358665

[nvbirdman]

I got my m92 Rossi yesterday, and found it is somewhat sensitive to cartridge oal. I would like to use the 358665, but before I buy a mould I want to make sure it will work. If someone would measure the distance from the crimp groove to the front of the boolit, or send me one or two I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you in advance.
Edit to add, if you have one or two rejects that you were going to remelt, that would work fine for me.

[mongoose33]

According to this site:

http://www.buffaloarms.com/Lyman_Bullet_Moulds_it-160726.aspx?CAT=4120

The overall length of the boolit is .69" and the boolit nose is .33".


I have the same rifle and shoot Rainier's 158-gr plated hollow point like this:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1050323640/rainier-leadsafe-bullets-38-caliber-357-diameter-158-grain-plated-hollow-point?cm_vc=ProductFinding

I load that to 1.505 OAL and there is .40" of bullet nose exposed. I don't have any feed problems at that OAL. Not the same bullet, I know, but it's close.

[runfiverun]

I have the same rifle and use the 665.
it feeds like butter and is accurate in the lever gun.
it would be my one and only 38 caliber mold if I were forced to keep just one.

[GLL]

My 358665 has the bevel base removed on both cavities.
It is one of my favorites in the .38/44 HD and Outdoorsman as well as .357MAX .

This thread has nice photos of the bullet:

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?203839-Quick-158-gr-Cowboy-Boolit-Comparison&highlight=358665

Jerry