.454 Casull
Long, high-pressure .45 Colt for big-game handgun hunting and bear defense. Heavy recoil.
Good for: Revolver, Hunting, Big game/bear
A typical factory load is a 300 gr hard cast bullet at about 1,650 ft/s, with roughly 1,813 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle.
Typical load
300 grhard cast · 7.5" barrelMuzzle speed
1,650 ft/sMuzzle energy
1,813 ft-lbsTypical BC (G1)
≈ 0.18typical, varies by brandTwist rate
1:24Practical range
100 ydPoint-blank range
146 yd6" vital zoneRecommended platform
Heavy large-frame revolverVery heavy recoilOn the Handgun Cartridges chart
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Long, high-pressure .45 Colt for big-game handgun hunting and bear defense. Heavy recoil.
Typical load
300 grhard cast · 7.5" barrel
Typical muzzle fps
1,650ft/s
Typical muzzle energy
1,813ft-lbs
Typical BC (G1)
≈ 0.18typical, varies by brand
Twist rate for typical load
1:24
Practical range
100 yd
MPBR (iron sights)
146 yd6" vital zone · Near zero 6 yd · Far zero 124 yd · Min PBR 0 yd · Max PBR 146 yd · Sight-in @25 1.52" high
Recommended platform
Heavy large-frame revolverVery heavy recoil
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Speed, energy and BC are typical figures for the listed load; real numbers vary by brand, lot and barrel length. Always check the ammo maker's data for your exact load.