Federal 454 Casull 260gr Fusion – Powerful Bonded Handgun Hunting Ammo, 20 Rounds

Description

Federal 454 Casull 260gr Fusion ammunition brings Federal’s bonded Fusion bullet to one of the most powerful revolver cartridges in production. The 260 grain Fusion soft point leaves a 5.7 inch vented test barrel at about 1,350 feet per second, delivering deep penetration and reliable expansion for handgun hunters after deer, hogs and black bear. Each box holds 20 rounds.

• Bonded Toughness for Handgun Hunters
• Federal 454 Casull 260gr Fusion Specifications
• Handgun Hunting Tips

Bonded Toughness for Handgun Hunters

Fusion Handgun uses the same molecularly fused construction as Federal’s Fusion rifle loads. The copper jacket is electro-chemically applied to a pressure formed core, so the jacket and core cannot separate on impact. That gives the bullet high weight retention and keeps it driving through heavy muscle and bone.

Federal optimized Fusion handgun bullet weights and velocities to be effective on deer without punishing the shooter. In the 454 Casull, the 260 grain bullet offers a balance of power and control that many hunters find easier to shoot well than the heaviest 300 grain loads.

Federal’s published ballistics show this load holding about 1,080 feet per second at 100 yards, giving revolver and lever gun hunters a dependable trajectory across typical handgun hunting distances.

Federal 454 Casull 260gr Fusion Specifications

These figures follow Federal’s published data for item F454FS1. Federal’s product page lists UPC 029465098407, which matches this listing and the SportsSouth catalog.

• Brand: Federal Premium
• Product line: Fusion Handgun
• Manufacturer item number: F454FS1
• Caliber: 454 Casull
• Bullet: 260 grain Fusion soft point (bonded)
• Muzzle velocity: about 1,350 fps (5.7 inch vented test barrel)
• Velocity at 100 yards: about 1,080 fps
• Usage: big game
• Rounds per box: 20

Handgun Hunting Tips

Use Federal 454 Casull 260gr Fusion ammo only in firearms chambered for 454 Casull. Revolvers chambered for 454 Casull can also fire 45 Colt, but never the reverse.

454 Casull recoil is significant. Build up practice with 45 Colt loads, then confirm your zero with this hunting load.

Keep shots at distances where you can consistently hit the vitals from a field position, usually 75 yards or less with a revolver.

Check bullet seating after firing a few rounds to make sure recoil is not pulling bullets forward in the remaining chambers.

Federal 454 Casull 260gr Fusion ammo is a powerful choice for revolver hunters after deer, hogs and black bear, and for backcountry travelers who carry a 454 Casull and want a tough, bonded bullet.

The 454 Casull was developed by Dick Casull and Jack Fulmer and brought to market by Freedom Arms in the 1980s. It runs at much higher pressure than the 45 Colt, giving handgun hunters rifle like energy from a revolver. Federal 454 Casull 260gr Fusion ammo produces roughly 1,050 foot pounds of energy at the muzzle by standard calculation.

Many 454 Casull owners also shoot their revolvers in the backcountry, where a tough, deep penetrating bullet matters. The bonded Fusion bullet in Federal 454 Casull 260gr Fusion rounds is built to hold together on bone and keep going, which gives you confidence on large or dangerous animals.

Shot placement still decides the outcome. Practice from realistic field positions, learn your holdover at 50 and 75 yards, and pass on any shot you are not sure of.

Store your ammunition in a cool, dry place in its original box. Buying a few boxes of Federal 454 Casull 260gr Fusion from the same lot keeps your point of impact consistent all season.

A good holster and a quality set of grips make a big difference with a magnum revolver. Recoil absorbing grips help you hold the gun consistently, which tightens groups and speeds up follow up shots.

Need a revolver to match? See the Taurus Raging Hunter 454 Casull, or read Federal’s Fusion 454 Casull product page for full ballistics.