.500/.450 no 1 express brass

[Furharvester]

I have searched all over for ammunition for my double rifle that is chambered in .500/.450 no1 express, and finally i was able to get in contact with Bertram here in the USA. They manufacture brass for that caliber but the smallest box of brass I can buy is 100 rounds. Its brand new brass which is great but I don't need 100 cases. They are still finding out if they have any in stock and if so when they can get it here in the USA. If or when I get the brass is anyone interested in buying any?

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

I have searched all over for ammunition for my double rifle that is chambered in .500/.450 no1 express, and finally i was able to get in contact with Bertram here in the USA. They manufacture brass for that caliber but the smallest box of brass I can buy is 100 rounds. Its brand new brass which is great but I don't need 100 cases. They are still finding out if they have any in stock and if so when they can get it here in the USA. If or when I get the brass is anyone interested in buying any?

Found this if you need some in the meantime. I’ve never bought from this site..

500/450 Westley Richards #1 Express 2¾" — AmmunitionArtifacts

QUANTITY 20 . 500/450 #1 Black Powder Express. Made from New 500/416 Brass Cases. Individually Formed, Twice Annealed, Sized to Length, Trimmed and Tumble Polished. Full length 2.75" All Casses are fully prepped and ready to load

www.ammunitionartifacts.com

 

[Furharvester]

Thank you

 

[flyfishdoc]

Have you worked up a load yet? I have the same rifle,,,

 

[Furharvester]

Have you worked up a load yet? I have the same rifle,,,

I haven’t had the time to any loading for it. I was able to find 6 original Eley loaded cartridges for it. Only 1 of the 6 actually fired but I was happy to hear the rifle shoot. I’m glad to hear that someone else has the same rifle. I’ll let you know if I figure out a good load for it and please do the same if you find a good load for them.

 

[flyfishdoc]

I shall let you know. I am in conversations with a chap in the UK with some knowledge of the load as well as I have some reference books I need to thumb through.
Just need the time...

 

[flyfishdoc]

I am told 53 grains of 4198 plus pillow stuffing to the neck. magnum primer. 350 grain bullet.
waiting on the dies I ordered and we will see what happens

 

[Furharvester]

Happy loading, hopefully everything works out for you. I’m super hopeful the smokeless powder works out, a much cleaner option. I think I read that the original loads had 270 grain bullets and maybe a 500 grain option but I’m not sure on the 500 load maybe that was one of the nitro loads. The one issue I have ran into with loading for the rifle is brass. The six I have are all berdan primed and being here in the states there aren’t many options for berdan primed reloading. I have found a couple options but haven’t ordered any yet. Good luck my friend, I’m excited to hear how it goes.