Got a new to me used mold with handles and a question

[dtknowles]

I just got a used 2 cavity Lyman 358242U 125 gr. with both halves marked 32. The current Lyman site does not list the mold but does list 356242. I shoot 357 bullet in my 9mm's so I am happy with the bigger diameter but can anyone tell me more about this mold?

Tim

[swamp]

In my old Lyman book it is listed as available in two weights. 92 gr. and 121 gr. Uses #311 top punch.
swamp

[Winger Ed.]

That 32 might be an inspector's mark,
or just how they are sure to keep matching halves together during manufacturing.

[Maven]

Tim, #358242U means the mould is undersized. I hope this answers your question.

[rcslotcar]

I believe the "32" is the cherry number.

[Bazoo]

32 would be block halves identifiers for that run. U should make it undersized but that might put you right on 357/358 too as they ran larger often.

[rustyshooter]

I just got a used 2 cavity Lyman 358242U 125 gr. with both halves marked 32. The current Lyman site does not list the mold but does list 356242. I shoot 357 bullet in my 9mm's so I am happy with the bigger diameter but can anyone tell me more about this mold?

Tim

“U”after the mould # indicates under size. This table may help you identify in the future.
http://three-peaks.net/Lyman_and_Ideal_Bullet_Molds.pdf

[dtknowles]

Thanks everyone.

[Outpost75]

#358242 was the standard bullet for .38 Super with. 4.5 grains of Bullseye.

[dtknowles]

#358242 was the standard bullet for .38 Super with. 4.5 grains of Bullseye.

Good to know. Thanks

[GregLaROCHE]

So were the undersized made that way on purpose, or were they marked that way after being controlled for size? Maybe the cherry was getting worn out.