Generally speaking, Zero bullets IMO are more accurate than anything else produced. But, specifically the one you question I've bought some of these and they mic'd over .358", I'm not happy about that.
Among those of you that have used the Zero .38/.357 158 gr. JHP bullets do you have any thoughts on them good or not so good such as being inconsistent, over the .357" designation, etc ? Thanks.
I’ve had trouble getting spent rounds out of the cylinder on my 27-2.
That sounds more like loaded slightly too hot for that bullet or a cylinder problem more than a bullet problem.
OP, I just measured some Zero 158 JHP and 125 JHP bullets with my old school dial caliper and they both look to be in the .357-.358 range. I don't have a micrometer to get any more accurate than that.
And the 44 caliber 240 JSP Zero bullets look to caliper out at .430-.431. And just for a check, I put it on a Hornady 44 caliber 180 XTP and it measured right at .430 or maybe just a tad under.
Are these actually JHP or are they copper plated? Could be a big difference in accuracy. Before I bought in quantity, I'd buy a hundred or maybe a couple of hundred, work up some loads and do some benchrest testing at 25 yards.
Someone mentioned they were oversize in diameter. If a cartridge loaded with these chambered easily and shot well, I wouldn't be concerned about the diameter being slightly large.
Thank you . Appreciated. According to several...If a projectile will not pass through a revolver chamber throat with any more force than thumb pressure it can create extra pressure that correlates into extra cylinder slamming both fore & aft depending on bullet travel position . The tighter the fit the more pressure it creates. End result can be accelerated end shake . I read this from several, the first being a retired Ruger tech, Iowegan on Rugerforum.net. You may not buy into this and that's fine.
I’ve had trouble getting spent rounds out of the cylinder on my 27-2.
Well, that wouldn't be good. Were they consistently all .358" or more ? A Win. or Rem. .38 cal JHP will pass through all of my chamber throats but a .3584" cast won't.