The .454 Casull (/ kəˈsuːl /) [4] is a firearm cartridge, developed as a wildcat cartridge in 1958 by Dick Casull, Duane Marsh and Jack Fullmer. [5] It was announced in November 1959 by Guns & Ammo …

Nov 4, 2025 · The 454 Casull was developed in 1957 by Dick Casull and Jack Fullmer. It was designed to deliver far more power than the .45 Colt, which was the dominant large-caliber revolver cartridge …

Aug 7, 2021 · In November 1959 an article appeared announcing a new and very powerful wildcat handgun round called the .454 Casull that set the handgun world on fire. The cartridge came about …

Remarks: The powerful 454 was developed by Dick Casull and Jack Fullmer in the .512 late 1950s and was a highly modified outgrowth of the 45 Colt cartridge. an awesome cartridge. Much of this …

The .454 Casull was designed by Dick Casull and Jack Fullmer in the 1950's as a cartridge for big game hunting.

Dec 30, 2016 · .454 Casull is not a cartridge for the faint-of-heart, and will require a shooter to put in a considerable amount of time at the practice range in order to become a proficient hunter. However, …

Apr 29, 2025 · This is a Smith & Wesson X-frame chambered in .460 S&W, which means you can also fire .454 Casull or .45 Colt, and if you wanted, I suppose .45 Schofield. I have it as a test gun for …

Sep 12, 2025 · In 1959, Guns & Ammo introduced the shooting world to a new wildcat cartridge co-developed by Dick Casull, Jack Fulmer, and Duane Marsh — the .454 Casull. The test weapon was …

Perfect for handgun hunting and outdoor defense, 454 Casull revolvers offer incredible power and precision. We carry models from top manufacturers like Ruger, Taurus, and more.

The .454 Casull cartridges need the thicker cup of a rifle primer, and enough of a spark to consistently ignite the load. I used CCI 450 Small Rifle Magnum primers. Lindsey shot the bullets through four …