About .454 Casull
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Hey all, we here at True Shot Ammo are going to go over
.454 Casull today. This potent magnum cartridge has been a favored round among many shooters, especially handgun hunters and magnum enthusiasts. Our goal is to provide a brief overview of the cartridge while delving into traits, features, use cases, and other considerations. Now, lets talk about
.454 Casull.
What is .454 Casull?
The
.454 Casull is a potent magnum cartridge that was designed and developed in 1958 by Dick Casull, Duane Marsh, and Jack Fulmer. The cartridge was derived from the
.45 Colt and did not see commercial firearm support until Freedom Arms released a revolver in the caliber in 1983. By 1997, the cartridge saw SAAMI standardization and was effectively commercialized, making it more accessible to shooters. Like many other popular and successful cartridges, the
.454 Casull started its life as a wildcat cartridge and eventually became a standardized round.
As mentioned above, the
.454 Casull is an incredibly potent magnum cartridge. When compared to the
.45 Colt, the
.454 Casull boasts nearly five times as much recoil. The cartridge also notably features about more recoil than the .44 Magnum, another notable magnum cartridge. As a magnum handgun cartridge, the
.454 Casull features high muzzle velocities and muzzle energies. For example, a 250 grain loading can generate about 2,000 ft-lb of energy and a velocity of 1,900 FPS when fired from a handgun. These traits translate to staggering impacts on target and reinforce the
.454 Casull’s magnum status.
Potential Interchangeability
Notably, some potential interchangeability exists when between the
.454 Casull and other cartridges. Due to the fact that the cartridge is derived from the
.45 Colt,
.454 Casull chambered firearms are capable of chambering
.45 Colt ammunition. These beefier firearms are more than capable of handling
.45 Colt ammo and
.454 Casull ammunition. The inverse, however, is not possible as
.454 Casull casings are longer and are loaded too hot for
.45 Colt firearms in the first place. Additionally,
.460 Smith & Wesson firearms are able to accommodate
.45 Colt,
.454 Casull, and
.460 Smith & Wesson loadings.
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Dethroned the .44 Magnum
For a period of time, the
.44 Magnum was deemed the most powerful commercial handgun cartridge in the world. This was a trait of the cartridge that was cemented into the public consciousness with movies such as
Dirty Harry and
Taxi Driver. While the
.44 Magnum is an incredibly potent cartridge, it is effectively eclipsed and was dethroned for some time by the
.454 Casull.
Of course, commercialization and standardization of the
.454 Casull cartridge did not occur until 1997. By that point, the
.44 Magnum had been in circulation for decades. While the
.454 Casull did indeed surpass the
.44 Magnum, it was not nearly as common or mainstream. The
.454 Casull would eventually be dethroned by the
.500 Smith & Wesson, a magnum cartridge designed to be the most powerful commercially available handgun cartridge.
How Available is .454 Casull Ammunition?
At this point in time,
.454 Casull ammo is somewhat elusive when it comes to
ammunition availability. It is not as common as
ammunition for
.357 Magnum,
.38 Special,
.44 Magnum, or
9mm Luger. That being said, finding
.454 Casull is not impossible by any means. Various
ammunition companies produce
.454 Casull ammunition like
Hornady,
Magtech,
Underwood, and
Barnes. These
ammunition offerings include specialized offerings optimal for use cases such as defense and hunting. Additionally, these loadings can be acquired in the form of individual boxes or in
bulk ammo quantities.
While stock of the round may be elusive on store shelves, one may have better luck if they
shop for ammo online. By electing to
buy ammo online, one has a wider range of options online to browse than what is on local shelves around them. This is particularly helpful when looking for a specific loading for a particular use case. Additionally, one may want to consider buying
bulk .454 Casull ammo quantities to ensure they have ample stock of the round. All in all, while the round may be a bit harder to track down, one can find
.454 Casull ammo if they set their mind to it.
How Available are Firearms in .454 Casull?
Like
.454 Casull ammo, firearms chambered in the caliber are also limited as far as availability goes. This is not to say it is hard to find firearms in
.454 Casull, offerings are not as common as firearms in more contemporary calibers. Some retailers tend to stock popular, mainstream firearms and calibers exclusively, meaning that more obscure offerings may not be on hand. That being said, one can always inquire about special ordering a firearm or looking online for options. Of course, if one were to acquire a firearm in
.460 Smith & Wesson, they will have something to accommodate
.454 Casull ammo.
At this point in time, companies like Smith & Wesson, Ruger, Magnum Research, and Taurus produce firearms chambered in
.454 Casull. These firearms are most commonly available in the form of revolvers, specifically double action revolvers. Revolvers in
.454 Casull can be found in a variety of sizes and configurations, allowing end users to find a model which best fits their needs and preferences. These models span from short barreled offerings to models ready to accept optics. All in all, one will be able to find a
.454 Casull firearm if they truly want to.
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What is .454 Casull Used For?
The
.454 Casull is well-suited for a variety of use cases. As with any round, the
.454 Casull is well-suited to target shooting and plinking. Shooting things such as steel targets and other types of reactive targets is quite entertaining with a magnum cartridge like the
.454 Casull. Of course, the potent magnum cartridge is also well-suited to defensive use and hunting use cases.
The staggering muzzle energy and effect on target makes the cartridge suitable for stopping threats and dispatching a wide range of game. The cartridge is effective at taking medium to large sized game such as bear and elk. Additionally, the cartridge is often carried for bear defense by hunters pursuing other game. Of course, one will want to utilize proper
ammunition and practices to ensure an ethical and optimal hunt. All in all, the cartridge is versatile and well-suited to a variety of roles.
Conclusion
At the end of the day, the
.454 Casull represents a potent magnum cartridge which began life as a wildcat cartridge and built a dedicated commercial following. The versatility of the round in various use cases paired with its potency as a hunting cartridge make it well-suited to the needs of many shooters. We here at True Shot Ammo offer a range of
.454 Casull ammo for sale. Whether you are looking to
buy .454 Casull ammunition or are after another type of
ammo, we here at True Shot Ammo have you covered. As always, happy shooting.
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