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.44 RF Express
02-02-2018, 10:06 AM
just wanted to show a pic of my new wildcat.
the .429 RF Express..
to the left a .444 Marlin with a 270gr speer bullet.

to the right is a molded and coated 270 gr bullet (the mold designed by me :) )

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v386/praktis/.429%20RF%20Express_zpscktq3x1c.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/praktis/media/.429%20RF%20Express_zpscktq3x1c.jpg.html)

swheeler
02-02-2018, 10:34 AM
The RF stands for rimfire? That is one big honking round, what ballistics does it achieve in what gun, and the brass from what?

CraigOK
02-02-2018, 10:55 AM
Youve got to give us more info, looks interesting

Preacher Jim
02-02-2018, 10:58 AM
looks like a big brother to 375 express 444 necked to .375

dondiego
02-02-2018, 12:27 PM
Yes, as asked, what is the parent case?

mdi
02-02-2018, 01:18 PM
Well, dammit, tell us more... :bigsmyl2:

adcoch1
02-02-2018, 01:22 PM
Looks like 45-120 brass to me.... Intrigued...

Tom_in_AZ
02-02-2018, 02:43 PM
Very cool, parent case?


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500Linebaughbuck
02-02-2018, 02:47 PM
neat parent case! whats it made out of?

swheeler
02-02-2018, 03:27 PM
Guess he's just playing with us!:bigsmyl2:

Oklahoma Rebel
02-02-2018, 03:43 PM
I think he means roundnose- flat point when he is saying RF, but I could be wrong... very mysterious this post is.....

Walter Laich
02-02-2018, 08:09 PM
The RF stands for rimfire? That is one big honking round, what ballistics does it achieve in what gun, and the brass from what?

that was my first thought. wonder what it really means

swheeler
02-02-2018, 09:06 PM
that was my first thought. wonder what it really means

It kind of looks like we'll never find out! Isn't that what's called drive by posting?:shock:

Texas by God
02-03-2018, 12:01 AM
It's a 3" brass .410 necked down to .43.
Or is it........

SteveK
02-03-2018, 12:04 AM
WOW! Nice job! So all that hard work paid off?

Beerd
02-03-2018, 12:34 PM
about half way down this thread:
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?346815-a-couple-of-pics-of-my-new-bullets&p=4192427#post4192427
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.44 RF Express
02-05-2018, 05:43 AM
sorry for the late answers,
been away from the computer all weekend-
i necked down a .45 basic case to .429
havent done enough testing yet but it will be roughly like a 9,3 X 62
in my doublerifle


the RF stands for my initials :)

dverna
02-05-2018, 08:52 AM
Very nice. I admire the talent shown.

725
02-05-2018, 09:22 AM
Neat. ?Pictures of the rifle & range results? Inquiring minds want to know.

swheeler
02-05-2018, 10:59 AM
about half way down this thread:
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?346815-a-couple-of-pics-of-my-new-bullets&p=4192427#post4192427
..

Thanks for link. Nice looking rifle and cartridge combo, Swedish gentleman has talent.

Nines&Twos
02-05-2018, 11:21 AM
Nice work.
My shoulder is sore just looking at that thing. Lol!