Description

Built for Penetration, Not Deformation

The Rhino system exists for shooters who need predictable penetration through resistance, not expansion-driven behavior or velocity-dependent outcomes.

This 240-grain .429 Rhino is engineered to enter squarely, resist deformation, and continue advancing, maintaining mass and direction rather than reshaping itself on impact.

It is designed to keep going.

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Why the 240-Grain .429 Rhino Exists

In .429-caliber platforms, especially those used for hunting or defensive roles, expansion is not always desirable — or reliable.

The Rhino was developed for situations where:

• straight-line penetration matters more than wound aesthetics

• resistance such as bone or dense tissue is expected

• outcome predictability outweighs visual expansion

The Rhino does not rely on hollow points, petals, or tip-driven mechanisms.
Its performance comes from geometry and structure.

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Wide Flat-Nose Geometry — Force Applied Forward

The defining feature of the Rhino is its wide flat nose with exposed lead, supported by a reinforced jacket.

This geometry:

• applies force immediately on impact

• resists deflection when encountering resistance

• stabilizes penetration direction

• performs consistently across wide velocity ranges

The exposed lead nose is not intended to expand — it is intended to transfer force forward while preserving shape.

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Structural Integrity at High Velocity

The Rhino jacket architecture is intentionally robust.

This bullet has been tested in rifle loads at velocities up to 2,150 fps, where it demonstrated:

• 85%+ mass retention

• minimal deformation

• maintained straight-line penetration

These results reflect the Rhino’s design priority: structural integrity first.

Actual terminal behavior will vary with impact conditions, but the jacket system itself is engineered to resist premature failure rather than promote deformation.

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Flat Base and Cannelure for Repeatability

A flat base favors stability and predictable exit behavior, while a properly placed cannelure allows for:

• secure crimping

• consistent seating depth

• resistance to setback under recoil

This supports repeatable performance across revolvers, lever guns, and single-shot platforms.

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Hand-Swaged, Match-Grade Construction

Every Rhino bullet is hand swaged, not mass poured.

This ensures:

• uniform jacket concentricity

• consistent core placement

• repeatable weight and balance

Built for shooters who value mechanical certainty over cosmetic results.

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Referenced In:

• The Gold Country Rhino Bullet System

• The Model 1894 Shooter’s Lever-Action Journal Issue No. 1

• Vertical Banding Observed Across Charge Weights in .44 Caliber Lever Gun

• Gold Country Bullet Systems

• .44 Remington Magnum — Lever-Gun Bullet Selection & Platform Guide

• Platform-Tuned Load Development — Marlin 1894 SBL (.44 Magnum, 16.1″ Barrel)

 

Related Chapters & Technical Notes:

Chapter 7 — Accuracy & Precision Expectations

TN-17 — Rifle vs. Revolver Loads: Mechanical Realities

Lever-Gun Bullet Geometry — Technical Note

 

No profile found for this bullet.

Cartridge	Powder	Charge	Velocity	COAL	Source
.44 Magnum	Enforcer	20.0-21.5 gr	1250-1375 fps	1.610"	Hornady Manual
.44 Special	Unique	6.0-7.0 gr	750-850 fps	1.600"	Hodgdon
.44 Magnum	IMR 4227	20.5-23.5 gr	1200-1400 fps	1.600"	Hodgdon
.44 Rem Mag	Lil'Gun	21.0-23.0 gr	1250-1400 fps	1.600"	Hodgdon
44 Magnum	H110	21.0-22.0 gr	1300-1400 fps	1.610"	Hornady Manual
44 Magnum	2400	20.5-21.5 gr	1275-1350 fps	1.600"	Speer Manual
44 Magnum	Win 296	21.0-22.0 gr	1250-1350 fps	1.600"	Hornady Manual
44 Magnum	2400	20.0-21.5 gr	1275-1350 fps	1.600"	Speer Manual

 

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Gold Country Ammo

• Bullet Line: Rhino

• Diameter: .429

• Weight: 240 Grain

• Construction: Copper jacketed, exposed lead flat nose

• Nose Profile: Wide flat nose

• Base: Flat base

• Cannelure: Yes

• Manufacturing: Hand swaged

• Quality: Match grade

• Platform Compatibility: Rifle and pistol

• Intended Use: Penetration-dominant hunting and defensive applications

• Quantity: 50 bullets per box