Little Help Please

[Creeker]

Purchased a S&W 624. The sixgun has .432 throats & a .417 lands with no choke. I'm looking for a mould, something in the 200-230 grain range. I'm thinking a RF or WFN style. I've shot more Keith bullets in my lifetime than the average bear & made a living off the things for about 12 years but I'm going lighter with this sixgun, at least for a while. I would love to hear suggestions please. Thanks guys............Creeker

 

[S Mac]

I have two I thought of, although both scale 260. The Noe 432265 RF, and Lyman 429244. Both gc bullets.
I would be glad to send you samples.

 

[Petrol & Powder]

Outstanding gun ! You did very well.
Personally I would go with the RCBS 44-SWC but that bullet drops from the mold a little above 250 grains and will exceed the weight you seek.
An option would be the SAECO 445, which SAECO lists as a SWC but it's closer to a WFN. SAECO lists that bullet as 220 grain but my experience with SAECO molds are that they drop bullets a bit heavier than their rating.

I've always admired the S&W 624 and think it was one of their better efforts. They are rarer than hens teeth in my neck of the woods.

 

[Rally]

I'm trying the Lee 200 gr in my 624. Can't give any reviews yet, haven't spent much time with it yet, but a cheap start.

 

[358156 hp]

Hi Lynn,
Neat gun! I'd suggest either the Lyman or RCBS "Cowboy" mould. I believe both of them run around 220 gr. SAECO offers their #446 in 200 grain, and it appears to be a RNFP.

 

[StrawHat]

Nice looking revolver. I have a very similar one, just a different chambering. Mine is an ACP, 625. I like the Keith bullets a lot but I also have a fondness for full wadcutter bullets, preferably DEWCs. I shoot the SAECO 453 bullet but NOE and others have many WC Moulds. Lots to choose from.

Good luck and enjoy that revolver.

Kevin

 

[CZ93X62]

Go to Accurate Molds' website. They have a wide variety of mould designs in their catalog, and can cut the mould to cast bullets that will fit your wide throated revolver. You can get the weight spec and diameter you REALLY want, and not have to roll the bones on a mass-market mould offering that will almost certainly NOT cast wide enough for you.

 

[KeithB]

I know the OP wanted something lighter but the Lee 240 gr RN makes a real retro looking cartridge that can closely duplicate the original factory specs. Not so big a deal w/adjustable sights.

 

[waco]

Hey Lynn. How about this. http://accuratemolds.com/bullet_detail.php?bullet=43-215V-D.png
or this one. http://accuratemolds.com/bullet_detail.php?bullet=43-235V-D.png

 

[Rick]

Creeker, take a look at SAECO #446 - 200 Gr PBFP.

 

[Brad]

I feed mine the NOE version of the HG503, it runs 260 gr. Over 4 gr or so of Titegroup it shoots very well.

Congrats on getting a fine revolver. I owe a Rick a big thank you for selling me his.

 

[Rick]

Oh well . . . At least it got a good home.

 

[Ben]

https://www.artfulbullet.com/index.php?threads/lee-44-cal-200-gr-rf.5457/

 

[CZ93X62]

I am another fan of the SAECO #446 bullet in 44 caliber. 200 grain flatnose with crimp groove, it runs well in my 44/40 WCF rifle and revolver.

 

[Winelover]

I use the 200 grain Saeco or an Accurate 215 grain RF in a CA 44 Bulldog snubbie, when using light for caliber bullets. I find no advantage to go light. Recoil isn't reduced, that I can determine, and they print much too low for a fixed sighted handgun. I just stick with bullets in the 240 -250 range. Since, I have my own range and recover my lead, economy is off the table.

 

[Creeker]

Thanks for the replies. On the road at present but will respond once at my desktop.

 

[Rick H]

see below

 

[Rick H]

Noe 434 235 GR. You can get it checked or not....mine is checked for a .44 Mag Rifle.

 

[Ian]

Yikes that base band is tiny! Lots of the "with or without" gas check designs are that way.

 

[L Ross]

Hey Creeker, another Lynn! I like the RCBS 44-200-CM. Works in 44-40 revolver and lever guns and in my Ruger .44 Spl. Flat Top Bisley, and I use it to keep recoil manageable in my old .44 mag Flat Top.