.454 Casull Ammo.
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.454 Casull is one of the most powerful revolver cartridges you can buy, built for hunting big game and protection in bear country. It drives heavy .45 caliber bullets at high velocity, and a .454 revolver can also fire milder .45 Colt for practice. At Gunners Outlet we carry .454 Casull ammunition in heavy 300 grain hunting loads from Hornady and Federal. Order online and we ship fast from our New Hampshire warehouse. Compare loads easily with the price per round shown on every listing.
About .454 Casull Ammunition
Dick Casull and Jack Fulmer developed the .454 Casull in the 1950s by lengthening the .45 Colt case and loading it to very high pressure. Freedom Arms brought it to market in 1983, and it has been a choice of serious handgun hunters ever since.
Most .454 Casull loads use 250 to 300 grain bullets, with 300 grain bonded soft points and jacketed hollow points being the standard for elk, moose and bear. These heavy bullets penetrate deeply and hold together on large animals.
Recoil is severe, so practice is important. Because the .454 shares its rim and diameter with .45 Colt, you can train with .45 Colt and switch to full-power .454 for the hunt. Always confirm your revolver is chambered for .454 Casull before firing it, since .45 Colt guns cannot handle its pressure.
Revolvers and Rifles in .454 Casull
Popular .454 Casull revolvers include the Freedom Arms Model 83, Ruger Super Redhawk and Taurus Raging Bull, and some lever-action rifles are chambered for it as well. From a rifle barrel, the cartridge gains velocity and reach.
Because .454 ammo is costly and recoil is heavy, many owners do most of their practice with .45 Colt.
.454 Casull Ballistics Table
| Bullet Weight | Bullet Type | Loads | Brands | Price From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300 gr | JHP / Hollow Point, Soft Point | 2 | 2 | $2.00/rd |
Frequently Asked Questions
454 casull vs 44 magnum: which is better?
.454 Casull is significantly more powerful, while 44 Magnum is easier to shoot and its ammo is cheaper and more common. For the largest game .454 has the edge. For deer and general hunting 44 Magnum is plenty.
45 long colt vs 454 casull: which is better?
.454 Casull is far more powerful, while .45 Colt is milder and better for practice. A .454 revolver can safely fire .45 Colt. Never fire .454 Casull in a gun chambered only for .45 Colt.
454 casull vs 460 s&w: which is better?
.460 S&W Magnum is faster and flatter, while .454 Casull comes in more compact revolvers. A .460 revolver can fire .454 Casull and .45 Colt too. Choose .460 for maximum range and power, .454 for a lighter, handier gun.
45-70 vs 454 casull: which is better?
45-70 is a rifle cartridge that carries more energy at distance, while .454 Casull is built for revolvers. Out of a lever rifle, 45-70 is the stronger choice. For a handgun, .454 is among the most powerful options.