Mold suggestions?

[steve817]

So I have my lead alloyed (close to Lyman#2) and poured into ingots. Now I'm looking to actually cast some bullets and seeking suggestions on molds. I shoot an 1892 Winchester .44mag with a 1:26 twist and an 1873 .357 mag with a 1:18.75 twist. 20 inch barrels on both.

I mostly shoot at the range but occasionally hunt for whitetail and feral hogs. For the sake of consistency I would like to pick one mold and load for each.

So if you could pick one and only one for each, what would it be?

[Pb2au]

I suppose it might depend on your budget, but speaking in general,,,
The 92 might argue with a semi-wadcutter design, but still a decent choice for both. I load 45 colt for a 92 (rossi) it does feed fine.
Lee might be a good place to do some experimenting as their molds are not too spendy, plus you can sell it here if the need arises.

Also for the 92, Lee makes a 310 gas checked RN flat point that many rave over for hunting.
I hope this is helpful!

[steve817]

As it is I shoot Winchester 240 gr JSP out of it now and it eats them up. I am looking really hard at the Lyman #429667 for the .44 mag and the Saecco #354 for the .357

[Shuz]

I suggest you look at a Lyman 429667 or a Lee 44-200RNFP for your .44 mag. The nose designs on these boolits easily allow them to feed into most .44 mag rifles.

[osteodoc08]

My JM Marlin will sometimes balk at the 358429 which is my favorite general purpose 38/357 boolit in my handguns. I do have a 360-180 WFNGC that seems to function fine in the Marlin. It would also function superbly in a hunting role. Dont do much with 44, so not much experience there.