Arsenal 358-124GR. TC, arrived today

[Screwbolts]

Hello every one,

I recently noticed that Arsenal was making a 358-124GR TC mold.

Has anyone here used one of these?




In the listing, I noticed it was advertised as an "easy drop design". I noticed the lube groves didn't look as deep as other 358 molds I have. After getting the mold today in the mail, (5 cav, $85.50 including shipping) WOW, this looks great. I believe the lube groove is shallower than the older designs that carry over the large volume lube grooves that were needed in the black powder days. I believe this is what Arsenal is referring to as the (easy drop design).




It will be a couple of weeks before I can drop some boolitz from this mold, unless we get a rainy spell here in Central NY. I think the beveled steel bushings in the pin holes even show up in the above photo.

IMHO, Arsenal sure did a good job a packing this mold in the box. lots of packing material and the bagged mold was taped to the inside of the box.

I think this is the 6th mold I have gotten from Arsenal, can't wait to get it hot from pouring alloy threw it. Between my Son, Daughters family and my household, I am feeding 6 different 9mms, Let the Boolitz drop. I think this will work in some 38 Spec and 357 loads also. All of our 9s easily digest the other 358 boolitz Including Arsenals 358-135 RF.

I will post some photos of boolitz and how it goes as soon as time allows.

Long live the Lead Boolit,

Ken

[osteodoc08]

Nice looking mold. Let us know how it works out as I may have to get one to feed my 9mms.

[cowpuncher]

I've got Arsenal's 5 cavity 255 grain Keith SWC mold and love it. I've also got molds from NOE and MiHec, and imho his quality is right up there. I can go through 20 lb pots of alloy and make a big pile of 44 magnum fodder pretty fast with it.

Let us know how it works out for you. I've had great luck with mine.

[Screwbolts]

Just Like cowpuncher, I to have molds from his listed makers and ACE, HM2, LBT, and others. I totally agree " and imho his quality is right up there."

Ken