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Hello All, I am interested in buying a double rifle in .450 No. 1 Express. It is a rimmed, bottle necked cartridge of around 2 3/4" case length. I would like to know more about it, particularly from those who have reloaded and/or fired it. Is is still being factory loaded? Regards.

Hi Shakey, I found it interesting to know that you have a .450 NE and are planning to reload cartridges for it. I too would like to do so and would be grateful for advice regarding where to source dies and reloading data from etc. Please do keep us informed of progress made by you in this...

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Excellent shooting, Dave. Which are the rifles in the pictures? Regards.

Hi Dave, Nice shooting! Is yours a .450 3 1/4" nitro express? Regards.

Hello Buckstix, I had posted a link to another site where a Westley Richards Howdah Rifle with 16 inch barrels was described and discussed. The post was deleted as links to other sites are not permitted. You can PM me for details. Regards.

Hi all, Has any member loaded the .450 3 1/4" Black Powder Express cartridge and is loading data available? From where can one buy the equipment and components? Are bullet moulds available for casting bullets? If not, is there any method of having a mould made? Regards.

Ray, I have commiitted myself to buying a double rifle in .450 3 1/4" calibre more or less on sentimental considerations. I had been considering buying a .404 Jeffery but succumbed to the attraction of a double barrel hammerless rifle in a calibre that enjoyed a very good reputation as a...

I had read your earlier post about having bought a Westley Richards .318. It is heartening to note your satisfaction with it as a plains game round and your unhesitating endorsement of it for use on buffalo. Regards.

Have any fellow members used this calibre in Africa recently? What has been their experience with it? I ask because several of these rifles are for sale in India though mostly at very exhorbitant prices. Regards.

Hi Andries, If you are considering something traditional yet capable of 3000 fps you could also consider the .250-3000 Savage. It is a cartridge that has stood the test of time, having been introduced by Savage Arms in 1915. With 87 grain bullets it achieves the desired velocity and is...

Hi, Is it a hammer or a hammerless gun? Regards.

Are there definite signs of a revival of the .404 in Africa? Are new rifles coming on the market and old ones being restored or refurbished? I saw two old Indian catalogues today, both from the 1920s. The .404 is listed at Indian Rupees (Rs.) 300 under the Mauser name, Rs. 350 under the...

Hi Docman, I am sorry if you feel that the thread got derailed because of my innocuous and rather unostentatious query. Apologies for doing so. In fact it was your opening post that inspired me to go ahead with the .404 Jeffery purchase process. I have never hunted in Africa but have...

Thanks for the information. I am unable to say whether it is a military action or a sporting one as I am unable to distinguish between the two. Could you tell me about the points of difference between them? I have a feeling that it may not need restocking and with a clean up and rebluing may...