Reloading .455 webley

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Hi guys. I am new to reloading so please bear with me. I like my Mk 6 but $50 a box for factory loaded ammo is too much for me to really enjoy using it. Anyone out there know where I can buy .455 Webley brass?
 
When I see it it is about $1 each.

I bought a 455 Webly years ago. Came with 100 rounds of reloads and dies.
I believe you could modify 45 Colt brass. Needs to be shortened and the rim needs to be thinned (on the front/mouth side). I have not tried it yet but plan to. One more reason to start up the lathe.
 
As Rudy H has suggested, .45 Colt brass can be altered. The rim diameter is a bit smaller, but the cases will work fine. If you are really desperate, .455 cases can be made from 7.62x54R. New brass is available, however, and that is the best route. Cannot name a Cdn. supplier, though.
 
Hornady make the brass, suggest you contact Andrew at Higginson powder
Yes you can use .45LC brass to make your .455 Colt.
John
 
I bought some modified .45 colt brass from Ellwood Epps in Ontario,I think it was about $0.60 to $1/case as mentioned.

It's expensive to start but easy to load and a real treat to shoot. I love my MK VI and it's a star anytime I take a newbie to the range.
 
tiriaq said:
As Rudy H has suggested, .45 Colt brass can be altered. The rim diameter is a bit smaller, but the cases will work fine. If you are really desperate, .455 cases can be made from 7.62x54R. New brass is available, however, and that is the best route. Cannot name a Cdn. supplier, though.
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well now this is something I never knew :D

I'll have to check this out for when I finally get a 455 Webley.
 
Here's the process: Cut down; drive onto a tapered mandrel; turn to diameter; adjust rim thickness; trim to length; drive off mandrel. I made the mandrel from a piece of rifle barrel so it had a passage for a knock off rod. The mandrel will expand the case to correct inside diameter, lathe removes excess wall thickness. Leave the mandrel in the lathe throughout. Its more bother than its worth, .455 brass being available, and Boxer primed 7.62 brass is useful for MN, SVT shooters.
 
tiriaq said:
Here's the process: Cut down; drive onto a tapered mandrel; turn to diameter; adjust rim thickness; trim to length; drive off mandrel. I made the mandrel from a piece of rifle barrel so it had a passage for a knock off rod. The mandrel will expand the case to correct inside diameter, lathe removes excess wall thickness. Leave the mandrel in the lathe throughout. Its more bother than its worth, .455 brass being available, and Boxer primed 7.62 brass is useful for MN, SVT shooters.
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Thats a bit of work for a few caseings, I'de have to be fairly desperate, or just find myself with a lot of spare time on my hands one day.
 
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