Request source for 200 gr WFN .357 mold

[Neverhome]

I know they are avail. Accurate has many. Mountain will build one in near any shape I'd like. I think Lbt goes that heavy. These options are much more expensive than I'd like. My numbers may be off but it seemed like a 2 banger from any of the above would cost more than a 4 banger from NOE, RCBS, or Lyman. I know. I know. You get what you pay for. If NOE had a 200 WFN just like their 360-180 I'd be all over it.
Anyone know of a source for a reasonably priced 200 gr. WFN .357 mold?
I have a Lee 200 that shoots very well but I'd like a bigger meplat.

[jmort]

Tom designed this one for me. Use it in my Blackhawks and especially Handi Rifles. You can click on it to see the dimensions better. It is a really tight fit in a Blackhawk. In the Handi Rifles, I use Wesson .360 Brass. Bullets are just about flush with the cylinder in a Blackhawk.
Meplat is .290"
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[Neverhome]

Definitely fits the bill. No question there. But Accurates are going for $125 just for a 2 banger I believe. He's got designs I'd definitely love to have but unless I've already run that design in a cheaper version I'd have a hard time justifying the gamble

[Outpost75]

My experience has been that by the time you have bought, tried and failed with several Lee, Lyman or RCBS molds which cast wrong dimensions in your alloy and which don't fit or shoot well in your gun, you are money ahead to just buy the Accurate, NOE or LBT to start with. Just sayin'

[Neverhome]

Just checked and I was way off on that price! If I went aluminum it isn't nearly so much. I'll check Accurate a little more thoroughly. Thanks

[Neverhome]

My experience has been that by the time you have bought, tried and failed with several Lee, Lyman or RCBS molds which cast wrong dimensions in your alloy and which don't fit or shoot well in your gun, you are money ahead to just buy the Accurate, NOE or LBT to start with. Just sayin'

Good point and my time IS worth money. I've fought with Lee molds as Im sure everyone has. They're just so tempting though for the price.

[jmort]

I have picked out of the Catalog and had custom designs. The bullet I posted above used to say "For Blackawks"
It leaves little/zero room for any bullet movement from the crimp.
There are few .357 mag revolvers that could use it.
It does rock with the Handi Rifles

[Neverhome]

I'm looking at the one right next to it 36-200RG. Standard lube groove.
I filled out the order form and I'm leaving it open. Haven't pulled the trigger so to speak. I'll have a few sips of bourbon tonight and then I won't be able to resist hitting submit.

[jmort]

"I'll have a few sips of bourbon tonight and then I won't be able to resist hitting submit"

Good plan. Never regretted getting an Accurate mold.

[Grmps]

lee C358-200-RF rifle mold

[Neverhome]

lee C358-200-RF rifle mold

That's the one I was referring to up above. Shoots fantastically. Comes in right at 200 grains. I'd just like a larger meplat.

[Neverhome]

This one is on order! Now to wait the 3 weeks

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[Beerd]

looks nice! let us know how it works for you and what you are shooting it in.
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[jmort]

Nice .357 heavy
I really like Tom's design

[RU shooter]

What about the Ranchdog 190 gr mine weighs in at only 5 gr less than your 200 gr goal ? Got a nice wide flat nose on it also.

[Neverhome]

What about the Ranchdog 190 gr mine weighs in at only 5 gr less than your 200 gr goal ? Got a nice wide flat nose on it also.

Saw that one but Noe was out of them I believe. I def considered it!

[Neverhome]

[QUOTE=Neverhome;4391378]This one is on order! Now to wait the 3 weeks

Whoa did I say 3 weeks??? I was surprised to see this when I got home. 3 days from date of order from Utah to VA! 222409