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Hey guys, I just picked up a Rossi 92 in 44 with the intention of casting for it. I cast and PC for 300blk, and have had great results. It is however, my first 44, so I don't have any projectiles to mess around with to see what it likes to feed on as far as OAL and projectile profile. I was hoping I could get a few samples of cast bullets from one/some of you guys, from the molds that I am looking at.
My first thoughts are lee 6 cavities, since I'm only plinking, and they make two that look like they will do the trick.
the first is 429-200-RF and the other is 429-240-2R. If anyone near Portland has these molds, I would love to trade/buy a small sample of boolits or even borrow the mold for a day.
So far, I have only tried two different factory loads, both Fiocchi, both SJHP. the 200gr at 1.57" OAL feed fine, and the 240gr at 1.62" OAL do not feed. the 200gr Lee mold should keep me under 1.6" but the 240gr mold will put me over 1.6" if I crimp at the cannelure, but it has a totally round nose, which might help align things.
My first thoughts are lee 6 cavities, since I'm only plinking, and they make two that look like they will do the trick.
the first is 429-200-RF and the other is 429-240-2R. If anyone near Portland has these molds, I would love to trade/buy a small sample of boolits or even borrow the mold for a day.
So far, I have only tried two different factory loads, both Fiocchi, both SJHP. the 200gr at 1.57" OAL feed fine, and the 240gr at 1.62" OAL do not feed. the 200gr Lee mold should keep me under 1.6" but the 240gr mold will put me over 1.6" if I crimp at the cannelure, but it has a totally round nose, which might help align things.