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Ben
07-01-2010, 09:22 AM
Recently, I had Buckshot HP a .35 cal., double cav. SAECO # 353 HP. The mold cavity that was not HP'd cast a solid at 180 grs. My HP version cast at 168 grs. with a generous HP cavity. I've shot this bullet into wet sand at 38 Spec. velocities and found perfectly mushroomed bullets .700 " in diameter.

My HP pin goes all the way down to the crimp ring on this bullet.

Extremely accurate from my 38 Spec. Marlin 1894 CBC and shoots real good from my 358 Win. I'll include a target ( below ) shot with my 358 Win. , range was 50 yards , 5 shots, with the HP version of the bullet, load was 10.8 grs. of Russian Unique.

Considering the increased cost of g/c's , this bullet has a lot of potential in both full power pistol and reduced .35 cal. rifle loads .

If you have a SAECO # 353, you might want to consider sending it to Rick. I'm glad I did ! !

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/SAECO%20HP/DSCI0015.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/SAECO%20353%20HP/PICT0006.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/SAECO%20353%20HP/PICT0004.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/SAECO%20353%20HP/PICT0003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/SAECO%20353%20HP/PICT0002.jpg
94Doug
07-01-2010, 09:24 AM
That's nice. Could I see a photo of the mould too?

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Ben
07-01-2010, 09:56 AM
Hello Doug:

My mold will cast without the foil tap ( beagling) , but it seems that this particular mold likes 1 ply of .002 thickness AL tape ( I think it helps the mold vent better ) and gives better and more consistent nose fill outs with the tape in place.

Here are the photos you requested ;

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/SAECO%20353%20HP/PICT00042.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/SAECO%20353%20HP/PICT00032.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/SAECO%20353%20HP/PICT00012.jpg
94Doug
07-01-2010, 10:46 AM
Wow. I like it! Now to find a mould like it. I only have about 5 in line to HP now, so what's another.


Doug
Ben
07-01-2010, 11:12 AM
Doug:

This is one of my all time favorites in .35 cal. and I have SEVERAL .35's in my mold cabinet right now.

It is also a SUPER self defense bullet out of my wife's 38 Spec., J frame, 2" snub.

A very versatile bullet.

Ben
94Doug
07-01-2010, 11:52 AM
I don't have a 35 caliber rifle, yet. My goal is to pick up a 14 Rem in 35 caliber for a starter....

d