RCBS 38-150-KT mold

[jerryp]

A reloading friend of mine passed away recently and we have found this mold. Not listed by RCBS now.
Any opinions on this mold and would it have special value ??

[dannyd]

Nope: it's just the older version of their 158 SWC they make now.

[Conditor22]

sorry about your friend.
IF it's a 2 cavity you should be able to get between 100-150 or more on the online auction site

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1010271222

[jerryp]

It is a two cavity.Thank y'all

[Cord]

Is it an early example with a rounded sprue plate screw and thinner, polished sprue plate?

RCBS changed the design several times over the years, the early ones were from the
Lachmiller tooling and had a very strong resemblance to the H& G #51.

I would rate an early one in excellent condition above a newly manufactured one.
Others will have different opinions, of course.
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[rintinglen]

Think 358-477 Lyman Copy and you'll be right there. bullet cast from mine would actually fit in my Lyman mold cavities. YMMV

[Petrol & Powder]

Sorry about your friend.
As pointed out, that's an older version of the RCBS 38 SWC.
I don't know if it would have any special value but it's a fine mold. I don't know if anyone would pay a premium for it but if you're considering selling it - now would be the time.

[Taterhead]

The currently catalogued very close equivalent is the 38-150-SWC. It's a great bullet.

Sorry about your loss. The value in the mold would be in casting with it and making nice groups at the range.

[blue32]

I was considering that mold when I began casting for 38/357 (decided on the 38-158-CM). I imagine it would be a great 357 boolit. If it were me, I'd at least try it out before trading.

[smithnframe]

Too light for a “real” Keith bullet!

[Huskerguy]

I have this same mold and purchased it off this site for 35 or $40. I absolutely love it. It is a bit lighter but accurate as can be. I liked it so much I picked up an Arsenal clone which also shoots very well. I tried a Lyman, NOE and the RCBS seeking accuracy and I found it with the 38-150 KT. It is my understanding the RCBS only made two cavity molds.

[sniper]

They shoot wicked good!

[Ateam]

best shooting 357 boolit i have ever come across.