newbe questions

[johniv]

Hello all, this is my first post on the swaging board. I am a long time caster, I have used a friends swaging gear about 40 years ago, other than that I am green at this. Last weekend, while browsing thru a junk shop I found what looks like a complete die for swaging 357 slugs, swc nose punch. Made by "Shooters accuracy supply". Cost was 5 bucks, how could I not. Anyhow, I am looking for jackets to test this thing out, I see that 4-D is out of stock,do any of you folks have any suggestions as to a place to start? Thanks in advance for any help.
John

[Utah Shooter]

You can always make them yourself. Guess it depends on the dies you have though.

[ReloaderFred]

If you have access to .380 brass, and a way to anneal them dead soft, they make great .357 jackets. I also use .32 acp brass for lighter .357 bullets.

With the .380 brass, I use a 105 gr. cast .38 bullet for a core, and with the .32 acp brass, I use a 100 gr. cast .32 bullet for the core.

Hope this helps.

Fred

[kneerg]

they have them at this site

http://www.swagedies.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?

but you can sometimes find them on ebay

[Ballard]

I have a bunch of .38 1/2 jackets I'd sell you at .06 a piece shipped.

[johniv]

Thank you sir, pm sent
John