rossi 92 454

oldbear1950 · April 26, 2023, 04:44 PM

First question, I am in the process of acquiring a Rossi r 92 in 454.
Can 45 colt dies be used to load 454 or do I need to buy new dies?
I was thinking could adjust the case mouth die and seating die to work.

44caliberkid · April 26, 2023, 06:32 PM

I load 454 with 45 Colt dies, RCBS and Lee. Lee makes a carbide sizing die that works with 454, 45 Colt, 45 Schofield. I also have a Lee factory crimp die that works with all the 45 family.

stinkeypete · April 26, 2023, 11:51 PM

I used to have one. It's very light and full house .454s in it will make your sinuses say "Howdy do!"

I used Lee .45 Colt dies and they worked just fine. Another fan of the Factory Crimp Die, too.

Consider what you're shooting.. it's nice to know you can go as much over .45 Colt loads as you want.. but that rifle will make you wish you were shooting less than full Casull level. It's a great little carbine, I regret selling mine but honestly.. I am all shotgun now.

oldbear1950 · April 27, 2023, 06:49 PM

I already have the 45 factory crimp die, as well as for all my other cartridges.
I load for 32 H & R mag, is my wifes gun, 38/357, 45 colt, 45 acp, 38 super, 9 mm, 30-06, and 45-70. In Alabama is a carry without a permit since the 1st of January, this year. I was advised though, if I travel to visit family, in Oklahoma and Kansas, and keep a pistol with me is advised to have the conceal carry permit and I do

Scorch · April 28, 2023, 07:44 PM

All I can say is you're a glutton for punishment. Recoil with full hoise 454 loads in those little rifles will certainly mess up your hair and shake a few fillings loose. But they are light to carry, so guys love them.

Ralph Allen · April 30, 2023, 02:11 PM

oldbear1950,
Are you having any luck finding a Rossi R92 in 454 Casull? I've had my local dealer looking for one for well over a year and still no luck. I even called Rossi and they stated that they were still making that model, just was short supply. I bought all the pertinent stuff when I ordered the rifle, dies, brass, empty cases. Now i'm setting on 5-600.00 worth of stuff but still no gun. One of these days.
Ralph

oldbear1950 · May 1, 2023, 02:01 PM

still have not found one, but Buds said they would contact me when they get one. I have an Uberti EL PATRON pistol in 45 colt, so I already reload for that cartridge.
I would rather have the 454, because of the way the magazine tube connects to the receiver,

Buckeye! · May 14, 2023, 10:42 AM

I wish they would come back out with the 16 inch barreled version of the 454

Ralph Allen · July 30, 2023, 09:12 PM

Old Bear, They are out there now. Received mine about 3 weeks ago. Liked it so much I went back and got it's brother in 44 mag. Same barrel and stainless also.
Ralph

cmdc · August 2, 2023, 10:41 AM

I also have the 92 in .44mag and .454. Never any problems with either. The 44 mag recoil is brisk and the 454 recoil is full tilt boogie in comparison.

stinkeypete · August 2, 2023, 01:57 PM

I agree. 454 in that nice light Rossi will clear your sinuses!

.45 Colt dies work just fine. I would recommend the Lee 4 die set. The 'Lee Factory Crimp' die makes it easy to get tight crimps and die setup is a snap.

The bullets WILL be getting quite a jostling in the magazine tube!

oldbear1950 · August 7, 2023, 03:14 PM

I have a 3 die set, with a separate Lee factory crimp die. So used together is a 4 die set I have factory crimp die with every thing I load

April 26, 2023, 04:44 PM	#1
oldbear1950 Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2022 Posts: 162	rossi 92 454 First question, I am in the process of acquiring a Rossi r 92 in 454. Can 45 colt dies be used to load 454 or do I need to buy new dies? I was thinking could adjust the case mouth die and seating die to work.

