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    What's the mold # for LEE 358-166-SWC? 2 & 6 cavity.

    Hey folks:
    Trying to locate one of these in all the usual places, but need to know the numbers on the mold to look for. Either the 2 or 6 cavity #'s will help, if anyone has a way to look that up. I've Googled it to death and can't seem to pin the numbers down. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Please PM the number(s) if possible.
    Many thanks in advance!!
    MagLvr
    The .357 Magnum......
    1935
    Major Douglas Wesson, using factory loads, which were a 158 gr. soft lead bullet, traveling 1515 fps, from an 8 3/4" barreled S&W, producing 812 ft. lbs of muzzle energy.
    Antelope - 200 yards (2 shots)
    Elk - 130 yards (1 shot)
    Moose - 100 yards (1 shot)
    Grizzly Bear - 135 yards (1 shot).

    It kind of makes one wonder, why today, it will bounce off anything bigger than a rabbit

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    Lee Bullet Mold Double Cavity 90324 .358 358-166-SWC
    Probably discontinued, so may not have been offered in the 6 cav version.

    Looking further, found this:
    Lee 1 Cavity Bullet Mold 90324 375 Win, 38/55 250 GR RF

    Sometimes when a mold is discontinued, the mold number seems to be assigned to a different item. Call Lee to see what they have to say. If you wish, I can provide a few samples of the Lee 358-140 and you can have a new custom mold cut to that spec, but add to the length.
    Last edited by Dusty Bannister; 04-01-2021 at 12:27 AM. Reason: added info

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    Lee changed mold numbers like underwear. It has been out of their catalog for at least 15 years.
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    Many thanks for that info!
    I remember when LEE closed out the 6 banger, IIRC it was $38 and like a fool, I didn't buy one.
    The .357 Magnum......
    1935
    Major Douglas Wesson, using factory loads, which were a 158 gr. soft lead bullet, traveling 1515 fps, from an 8 3/4" barreled S&W, producing 812 ft. lbs of muzzle energy.
    Antelope - 200 yards (2 shots)
    Elk - 130 yards (1 shot)
    Moose - 100 yards (1 shot)
    Grizzly Bear - 135 yards (1 shot).

    It kind of makes one wonder, why today, it will bounce off anything bigger than a rabbit

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    Boolit Buddy maglvr's Avatar
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    Thank you.
    The .357 Magnum......
    1935
    Major Douglas Wesson, using factory loads, which were a 158 gr. soft lead bullet, traveling 1515 fps, from an 8 3/4" barreled S&W, producing 812 ft. lbs of muzzle energy.
    Antelope - 200 yards (2 shots)
    Elk - 130 yards (1 shot)
    Moose - 100 yards (1 shot)
    Grizzly Bear - 135 yards (1 shot).

    It kind of makes one wonder, why today, it will bounce off anything bigger than a rabbit

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