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sbeatty1983
01-03-2014, 12:55 AM
I'm interested in trying semi wadcutters in my 9mm. Which makers make 9mm swc molds?

guncheese
01-03-2014, 02:19 AM
here ya go
http://leeprecision.com/mold-dc-358-105-swc.html
i use it in .38spl and 9mm

bobthenailer
01-03-2014, 10:18 AM
Lyman #356402 120 gr

GabbyM
01-03-2014, 11:31 AM
Saeco makes 9mm SWC in four weights. From 115 grains to 154 grains.
The heavies are mostly for 38 Super.

Lots of people like that 105 grain Lee bullets.

fcvan
01-03-2014, 11:56 AM
I originally bought the Lee 358-105 SWC mold to shoot in a .380 ACP I owned, after I had read about it in a gun magazine. Shortly thereafter, I began shooting it through my S&W 459 with great results. Mine, as cast from range scrap, runs about 108 grains. I lube/size to .358 for 9mm and .380 ACP.

I seat mine to where the case rim is halfway between the crimp groove and the front of the driving band over a charge of 5 grains of Unique. I also used to load this over about 4.5 grains of W231which also performed very well.

I have a bunch of these cast right now but haven't loaded them in 9mm for a while. The Mrs scored me 5k primers and I still have a couple coffee cans full of brass ready for primers/powder/seating. My latest kick has been powder coating everything so I guess I should get busy making some more black beauties with these boolits.

DLCTEX
01-03-2014, 01:43 PM
I think all the makers have what you are looking for. Depends on the weight, meplat wanted, mould material, number of cavities, how fast you want it, and how much you want to spend.
That said, having posed the question leads me to think you are new to casting. I would suggest going with a Lee two cavity and get some casting under your belt before investing in a more expensive mould. This will give you experience to base future decisions on.

sbeatty1983
01-03-2014, 02:10 PM
I've got two lee 6cav mold in 45 and a 9mm 120 tc. I may see if I can buy or trade some of the lee 105s from a member so I can check for function before I invest in another mold. Thanks for the replies