casting for 357 sig

[Gnzrme]

Ok, I am trying to cast for 357 sig...I dont know if you guys reload/cast for that but it is a very finicky round in that you have to get the seating and crimping just right...I ended up geting a Lee Mold: (TL356-124-TC 9mm) and I think that its not going to work as the bullets are too pointy.

What do you guys suggest and what mold....

[Gnzrme]

Oh, BTW, I have posted this on Calguns and on Handload, both of which I spend all my time on....

[jameslovesjammie]

Welcome aboard!

Good Readin':

http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=57498

http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=49848

http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=32163

http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=4203

http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=22761

http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=15903

http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=13760

http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=8234

Looks like with its short neck, a 125 grain boolit is your best bet, but you may have to watch OAL pretty closely too.

Best of luck, and make sure you let us know how it works out for you!

[fredj338]

I use the Saeco #377 122grLTC. It has a short enough nose & long enough front band to fit into the 357sig case. Another bullet that worked for me was my custom HP RCBS 147gr. It casts a 135gr HP & the shortened nose allows it to seat & also have proper neck tension. THe Lyman Devastator would probably work, but haven't tried it.