Putting out a 358 feeler [Archive]

JohnH

09-29-2005, 09:24 AM

I been shooting the Lee 379-250-RF and been enjoying it emmensly. Seems lot's of other folks like how it shoots too. There's been talk of a 6 banger for this boolit, but I'd rather see it in a 358-360 as one can't readily get a 250 grainer for a 35 rifle. I'd go the bullet as a bevel base, plain base or a gas check, makes little difference to me, but I'd sure like a heavier 35 bullet. I've some samples of Lymans 204 grainer and I've got the RCBS 35-200. A good fella sent me some samples of a 250 grainer to play with once and I really liked it. So what say ye 35 lovers out there, what about a 250 grainer in this design?

Dutch4122

10-01-2005, 08:57 AM

So we're talking something for a levergun here, right? I'd be interested if it would be useful in my Winchester '94 in .356. Gas check sounds like a winner to me.

Nrut

10-01-2005, 09:26 AM

I would be interested in a 250 grainer if it had a gas check...

Bear4570

10-01-2005, 10:08 AM

ditto, something bigger than I have to shot out of my .35 Whelen.

lar45

10-01-2005, 02:32 PM

but I'd rather see it in a 358-360 as one can't readily get a 250 grainer for a 35 rifle. So what say ye 35 lovers out there, what about a 250 grainer in this design?

Did you mean to say 358-250 or 358-260 instead of 360? (Oh, I see now, diameter. DOH)
What are we talking about for the nose profile? The RF design. Maybe like the C358-180RF , but longer to get to 250gns? How long of a nose will fit the 356 Win, 358 win, 35 whelen...
C359-250RF ?

I have a Huskavarna in 350 Rem Mag that would be very interested in this.
I picked up a 356 win barrel and I'm thinking about putting in on a 94 action and just useing normal pressure loads.

Looks like nose length for factory specs, from quickload:
356 win .546
35 Rem .605
350 Rem .63
358 Win .766
358 Norma .827
35 Whelen .856
I don't actually know what will feed through those gun though.

A 250gn bullet will be about .987" with a .5" nose. will we have stability problems with half the length being nose? Should it be shorter to .4" or .45"?
I'm thinking about a 70% meplat ogival flat point?

MT Gianni

10-01-2005, 04:53 PM

The 352 saeco fits in the 356 with it crimped over the front band and feeds ok with it ceimped that way. Not ok in the crimp groove. The nose is right at 0.220" and weight is 245 gr. The bator heavy was planned for 250-260 grains nad turned out at 280. A good shooter but long for the 356 and heavy for the 35 whelen. In my mind the ly 358627 is about the perfect length but it is a swc [designed for the 357 maximum] and would be great as a rf or "Bator Nosed" if I can use that term. I would like a 0.360" bullet at 240-255 grains with a rf nose but am not really excited about anything else. [I shoot 356, 35 whelan, 357 pistol, 38 spcl, and would buy the next 35 rem I see in a Savage 99 or perhaps in a marlin, and would look seriously at a Handi-rifle or Savage 24 in 357 max]

lar45

10-02-2005, 02:10 AM

How's about this for starters?
http://www.lsstuff.com/pics/misc/c360-250-01.jpg
.360" OD, 250 grains, .4" nose, .015" deep lube grooves with square bottom to help keep the shape, 10 deg angle for lube grooves.
70% nose, .252" meplat.
Maybe do a stepped gascheck shank for the check to clip on?
Maybe do a .3" nose length with 2 crimp grooves at .3" and .4"??

JohnH

10-02-2005, 10:03 AM

OooooAaaaaah! I like that LAH. I hadn't thought about the fact that lever users could have trouble with such a design, yet chamberings like 35 Remington and 356 Winchester are dying for such a bullet. I want one for my 35 Max. I'm a low velocity lover and I figure a heavier bullet will help to achieve better ignition of low powder doses.

