Looking for RCBS Bullet Molds

[Viperize]

I am looking for RCBS 180 SIL .358 Bullet Molds. I am trying my hand at cast some bullets.

Al@rgraphx.com

Thank you,
Al

[260 Striker]

I would suggest you check the NOE web site for those two mold designs. NOE makes some great molds, have great prices, and often duplicate RCBS mold designs. Cheaper than RCBS blocks!!!!
I would also suggest you check out Titan Reloading for the Lee 4-20. Seems like they have marked them down now.
I own three of the LEE 4-20 pots and have had great luck with them. Had to replace the heating element in one pot after years of use but nothing lasts forever.
You have picked two mold designs that work great for IHMSA use.

[7br]

I am currently working with a Dan Wesson 715. I came across an NOE 360-180 wfn mould. I would be happy to send you some samples before you buy. Email me at markabarb at gmail dot com if you are interested.
Mark Barb aka 7br

[nutcase]

try Midsouth shooters supply for the 7mm 145 SIL. just ordered one for 59.99 on clearance from them.

[260 Striker]

The 145 bullet is very accurate and that is a great price for an RCBS mold. One thing to consider when using the 145 cast bullets is to size the nose to the front driving band with a .277 H&I die. This will just smooth out the parting line and allow the bullets to seat deeper into the chamber. The RCBS 7mm 168 grain mold is also great if you need a heavier bullet. Just nose size as I mentioned for the 145 bullet. Usually the seating depth will be the same for the 145 and 168 bullets since the extra weight is in the base of the 168 bullet.

[BADDOG-0302]

If you are just starting out casting, I would suggest joining the "cast boolits forum" a lot of knowledge and most offer helpful info. Unlike here where several people like to post just to show off their knowledge OR lack of the ability to read and understand that you asked about .358 molds , and, NOT 7 MM molds.

[260 Striker]

Baddog, Sorry about the 7mm post. The original post got off track. Not trying to show off my knowledge just trying to help out another cb shooter. Will pay more attention in the future. Still stand by my comments about NOE molds.

[LOCKHART]

Having used the RCBS 180 grain silhouette mold and the RCBS 200 grain, the latter being for the old .35 Remington, I had the most success with the 200 grain mold, as far as accuracy was concerned. The 180 silhouette mold never was in serious contention with the 200 grain, and this was in several different handguns, Ruger .357 Max, Dan Wesson .357 Super Mag, Wichita .357 Max single shot production, and my TC Contender. The RCBS 200 grain .357 mold is the most accurate cast bullet I ever shot in the handguns listed above.

[BADDOG-0302]

Striker, I too am an NOE fan got way more molds that I need, While RCBS makes good and easy to cast with molds , they usually cast on the small side.
As to the OP, he didn't state what he was going to shoot cast in. IF it's a straight 357 wheel gun. He will have problems with powder capacity and getting the 200 FN to clear the barrel / cylinder gap. Using a DW Super mag, and a T/C there was no problem. I preferred the SAECO 356 200, it dropped a bit larger and a bit shorter and with a lot of bearing surface on the nose.

[LOCKHART]

In my Ruger .357 Max, I had to crimp over the front driving band. Dan Wesson's didn't have that problem as the cylinder was longer than Rugers.