357 bullets for carbines

[curioushooter]

Are there any commonly available molds for a round-nosed flat point bullet with a crimp groove and gas check around 158 grains?

[RedHawk357Mag]

I use a Henry and have pretty good results with the Accurate Molds 36-160H. It is spot on and absolutely a joy to cast with. Pretty similar to Lymans 358665 that is beveled based and just a smidge smaller than my desired .358". As for gas checks, I have been fooling around with Sage's aluminum plain based checks with positive results using 36-200R from Accurate. I would expect results would be similar using the two mentioned bullets or possibly the Lee Six cavity 158 grn RNFP. I have had great luck with Lee six cavity molds if I am just goofing around with a cheaper mold.

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[bobthenailer]

I use the Lee group buy 180gr gc WFN and the Saeco #354 180gr fp gc , for full loads , and without gc installed for loads up to about 1,100 fps. in my Marlin carbine.
I have four 158 gr bullet moulds but none are gc, I usually use them in handguns along with some 180 gr bullets.

[Kraschenbirn]

I've been very satisfied with the Arsenal 360-162RF in a Rossi '92. This is a PB design but I suspect Jared would cut at GC shank upon request. On the other hand, I powder coat and load over a heathly charge of 4227 with no leading and better than average accuracy: i.e. 2" groups @ 50 yds with factory sights.

Bill

[farmerjim]

You might try the Lee C358-200-RF. It is a bit heavy and long, but will work good loaded long in a 38sp case. Loaded long it will not chamber in any of my 38sp pistols.

[Ed_Shot]

For my Marlin the Lyman 358158 either GC'd or bare-bottom (shank removed) and the Lee 358-158-RF are winners. The 358156 loaded long in a 38 Spl case is also a favorite.

[Conditor22]

the Lee 358-158-RF works in a IMI Timberwolf 357 mag pump

[gpidaho]

My gas checked 357 moulds are the Noe SC357-135-RF-AZ2, Lee 358-158-SWC, Noe 360-180-WFN,Mihec MP C385-180RF and the Noe 360-200-FN I use these bullets in a Ruger 77-357, a 357 Handi rifle and a Ruger GP-100. The Noe 200gr. bullet needs to be loaded in 38spl cases for the Rugers but works well in the long throated Handi rifle. Of the moulds I've mentioned, I would recommend the 135 RF Noe for your application. Good luck and happy shooting. Gp

[Chihuahua Floyd]

Second for the Lee 358-158-RF, runs like a dog in my Marlin, no problems.
CF

[tja6435]

I think NOE has a group buy going for a 360-160-WFN, that may be what you’re looking for.

[curioushooter]

It says on the NOE group buy plain base only.

The Accurate 36-160 is indeed exactly what I want...maybe I should just pay up and get it.

I am in on the Mihec hamer group by...with the big HP it should weigh 158.


Btw...I am looking for a cast equivalent for the Hornady 158XTP. I am getting incredible performance with 300mp. Like single digit deviations from shot to shot and 1875 fps average velocity.

[tja6435]

You could send Veral Smith at LBT one of your. XTP Bullets and ask him to make a copy of it

[robg]

Rcbs 158ggcswc or 180ggc sil boolit sized 358 shoot well in my win 94

[curioushooter]

Is LBT even in business?! Their catalog is from 2014...

Arsenal molds makes one 358-162 WFNGC. Thanks for that suggestion.

[gundownunder]

Accurate's 36-175B. Casts right at 180 gr with COWW & 2% tin. No gas check required and easy to push to 1700 fps with excellent accuracy and no leading with either lube or Hitech. I make them by the thousands and coat them with Hitech. There are several members at my local club shooting them in rifles out to 200 yds.