Lyman 358432 - 148 Gr.
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oscarflytyer
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harm
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I've always liked the profile of that bullet. Bought the 45 caliber NOE copy for my 45 Colts, haven't cast or shot any of the Lyman/Ideal in the 38 yet.
I collected a bunch of wadcutter molds, too, wanting to get around to comparing a bunch of them, but it's somewhere on a long list of stuff to get to. Still want to find a 35863. Glad for the boosts in motivation here. Those bullets look amazing, Ben.
I collected a bunch of wadcutter molds, too, wanting to get around to comparing a bunch of them, but it's somewhere on a long list of stuff to get to. Still want to find a 35863. Glad for the boosts in motivation here. Those bullets look amazing, Ben.
oscarflytyer
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You guys are REALLY making me want to cast/load some WCs. I have always been a SWC guy (429421 from way back). And lately RNs for the old guns (just so I know they are lighter and for older stuff). But the WCs are looking more interesting!
CZ93X62
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My sole 38/357 wadcutter mould is the longer/heavier version of Ben's featured design here, Lyman #358432. Mine casts 160 grain bullets in 92/6/2, and that thicker base on the heavier version (depicted in Ben's photo, Post #5) does a fine job of withstanding 357 Magnum pressures and grouping accurately at 1200 FPS+.
Lyman made this design in 32 caliber as well, #3123492. It is a 92 grain casting in 92/62, and works well in all intensities of 32 caliber revolvers--including the 30 Carbine BH, 32/20s, and the 7.62 x 38R Nagant. In this last caliber, that rebated nose portion gets seated flush with the case mouth, then a size die sets a long "profile crimp" to just above the front drive band. Perfect for that weird Nagant revolver gas-seal system.
Lyman made this design in 32 caliber as well, #3123492. It is a 92 grain casting in 92/62, and works well in all intensities of 32 caliber revolvers--including the 30 Carbine BH, 32/20s, and the 7.62 x 38R Nagant. In this last caliber, that rebated nose portion gets seated flush with the case mouth, then a size die sets a long "profile crimp" to just above the front drive band. Perfect for that weird Nagant revolver gas-seal system.
Petrol & Powder
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I think the solid wadcutter is one of those bullet profiles that tends to get overlooked as, “just a target bullet”, which is unfortunate. The WC is very versatile.
On the other hand, sometimes there ARE solutions! My original H&G #251 (148 gr dbl ended w/c) shoots under 1" at 25 yards off a rest. It is an 8 cavity mould and can empty a 20 lb pot in less than an hour of match quality bullets. It is also VERY useful in the field! Good design and works well at both target velocity and full charge. However, the mold and handles weigh nearly five pounds. At my advanced age it has become a reall chore to use simply due to it's weight. So, I have pretty much deferred to an original 4 cavity #50 button nose wadcutter. It takes me less than an hour and a half to empty the pot and I am not NEARLY so tired. Both mould cast extremely well and either will shoot under 1" off a rest at 25 yards. Both work well at target velocity as well as a full charge wadcutter.
So, many times, solutions are at hand, IF you don't lose heart!
Me? I am still trying!!!
FWIW,
Dale53
So, many times, solutions are at hand, IF you don't lose heart!
Me? I am still trying!!!
FWIW,
Dale53
Jwatts8815
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These old iron monsters are fantastic, I’m STILL working on shooting the pile of wad cutters I made with that 10 cav H&G 50 a month ago ha
