I have always thought of Zero brand bullets as a target bullet, but last night I happened upon a thread talking about their 240 grain .431 jacketed soft point for 44 mag. That is an inexpensive bullet, about $138 per thousand. I ordered a thousand to try. I know several folks use it, but one thing I couldn't find in my search is if anyone has had any success with this bullet as a hunting bullet for white tail and/ or hogs, or similar size game. Just wondering what this bullet is really designed for. The lady I placed my order with was admittedly not a shooter and she couldn't tell me much of anything about the bullet other than price and weight. My plan for this bullet is to use it as a revolver and rifle bullet for 44 mag and special, and maybe in my 444 Marlin rifles.
First shot results.
Load is 20 grains of Accurate Number 9.
Fired from a 10.5” Super Blackhawk.
Distance was about 5 feet into some damp Mississippi dirt. Penetrated 6.5”.
Only lost 4 grains
First shot results.
Load is 20 grains of Accurate Number 9.
Fired from a 10.5” Super Blackhawk.
Distance was about 5 feet into some damp Mississippi dirt. Penetrated 6.5”.
Only lost 4 grains