A.M. 43-30OP vs 43-300R

[singleaction]

I have a FA ‘97 44 Special inbound. Standard fare will be 250 Keith’s at 1000fps, but I’d like a 300gr WFN/LFN bullet that I can run mild to buck wild. I just placed an order, with Accurate Molds, for a two-cavity sampler mold that includes the 43-300P, and the 43-300R. Both take up about the same amount of space within the case, but nose profile and length differ:

43-300P
accuratemolds.com/bullet_detail.php?bullet=43-300P

43-300R
accuratemolds.com/bullet_detail.php?bullet=43-300R


Anyone have any experience with either bullet? Neither needs to be particularly long range accurate, but that’s always nice.

[bigbore5]

I think the 300P would probably be a better bullet by looking at it. Only way to really know to find out by shooting it.

[bushog]

Will that 300P fit in a 97 cylinder? Looks long….

[bigbore5]

Both of them are very long. I don't have a 97, but doubt it will handle those nose lengths. Those are Redhawk bullets.

[paul105]

Case Length 1.165 max Trim to 1.155

When crimped in crimp groove

300P Nose to crimp .465 therefore loaded oal 1.165 + .465 = 1.630"
.
300R Nose to crimp .440 therefore loaded oal 1.165 + .440 = 1.605"

300P might be problematic without case trimming or deep seating.

300R should work.

FWIW,

Paul

[singleaction]

Sept 22, 2024 22:12:27 GMT -5 bushog said:

Will that 300P fit in a 97 cylinder? Looks long….

Both bullets should just fit.