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TAURUS RAGING HUNTER
IMPORTER: TAURUS INT’L MFG. INC. (DEPT. AR), 100 TAURUS WAY,
BAINBRIDGE, GA 39817; (800) 327-3776; TAURUSUSA.COM
14.5"

MIAMI, FL-USA
MIAMI, FL-USA
6.25" 8.44"
URUS ARM
TAURUS ARMAS AS MR000000
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M MADE IN BRAZIL 375H
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AZIL
375H
SIGHTS: FIXED POST FRONT,
MANUFACTURER: TAURUS (BRAZIL) ADJUSTABLE-BLADE REAR
ACTION TYPE: DOUBLE-ACTION, TRIGGER: SINGLE-ACTION, 7-LB.,
CENTER-FIRE REVOLVER 6-OZ. PULL; DOUBLE-ACTION,
CHAMBERING: .357 MAG. 15-LB. PULL
CYLINDER CAPACITY: SEVEN ROUNDS WIDTH: 1.77" (CYLINDER)
FRAME: STEEL; WEIGHT: 58.5 OZS.
BLACK-OXIDE FINISH ACCESSORIES: OWNER’S MANUAL,
RIFLING: SIX-GROOVE; LOCK, REAR SIGHT PROTECTOR
The Raging Hunter has a seven-shot 1:16.5" RH TWIST MSRP: $910
cylinder (top) that swings open when
dual cylinder locks on the left side of the
frame are actuated. SHOOTING RESULTS (25 YDS.)
.357 MAG. VEL. @ MUZZLE ENERGY GROUP SIZE (INCHES)
In familiarizing ourselves with CARTRIDGE (F.P.S.) (FT.-LBS.) SMALLEST LARGEST AVERAGE
the gun, we also took notice of the AGUILA 1310 AVG. 602 1.26 1.49 1.35
ultra-comfortable stock employed by 158-GR. SJSP 9 SD
this revolver. Held in place by a single REMINGTON HTP 1390 AVG. 678 1.23 1.29 1.25
screw, the entire component is molded 158-GR. SJHP 32 SD
from soft-touch rubber, and a cush-
ioned red insert along the backstrap SIG V-CROWN 1571 AVG. 685 3.56 4.38 3.85
125-GR. JHP
17 SD
proved to be very effective in absorb-
ing the Raging Hunter’s recoil. AVERAGE EXTREME SPREAD 2.15
While adding an optic to most NOTES: MEASURED AVERAGE VELOCITY FOR 10 SHOTS OVER A SHOOTING CHRONY
pistols requires some modi cation to CHRONOGRAPH AT THE MUZZLE. ACCURACY RESULTS FOR FIVE CONSECUTIVE, FIVE-

the gun, the Raging Hunter’s Picatinny SHOT GROUPS AT 25 YDS. FROM A CALDWELL BR COMPETITION FRONT SHOOTING
REST. TEMPERATURE: 59° F. HUMIDITY 50%. ABBREVIATIONS: HTP (HIGH TERMINAL
rail allows for effortless installation PERFORMANCE), JHP (JACKETED HOLLOW POINT), SD (STANDARD DEVIATION), SJHP
of your favorite red-dot sight or even (SEMI-JACKETED HOLLOW POINT), SJSP (SEMI-JACKETED SOFT POINT).
a pistol scope. Our test pistol’s 8.44"
barrel length afforded us 13 slots with consistently landing within 1.5" of one Overall, we thought Taurus did a
which to place the Bushnell Advance another. The SIG ammunition did not great job in making a hunting revolver
Micro Re ex Sight used during testing. group well, but was likely designed that is accurate and far less cumber-

Although optics are desirable they are for smaller defensive pistols. Our best some than similar-sized handguns on
not mandatory, as the Raging Hunter group belonged to the Remington HTP the market. We were impressed with
comes with a fully adjustable rear 158-gr. semi-jacketed hollow points, how light the recoil was and how

sight and a xed front post, allowing and measured only 1.23". Overall han- enjoyable it was to send more than
the user to dial-in and hit the eld dling was excellent, as the ported bar- 300 rounds of .357 Mag. ammunition

immediately. rel, combined with the recoil-reducing downrange in a single session. The
On the range we tested ammuni- stock, really took the pain out of the Taurus Raging Hunter is an excep-
tion of various bullet weights and typical magnum shooting experience. tional revolver for those handgun

pro les from Remington, SIG and The reduced muzzle ip also allowed hunters looking to take whitetail at
Aguila. We red in both double-action us to spot hits as they landed on our short range, and the enjoyable ergo-
and single-action for function testing, target, something essential when con- nomics leave no excuse to not practice

however, all accuracy testing was per- rming impact on game. all year ‘ round.
formed in single-action to help elimi-

nate shooter error. While function The American Ri eman has used the phrase “Dope Bag” since at least 1921, when Col. Townsend

Whelen rst titled his column with it. Even then, it had been in use for years, referring to a sack used

was awless across all three brands of by target shooters to hold ammunition and accessories on the ring line. “Sight dope” also was a

ammunition, the Raging Hunter was traditional marksman’s term for sight-adjustment information, while judging wind speed and direction
picky when it came to which was the was called “doping the wind.”
most accurate. WARNING: Technical data and information contained herein are intended to provide information based

on the limited experience of individuals under speci c conditions and circumstances. They do not detail
We found that the Aguila and the comprehensive training procedures, techniques and safety precautions absolutely necessary to
Remington loads produced the best properly carry on similar activity. Read the notice and disclaimer on the contents page. Always consult

groups of the day, with ve shots comprehensive reference manuals and bulletins for details of proper training requirements, procedures,
techniques and safety precautions before attempting any similar activity.
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