Description
For the handloader caught between ordinary and extra heavy
The common 240-grain .429 bullet may be lighter than the job calls for, while a 300-grain bullet can be more weight than the intended load or firearm needs. The traditional 265-grain class provides a useful middle answer, especially for lever-rifle and .444 Marlin handloaders searching for a jacketed flat nose.
The 265-grain Gold Country Rhino occupies that middle-heavy position. Its exposed-lead wide flat nose and reinforced jacket distinguish it from conventional handgun hollow points and from the heavier 300-grain Rhino.
We supply 50 bullets. The bullets are hand swaged in small batches, made to order and normally ship within seven business days.
What this choice changes
Choosing 265 grains changes the loading problem, not merely the label. Published data, seating depth, cartridge length, pressure, velocity, recoil, chamber fit and feeding must all be considered for the exact cartridge and firearm. The bullet’s construction does not guarantee accuracy, penetration or a particular field result.
bullet specifications
- Manufacturer: Gold Country Ammo
- Bullet system: Rhino
- Diameter: .429 inch
- Weight: 265 grains
- Profile: Exposed-lead wide flat nose
- Construction: Copper jacket with lead core
- Base: Flat base
- Cannelure: Yes
- Quantity: 50 bullets
- Production: We make these to order; we normally ship within seven business days
- Made in: USA
Verify the complete lever-rifle system
Use current published jacketed-bullet data for the exact cartridge and bullet weight. Confirm seating depth, cartridge overall length, crimp, chamber fit and tubular-magazine and feeding compatibility in the rifle that will be used.
| Cartridge | Powder | Charge | Velocity | COAL | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 444 Marlin | IMR 4198 | 40.0-42.5 gr | 1950-2100 fps | 2.535" | Hornady Manual |
44 Magnum Load Data
Showing 5 of 85 complete load series.
180 gr — Jacketed
Generic bullet-class data · Platform not specified by source
Source: MODERN RELOADING Second Edition – Richard Lee · Powder: Alliant 2400
| Charge | Velocity | COAL | Pressure | Published remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.9 gr | 1662 fps | 1.585" | start load; min OAL: 1.585 | |
| 23.3 gr | 1760 fps | 1.585" | never exceed; compressed; min OAL: 1.585; 33,700 psi |
240 gr — Jacketed
Generic bullet-class data · Platform not specified by source
Source: MODERN RELOADING Second Edition – Richard Lee · Powder: IMR 700-X
| Charge | Velocity | COAL | Pressure | Published remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.2 gr | 1081 fps | 1.590" | start load; min OAL: 1.590 | |
| 10.3 gr | 1200 fps | 1.590" | never exceed; min OAL: 1.590; 39,400 cup |
265 gr — Jacketed
Generic bullet-class data · Platform not specified by source
Source: MODERN RELOADING Second Edition – Richard Lee · Powder: Hodgdon H-4227
| Charge | Velocity | COAL | Pressure | Published remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.0 gr | 1196 fps | 1.535" | start load; min OAL: 1.535 | |
| 22.0 gr | 1368 fps | 1.535" | never exceed; compressed; min OAL: 1.535; 35,400 cup |
300 gr — Jacketed
Generic bullet-class data · Platform not specified by source
Source: MODERN RELOADING Second Edition – Richard Lee · Powder: Accurate AAC-2
| Charge | Velocity | COAL | Pressure | Published remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.7 gr | 933 fps | 1.735" | start load; min OAL: 1.735 | |
| 9.7 gr | 1060 fps | 1.735" | never exceed; min OAL: 1.735; 38,700 cup |
180 gr — Jacketed
Generic bullet-class data · Platform not specified by source
Source: MODERN RELOADING Second Edition – Richard Lee · Powder: Accurate AAC-2
| Charge | Velocity | COAL | Pressure | Published remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0 gr | 1271 fps | 1.560" | start load; min OAL: 1.560 | |
| 11.1 gr | 1444 fps | 1.560" | never exceed; min OAL: 1.560; 36,500 cup |
444 Marlin Load Data
Showing 3 of 21 complete load series.
200 gr — Jacketed
Generic bullet-class data · rifle
Source: MODERN RELOADING Second Edition – Richard Lee · Powder: Accurate AAC-2230
| Charge | Velocity | COAL | Pressure | Published remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.3 gr | 2270 fps | 2.520" | start load; compressed; min OAL: 2.520 | |
| 61.0 gr | 2474 fps | 2.520" | 42,700 CUP | never exceed; compressed; min OAL: 2.520; 42,700 cup |
265 gr — Jacketed
Generic bullet-class data · rifle
Source: MODERN RELOADING Second Edition – Richard Lee · Powder: Alliant 2400
| Charge | Velocity | COAL | Pressure | Published remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.0 gr | 1715 fps | 2.500" | start load; min OAL: 2.500 | |
| 25.0 gr | 1715 fps | 2.500" | 22,100 CUP | never exceed; min OAL: 2.500; 22,100 cup |
300 gr — Jacketed
Generic bullet-class data · rifle
Source: MODERN RELOADING Second Edition – Richard Lee · Powder: Hodgdon H-322
| Charge | Velocity | COAL | Pressure | Published remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.0 gr | 1853 fps | 2.620" | start load; min OAL: 2.620 | |
| 48.0 gr | 2038 fps | 2.620" | 40,664 PSI | never exceed; compressed; min OAL: 2.620; 40,664 psi |



Reviews
There are no reviews yet.