05 January 2017, 19:16
dgreene396ZERO Brand Bullets - 44 Caliber
Does anyone reload Zero brand bullets? In particular, jacketed pistol bullets? Even more specific, 44 caliber jacketed pistol bullets?
I have purchased local Zero brand bullets for years and have never had any negative issues. I bought 6k 45cal 230gr JHP bullets and dearly love them.
The issue I am questioning now is with 44cal bullets by Zero. All the 44cal bullets I have ever reloaded are
0.429" - 0.430" diameter. These Zero brand 44cal JSP bullets are
0.431". Follow the link...
http://www.rozedist.com/mm5/me...egory_Code=ZBJ-44MAGHas anyone experienced any bad reloading experiences with these 0.431" bullets? Does anyone foresee an issue with reloading these bullets?
I shoot a Ruger Super Blackhawk, 44-Mag w/7-1/2" barrel.
Thank you in advance...
05 January 2017, 20:03
dpcdDon't make no difference in lead bullets; as long as they will chamber. Fit the throats, not the barrel, is the rule in revolvers. In fact, 431s will work better, gas sealing and all.
05 January 2017, 20:10
dgreene396Thanks for the input.... These are NOT lead cast bullets. They are Jacketed Soft Point bullets.
Thanks...
05 January 2017, 20:49
ramrod340I have not used a jacketed 44 bullet of .431 that I know of. I normally use Hornady and I believe they are .430. I wouldn't have a concern using one. Just start low and work up.
I do find it interesting that their lead bullet is .430 and the jacketed is .431.
05 January 2017, 20:49
dpcdWill they fit through your cylinder throats? Have a .44 ruger here somewhere, I will measure it. Personally, I would just shoot them.
05 January 2017, 21:02
dgreene396I didn't measure my cylinder like you did.
I honestly wouldn't expect a problem because they are obviously still selling them with 0.431" dia without any functional problems.
I was just questioning this as all other manufacturers bullets are 0.429"-0.430".