April 26, 2023, 11:51 PM	#3
stinkeypete Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2010 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,261	I used to have one. It's very light and full house .454s in it will make your sinuses say "Howdy do!" I used Lee .45 Colt dies and they worked just fine. Another fan of the Factory Crimp Die, too. Consider what you're shooting.. it's nice to know you can go as much over .45 Colt loads as you want.. but that rifle will make you wish you were shooting less than full Casull level. It's a great little carbine, I regret selling mine but honestly.. I am all shotgun now. __________________ My book "The Pheasant Hunter's Action Adventure Cookbook" is now on Amazon. Tall tales, hunting tips, butchering from bird to the freezer, and recipes.

April 28, 2023, 07:44 PM	#5
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,241	All I can say is you're a glutton for punishment. Recoil with full hoise 454 loads in those little rifles will certainly mess up your hair and shake a few fillings loose. But they are light to carry, so guys love them. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

August 2, 2023, 01:57 PM	#11
stinkeypete Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2010 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,261	I agree. 454 in that nice light Rossi will clear your sinuses! .45 Colt dies work just fine. I would recommend the Lee 4 die set. The 'Lee Factory Crimp' die makes it easy to get tight crimps and die setup is a snap. The bullets WILL be getting quite a jostling in the magazine tube! __________________ My book "The Pheasant Hunter's Action Adventure Cookbook" is now on Amazon. Tall tales, hunting tips, butchering from bird to the freezer, and recipes.

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April 26, 2023, 06:32 PM	#2
44caliberkid Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 919	I load 454 with 45 Colt dies, RCBS and Lee. Lee makes a carbide sizing die that works with 454, 45 Colt, 45 Schofield. I also have a Lee factory crimp die that works with all the 45 family.

April 27, 2023, 06:49 PM	#4
oldbear1950 Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2022 Posts: 162	I already have the 45 factory crimp die, as well as for all my other cartridges. I load for 32 H & R mag, is my wifes gun, 38/357, 45 colt, 45 acp, 38 super, 9 mm, 30-06, and 45-70. In Alabama is a carry without a permit since the 1st of January, this year. I was advised though, if I travel to visit family, in Oklahoma and Kansas, and keep a pistol with me is advised to have the conceal carry permit and I do

April 30, 2023, 02:11 PM	#6
Ralph Allen Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2007 Posts: 436	oldbear1950, Are you having any luck finding a Rossi R92 in 454 Casull? I've had my local dealer looking for one for well over a year and still no luck. I even called Rossi and they stated that they were still making that model, just was short supply. I bought all the pertinent stuff when I ordered the rifle, dies, brass, empty cases. Now i'm setting on 5-600.00 worth of stuff but still no gun. One of these days. Ralph

May 1, 2023, 02:01 PM	#7
oldbear1950 Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2022 Posts: 162	still have not found one, but Buds said they would contact me when they get one. I have an Uberti EL PATRON pistol in 45 colt, so I already reload for that cartridge. I would rather have the 454, because of the way the magazine tube connects to the receiver,

May 14, 2023, 10:42 AM	#8
Buckeye! Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2008 Posts: 835	I wish they would come back out with the 16 inch barreled version of the 454

July 30, 2023, 09:12 PM	#9
Ralph Allen Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2007 Posts: 436	Old Bear, They are out there now. Received mine about 3 weeks ago. Liked it so much I went back and got it's brother in 44 mag. Same barrel and stainless also. Ralph

August 2, 2023, 10:41 AM	#10
cmdc Senior Member Join Date: April 1, 2010 Location: Florida Gulf Coast Posts: 719	I also have the 92 in .44mag and .454. Never any problems with either. The 44 mag recoil is brisk and the 454 recoil is full tilt boogie in comparison.

August 7, 2023, 03:14 PM	#12
oldbear1950 Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2022 Posts: 162	I have a 3 die set, with a separate Lee factory crimp die. So used together is a 4 die set I have factory crimp die with every thing I load