? Re: .454 Casull

Yankee Doodle · September 4, 2005, 07:35 AM

I am starting to load for my 12" Encore pistol in .454 Casull. Being it is a single shot, I don't have to worry about the recoil pulling any bullets. But, using either H110 or Win. 296, is a crimp needed to ensure proper ignition of the powder charge? I am going to be using a standard book load, right out of the 4th edition Hornady manual, but it does not mention crimping at all. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Y. D.

S&W Junkie · September 4, 2005, 03:01 PM

It's still a good idea to crimp. I use a heavy roll crimp. It does help to maximize the efficiency of the powder. I have had excellent results in my SRH 454 using Starline 454 brass, CCI small rifle primers-standard, Hornady's 300 grain XTP-Mag bullet, and 31 grains of Win 296. Regards.

September 4, 2005, 07:35 AM	#1
Yankee Doodle Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Posts: 619	? Re: .454 Casull I am starting to load for my 12" Encore pistol in .454 Casull. Being it is a single shot, I don't have to worry about the recoil pulling any bullets. But, using either H110 or Win. 296, is a crimp needed to ensure proper ignition of the powder charge? I am going to be using a standard book load, right out of the 4th edition Hornady manual, but it does not mention crimping at all. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Y. D.

September 4, 2005, 03:01 PM	#2
S&W Junkie Member Join Date: August 28, 2005 Posts: 24	It's still a good idea to crimp. I use a heavy roll crimp. It does help to maximize the efficiency of the powder. I have had excellent results in my SRH 454 using Starline 454 brass, CCI small rifle primers-standard, Hornady's 300 grain XTP-Mag bullet, and 31 grains of Win 296. Regards.