where to get .450 3 1/4" brass?

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17 August 2007, 06:53

Marc_Stokeld

where to get .450 3 1/4" brass?

I need some .450 brass and all I am seeing in stock is Bertram. Heard too many negative things about that brand and wanted Something else. Hornberner/Hirtenberner/whatever that is-do they make .450? What about Jamison? I searched several ways on google and never found anything in stock.

So what is your favorite .450 brass and who has it in stock?

Thanks!

17 August 2007, 07:20

Steve

Is that the same 450 Nitro Express? If so check out http://www.custombrassandbullets.com/horneberbrass.html

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17 August 2007, 17:38

new_guy

The 470 & 450 are different cases.

Contact Jamison's and see if they have any or when they will. This is your most economical route as Jamisonâ€™s cases usually sell for @ $2.00 while the others sell for closer to $4.00.

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17 August 2007, 18:03

Marc_Stokeld

Do you know hos to contact Jamison's? I googled them last night and never could find their company web site-only other sites selling their brass.

I emailed custombrassandbullets and have not heard back from them. Given the way the item looked on their site, I think the .450 is out of stock, as was other brass I tried to get from there a few weeks ago.

Thanks!

17 August 2007, 18:55

Peter

Marc, let me know how you make out. If you strike out, I may have some I can sell you, depending on how much you want.
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18 August 2007, 05:07

GarBy

I second the Jamison brass. I bought 100 pieces of 450 NE and so far have loaded about 40...all are excellent. I think you can get it at Grafs and Huntington's.

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23 August 2007, 01:53

Masterifleman

Someone asked if you need the the thick or thin rimmed cases. The .45-3 1/4" sharps, I believe has the same dimensions with the possible exception of the rim thickness. I have and you can turn the rims as thin as you need for your rifle using this brass;

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27 August 2007, 08:04

Zephyr

Check out Huntington,s they have their own brass with the headstamp HDS Ive reloaded my brass at least three times with good success not only that but they are easy to work with....
good luck..

27 August 2007, 09:48

400 Nitro Express

quote:
Originally posted by Masterifleman:
Someone asked if you need the the thick or thin rimmed cases. The .45-3 1/4" sharps, I believe has the same dimensions with the possible exception of the rim thickness.

No, they're not even close. The .450 is a larger diameter case.

I think the brass Marc is looking for is the .450 BPE or the .450 NE (they're the same), which is thin rim. The thick rim (.065") .450 Basic is used for forming other cartridges that use the basic case, not .450s.
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27 August 2007, 19:06

Omnivorous_Bob

Marc, I believe I've got 60-70 Bell 450 basic thick rimmed cases I no longer need. I'm out of the country so I'd have to describe their location to my wife. Pm me if this will help and I'll get the ball rolling.- Bob

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