raging Bulls, the bottom is a .44 Magnum with a 6.5" barrel and the top is a .454 Casull with an 8 3/8" barrel.]]
The Raging Bull comes in several models, classified by caliber. Additionally, each model has its own barrel length and metal finish options.

===Current===
*'''Raging Hunter 500 Black''': 5-round [[.500 S&W Magnum]] caliber, can also fire the shorter [[.500 S&W Special]]. Available in 8.37, 6.75, 5.12-inch barrel lengths.
**'''Raging Hunter 500 Two Tone''': Same as the above but with two-tone finish. Available in 8.37, 6.75, 5.12-inch barrel lengths.
*'''Raging Hunter 460 Black''': 5-round [[.460 S&W Magnum]] caliber, can also fire [[.454 Casull]] and [[.45 Colt]]. Available in 8.37, 6.75 and 5.12-inch barrel lengths.
**'''Raging Hunter 460 Two Tone''': Same as the above but with two-tone finish. Available in 10, 8.37, 6.75 and 5.12-inch barrel lengths.
*'''Raging Hunter .454''': 5-round [[.454 Casull]] chambering, can also fire [[.45 Colt]]. Available in 8.37, 6.75 and 5.12-inch barrel lengths.
**'''Raging Hunter .454 Two Tone''': Same as the above but with two-tone finish. Available in 8.37, 6.75 and 5.12-inch barrel lengths.
*'''Raging Hunter .44''': 6-round [[.44 Magnum]] caliber, can also fire the [[.44 Special]]. Available in 8.37, 6.75 and 5.12-inch barrel lengths.
**'''Raging Hunter .44 Two Tone''': Same as the above but with two-tone finish. Available in 8.37, 6.75 and 5.12-inch barrel lengths.
*'''Raging Hunter .357''': 7-round [[.357 Magnum]] chambering, can also fire [[.38 Special]]. Available in 8.37, 6.75 and 5.12-inch barrel lengths.
**'''Raging Hunter .357 Two Tone''': Same as the above but with two-tone finish. Available in 8.37, 6.75 and 5.12-inch barrel lengths.

===Discontinued Raging Bull models===
[[File:RagingJudgeMagnum.jpg|thumb|right|Taurus Raging Judge chambered in .454 Casull/.410/.45 Long Colt.]]
*'''Model 444''': [[.44 Magnum]] caliber, can also fire the shorter [[.44 Special]].
**'''Model 444 Ultralite''': Compact .44 with a 4-inch barrel. Blued and titanium finishes only.
*'''Model 454''': [[.454 Casull]] caliber, can also fire the shorter [[.45 Colt]].
*'''Model 513 (Raging Judge Magnum)''': [[.454 Casull]], [[.45 Colt]], [[.410 bore|.410 shot shell]]  —  six round cylinder
*'''Model 218 (Raging Bee)''': [[.218 Bee]] caliber, 10" barrel. Stainless steel only.
*'''Model 22H (Raging Hornet)''': [[.22 Hornet]] caliber, 10" barrel. Stainless steel only.
*'''Model 30C (Raging Thirty)''': [[.30 Carbine]] caliber, 10" barrel. Stainless steel only.
*'''Model 416''': [[.41 Remington Magnum|.41 Magnum]] caliber.
*'''Model 45''': [[.45 Colt]] caliber only and featured a six-round cylinder
*'''Model 480''': [[.480 Ruger]] caliber.
*'''Model 500''': [[.500 S&W Magnum]] caliber, can also fire the shorter [[.500 S&W Special]].
*'''Model 513 Ultralite (Raging Judge Magnum)''': [[.454 Casull]], [[.45 Colt]], [[.410 bore|.410 shot shell]] - featured a light weight frame, 3 inch barrel and 7 round cylinder.
*'''Model 528 (Raging Judge XXVIII)''': [[gauge (bore diameter)|28 gauge]] shot shell (Prototypes built;  never released)

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://www.taurususa.com/revolvers/see-all-revolvers?view=category&id=66 Taurus USA - list of all Raging Bull variants] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515183625/https://www.taurususa.com/revolvers/see-all-revolvers?view=category&id=66 |date=2021-05-15 }}

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