I have become so enarmored of the 35 caliber itself I'm headed toward a rifel or barrel in something of the 35 Remington to 35 Whelen persuasion. I once wanted someting 375 JDJ, but I'm slow. I realized recently that a mere .017" seperates these two calibers and a 356/358 Winchester would do anything I would want a 375 JDJ to do. I'm an avid deer hunter, and I like plunkin' 'em with slower, heavy bullets. Ain't sexy by todays standards, but the effect is obvious and unmistakeable.

That bullet looks very nice, Im a bit concerned how it will feed in a lever, someone more knowledgeable tham myself will have to answer, I've not a clue
What ahppens when the nose diameter is reduced to 350 and the meplat is 65% ? Will that help in potential feeding problems? The C358-180 we did gave some problems in a few Marlin 94's. The problem was addressed in the rifle itself, had something to do with the nose hanging as the lifter tried to rise. We don't want that if it can be avoided, but I'm no bullet designer, I'm a wanter who's willing to honcho this if we can put something together.

Oldfeller

10-02-2005, 02:01 PM

10 degrees of side draft on the lube groove may make for a sticky bullet or two per cast in an as-cut LEE six holer mold. 30 to 45 degrees of release draft results in much easier & a more consistent "drop free" of all six cavities.

Oldfeller

Dutch4122

10-02-2005, 04:35 PM

I definately like the idea of the two crimp grooves. A 65-70% meplat sounds good to me as well. My .356 Winchester slugs .359+" so I'd like to see a slug that drops from the mould at .360+" or maybe .361" if that's okay with everybody else?

Bass Ackward

10-02-2005, 05:53 PM

Guys,

Looks good. I like the idea of dual crimp grooves to if you are looking at this as multi-purpose. For those that don't need them, they are extra lube carrying capacity up front. And the farther up you can put the lube, the less you need to do the job. Personally, I like my lube grooves minimum of .045 but no wider than .060 for todays lubes. As wide as those are, you would need to use 50/50 Alox with super glue to keep from being over lubed.

The smaller the meplat, the more guarantee you have for feeding and the longer nose you can have. My 250 has a 58% meplat and has anchored 7 deer to date with performance that has been jaw dropping so far. Farthest was over 200 yards. Expansion to 1 1/2 calibers in testing works all the way down to 1500 fps. So you are safe anywhere down to there I would think. But the longer you go for nose length, the smaller this needs to be. Helps with push feed bolt actions too.

But I would NOT step the shank if you want this for use in a Maximum. Pressure is going to spike quick there before much inertia is over come. Since the base takes all of the pressure, the thicker and shorter the shank the stronger the bullet design for that purpose. IF this were just for bolt actions and larger case designs, then I would suggest .120 for good scraping action at higher velocities.

And you can always size down, with little problem as long as you have enough groove depth. So I would go at least .361 for someone to be able to clean it up that needed .360. Personally, for an aluminum mold that might need something in the cavities, I would go .362 minimum if it were me. Who is going to need .356 anyway?

AnthonyB

10-02-2005, 09:09 PM

I'm a glutton; count me in for another one....Tony

Dutch4122

10-02-2005, 10:30 PM

.362" diameter from the mould cast of wheelweight would work great for me. How does that sound to everybody else?

JohnH

10-02-2005, 10:47 PM

362 is getting a bit large for my tastes, a 360 nose on the Lee 180 LBT knockoff is giving me chambering trouble now. The RCBS 35-200 has a bore riding nose, my bore is 351 and it works perfectly. I can deal with an oversize nose, I've been sizing the 180 shank to 360 and running the nose into a 358 sizer. It works, but adds a step I wish I didn't have to do, and sizing down from 362 is a big step, but thats me. What do you guys think of the design lar45 has drawn up?

lar45

10-03-2005, 12:22 AM

Bass, what do you mean by stepping the shank?
Are you saying the gas check shank needs to be .120" long or the bottom driveing band?
Also what about the lube groove depth? Is the .015" too deep?

also, what nose lengths are we looking at?
I don't think this will work for a 357 case as it's too long and probably wouldn't fit in the case unless you seated it way out and fed it single shot in a lever gun.

