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05 January 2017, 19:16
dgreene396
ZERO 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-44MAG

Has 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...


I have an extremely low tolerance for stupidity!
05 January 2017, 20:03
dpcd
Don'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
dgreene396
Thanks for the input.... These are NOT lead cast bullets. They are Jacketed Soft Point bullets.

Thanks...


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05 January 2017, 20:49
ramrod340
I 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.


As usual just my $.02
Paul K
05 January 2017, 20:49
dpcd
Will 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, 20:51
dpcd
My cylinders are .4315.
05 January 2017, 21:02
dgreene396
I 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".


I have an extremely low tolerance for stupidity!