38 Super Mold Suggestion

[Two Barrels]

I am in the process of buying my first mold for 38 Super. I am interested in a 125-130 gr SWC design. I have seen one on NOE’s website (358-128 SWC PB) as well as one from MP molds (359-125 HP PB).

This mold will primarily be for 38 Super using clip on WW at moderate speeds. I am not trying to make major PF, hence the lighter weight bullet. I am sure I will load a few for 9 MM as well. Does anyone have any direct experience with either of these two molds? Is there another mold of similar design you would recommend?

Thanks,
TB

[Two Barrels]

Could a moderator move this thread to the Mold forum? I put it in the wrong place.

Thanks!

[HangFireW8]

I don't think there's any wrong with this subforum for your topic, but I appreciate your wanting to follow the rules.

I am also interested in this question, I was also thinking something in the way of a SWC (if it feeds OK) or maybe a truncated cone for full-power 38 Super loads (but also not major, like Two Barrels). I haven't reloaded cast for 38 Super yet, simply for lack of time, but that situation is changing.

Would love to hear from experienced 38Super cast loaders.

[zomby woof]

My STI open gun loves the LEE 356-120TC

[bruce drake]

The tried and true 356402 mold from Lyman/Ideal replicates the original 9x19 german WWI bullet and most alloys keep it between 120-124gr in bullet weight.

[Thin Man]

I have been using the Lyman 358480 pattern in the Super 38 for several years. This out-of-production mold is available through auction sites, or one can order this or a similar pattern from several of the fine mold makers we speak of on this site. Lyman stated the mold will cast at 133 grains but I regularly see a very slightly heavier weight (around 135 gr.) with mine made from ACWW. I routinely size these at .358" and apply LsStuff's BAC lube. His site is at the bottom of the Cast Boolits front page. I taper crimp at the middle of the forward driving band, and confirm with a plunk test. My Colt Commander, pre-70 series, absolutely loves this boolit. Groups match the sights and are tight. These boolits have never tied up the action of my pistol, and if they were to do so I would not recommend them.

[Cherokee]

the Lee 356-120TC (lube grooves) is my fav 9 & super 38. Also use Lyman 356402 with very good results. I tried the Lyman 358480 20+ years ago, it was not accurate for me. Tried it again ( newer mold ) a few years ago, still not very accurate in my guns. 356-120 tops them all.

[rodsvet]

I have used Saeco #924 two holer for my super and 357 Sig. It feeds well in my Sig 229 and I use it in 9MM also. For me it is an all around bullet. It's a gas check design. The Sig is a tack driver with it, the 9MM not so much, but I haven't played around with different load combo's.

[Tazza]

I know the SWC work, and are quite popular for IPSC as they cut neat holes. I run 125 con rn from Magma in my .38 super guns (STI 2011) with great results. They are probably the most popular size/shape at my local club.