Variants
The Raging Bull comes in several models, classified by caliber. Additionally, each model has its own barrel length and metal finish options.
- 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 223 (Raging 223)
- .223 Remington caliber, 10" barrel. Stainless steel only.
- Model 30C (Raging Thirty) (Discontinued)
- .30 Carbine caliber, 10" barrel. Stainless steel only.
- Model 416
- .41 Magnum caliber.
- Model 444
- .44 Magnum caliber, can also fire the shorter .44 Special.
- Model 444 Ultralite
- compact .44 with a 4" barrel. Blued and titanium only.
- Model 454
- .454 Casull caliber, can also fire the less powerful .45 Colt.
- Model 480 (Discontinued)
- .480 Ruger caliber.
- Model 500 (Discontinued)
- .500 S&W Magnum caliber, can also fire the shorter .500 S&W Special.
Optional finishes include stainless steel, matte stainless steel, nickel plated and blued. Barrel options include 5", 6", 8", 10". Not all finishes or barrels are available for every model. All models have ported barrels, except for the 22H, 30C and Ultralite. All models have fixed front sights and adjustable rear sights.
The Raging Hornet and the Raging Thirty have yellow rubber insert strips, as opposed to the typical red strip.
Most Raging Bull variants can mount commercial optical sights or lasers with the aid of an optional screw-on Picatinny rail.
According to Taurus' website, the Raging Bull in 500 S&W is discontinued as of December 2007.
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