kaceyx73
01-05-2013, 04:00 AM
Hi all.
I am a newbie here, and to cast boolits. Ive done plenty of reloading for most of the guns I own, just new to casting.
I have an interesting question I would like to pose to the forum.
I recently picked up a Dan Wesson in 357 mag and a Rossi levergun also in 357. My reasons were 2 fold. 1, as a prepper, having such a combo for long term situations seemed like a good idea. 2, along the lines of long term sustainability, this combo seems ideal for bullet casting.
Well, the equipment has arrived and the barrels have been slugged. The Dan Wesson slugged at .3570, and the Rossi (24" barrel if it makes a difference) slugged at .3582. If possible, I would like to stick to one mold and one sizer if possible to avoid mixing the two.
Should I be good enough with a .359 to work in both? The only visible separation in loads, I hope, will be between 38spl loads and 357 mag loads which will be all gas checked.
Also, I haven't picked up the sizer yet. I have noticed Lee doesn't advertise above .358 sizers, but the rest do. The rest also require separate equipment, and while I can do that, I prefer not to. Does Lee offer special order sizers, or will I have to open one up, or is it best to chip the space and cash for an RCBS unit?
Additional info:
Mold is a Lee 358158
Likely alloy is 96-6-2 from wideners. Should work good for both loads, w/ and w/o checks, correct?
In case I need to explain, the wheel gun will be more of a side arm and for defense. The Rossi is intended for short-medium game getting (out to 100yds) with iron sights and defense. The DW will see more 38spl than anything, but will see some 357mag. I am also loading jacketed rounds for both, but this is my entry into casting.
I expect to do plenty of experimenting as I have done with reloading, but getting a good starting point is a must, and knowing where not to go is imperative.
Ken
I am a newbie here, and to cast boolits. Ive done plenty of reloading for most of the guns I own, just new to casting.
I have an interesting question I would like to pose to the forum.
I recently picked up a Dan Wesson in 357 mag and a Rossi levergun also in 357. My reasons were 2 fold. 1, as a prepper, having such a combo for long term situations seemed like a good idea. 2, along the lines of long term sustainability, this combo seems ideal for bullet casting.
Well, the equipment has arrived and the barrels have been slugged. The Dan Wesson slugged at .3570, and the Rossi (24" barrel if it makes a difference) slugged at .3582. If possible, I would like to stick to one mold and one sizer if possible to avoid mixing the two.
Should I be good enough with a .359 to work in both? The only visible separation in loads, I hope, will be between 38spl loads and 357 mag loads which will be all gas checked.
Also, I haven't picked up the sizer yet. I have noticed Lee doesn't advertise above .358 sizers, but the rest do. The rest also require separate equipment, and while I can do that, I prefer not to. Does Lee offer special order sizers, or will I have to open one up, or is it best to chip the space and cash for an RCBS unit?
Additional info:
Mold is a Lee 358158
Likely alloy is 96-6-2 from wideners. Should work good for both loads, w/ and w/o checks, correct?
In case I need to explain, the wheel gun will be more of a side arm and for defense. The Rossi is intended for short-medium game getting (out to 100yds) with iron sights and defense. The DW will see more 38spl than anything, but will see some 357mag. I am also loading jacketed rounds for both, but this is my entry into casting.
I expect to do plenty of experimenting as I have done with reloading, but getting a good starting point is a must, and knowing where not to go is imperative.
Ken