I went with the Lyman 429251 (255 gr) bullet design. Lyman listed as the standard bullet for the 44Russian. From Lyman and Ideal Mold website -- '429251 Standard for .44 S&W Russian with 4.5 grains of Bullseye. (PB, ? - TP is 251)'. It loads to a shorter OAL than listed for standard 44Rus
I use the Lyman 429383 (245gr) for the 44Spl.
I really would like to get my hands on a Lyman 429384 (241 gr) bullet mold and try it in a 44Rus. It has a longer nose length (than the 429251) sort of like the original 44Rus just lighter. It may load to the proper 44Rus OAL but really don't know.
I acquired 500 of these Lyman 429251 (255 gr) bullet and 700 new Starline brass , when I bought my original S&W Russian
from Tuolumne Lawman.
I'll rate as my #1 choice ( pushed by 19 grains KIK 3FFF compressed and roll crimped )
Also have Missouri Bullets ( just abut the same , 23 Grains KIK compress and roll crimped )
Cowboy #13 - Black Powder
.430 Diameter
Modern .44-40 and .44 Special
240 Grain RNFP
Brinell 12
For Cowboy Action Velocities
and Cowboy #5 (works quite well in my 44 spcl. 73 short rifle but not the best in my Original # 3 Russian )
.430 Diameter
Modern .44-40 and .44 Special
200 Grain RNFP
Brinell 12
For Cowboy Action Velocities