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. I have seen a few threads about that here, and was hoping it's an ok thing to ask.
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. I'm also slightly curious about how the 430-310-RF would feed, but I really don't need anything that heavy for my purposes, and would probably just be wasting lead. Willing to trade for or buy maybe 25-50 of each to test with.
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. I have heard that 1.6" seems to be the cutoff for reliable feeding in most Rossi's. 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.... hence, why I would like to try some out.
Thanks, I've been a heavy lurker, lots of great info here.
Patrick