wonderwolf
10-24-2015, 01:17 PM
NOE had this mold on sale not long ago and I jumped off the MP group buy as I was getting tired of waiting and wanted to try this monster bullet out.
Data is limited but it is out there however most of the data and write ups say nothing of what crimp groove is used? For those loading it how are you loading it for revolvers etc?
Some pictures show the .357 loading seated to the top crimp groove, I just loaded a test batch and it looks like "a snake ate a pig" as I've heard it described elsewhere. When tried in my 77 it will not chamber, obvious rub spots.
Obviously it must be crimped on the lower groove for .38 but I was hoping the .357 loads would crimp on the top as that is just under max length that will fit in my .357 bolt action.
I'll try some starline brass later, I had R-P on hand as its range pickup and I try to keep the good stuff (starline) in reserve.
Also to those who may be curious I loaded the following to test today
.38 SPL 3.2gr Unique- seated on lower groove
.357 Magnum- 8gr 2400 seated on lower groove
Also the NOE mold with the large HP pin installed, with bullet sized and lubed weighs ~217gr , the "cup" pin installed it weighs ~227gr which means the solid will be a bit more. I did not throw any solids yet but plan on doing so if I get any casting done today.
Data is limited but it is out there however most of the data and write ups say nothing of what crimp groove is used? For those loading it how are you loading it for revolvers etc?
Some pictures show the .357 loading seated to the top crimp groove, I just loaded a test batch and it looks like "a snake ate a pig" as I've heard it described elsewhere. When tried in my 77 it will not chamber, obvious rub spots.
Obviously it must be crimped on the lower groove for .38 but I was hoping the .357 loads would crimp on the top as that is just under max length that will fit in my .357 bolt action.
I'll try some starline brass later, I had R-P on hand as its range pickup and I try to keep the good stuff (starline) in reserve.
Also to those who may be curious I loaded the following to test today
.38 SPL 3.2gr Unique- seated on lower groove
.357 Magnum- 8gr 2400 seated on lower groove
Also the NOE mold with the large HP pin installed, with bullet sized and lubed weighs ~217gr , the "cup" pin installed it weighs ~227gr which means the solid will be a bit more. I did not throw any solids yet but plan on doing so if I get any casting done today.