Scrappy Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 I’m looking for info on what brand and where to get a bullet mold… I want to cast 357 6+ cavity mold 105 grain bullet using wheel weight and range lead I have been using a MP mold for my 9mm but can’t find this mold in there inventory the only one I can find is a Lee mold and don’t know it a good choice any info will be appreciated thanks Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 You can get a 5 cavity from Accurate Molds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal #64218 Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 I took a Lee 125 gr mold and milled it off to about a 105 gr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacherman Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 The Lee mold works great in revolvers, but I don't think that it will work well in a rifle. I've used in my 38 revolvers for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cholla Bob Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 This one is hard to beat for revolvers. It casts great bullets, they drop from the mold with ease and takes powder coat well too. Never tried it in a rifle though. I have shot it in 1911 both 9mm and 38 super with good results. https://leeprecision.com/6-cavity-358-105-swc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Todays wheel weights are Zinc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal #64218 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 1 hour ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Todays wheel weights are Zinc https://blackjacktirerepair.com/product-category/wheel-weights/wheel-weights-lead-clip-on-weights/ Might want to tell these people that…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 In some states, lead weights have been prohibited within the last few years. There are lots of zinc, lots of lead and some steel wheel weights right now. Just depends upon where you are. good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacherman Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 I've been using and been picking up used wheel weights for almost 20 years to make bullets. Lately it is challenging, as where I live in Florida free ones are rare. A bucket full probably has less than 1/4 lead ones. You have to sort out the steel and zinc ones. Mostly steel. But, they'll work great when cleaned up. Like Cholla said, the Lee bullet is a great one! The one that I use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Stuart #65654 Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 23 hours ago, Preacherman said: The Lee mold works great in revolvers, but I don't think that it will work well in a rifle. I've used in my 38 revolvers for years. Which Lee mold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacherman Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Like Cholla said, a 105g semi wadcutter https://leeprecision.com/6-cavity-358-105-swc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I run the Lee 125 RNFP because I do not want rifle and pistol loads and believe most shooters will not notice the extra 15 grains bullet weight in their revolvers when the buzzer goes off. Runs great in my guns but I do crimp between the crimp groove and the lube groove for extra length. JMHO GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacherman Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I used to use the 125RNF in my toggle link rifles and I found that it was a tad too short for my liking if you use the bullet's crimp groove. I LOVE Lee molds!! but not that bullet design. Just an opinion. Oh, with a 125 or 105g you will feel the same amount of recoil with the same power factor. Chronograph all of your loads so that you really know what you got. Make adjustments accordingly. https://leeprecision.com/6-cav-358-125-rf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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