Does anyone know the bullet weight and velocity for the .455 Eley round? I don't have a "Cartridges of the World" handy. Thanks!
From COTW, 3d Ed.
455 Revolver Mk I, aka .455 Colt. Case length is .87"
265 gr bullet 1. Kynoch black powder mv 700 fps
2. Kynoch Cordite mv 600 fps
3. US loading (powder not stated) mv 757 fps
.455 revolver Mk II ( case length .77") These cases are available from Hornady from time to time. Fiocchi sells ammo.
Factory load w/265gr bullet @ 600 fps
When I am making Mk I cases I use a LEE case trimmer for the .45 ACP at .89 " Just easier, and the result is satisfactory in my WEBLEY Mk VI. When altering .45 Colt/Schofield/Special you have to trim the rims from the front to .035".