A case for the 458 DMax...

[Encore64]

Finally got the 458 DMax the way I wanted it. Obviously, the next step was to form brass, load and shoot the gun.

I've read several correct lengths for 458 DMax brass. The most common I've found is 1.8". I cannot speak for all guns in this chambering, but that's not correct for mine.

I removed the cylinder to use as a cartridge gauge, then started trimming brass. My particular gun will accept brass just shy of 1.9". Trimming brass to the nearest .01" gave me a working length of 1.89". This gave me a perfect 45-60 Winchester case.

So, I ordered a set of Lee 45-60 Winchester dies. They work perfectly for this cartridge. I even found some once fired brass that wouldn't chamber due to being fired in a sloppy chamber. The dies returned them to perfect dimensions for the DMax.

Regardless to what anyone may believe, the 458 DMax is nothing more than the ancient 45-60 Winchester loaded to modern pressures.

This suits me just fine. I printed some data assembled for modern 45-60 reproduction guns. Let the fun begin.

[Quick Draw McGraw]

Keep us posted, this revolver of yours is fascinating to me 😀

[Encore64]

There's a seller on GB offering several "New, Old Stock" guns. They are very fascinating Revolvers to say the least.

[Quick Draw McGraw]

Do you have a link?

[jdoc]

www.gunbroker.com/item/624615798

[Encore64]

Feb 27, 2017 12:19:28 GMT -5 jdoc said:

www.gunbroker.com/item/624615798

Thanks. I've been on the road and not able to post.