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40Super
03-22-2012, 07:41 PM
I used to buy 140gr TCFP "Zinger" cast bullets from Missouri Bullet Co. I am looking for that mold .The only one I found is made by Magma.I emailed them twice and no response,so I don't know what up with that. It is for my 9mm berettas so I need .358 sized bullets(this is a .38 cal bullet for .357 magnum).They shoot so good I don't want to give them up,hoping to cast my own.
Does anyone know who else would make that style? So far, according to pictures, no thers match.

runfiverun
03-23-2012, 12:23 AM
480-987-9008 they are on arizona time.
8--4 airc.
mary has answered the phone everytime i have called since 1992.
you will need a set of thier handles too as no others will fit thier molds.
make it clear you will be casting by hand, and not using thier master caster.

40Super
03-23-2012, 06:55 AM
I'll give them a call,I didn't know how much they deal with hand casters as compared to the auto matic ones.

Certaindeaf
03-23-2012, 11:59 AM
I've used the LEE 358-140-SWC for many years. Mines a double but they make it in a six also.
Very accurate, reliable and hits game hard.

http://leeprecision.com/bullet-casting/hand-gun-bullet-molds/bullet-mold-double-cavity/

40Super
03-23-2012, 01:04 PM
I have that mould,the bullet is too long for 9mm.

Edit: I got a hold of MagmaEnginering and they have them in stock,so one is being sent.

RunFiveRun: the guy said my RCBS handle will work, just one side has to be shortened a bit, I guess, and it shouldn't hurt them for use on others either. I hope thats the case. Getting enough handles, for the price they are, is getting to be a pricey pain.

Certaindeaf
03-23-2012, 02:59 PM
^
I've used that bullet for over thirty years in BHP's. Odd.

40Super
03-23-2012, 04:44 PM
Your talking about this bullet right? It's .645 long,to get oal down to 1.1(that is too long even to fit in any of my 9's) ,it has to seat .365 ish down in the case( and it is being swaged by the wall taper that deep).I imagine a person could use it,but far,far from an ideal bullet to use in this case, when I know of other types that work also and are more fitting for the 9.