What Molds

[rodmkr]

What molds do you recommend for 32 long sxw and 38 special?
I came into possession of 2 revolvers yesterday. Both need a lot of TLC
and neither one is a big name revolver.

Looking ahead to the time to cast for them

rodmkr

 

[Brad]

38 special is easy. Almost any 358 diameter bullet from 125 to 180 gr will shoot at least reasonably well. I would suggest a 150-160 gr SWC.
The 32 would do well with the 98 gr swc by RCBS. I feed my 32 H&R the NOE version and it is very happy.

 

[CZ93X62]

What Brad said.

 

[david s]

The RCBS or NOE version of the 98 grain SWC would be my starting point. I've had both and either is excellent.

 

[Rex]

For .38 Special I use 358477, the older one that is 150 grain.

 

[Matt]

All the above are good suggestions, I’ve had good luck with the Lee 90 gr SWC-TL for the .32 S&W and the 158 gr SWC-TL for the .38 Special. I use the .32 TL in my .32 S&W, .32 S&W Long and .32 H&R Magnum. Simple and cheap to experiment with. I think Lee has a couple RN .32 bullets too.
The older I get the less fuss I want and for sub 1,000 FPS I pretty much tumble lube everything including conventional lube grooved bullets. I tend to let the case do any sizing needed upon seating, but do use a Lee 9mm Factory Crimp Die on a powder coated 124 gr TC bullet I use in an AR9 carbine.

 

[MW65]

Above are great responses.... no 32's for me, but in 38's, i really like 358432... came in two versions 148 & 160gr. Loads easy and works great. I also like the classics.... 358477 or 358429. Honestly.... like Brad said, anything from 125 to 180 will work fine. Enjoy!!!