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    Correct Webley Ammo!

    Greetings!

    Some of this has been covered elsewhere, but I want to be sure, so here is the query. Is it okay to shoot the following ammo in an unshaved Webley 455 MK VI:

    Fiocchi Cal. 450 Corto
    Doninion (CIL) Centre Fire Cartridges 455 Colt

    Sorry If I am rehashing old material, but I value my Webleys (and my right hand!).

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    As far as I have seen, that should be fine. But since I've never been able to find any myself, I can't tell you from personal experience. Others will chime in.
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    Those should work fine.
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    Some people have expressed concerns that the 450 corto is a bit on the hot side . Fiocchi does load a 455 that will work as will the Doninion above , acording to the same people.
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    455 Webley

    I had recovered these 455 Webley 265 gr bullets that were fired into the end grain of an oak log. Interesting the jacket mushroom size from the oak log. My S&W Model 1915 Type 2 was used and I believe it was Mark 2Attachment 55133 cartridges

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    From what I've been led to believe about this ammo, those bullets performed exactly as they were intended.
    Regards, Jim

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    Thanks everyone for the helpful info. Based on what I have learned here and elsewhere, I believe all those rounds are acceptable, with the caveat regarding the Corto being a bit hot. Thanks again.
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