I kept the nose on the 358-180 to .3" as that is all that would feed in my rossi 92. I'm thinking the nose can be longer on this one, but what about the nose and shank lengths and keeping it stable. I thought I read something on this, but can't remember what it is supposed to be.
The 30 HBC has a much longer nose than shank, so maybe it isn't a problem.
Maybe go with the crimp grooves at .4" and .5" or .55" and keep the meplat down to 60% and keep the nose diameter to .351".

I think .360" would work well for most and if someone needs them super sized, maybe beagleing would be the way to go??

Bass Ackward

10-03-2005, 06:36 AM

Bass, what do you mean by stepping the shank?
Are you saying the gas check shank needs to be .120" long or the bottom driveing band?
Also what about the lube groove depth? Is the .015" too deep?

but what about the nose and shank lengths and keeping it stable. Maybe go with the crimp grooves at .4" and .5" or .55" and keep the meplat down to 60% and keep the nose diameter to .351".

I think .360" would work well for most and if someone needs them super sized, maybe beagleing would be the way to go??

Glen,

You asked about stepping the GC shank in an earlier post. I just said I wouldn't consider it here. The check shank length is OK here, I just like my space after the check to have some room since the checks are .070 tall, then it takes a .120 long shank to leave .050 for lube and scrapings. But for high pressure applications, .100 is fine. Groove depth is fine and should clear all commercialy made lands made no matter what size you need.

I shoot different loads at different diameters fom the same gun. I shoot from .3585 up to .360. So my aluminum molds throw .361 to let me work. Sometimes, if my aluminum mold gets hot enough to throw frosty bullets, the front band won't size completely. Just so you know. Not important with a 2 cavity because you cool down. But in a 6, you may not have that option without affecting the outside cavities. Just so you know.

Ask people to post the length they need if length is a factor for them. So you can see what is needed. Same with diameter actually. The nose to bearing area length will be determined by nose length. You only need worry about this if you want a higher velocity bullet. With cast that is the trade off. Go for super BC, then lose top velocity.

Ron.D

10-03-2005, 06:46 AM

I'm in for one. Looks good. Gas checked, .360 dia. , .351 nose dia. And I'd love to see the meplat remain at 70%. In a 6 banger. Ron.D

Bullshop

10-03-2005, 01:03 PM

Me N Jr might take one. Depends on what it looks like when your done shuffling the #s.
BIC/BS

JohnH

10-03-2005, 07:18 PM

Well, the interest is here, what say ye? leave the shank as is, reduce the nose to 351 and keep a 70% meplat or move to 65%, or make it just as lar45 first drew? Any other desired changes to discuss?

lar45

10-03-2005, 09:09 PM

Yes, we need desired nose lengths. What about the guy with the 356win? I think the bolt guns and single shots can fudge things abit.

lar45

10-03-2005, 10:38 PM

Mod 2
http://www.lsstuff.com/pics/misc/c360-250-02.jpg
The nose diameter was changed to .351". I left a short straight portion to act as a bore rider? We can take that out if we want. Meplat changed to 60%. The crimp grooves are at .4 and .5". The gascheck shank was lengthened to .12". The remaining shank area was split for 2 driveing bands of .12" with one lube groove of .063". Or we can take this area and put in 2 small lube grooves. I was thinking the longer drive bands might help with sealing the bore and giveing a nice wide area for the lands to bite into.

Thoughts?
We still need input for nose length.

Mod 3
http://www.lsstuff.com/pics/misc/c360-250-03.jpg
2 lube grooves besides the lube on the gascheck shank

Mod 4
http://www.lsstuff.com/pics/misc/c360-250-04.jpg
Same as above, but without straight portion of nose. Smooth radius down to .351"

bascom32423

10-03-2005, 10:48 PM

I would be interested if the bullet would work in a BLR 358 Win and a Marlin 336 35 Rem.

