What size hard cast bullets for Ruger SBH?

Jayhawkhuntclub · January 15, 2008, 04:24 PM

I know there are technical ways to determine this, but.... Generally speaking should I go with a 0.430 or 0.431 lead bullet for my Super Black Hawk?

Thanks!

AlaskaMike · January 15, 2008, 04:41 PM

I went with a .430 sizer when I first got into reloading and the bullets it sized worked fine in all my .44 revolvers. I'm sure a .431 would work fine too. I think knowing what I know now, I'd probably get a .431 sizer instead because the .430 distorts some of my bullets a little more than I like.

Naturally, as you indicate, the best thing is to slug the bore and throats of all your revolvers and that way you'll know just exactly what they would prefer.

Mike

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Jayhawkhuntclub Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2007 Posts: 581	What size hard cast bullets for Ruger SBH? I know there are technical ways to determine this, but.... Generally speaking should I go with a 0.430 or 0.431 lead bullet for my Super Black Hawk? Thanks!

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January 15, 2008, 04:41 PM	#2
AlaskaMike Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Posts: 947	I went with a .430 sizer when I first got into reloading and the bullets it sized worked fine in all my .44 revolvers. I'm sure a .431 would work fine too. I think knowing what I know now, I'd probably get a .431 sizer instead because the .430 distorts some of my bullets a little more than I like. Naturally, as you indicate, the best thing is to slug the bore and throats of all your revolvers and that way you'll know just exactly what they would prefer. Mike