454 Casull Ammo For Sale

In 1957, Dick Casull joined forces with Jack Fulmer and set out to develop a handgun hunting round that could not only take down any of North America’s large game but also protect its shooter against any of the apex predators they may encounter while on the hunt. Casull and Fulmer took the .45 Long Colt case and lengthened and thickened the shell’s wall, making it stronger and more durable. They filled this casing with a triplex load of propellants, starting with a quick-burning powder on the bottom and a slow-burning powder in the middle, and then topped them with the slowest-burning powder, using the compression from the bullet to keep the majority of the powders separate. They then capped it with a bullet weighing 300 gr. When fired, the lead bullet blazed down range at 1,600 fps.

In November of 1959, Guns & Ammo writer P.O. Ackley gave the initial public mention of the newest, hottest wildcat, the .454 Casull – a powerful cartridge for large game and the first handgun ammo capable of taking the largest animals on the planet. It’s even been claimed that .454 caliber ammo has sufficient accuracy and energy retention to take medium-sized game as far as 200 yards out.Although .454 Casull ammo had been loaded and reloaded by people for decades, it wasn’t accepted by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) until 1998, after some significant changes to ensure safety and reliability.

454 Casull Ballistics: Chart of Average 454 Casull Ballistics

For those passionate about hunting large and dangerous game with a handgun, the .454 Casull serves well. With its extended range and flat trajectory, it allows hunting not only in woods, but in open spaces often seen in the West. What’s more, it offers more ammunition options than many of its big bore cousins. While the Casull isn’t for everyone, it definitely has a home here in the U.S., where big bore ammo is often a favorite.

Note: This information comes from the manufacturer and is for informational purposes only. The actual ballistics obtained with your firearm can vary considerably from the advertised ballistics. Also, ballistics can vary from lot to lot with the same brand and type load.

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Molly Carter