350 Legend What cast boolits are you using? Powder?

[Mal Paso]

I have a very recent AR Stoner. I'll have to blue dye a dummy round and spin it in the chamber, see how much support there is. My unfired chamber is .378" at the throat.

I will work on the 11FS loads and report back.

[NyFirefighter357]

I can't do anything until I can get my hands on some brass.

[Mal Paso]

I can't do anything until I can get my hands on some brass.

https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.c...t-raw-unwashed

The batch I got was all Winchester, 6 had expanded bases as in the picture I posted but the rest were all good.

[cwlongshot]

I shoot most of my cast thru my bolt gun. So no worries about gas or function.

One of my best loads is a single hole shooter. 12g of Blue Dot and a NOE 180g cup point sized .356. Velocity is about 1500 from its 16" bbl.

4198 moves a Saeco 396 to 1400 and shoots almost as good.

H4227 and a MP 170g hits 1600 and also almost always touches holes.

CW

Edit: Know you can use any 357 Maximum data as starting load in Legend. So PLENTY of data out there knowing that! I find max loads @ or just above starting loads in my Ruger.

[crackers]

I can't do anything until I can get my hands on some brass.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/10...ampaign=756483

RCBS 82154 - 180 SIL powder coated range scrap, no check, to .356 eleven grains BlueDot or IMR Blue.

[Outer Rondacker]

Midway has a six banger lee mould for sale 358-150-1r solid base round nose for $29.24. I am going to give it a go on the old legend. Ill let you know how it goes.

[NyFirefighter357]

My first casting session with the Lee 358-200-RF

[44Blam]

My first casting session with the Lee 358-200-RF

Little wrinkly, maybe keep throwing 'em back until the mold heats up? Do like the shape, though.

[NyFirefighter357]

Little wrinkly, maybe keep throwing 'em back until the mold heats up? Do like the shape, though.

Well, I didn't even clean it. No matter how hot the alloy & mold were the bullets didn't come out so good. I figure another seasoning or two. Then I'll break down & clean it if it's not working. Those pics were after recycling close to 100 casts.

[Mal Paso]

I use a hot plate to preheat my molds to just under casting temp. The old method was to put one corner of the mold in the lead until the lead no longer sticks to the mold.

Most hotplates use an infinity control like ranges and Lee pots. The temperature can creep up over the first hour so start on the low side.

[cwlongshot]

I use a hot plate to preheat my molds to just under casting temp. The old method was to put one corner of the mold in the lead until the lead no longer sticks to the mold.

Most hotplates use an infinity control like ranges and Lee pots. The temperature can creep up over the first hour so start on the low side.

I was late to using Hotplates. It was suggested to me for years and I didnt listen...

Then twice in one session NOE HP molds topled into the molten lead... I bought a plate! OMG WHAT A IGNORANT ASS I WAS!!!

Next to a PID the best tool for making proper bullets easier!!! GO BUY A HOT PLATE!!!!!!!!!!!

CW

[fastdadio]

I use a propane torch to heat my molds. Quick and easy.

[dondiego]

I use a propane torch to heat my molds. Quick and easy.

I was always told that was a good way to warp a mold. What is your torch technique?

[fastdadio]

I was always told that was a good way to warp a mold. What is your torch technique?

No biggie really. I use a trigger piezieo ingniter type torch, dial the flame low and keep it moving. Heating the entire mold block surface evenly. I use aluminum molds from Accurate and Lee. So, It doesn't take long. Heat it a bit, and cast, if they come out wrinkly, dump 'em back in the pot and heat it some more. A couple times like that and yer off and running. I have a feel for it now and usually get it right the first time. You know when you over heated the mold because you will have to wait a bit for the sprue cup to solidify. Other than that, just trial and error till you get it right. Go easy and don't cook the mold.

[NyFirefighter357]

I slugged the barrel it's about .355/.3555.

[cwlongshot]

No biggie really. I use a trigger piezieo ingniter type torch, dial the flame low and keep it moving. Heating the entire mold block surface evenly. I use aluminum molds from Accurate and Lee. So, It doesn't take long. Heat it a bit, and cast, if they come out wrinkly, dump 'em back in the pot and heat it some more. A couple times like that and yer off and running. I have a feel for it now and usually get it right the first time. You know when you over heated the mold because you will have to wait a bit for the sprue cup to solidify. Other than that, just trial and error till you get it right. Go easy and don't cook the mold.

10-15$ HOT PLATE. Is FAR FAR SAFER, and WAY EASIER. Turn on... place molds atop... WALK AWAY!!! Return short time later and they are warm. If ya do when ya start your pot everything is 100% ready at same time.

My torch only is used when spout "freezes".

CW

[tja6435]

I like Alliant 300-MP, around 23gr under NOE’s 190gr 350L boolit

[cwlongshot]

I like Alliant 300-MP, around 23gr under NOE’s 190gr 350L boolit

I am also liking this powder More and more!

[44Blam]

10-15$ HOT PLATE. Is FAR FAR SAFER, and WAY EASIER. Turn on... place molds atop... WALK AWAY!!! Return short time later and they are warm. If ya do when ya start your pot everything is 100% ready at same time.

My torch only is used when spout "freezes".

CW

Yep. I Turn on my hot plate and put the molds on right after I load up the pot and start it heating. If it's a mold with points, I put it points on the plate. Otherwise, it is sprue plate on the plate. I've only had to resort to the torch with this weird Turkish slug mold I have that actually does get stuck at times...

[fastdadio]

10-15$ HOT PLATE. Is FAR FAR SAFER, and WAY EASIER. Turn on... place molds atop... WALK AWAY!!! Return short time later and they are warm. If ya do when ya start your pot everything is 100% ready at same time.

My torch only is used when spout "freezes".

CW

Been doing it for years. I also use the torch to pre heat the pot by melting the ingots into liquid. That gets things going quicker also. I use the hot plate to keep my coffee cup hot while casting.....