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OK thanks a lot;

Too much crimp?
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I will give that a try. Thanks.

Thanks for the advise! Looks like some more experimentation is in order. I loaded a lot cast rifle bullets (.30-06, 8mm Mauser, .30-40 Krag), but this is my first try at cast bullets for a revolver...

Sized to 0.358"

Yes - did 2 cases - single stage press (RCBS Rockchucker II). I'm wondering if I seat the bullet 0.024" long and then crimp it if that will work?

I seated the bullet with NO crimp to spec 1.590". The backed out the seating stem and then set the roll crimp. The OAL went from 1.590" to 1.566". So it was the crimp that moved the bullet. It does...

I "think" what is happening is that the roll crimp itself is pushing the boolit deeper into the case. Everything was at spec before the roll crimp. Then I backed out the seating stem and applied the...

I'm hand loading Lyman 358156 boolits for my 357 Magnum Smith & Wesson 686-2. The OAL spec is 1.590". Following the Hornady seating die instructions, I backed off the crimp and seated two boolits at...

It is from 1976. Brand new old stock. The grease on the screws is almost harden. Will be casting soon.

I was able to find this "new old stock" Lyman mould for $40. I'll start with that.
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I think an old Lyman may be the best place to start. But I like the look of those NOE hollow point moulds.

Thanks to all - great info!

I have always used steel moulds. How does steel compare to aluminum and brass?

I'm also interested in the pros and cons of hollow point (cavity) vs solid. Meanwhile, I'll do some more research.

Thanks for the info, just what I was looking for.

Yes, l left the 6 off. The Lyman 358156 is the one I was looking at. Yes on the bullet weight of 155-160 grains. Thanks.

Is there a standard spec for that bullet that can be input into the accurate custom order form?

I was all set to buy a Lyman 35815 mould and a .358 sizer to cast boolits for my S&W 686-2 revolver. Then I started reading about people complaining about the newer moulds being misaligned, etc. Is...

I want to develop a good load for target shooting with my Krag carbine. I would like to use what I have in stock which is 311291 and 311299 CBs and AA 5744 and IMR 4895 powder. I would appreciate any...

Thanks.

I found it on the Lymans site.

I saw that. It is a newer version he shows. I guess the bottom line is to ignore the graduations and adjust it by trial and error until it drops the load that is desired. I'm loading for an original...

I picked up an old Ideal No. 5 Powder Measure. I am looking for information on how to adjust the powder measure. There are two brass slides. The bottom one is thicker than the top on. The top on has...

If 3.2 grains W231 is your pet load, what is a good start load for this bullet/powder combination?

I've loaded a lot of cast bullets for rifles, but not pistols. I'm looking for load data for 9mm Luger 100 grain hard cast loads. I have W231, but don't know if that is too fast a powder for hard...