How about a 220 grain bullet as a consideration? Are they (moulds) difficult to obtain?

Henry

JohnH

10-04-2005, 12:19 AM

I like #2 with # 4 nose profile, I also like #4, strikes me that they should work in most any action. Since we are dealing with a boolit that may be used in different lever actions, I'm not sure that 1 will fit all. The best we may be able to do is come up with a compromise. The nose profile of #4 is more like that of the RCBS 35-200, a bullet which seems to have a good reputation for shooting well in a braod numebr of rifles. That bullet measures .880 in length and is .550 from crimp groove to meplat. There is a small driving band ahead of the crimp groove, the from meplat to this driving band is .460 or so. I t looks as though our current concept will seat in a cartridge like the 35 Remington or 356 Winchester (probably 358 Winchester 88's and BLR's) with the gas check just at or slightly below the case neck. Many apparently shoot with the gas check seated below the neck without trouble. What say ye fellas'?

308

10-05-2005, 09:05 AM

John H, I'd like to get in on this one too. You may know me by the same handle from the G/B forums.

borderman

10-05-2005, 03:48 PM

Count me in if gas checked.

JohnH

10-05-2005, 08:36 PM

I've asked lar45 to make us a new drawing, combining the nose of the #4 drawing with the shank of the #2 drawing, and some help to send that to Lee. Math says both shanks carry about the same amount of lube, and the #2 impresses me as having a greater bearing area. I don't know if bearing area means anything or not, but I like bullets with lots of driving area.

I odn't even know if this bullet will fit in a 6 banger. Is a 6 banger what you guys have in mind?

308

10-05-2005, 09:26 PM

Yes a 6 banger and gas checked.

Buckshot

10-06-2005, 12:34 AM

..........At .9730" it will fit in a 6 cavity set of blocks.

..............Buckshot

KYCaster

10-06-2005, 07:45 AM

I'd go for the #4 design. I like the option of less lube that the single wide groove doesn't have.

Jerry

cabezaverde

10-06-2005, 07:57 AM

I'm in.

JohnH

10-06-2005, 05:19 PM

I'd go for the #4 design. I like the option of less lube that the single wide groove doesn't have.

Jerry

I hadn't thought about wanting less lube that design works for me too.....Wish more would say what they are wanting or expecting, Thanks for speaking up KYCaster, JohnH

lar45

10-07-2005, 02:18 PM

mod 5
http://www.lsstuff.com/pics/misc/c360-250-05.jpg
Here is the single lube groove with the smooth nose.

Bass Ackward

10-07-2005, 05:37 PM

I hadn't thought about wanting less lube that design works for me too.....Wish more would say what they are wanting or expecting, Thanks for speaking up KYCaster, JohnH

All,

Well there is a guy up in the mold maintenance section designing a 220 grain for himself to be used in a 336 Marlin and he is using a nose length of .540. So if that is the case, then I don't think we need are going to need a crimp groove at .400. Maybe it would be better to put one at .500 and start the second one right after the the first crimp groove ends. That would give a .500 and about a .540 option that would work better for the levers. Sort of like we did on the 434250 not too long ago. I would then have about .150 front drive band ahead of the first crimp groove, so that the levers have less bullet jump. The problem here should be the 35 Remington which should have the shortest throat. So they may need to crimp in the first crimp groove if there is a problem.

Personally I like the two grease groove option. But I would put the front grease groove immediately behind the end of the second crimp groove plus .020. This get's lube farther up the bullet so less is actually needed. Then the band between the two grease grooves would pick up the added width that is currently between the second crimp groove and the first grease groove.

