I've loaded the 454 for many years. The best-performing powders for me are H-110, IMR-4227, and SR-4759. I use either WW primers or CCI magnum SR primers. Although I do use bullets from Hornady, Sierra, Speer, and Nosler, I really like cast bullets. I cast some from my Lyman 335 FNGC (linotype) mould, and use Montana Bullet Works and Cast Performance 300 and 335 gr. FNGC. They perform very well. Hornady and Lyman manuals are my go--to sources for load data. I have a FA model 83 and a Magnum Research BFR in 454 Casull.
I want one of these in the stainless model. 454 casull will kill anything in the world within 100 yards and I quite honestly love these rifles. I wish marlin would make one with their 1894 action, similar to the rossi but with a better safety system.
Thanks for the video. This solved my problem. After 20 years my handle darn near froze. In addition I also took a 1/2" dowel, wrapped the emery cloth around it, and lightly cleaned & polished the crank spindle holes on the handle & press base.
I shoot the 240 grain coated bullets out of my 44 mags long as I keep velocities blow 1200 ft I don't have a problem. When I want to shoot serious loads I step up to jacketed bullets.
I don’t know if anybody’s suggested to you but that little vacuum hose that you think is a smog thingy that supposed to be ran to your boost gauge so it will work if it’s not got internal damage
I have one, I had to do a lot of work on it to get it to cycle rounds, and I shimmed the trigger with a piece of aluminum soda can. This caliber in a rifle is a beast. I also did some work on the loading gate.
Mine was like this and I cleaned the crank pin and while I had it out, I moved the inner sliding block by hand and it was still stiff. I took it down to remove the block and found some sticky lube that had built up. I ended up replacing the 4 white corner plastic slides because the grease seemed to embed into the plastic (20 years sitting). It is slick now. The crank pin is easy to access if you push the handle all the way up like seating a primer. Look from the back side when you do that, the Allen screw is easy to see and service. Also do not take the screw all the way out. Back it out 3 turns and try to remove the crank pin. I have a pre1993 model.....love it. Also have a xl-650.
Never taper crimp bullets for the 45 Colt or 454 Casull. If the bullet you are using doesn't have a cannelure then that bullet is wrong for those cartridges which require a roll crimp. Yes, you can use .451" and .452" jacketed or lead for reloading 45 Cowboy Special, 45 S&W Scofield, 45 Colt, 45 Winchester Magnum and 454 Casull. The 45 ACP and 45 GAP are typically jacketed ..451" caliber bullets and lead .452" caliber bullets. Older 45 Colt revolver you may need to use .454" caliber bullets depending on the bore diameter. Notice I used the correct name for the 45 Colt cartridge. The word "long" between 45 Colt is incorrect and not required.
Hope u got it at a great price. Looks like u need a new latch spring and spring guide. I've bought several Pythons on GB, but I always ask the seller to send me a vid showing the lockup, hammer cock back, slow dry fires, bore light down the barrel and cylinder release with the latch. Most credible sellers have no problem with this as they know the risk a buyer is taking and they want they new owner to be happy with their purchase.
