Author Topic: 454 Casull cases no longer made (Read 1005 times)

45454 · « **on:** June 24, 2006, 11:34:45 AM »

I thought about the North American Arms and Freedom Arms,since
these are no longer made. I have around 100/150 of both headstamps.
All were bought as fired.No original loads.
Some,I've loaded, and fired.A few will not chamber,due to the excessive
web stretch. My carbide dies will not re-size these correctly.
Been thinking about retiring these.
My question is, are these in the collectable status ? Or are they in such proliferation, that it would take a few years,to be collectors' items ?
Thanks.

marlinman93 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2006, 01:38:00 PM »

It will take decades for loaded cartridges to become collectable, and fired cases even longer! I'd use them if they work for your gun.

45454 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2006, 08:48:27 PM »

Hiya !,

Thought I'd find out.
I was thinking about using some cases,turning them into 45 Colt cases.
And removing the headstamp.Then I'd know these are for my Uberti 45 Colt. Wouldn't be too much of a job.Just the time to do it.
Would make for some unsual ammo. Some, can't chamber them in the F.A. And a few, the rim thickness,is too thick.
Need to buy more small pistol primers.
Got laid-off last Friday,while on a 3 day vacation. Was at the range when I got the call.
Now, got the time for reloading a lot of cases:45-70,45 Colt,44 mag,454 Casull. And, experiment with pointed bullets.Will have to use my 7X10 lathe. More fun.
Anyway, thanks for your reply.

marlinman93 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 29, 2006, 01:14:15 PM »

Can't take too much off the rim thickness, while removing the headstamp, or the primers will sit high, which is dangerous! You may want to mark them with a small file notch on the edge, or paint.

45454 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 01, 2006, 06:33:54 PM »

These cases won't be for the 454 Casull.