Description

Penetration by Design, Not Expansion

The Rhino Bullet System exists for shooters who need mechanical certainty, not velocity-dependent expansion or cosmetic terminal effects.

This 245-grain .429 Rhino is engineered to enter squarely, resist deformation, and continue advancing, preserving mass and direction through resistance rather than reshaping itself on impact.

It is designed to keep going.

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Why the 245-Grain .429 Rhino Exists

A small change in bullet weight can meaningfully alter acceleration, exit timing, and penetration behavior — especially in pistol-caliber rifles and heavy revolver cartridges.

The 245-grain Rhino exists to provide:

• slightly increased sectional density over lighter variants

• enhanced momentum through resistance

• continued straight-line travel without relying on expansion

This makes it well suited where penetration depth and predictability take priority over terminal display.

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Wide Flat-Nose Geometry — Force Forward, Direction Preserved

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

This geometry:

• applies force immediately on impact

• resists deflection through bone or dense tissue

• stabilizes penetration path

• performs consistently across a wide velocity range

The exposed lead is not intended to mushroom.
It exists to transfer force forward while maintaining shape.

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Structural Integrity at Rifle Velocities

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 intent: structural integrity first.

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

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Flat Base and Cannelure for Repeatability

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

• secure crimping

• consistent seating depth

• resistance to setback under recoil

These features support reliable performance in 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 repeatable mechanical behavior, not chance outcomes.

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Referenced In:

• The Gold Country Rhino Bullet System

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

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

 

Related Chapters & Technical Notes:

Chapter 7 — Accuracy & Precision Expectations

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

No profile found for this bullet.

Cartridge	Powder	Charge	Velocity	COAL	Source
44 Magnum	Lil’Gun	20.0-21.0 gr	1300-1375 fps	1.610"	Hodgdon

 

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Gold Country Ammo

• Bullet Line: Rhino

• Diameter: .429

• Weight: 245 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