.454 Casull Load For Large Animal Defense....

Southern Shooter · February 7, 2013, 10:46 AM

If the bullet pictured below were at 362 grains, 18-21 bhn, and had a muzzle velocity of a little over 1,600 FPS from a 20" barrel rifle.....

Would it be an acceptable defensive round in northwest mountain areas where large, startled, peeved animals could possibly be encountered?

GeauxTide · February 7, 2013, 11:16 AM

That's a middling .45-70 load @ 1600, so it will be a thumper. Just get a Kwikeze pad installed.

jakemonroe · February 7, 2013, 12:02 PM

for the lower 48 thats more than enough i would think. i wouldn't even feel outgunned in Alaska.

Edward429451 · February 7, 2013, 01:29 PM

That'd be an awesome critter boolit. Water drop them when you cast and it will increase hardness to ~ 24 bhn.

February 7, 2013, 10:46 AM	#1
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February 7, 2013, 11:16 AM	#2
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 2,918	That's a middling .45-70 load @ 1600, so it will be a thumper. Just get a Kwikeze pad installed. Last edited by GeauxTide; February 8, 2013 at 12:34 AM. Reason: I crack myself up. KICKEZE

February 7, 2013, 01:29 PM	#4
Edward429451 Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,457	That'd be an awesome critter boolit. Water drop them when you cast and it will increase hardness to ~ 24 bhn. __________________ "Always place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark" Lazarus Long "Understand that the enemy is not the enemy in his own eyes ;this may offer you an opportunity to make him your friend. If not, you can kill him without hate, and quickly." Lazarus Long

February 7, 2013, 12:02 PM	#3
jakemonroe Member Join Date: September 10, 2012 Posts: 19	for the lower 48 thats more than enough i would think. i wouldn't even feel outgunned in Alaska.