This would give John his desire for a wider drive bands and still keep two grease grooves. As long as he can get passed reducing it for extended case capacity in his .... gun. :grin: (#@!* toys) One thing that you have to realize is that there will always be differing opinion. I suggest that one be selected and see if people vote by buying. If not, go back to the drawing board.

ddixie884

10-07-2005, 06:03 PM

I think the .400 crimp groove has to do with lever guns in .357.

Bass Ackward

10-07-2005, 07:01 PM

I think the .400 crimp groove has to do with lever guns in .357.

Whoops. Forgot about that. OK. So leave it and add a third. This way everyone is covered.

But with a 357 Mag we are talking 9 grains of usuable case capacity seated at .400. Is this practical for them?

JohnH

10-08-2005, 12:12 PM

Whoops. Forgot about that. OK. So leave it and add a third. This way everyone is covered.

But with a 357 Mag we are talking 9 grains of usuable case capacity seated at .400. Is this practical for them?

I don't think anyone is planning on using this in a 357 Magnum. I'm gonna use it in a break open single shot 357 Maximum, but I can seat the full diameter of the bullet easily 3/16" nearly 1/4" past the end of my case mouth before it hits anything in the chamber. I'm not looking for it to be a hunting boolit, just something to play with, but if I got 1200-1300 fps from it, it could make an interesting option.

I was more concerned with folks who are shooting 35 Remingtons and 356 Winchesters being able to use it through a lever action. I'm considering one of these myself for my Christmas to me.

The common boolit for this caliber is the RCBS 200, it is a very good bullet no doubt, but some of us like something heavier. Saeco lists a 245 grainer, but it is obviously made with bolt rifles in mind. Midway offers an RCBS 250 grainer, a special order option at $102.00 (WOW!!!!) Lyman offers a 204 grainer, but doesn't offer anything this heavy, Lee doesn't offer anything in this caliber at all :(

A 220 grainer has been suggested, but my RCBS 35-200 weighs in at 210 grains as is, another 10 grains is not worth the cost of a mold in my thinking. The most recent drawings, mod 4 and mod 5 seem to me to offer a good balance of nose profile, crimp grooves, and lube grooves. If anything, drop the top crimp groove, as the lower crimp groove falls within what is commonly available, and should allow the bullet to function through a lever.

What say ye????

Frank46

10-09-2005, 02:48 AM

Bass Ackward

10-09-2005, 07:58 AM

Lar45, would this boolit be useful in a rem 141 in 35 remington. I should have a nice one in hand hopefully by saturday next week. The reason for this post is that basically there are just 4 35 boolits available. Ly#358315 rngc 204gr, rcbs #35-200 fngc, saeco#352 fpgc 245gr, and saeco #356 fpgc 200gr intended for 357 revolvers. I lean towards the lyman with the rcbs taking second place. Your comments would be appreciated. Frank

Frank,

I think you would probably feel more comfortable answering that for yourself. I can send you a couple of one diameter bullets lets say at .3595. You can seat one backwards in a fired case to get a rough idea of throat length and then play around with the other one to see how long it will feed. The onlyreason I am not telling you to do a chamber cast is that this is a generic bullet design and not one that is going to be fit up.

The only thing you would need is a bullet puller, a set of verniers, and a seating die. If you want, send me a PM.

porkchop bob

10-09-2005, 05:40 PM

Consider a blend of Mods #2 & #3. Two lube grooves with a front driving band. The band could be shorten a little to allow a larger radius curved nose. Depending on what is needed, lube one or two grooves.
Thanks, Bob

James Wisner

10-10-2005, 12:01 AM

Lar45, would this boolit be useful in a rem 141 in 35 remington. I should have a nice one in hand hopefully by saturday next week. The reason for this post is that basically there are just 4 35 boolits available. Ly#358315 rngc 204gr, rcbs #35-200 fngc, saeco#352 fpgc 245gr, and saeco #356 fpgc 200gr intended for 357 revolvers. I lean towards the lyman with the rcbs taking second place. Your comments would be appreciated. Frank

The Ideal #358315 is not the came cherry as the Lyman #358315.
I have an Ideal single cav which has a flat wide front drive band in front of the crimp groove. I also have a new in the box, Lyman, (1978) double cav that has a wierd pointed narrow wiping band in front of the crimp groove. Have not looked at the current Lyman mould to see what they have done to the shape.

