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LOADING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE ONLY IN FIREARMS

MANUFACTURED BY FREEDOM ARMS INC. & CHAMBERED FOR 454 CASULL

™

AND USING THE FREEDOM ARMS LINE OF PREMIUM HARD CORE BULLETS.

WARNING:

THIS RELOADING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AS A SUPPLEMENT TO ASSIST PROFICIENT HANDLOADERS IN

FINDING SOME SUITABLE LOADS FOR THEIR NEEDS. THERE ARE MANY GOOD HANDBOOKS AVAILABLE FOR

THE BEGINNING HANDLOADERS. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT SOMEONE STARTING OUT, OBTAIN AND STUDY ONE

OF THESE MANUALS. MOST FIREARMS DEALERS CAN PROVIDE THE MANUALS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO

ASSIST THE BEGINNING HANDLOADERS.

PLEASE PROCEED WITH CAUTION. MAKE THE SHOOTING SPORTS SAFE AND ENJOYABLE FOR ALL OF THOSE

THAT CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS FASCINATING AND EXCITING SPORT.

DUE TO THE INABILITY OF FREEDOM ARMS

TO CONTROL RELOADING PROCEDURES, USE THE

RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY IN FIREARMS THAT ARE IN GOOD, AND SAFE MECHANICAL CONDITION, AND

CHAMBERED BY FREEDOM ARMS FOR 454 CASULL. THE INDIVIDUAL ASSUMES ALL OF THE RISKS OF USE IN

ANY WAY AND MUST CONFORM WITH SAFE RELOADING PRACTICES. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN

SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH TO THE INDIVIDUAL(S) OR BYSTANDERS.

FREEDOM ARMS ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY IN ANY WAY, FOR THE USE OF THIS DATA.

PRESSURE DATA WAS DEVELOPED AND SUBMITTED BY THE BALLISTICS LABS OF:

ACCURATE ARMS COMPANY INC., HODGDON POWDER COMPANY, AND HORNADAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY.

BALLISTICS' COMPARISON CHART. FOR REFERENCE ONLY!

MUZZLE MUZZLE MID RANGE

CALIBER BULLET SPECS. VELOCITY ENERGY 100 YD'S. TRAJECTORY

357 MAGNUM 158 JHP 1235 F.P.S. 535 FT-LBS. 3.5"

44 MAGNUM 240 JHP 1180 F.P.S. 741 FT-LBS. 3.7"

45 LONG COLT 255LRN 860 F.P.S. 420 FT-LBS. 6.1"

454 CASULL 240 JHP 1875 F.P.S. 1884 FT-LBS. 1.3"

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LOADING RECOMMENDATIONS

FOR ONLY THE FREEDOM ARMS 454 CASULL.

ALL VELOCITIES ARE FOR : 7.5" PRESSURE BARREL.

BULLET DIAMETERS ARE : .451 / .452

PRIMER SIZE : SMALL RIFLE REM.

# 7 1/2

CASE TRIM LENGTH : 1.380"

MAXIMUM CASE LENGTH : 1.385"

MAXIMUM O.A.L. LENGTH : 1.765"

Note:

Data work up done in a Standard Receiver Pressure Barrel.

Revolver velocities will be different depending on barrel length.

A good rule of thumb to go by is: Expect a 50 to 75 f.p.s velocity difference, per barrel length from

the published data below. (Using a 7.5" barrel for reference.)

Example:

A 6" barrel would be approximately 50 to 75 f.p.s. slower than listed below.

A 10" barrel would be approximately 50 to 75 f.p.s. faster than listed below.

STARTING LOADS MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED LOADS

Wt. IN Muzzle WT.IN MUZZLE

Bullet Powder Grains Velocity C.U.P. GRAINS VELOCITY C.U.P.

FREEDOM ARMS

FA240JHP H4227 29.0 1421 33,800 34.0 1815 41,400

FA240JHP H110 36.0 1889 44,700 39.0 2090 54,100

FA240JHP H110 36.0 1889 44,700

FA240JHP HS7 19.0 1352 38,400 25.5 1746 50,100

FA240JHP HS6 17.0 1277 34,600 21.5 1641 44,600

FA240JHP HP38 9.0 852 26,600 13.5 1421 38,400

FA240JHP W296 36.0 1875 45,200 38.0 2004 53,400

FA240JHP W571 19.0 1395 38,800 25.5 1740 50,600

FA240JHP W540 17.0 1274 34,600 21.5 1629 44,200

FA240JHP W231 9.0 844 25,200 13.5 1399 37,600

FA240JHP 2400 26.0 1639 38,000 30.0 1886 53,700

FA240JHP BLUE DOT 21.0 1588 37,400 25.0 1896 55,100

FA240JHP UNIQUE 14.0 1367 33,900 16.5 1580 49,700

FA240JHP BULLSEYE 7.0 842 15,700 11.0 1334 32,300

FA240JHP A.A. NO. 9 23.5 1439 21,500

33.8 1875 56,800

FA240JHP A.A. 1680 34.0 1349 17,100 38.0 1769 46,500

FA240JHP N350 13.0 1280 25,000 17.2 1564 48,660

FA240JHP N110 27.0 1655 27,000 31.0 1877 48,040

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STARTING LOADS

MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED LOADS

Wt. IN Muzzle WT.IN MUZZLE

Bullet Powder Grains Velocity C.U.P.

GRAINS VELOCITY C.U.P.

