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Posted: 8/9/2013 4:44:01 AM EDT
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Been casting 44 cal Keith type bullets for near 20 years now. Always bought the other calibers that I reload. But now with the way things seem to be headed I'm looking to cast the others as well. I've been reading several threads on Cast Boolits about using the same mold for both 9mm and 38 spl reloading.
Basically cast .358 dia. and size to .356 for the nine. Any experiences and advice here? |
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DancingBear,
My Lee 124gr 9mm drops at around .358" It is a tumble lube bullet (has multiple lube grooves) I load these as cast for my 9mm and they shoot great. The 9mm is hard to load cast bullets for. It is a high pressure round and if you back it off too much it will not work the action on most semi autos. My bullets at 15bhn and .357 to .358 diameter (as cast) is the first I have had success with in 9mm. In my opinion .356" is too small for the run of the mill 9mm. The .357/38 wheel gun is much more forgiving but I like at least .358" for it. When it comes to cast bullets I am a firm believer and life time member of the "Bigger is Better Club". 
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