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Offline Balto

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Is the 9mm worth it???
« 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

Offline Lloyd Smale

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« 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.
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« 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.
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« 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.
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« 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.

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« 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?

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« 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