358156 sc

[GP100man]

i`ve found a sc 358156 mold ( waitin on pic before i $)
would this make a better hp boolit than a dc????
also was thinkin of removin the gc & a pin to cast solids with would be nice also.

GP100man:cbpour:

[GLL]

I prefer the single cavity version to have HP'd.

Here is an example of a 358156 converted as you describe by Buckshot that Ben just sent to me today (his photos).

Very nice workmanship !

Jerry

http://www.fototime.com/8D62487D1D16839/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/321D68A002201FB/standard.jpg

[Bass Ackward]

That hole don't go through to the base does it? :grin:

Ought to be able to use that just about any velocity range you want to now.

[runfiverun]

had to wipe some drool off the key board............ those look good.
really good.

[Larry Gibson]

Personally I'd leave the GC on a 358156 as you can drive a softer alloy for much better expansion to a higher velocity (actual original .357 velocities - 1450 fps from 6" revolver and 1650 fps from 10" Contender) with excellent accuracy. I've been shooting GC'd & HP'd 358156s for 35+ years and have found that the GC bullet will most often get you 200+ fps more with a softer more maleably alloy at the same accuracy level.

The 358429 Keith bullet HP'd makes a very good PB bullet. That's the one I would use for a PB HP bullet. The 358156 already done as pictured should work well though.

Larry Gibson

[GLL]

Larry:

I also have the GC / HP version of the 358156 and the HP 358429 & HP 359439 !
All work VERY well !

I thought this would be fun to try though. :) :)

Jerry

[Bass Ackward]

Personally I'd leave the GC on a 358156 as you can drive a softer alloy for much better expansion to a higher velocity (actual original .357 velocities - 1450 fps from 6" revolver and 1650 fps from 10" Contender) with excellent accuracy. I've been shooting GC'd & HP'd 358156s for 35+ years and have found that the GC bullet will most often get you 200+ fps more with a softer more maleably alloy at the same accuracy level. Larry Gibson


I agree wholeheartedly. People always want to push handguns and have cream puff rifle loads. Well .... I am bass ackward. I want reduced loads for my handguns and when I pick up a rifle, I want rifle like velocities. :grin:

The hollow points can still be slowed down and still reach out to surprising distances without all the recoil. Which is why I like them.

[GP100man]

thanks fellers
& thank you GLL those are goodlookin boolits , just like i thought they would look .
Larry Gibson , i have`nt thought of leavin the gc on & softer alloys ,thats a very viable point & if i can get the mold i will certainly consider leaving it , point is i`m a plinker & i practice & build hunting loads & ever blue moon my buddy `ll get the notion to drag me to a uspsa shoot.
i`ve read enuff to know that the 358156 is a good plinker without the gc , sooooo!!


GP100man

[GLL]

I would like to re-emphasize that the bullets and the photos were Ben's work !

I will get to cast with the mould for the first time tomorrow. :) :)

Jerry

[GP100man]

wellll
i missed the mold because of a error on my part.
thinking of a brand new one 358156 dc & 358429 now show available at midway ,but have`nt called to confirm though.
for 20$ mite as well go a 4 banger????

GP100man