oscarflytyer
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WTB RCBS .32-98-SWC mold
WTB RCBS .32-98-SWC mold
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waco
Springfield, Oregon
I would take a good look at this mold. I have had good luck with it in my 32 H&R Mag Bisley Blackhawk.
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32-98 SWC RCBS CLONE
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RicinYakima
High Steppes of Eastern Washington
The RCBS is an excellent bullet if you are happy with their system and two cavity. Others want more cavities, but they shoot the same.
Petrol & Powder
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RCBS makes outstanding molds, but that 2 cavity limit is often a deal breaker for me. I own several RCBS molds and the quality is top notch.
If I'm only casting a few bullets occasionally, the RCBS is fine. I'll cast up a batch and I'll be set for a while. But if I use a lot of that type of bullet, I find myself seeking a 4 cavity mold.
For the current price of a new RCBS mold (well over $100) you are getting into the territory of some of the semi-custom makers. A 4 cavity aluminum mold from Accurate will set you back about $150 and you can get a brass version for less than $200. I'm not saying that's the route for you but it is worth looking into before you put out that money.
Even if you find a nice used RCBS mold for far less than the current new price, you will still have a 2 cavity mold. If 2 cavity molds work for you, then you are set. But if you end up wanting more cavities in the mold block, you may end up just spending the money twice.
Check out the Accurate 31-100R. Looks close to the RCBS 32-98SWC . You can order that to cast at .314" and then size to .313" (or whatever the throats of your revolver dictate).
If I'm only casting a few bullets occasionally, the RCBS is fine. I'll cast up a batch and I'll be set for a while. But if I use a lot of that type of bullet, I find myself seeking a 4 cavity mold.
For the current price of a new RCBS mold (well over $100) you are getting into the territory of some of the semi-custom makers. A 4 cavity aluminum mold from Accurate will set you back about $150 and you can get a brass version for less than $200. I'm not saying that's the route for you but it is worth looking into before you put out that money.
Even if you find a nice used RCBS mold for far less than the current new price, you will still have a 2 cavity mold. If 2 cavity molds work for you, then you are set. But if you end up wanting more cavities in the mold block, you may end up just spending the money twice.
Check out the Accurate 31-100R. Looks close to the RCBS 32-98SWC . You can order that to cast at .314" and then size to .313" (or whatever the throats of your revolver dictate).