380 auto - which one?

[rp85]

hello;

need suggestions. will buy a lee bullet mold to cast bullets for a 380 auto. just plinking loads nothing else. bullet may be used in a 9mm or 38spl. only thing I care about will the bullet feed without problems.

lee 358-105-swc or 356-102-1r. which one?

thx for any input.

rp

[Westwindmike]

I use the 356-102 as cast and it shoots good in my Bersa 380. I don't use it in my 9 or 38 though. It could be used, as mine drops at .358 with straight wheel weights.

[Ed_Shot]

I find the 356-102-1R works great in Colt Mustang, Ruger LCP and Bersa Thunder. I load to the spec's in Lyman's 4th Ed. HB.

It works just fine in my CZ 75B also.

I like the Lyman 356242 (90 gr.) better.

[dkf]

Best off with getting 2 different molds IMO. The 356-102 or 356-95 for .380 and go with a 120gr or 124gr mold for .38 and 9mm. Though some semis don't really care for SWC designs. I use a 6 cavity 356-95 (Ranch Dog design) for .380.

[Keyston44]

I use the 356-102-1R for my Taurus TCP 738. I shoot them as cast. I haven't tried them in my 9mm guns. I like the Lee 124 for them.

Key

[rintinglen]

Lee has a 356-95 TCTL out that closely resembles the RanchDog 358-100 that I use. I'd pick it first, the 102 R second, the 105 SWC last.

[dkf]

Lee has a 356-95 TCTL out that closely resembles the RanchDog 358-100 that I use. I'd pick it first, the 102 R second, the 105 SWC last.

I have the new 356-95 mold. Same length as the ranch dog mold print, drops at 97gr and .358".

[saphelps]

Where'd you get the Lee 356-95 mold? Not finding it anywhere and Lee hasn't updated their mold sheet.

[dkf]

Where'd you get the Lee 356-95 mold? Not finding it anywhere and Lee hasn't updated their mold sheet.

http://www.titanreloading.com/molds/bullet-molds/9mm-luger-38-super-auto-380-auto

[Bzcraig]

Lee has a 356-95 TCTL out that closely resembles the RanchDog 358-100 that I use. I'd pick it first, the 102 R second, the 105 SWC last.

Thank is exactly what I would say!

[rexherring]

My Bersa shoots both of those you mentioned very well. Some .380's may not feed the SWC as well as my Bersa but the 102RN should feed in just about everything.

[gefiltephish]

Depends on your gun. My wife's Sig 238 can't use the 105swc but the 356-95RF works great. I haven't tried the 105 with a 9mm yet, but with the 642 poi is quite low, as expected.

[Shuz]

The Lee 102g RN works well in my LCP, 738 and AMT Backup all in .380 ACP.

[paul edward]

I just ordered a TL356-95-RF directly from Lee.
Other users report this shape functions well in the PK380.
Looks like it might also work in 9x19 and 38 Special.

[fcvan]

I have both the 356-102 1R and 358-105 SWC and both shoot very well from my .380 pistols. Then I saw the TL356-95 TC listed above. Thanks guys, now I have to buy another mold!