what GC mold for 357mag in lever rifle ( Rossi 92, Marlin 94)

[HikerLT]

Looking for recommendations for a gas check mold for 357magnum loads for use in Rossi 92 lever action rifle

Thanks
LT

[Hickory]

Lyman # 358156 classic design

[Ben]

Most people on this forum have great things to say about the Lyman 358156 used in 38 Spec and 357 Mag loads. I just bought a 358156 factory HP at a Gun Show recently. Here is the link with photos below. I think you'd be very pleased with one.

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...me-)-358156-HP

[rintinglen]

I like the RCBS 38-162 GC in my Rossi. It is a close copy of the Lyman 358-156, but the RCBS molds are better made these days. 15.7 grains of H-110 with WSP magnum primers shoots to the limit of the gun's accuracy.

[Ed_Shot]

+1 for Lyman 358156. Best shooter in my Marlin.

[Larry Gibson]

+ another for the 358156.

Larry Gibson

[fivegunner]

358156 is the way to go!

[detox]

Do these lever guns have a lot of freebore. Will he have to use second crimp groove of 358156 to make boolit longer so to reach rifling lands?

[TCFAN]

I use both the Lyman 358156 HP and the NOE copy in HP and use the top crimp groove for the crimp and accuracy could not be better in my Marlin using H110 powder..........Terry

[bhn22]

You have to watch the nose length in lever actions. Too long of a nose, or the wrong nose profile can hang up in feeding. As above... 358156 Lyman.

[FergusonTO35]

Been using the Lee 358-158-RF with PB gas checks for awhile now with good success in my 1894. I really need to invest in a Checkmaker for it...

[detox]

You have to watch the nose length in lever actions. Too long of a nose, or the wrong nose profile can hang up in feeding. As above... 358156 Lyman.

Yea...longer length works better in single shot Handi rifle and the likes of.

[Mugs]

If you want a heavier boolit try RCBS 35-180 Sil.
Mugs

[btroj]

My Marlin never really liked the 358156. It was the best of the swc bullets but it still wasn't acceptable.

The Mihec 359640 takes the cake. Not a GC bullet but it does well at any velocity I have tried.

[HikerLT]

So I have placed my name on the list for the next Mihec 359640 mold group buy.....so I assume will take some time for this..

What are opinions / experience with this LEE mold :

Lee 2-Cavity Bullet Mold C358-158-SWC 38 Special, 357 Magnum, 38 Colt New Police, 38 S&W (358 Diameter) 158 Grain Semi-Wadcutter Gas Check

[paul h]

I've had both the lee 158 gr swc and 158 gr rf. As is typical with lee designs, they both shot very well. I prefer a larger dia meplat than lee provides on their swc, but it'll shoot. The 158 rf is my preferred lee design in that weight, but unfortunately it's a plainbase.

If I were loading for a 357 rifle I'd try both a 180 and 200 gr WFN style mold and see what shot best. With the increased velocity of the rifle I'd rather go with a heavier bullet, but that's me.

[williamwaco]

+1 for the 358156.

BUT!

You don't need a gas check and I personally don't use one.

[SciFiJim]

NOE's 360180 WFNGC works great for me in my Marlin. I have to watch the length though. 1.590 is the maximum that will feed. Crimping the brass at the top edge of the crimp grove works perfectly for the length. Loaded at magnum levels, it delivers quite a wallop for a .357Magnum.

[ironhead7544]

I would get the Ranch Dog 357 bullets/mold. Made for lever guns.

[waco]

Noe 360-180 wfn
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