I also have the the #352 Saeco mold as well as the Rcbs 35-200-fn, if some one needs a few for comparision.

Jim Wisner
Custom Metalsmith

Frank46

10-10-2005, 03:31 AM

Bass Ackward, hopefully will have the rifle by saturday. And in the meantime will be placing an order to midway for 35 rem dies, checks and a few other goodies. So will wait until I have all the stuff. Many thanks for you and James kind offers. Frank

Lloyd Smale

10-12-2005, 05:48 PM

im in if its a 250 gc that will feed in a lever.

Dutch4122

10-12-2005, 09:10 PM

How about one more plea for a diameter of .361" across the bands. It might give a little more to work with for some of us when sizing. I like the idea of the nose at .351."

JohnH

10-12-2005, 09:53 PM

Best I can count, there are 15 of us that say they would want in on this mold. I believe we need 25 of us. I'm in no big rush, if it were to turn that we couldn't put together enough to float a buy, will it still be possible to take the drawing to Dan at Mountain Molds and have it made up there on an individual basis?

LIMPINGJ

10-17-2005, 11:51 AM

If it is going to work in a 336 35rem.
Jim

PatMarlin

11-03-2005, 12:54 AM

Awh shucks... I'm in ifn it's 336 Lever friendly, and 250. Gotta slug my bore on this one yet.

rockrat

11-04-2005, 12:30 AM

#4 looks good. 235-250gr at .360 dia. would be a good fit in my guns. Put me in for one.

3584ELK

11-13-2005, 08:39 PM

Count me in, I have only played with the RCBS 200 grainer. I would be interested in something even heavier than 250 grains if you all decide in that direction.

longhorn

11-13-2005, 09:56 PM

I'll go for one-got a .350RM that needs more cast!
Longhorn

waksupi

11-14-2005, 01:27 AM

I'll put in two cents on this deal. I've shot a fair amount of critters the last couple years with the Bator designs. As far as I know, I was the first to use these on larger game, one buffalo, one elk, two bucks, with the heavy 277 gr. bullet. One elk so far with the lighter design. From my observation, for cast velocities, there would be no need to go over 250 gr. for anything you want to shoot on this continent. There is plenty penetration with the light Bator, 237 g. checked and lubed. I had 3-4 feet penetration on the elk last week, and I consider that sufficient, considering it didn't appar too slow down much on it's way through. I do grant the fact the range was fairly close, but I don't see these frieght trains slowing down very much at longer ranges. Ballistics tables show they have enough killing power to 225 yards. I don't know about you, but I won't shoot game that far. Save yourself some recoil abuse. The heavy 277 gr. bullets have some authority, and aren't nearly as pleasant for a full day of shooting.
Since it is planned as a six holer, I may be interested, depending on final weight. I would like to see 230-240 gr.

S.R.Custom

01-24-2006, 12:08 PM

At the risk of violating forum protocol by dredging up old posts as a first time poster...

Was doing a search on the 358 Winchester, and ran across this...
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=408463

True, it's not a 6-holer, but they do have a 4-holer available for about $120...

BorderBrewer

01-24-2006, 12:57 PM

Please count me in. I would like to try a heavier bullet in my 35 rem leverguns.
Thanks.

rockrat

01-24-2006, 01:11 PM

Sorry to say this, but take me off the list for a mould. I ordered a mould from Mountain Moulds last week, for a 235 gr bullet. Patience is NOT one of my virtues. :???:

Maineboy

01-24-2006, 02:59 PM

I'm thinking of getting in on this, IF we can be assured the finished diameter will be at least .360. I'm having a Whelen made and won't know what diameter boolit I'll need until I take delivery and can slug the barrel, but it's much easier to size down than up.

madcaster

01-30-2006, 06:38 PM

I'd like to get one,please,
Jeff,276-783-4310.

cabezaverde

01-30-2006, 07:25 PM

How many does this make now ? Do you have me on the list from early on ?