FREEDOM ARMS

FA260JFP H4227 28.0 1309 34,000 33.0 1759 46,000

FA260JFP H110 34.0 1790 44,600 37.0 2005 53,800

FA260JFP H110 35.0 1825

FA260JFP HS7 17.0 1228 36,000 24.0 1701 51,700

FA260JFP HS6 16.0 1181 33,800 20.5 1562 44,200

FA260JFP HP38 8.5 811 27,700 12.5 1248 36,600

FA260JFP W296 34.0 1789 44,400 37.0 1977 53,100

FA260JFP W571 17.0 1234 36,000 24.0 1689 51,400

FA260JFP W540 16.0 1188 34,000 20.0 1522 43,400

FA260JFP W231 8.5 815 27,400 12.5 1244 36,700

FA260JFP 2400 25.0 1538 35,000 29.0 1780 51,800

FA260JFP BLUE DOT 18.0 1429 38,800 22.0 1704 53,700

FA260JFP UNIQUE 12.0 1220 33,600 15.0 1452 46,600

FA260JFP BULLSEYE 7.0 829 16,100 11.0 1302 34,100

FA260JFP A.A NO. 9 22.5 1433 25,000

32.0 1800 57,800

FA260JFP A.A 1680 34.0 1376 18,600 38.5 1780 50,800

FA260JFP N110 26.0 1575 25,300 30.4 1816 48,820

FA300JFP H4227 27.0 1494 41,400 30.0 1634 53,700

FA300JFP H110 28.5 1589 44,400 31.5 1780 55,000

FA300JFP H110 31.0 1625

FA300JFP HS7 16.0 1111 33,400 22.0 1501 50,200

FA300JFP HS6 15.0 1084 31,100 19.0 1450 46,200

FA300JFP HP38 8.5 820 32,000 11.5 1076 43,200

FA300JFP W296 28.0 1537 41,000 31.0 1750 54,800

FA300JFP W571 16.0 1107 33,000 22.0 1494 50,700

FA300JFP W540 15.0 1100 32,600 19.0 1440 46,000

FA300JFP W231 8.5 824 31,800 11.5 1062 42,400

FA300JFP 2400 24.0 1461 42,000 27.0 1656 55,000

FA300JFP BLUE DOT 16.0 1240 39,100 19.0 1534 54,000

FA300JFP UNIQUE 10.0 1049 30,600 14.0 1275 38,600

FA300JFP BULLSEYE 6.5 804 20,100 9.5 1026 33,400

FA300JFP A.A. NO. 9 20.0 1177 17,100

27.5 1625 51,900

FA300JFP A.A. 1680 31.1 1346 27,300 34.5 1622 54,500

FA300JFP N110 24.0 1505 34,500 26.6 1634 49,380

FA300JFP N120 27.0 1290 29,300 31.0 1491 43,760

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NOTE:

Factory Equivalent loads.

Pressure Testing was done with a 7 1/2" Pressure barrel. A 7 1/2" Revolver was used where no pressure is indicated.

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FAVORITE LOADS OR NOTES:

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TECHNICAL TIPS FOR RELOADING THE 454 CASULL

TIP #1: Magnum primers are recommended for reloading for the 454 Casull.

Magnum primers perform more reliably at temperatures below zero degrees F..

Magnum primers will most often give more uniform velocities in magnum pistol loads

using slow powders, and heavy bullets. More importantly the heavier construction of the

primer cup prevents metal flow back, and provides a more positive ignition. Remember

to always seat the primer below the case head to prevent recoil from firing the

cartridge while not aligned with the barrel.

TIP #2: An important SAFETY FACT to remember:

When loading slow burning ball powders in reduced loads, NEVER

load cases below

90% of capacity. Powders like H110 or W296 are prime examples of this condition.

The reduced loads are harder to ignite by the primer, and sometimes NEVER

ignite at

all. This creates a DANGEROUS

condition. What happens next, is that after the gun is

fired and no report is heard, the primer pushes the bullet part way into the barrel.

Another round is rotated into position after the first round. When the firearm is fired

again with the barrel obstructed by the first round's bullet, damage to the firearm and

injury to the user generally results.

TIP #3: Reloading dies?

The use of dies other than specified for the 454 CASULL

IS NOT RECOMMENDED!

Reloading dies manufactured for the 454 CASULL

have different internal dimensions

than 45 Long Colt dies. The two main differences are: 1.> The crimp die is different than

the standard crimp die in a way that allows a tapered roll crimp to retain the heavier

bullets at the higher velocities. 2.> The sizing die is smaller in diameter to help in the

retention of the heavier bullets. Also the longer length allows full length sizing of the

longer 454 case.

NOTE: ALWAYS DO THE BULLET SEATING AND CRIMPING IN TWO STEPS. THIS

REDUCES THE CHANCE OF CASE SIDE WALL BULGING WHEN APPLYING THE

HEAVY CRIMPS

TIP #4: AFTER REFERRING TO YOUR FAVORITE RELOADING MANUAL.

An important fact to remember while loading above 1400 F.P.S..

The construction of the bullet is very important. The intent of the final loaded round

is also important, and needs to be considered also. Most commercially made pistol

bullets available today are designed for expansion at velocities below 1400 F.P.S.

Using bullets above this velocity results in poor accuracy, because the bullets can not

withstand the higher pressures generated at these higher velocities. The deformation

of the bullets base when fired results in poor accuracy. The higher velocities also

cause bullet jacket separation and bullet weight loss, during uncontrolled expansion.

When the pressure is high enough the jacket could separate from the bullet in the

cylinder, or in flight.

ALSO ANOTHER IMPORTANT FACT IS, THE FASTER THE VELOCITY AND THE

SOFTER THE BULLET, THE QUICKER THE FORCING CONE AREA IN THE BARREL

WILL WEAR OUT.

NEVER EXCEED ANY MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VELOCITY MAXIMUMS!

WARNING !

Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in

exposure to lead and other substances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other

serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.

KEEP ALL RELOADING COMPONENTS, AMMUNITION AND FIREARMS OUT OF

REACH OF CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES!

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