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Has anyone used 400 grain bullets in a 454 casull?

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28 September 2001, 05:20
500grains
Has anyone used 400 grain bullets in a 454 casull?
I was thinking of getting some Hawk 400 grain bullets to try, and I hope to get about 1200 fps from them.
29 September 2001, 01:31
DavidReed
500 Grains,
A few monthes back I remember Ross Seyfreid related his experience with 415 gr. cast bullets in a .45 colt 5 shot conversion gun. In his opinion Bullets in this weight class were too much, as they became unstable during flight and especially after impact. I cast 360 gr.(LBT) bullets for my .45 colt and they are excellent. They are accurate on paper, and the one muley I have taken with this bullet expired in a matter of seconds!

David Schnabel

01 October 2001, 16:03
JD HHI 6092
I have 12 400gr bullets for my 454. I still haven't worked up the nerve to shoot them. The 345 grainers that I shoot are stiff enough, can't imagine the recoil these would produce. When I do work up the nerve I'll post my results.
10 October 2001, 11:31
<MePlat>
Yes I have used them what would you like to know? I shot them mainly in my 43/4 inch FA. Let me know.