Gold Country Rhino — 265-Grain .429 Diameter Flat-Nose (FN) — 50/Box — Old-School Stopping Power, Modern Consistency

Built to answer a question left on the table when mainstream makers moved on, the Gold Country Rhino 265-grain .429 diameter Flat-Nose is a hand-crafted heavy projectile that marries old-school terminal performance with modern concentricity. Designed in the Gold Country shop to fill the gap after larger manufacturers trimmed their big-bore catalogs, the Rhino preserves mass, drives hard at lever- and magnum velocities, and expands predictably — the kind of bullet you trust deep in brush or when the horizon ends.

Each jacketed bullet is cannelured and finished to a uniform bearing surface, then hand-inspected for weight and concentricity. At typical .444 Marlin velocities (2,000–2,400 fps) our test blocks and field shots show mass retention in the 80–90% range and expansion roughly to the diameter of a quarter — meaningful terminal area without the fragmentation that ruins penetration. These come boxed in 50-count packs and staged for safe, careful hand-loading.

Note: These are components for reloading — not loaded ammunition. Always follow safe reloading practices and published load data for your rifle or handgun. Verify local laws and carrier policies before shipping.

Specifications

• Maker: Gold Country Ammo (Gold Country Rhino)
• Type: — Reloading Component
• Materials: Copper jacket, lead core (hand-assembled)
• Grain / Weight: 265 grain
• Diameter / Caliber: .429 (44 caliber family)
• Bullet Profile / Type: Flat-Nose (FN), cannelured
• Pack Quantity: 50 per box
• Style: Heavy hunting / dangerous game profile
• SKU: GCA429X265RHINOFN-50
• Use in: .444 Marlin, .44 Magnum rifles/handguns, 44-cal custom platforms (see load data)
• Condition: New — inspected (photo shows fired-and-recovered comparison and full-mass retention example)
• Marks: Cannelure groove at bearing surface; no external stamps
• Provenance: Designed and manufactured by Gold Country Ammo (Northern California)
• Era: Contemporary / production run (current lot)
• Model: Rhino
• Weight (approx): 265 grains (per bullet)