454 Casull reloading
Quote from Reloader on August 10, 2017, 1:01 amI'm going to be starting to load .454 Casull on my 550B in the next week or so,waiting for a new set of dies. I ordered another set of .45 Colt dies to use for the .454,that way I won't have to adjust dies when going from .45 Colt to .454 Casull,just swap tool heads. Anyone have experience with using the Dillon .45 Colt dies for loading .454? I will be using IMR-4227 powder,Hornady Mag-XTP HP (#45235) 300 gr and CCI Magnum small rifle primers. These loads will going through my Taurus Raging Bull and a RossI M92 lever gun that I just purchased. (Should be here next week. Coming from Texas) I tend to load on the lighter side. Thanks
I'm going to be starting to load .454 Casull on my 550B in the next week or so,waiting for a new set of dies. I ordered another set of .45 Colt dies to use for the .454,that way I won't have to adjust dies when going from .45 Colt to .454 Casull,just swap tool heads. Anyone have experience with using the Dillon .45 Colt dies for loading .454? I will be using IMR-4227 powder,Hornady Mag-XTP HP (#45235) 300 gr and CCI Magnum small rifle primers. These loads will going through my Taurus Raging Bull and a RossI M92 lever gun that I just purchased. (Should be here next week. Coming from Texas) I tend to load on the lighter side. Thanks
Quote from Reloader on December 15, 2018, 4:10 pmHello!
Noticed this was last year. Wondered if you had any success? I am starting down the exact same path as you did. Any tips? Suggestions?Thanks,
Perry
Hello!
Noticed this was last year. Wondered if you had any success? I am starting down the exact same path as you did. Any tips? Suggestions?
Thanks,
Perry
Quote from Reloader on December 17, 2018, 5:13 pmNo problem using Dillon 45 Colt dies for 454 Casull. Heavy loads require a very heavy crimp, to prevent the bullet from working forward in the cylinder under recoil. That is the only area of loading 454 that requires special attention.
No problem using Dillon 45 Colt dies for 454 Casull. Heavy loads require a very heavy crimp, to prevent the bullet from working forward in the cylinder under recoil. That is the only area of loading 454 that requires special attention.