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Offline levernut

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44 cal bullet for revolver, Marlin 1894 & Marlin 444
« on: October 14, 2008, 09:40:47 AM »
Veral,
I have read lots of your replies on threads about 44 bullets but not any threads about one bullets to cover all three guns and all applications.  One bullet configuration would sure simplify my bullet inventory.  I would like to purchase another one of your fine molds but would like it to work in all three guns for big game out to 200 yards.  How about a 432-280-LFN-GC, .35 & .45 nose, double crimp groove?  The .35 nose is required to work in the 444 action, and the .45 nose would work in my Blackhawks and Smiths and the Marlin 1894.  With W-W alloy water quenched and shot at velocities from 1200 to 1600 fps, this bullet should cover it all.  If a double crimp groove is not available, can the last grease groove be placed to yield a .45 nose length?
Your advice, please.

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Re: 44 cal bullet for revolver, Marlin 1894 & Marlin 444
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2008, 12:18:46 PM »
  I cut double crimp grooves on request, but the 280 gr is not long enough to hold two.  However, if the mold holds two cavities, I can certainly be convinced to cut the two cavities with two different nose lengths.  The convincer fee is $10.

  I find that many people don't like double crimp grooves as the ammo isn't pretty when using the rear one, so I don't make the option well known, but it is available if the bullet is long enough.  I refuse to cut them if I believe it will damage the bullets performance in any way. 
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