Lindcott Armory Compare / .454 Casull vs .475 Linebaugh
Cartridge comparison
.454 Casull vs .475 Linebaugh
.454 Casull is faster (1,900 vs 1,450 fps); .475 Linebaugh carries more energy (2,051 vs 1,800 ft·lb); .475 Linebaugh recoils less.
.454 Casull →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.475 Linebaugh →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .454 Casull | .475 Linebaugh | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1958 | 1988 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.452″ | 0.475″ |
| Case length | 1.383″ | 1.4″ |
| Velocity | 1,400–1,900 fps | 1,250–1,450 fps |
| Energy | 1,040–1,800 ft·lb | 1,281–2,051 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 65,000 psi | 50,000 psi |
| Recoil | 35–55 ft·lb | 30–45 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 150 yd | 75 yd |
FAQs
- Is .454 Casull faster than .475 Linebaugh?
- .454 Casull is faster — up to 1,900 fps versus 1,450 fps.
- Does .454 Casull hit harder than .475 Linebaugh?
- .475 Linebaugh carries more muzzle energy (2,051 vs 1,800 ft·lb).