Author Topic: Is the 9mm worth it??? (Read 920 times)

Balto · « **on:** February 06, 2006, 06:03:48 AM »

Currently, I cast for my .41 and .44 revolvers. Now I am thinking of buying a gang mold for my 9mms. I ussually buy my 9mm bullets (berries or raineers) from Midway. So here is my question:

Is it worth the effort and time to cast for the 9mm? Is the 9mm any more difficult to cast for, i.e. mold fill out, dropping out of a six cavity mold, etc?

Ussually, my casting is done under my padio in winter months with temps ranging 5-32 degs above. I do not know if this has any bearing or not.

I would be interested in any comments. Thanks..........Balto

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2006, 01:15:59 PM »

I cast for mine. It may not save much but I can at least taylor a load for accuracy for the gun im shooting.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2006, 04:01:39 PM »

I have a 9mm revolver, casting for it is my next project.

I used to cast for my Mac 11-9mm too.

It's about the only way you'll be able to get semi-wad cutter in 9mm.

Nobade · « **Reply #3 on:** February 07, 2006, 02:31:19 AM »

The main thing is to make sure the bullets are going to be big enough. Most 9mm's I have slugged need .357-.358 diameter bullets. The .366 "standard" ones will lead and be inaccurate. Measure first before buying a mould.

rickyp · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2006, 10:33:48 AM »

I have a used 9mm 120 gr tc mold. I ahve cast some bullets with it but not loaded any. I would be willing to trade it for an other mold. maybe a heavy 45 caliber.

sundogg1911 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 15, 2006, 10:12:42 AM »

rickyp,
how many cavity mould? what make? I have an RCBS round nose, but I can't get the bullets to feed well in anything. I also have various .452 (45 ACP) moulds. are you looking for an ACP or Long Colt mould?

rickyp · « **Reply #6 on:** February 16, 2006, 01:26:37 PM »

It is a used lee double cavity mold.
I just bought a 300 gr 452 mold and now need gas checks and a lyman 452 sizer