JohnH

01-31-2006, 12:14 AM

Guys, my interests have shifted. If there is someone out there willing to honcho this, have at it, my blessings. I'm kinda like rockrat on this, I can spend about the same money, get a mold made ot my chamber and have it with far less headache. This'll prolly ruin my name here but it seems there is interest and that interest deserves a mold.

3584ELK

02-01-2006, 08:05 PM

What does something like this normally cost per unit?

CSH

02-03-2006, 02:51 PM

You can count me in if it's in the range of 235 - 275 grains.

BBA

02-04-2006, 09:03 AM

Please put me in for one. I don't get to check in here often, but something told me to see whats new. This sounds great for a 358 BLR and a 35 whelen.

PatMarlin

08-01-2006, 01:49 AM

Hey-

This needs to come back alive.. :drinks:

3584ELK

08-04-2006, 07:11 PM

Pat,

Are you going to honcho this? Someone needs to....

mark

PatMarlin

08-04-2006, 10:45 PM

I would if I knew the boolit would work well in my 358 Winchester. But I think I can get sub moa groups out of the 250gr Saeco, and that's hard to pass up.

Gringo Loco

08-07-2006, 05:33 PM

I would if I knew the boolit would work well in my 358 Winchester. But I think I can get sub moa groups out of the 250gr Saeco, and that's hard to pass up.Pat, your .358 Win wouldn't be a BLR would it?.

PatMarlin

08-07-2006, 07:37 PM

Nope. Mauser VZ-24 bolt.

Greg

08-07-2006, 09:17 PM

If it does come back to life I'd like in.

Hey-

This needs to come back alive.. :drinks:

Larry Gibson

08-07-2006, 10:41 PM

I'm in for one. Looks good. Gas checked, .360 dia. , .351 nose dia. And I'd love to see the meplat remain at 70%. In a 6 banger. Ron.D

I'm in for one for sure if it's pretty close to the drawing and Ron's dimensions.

Larry Gibson

BorderBrewer

08-17-2006, 05:40 PM

Is this one still alive? If we do it, I humbly suggest that we keep it as proportionally similar to the RCBS 35-200-FN as possible since that design seems to work well in many different guns. Oh, and .361 diameter across the bands please.
Thanks,
BorderBrewer

PatMarlin

08-18-2006, 12:07 AM

I need a 250 plus gr close to the Saeco if I was going to get in, so I don't think this will happen.

Johnch

08-18-2006, 05:30 PM

I have a 35 Wellen soon to be in my safe .
I need a mould of this size .

Johnch

BorderBrewer

08-18-2006, 06:46 PM

RCBS does offer a 250 grain mold the 35-250-SP. This is a semi-point special order mold. But they are awful proud of it at $105.99 a copy, ouch! I wonder if the semi-point would be safe in a lever action tube magazine?

BorderBrewer

PatMarlin

08-18-2006, 07:27 PM

I would say probably not, but I have no problems with making a new meplat in my press. I''m gonna do that with my .270 RCBS mold.

I've pressed lots of pointed boolits for my levers.. :drinks:

jebb45

08-20-2006, 05:18 PM

I would be in for this also....................

Keep it the same as the RCBS 35-200, but extend the nose .250 and the base,
.250 and it should be around 250/260 with WW and would work in about anythiing that you want to run it down range out of.
I have several different 35 calibers and would shoot this bullet out of all of them and it would do fine to great across the board.
I think this would be a great mould and I would take at least one 2 cavity set up like this. I have about 10 tons of WW and could really enjoy shootin' for a long time. Just my 2 cents worth. :drinks: :drinks: :drinks: :drinks: