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Thread: RCBS 38-150-KT mold

  1. 02-25-2021, 09:33 PM #1
    jerryp
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    RCBS 38-150-KT mold

    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 ??
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  2. 02-25-2021, 09:43 PM #2
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    Nope: it's just the older version of their 158 SWC they make now.
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  3. 02-25-2021, 09:46 PM #3
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    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
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  4. 02-25-2021, 10:11 PM #4
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    It is a two cavity.Thank y'all
    Last edited by jerryp; 02-26-2021 at 01:56 PM.
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  5. 02-25-2021, 10:16 PM #5
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    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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  6. 03-03-2021, 08:58 AM #6
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    Think 358-477 Lyman Copy and you'll be right there. bullet cast from mine would actually fit in my Lyman mold cavities. YMMV
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  7. 03-03-2021, 09:04 AM #7
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    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.
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  8. 03-08-2021, 01:51 AM #8
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    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.
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  9. 03-16-2021, 07:47 PM #9
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    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.
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  10. 03-17-2021, 07:40 AM #10
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    Too light for a “real” Keith bullet!
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  11. 03-17-2021, 12:08 PM #11
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    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.
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  12. 03-18-2021, 10:35 PM #12
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    They shoot wicked good!
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  13. 03-19-2021, 06:45 PM #13
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    best shooting 357 boolit i have ever come across.
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