Lyman 358156

[rockquarry]

Also there was a 358429 HP that differed from the 439 in the depth and width of the pin. This came about with changing alloys in the early 70's to reflect harder bullets coming in use.

As mentioned previously, my #358439 HP mould is old, likely from the '60s. I don't know the dimensions or depth of the HP pin, but bullets weigh 155 grains from roughly a ww alloy, about 13 or so BHN.

 

[Skyhunter]

Skeeter's articles regarding this bullet steered me to it and ended the leading issues I was experiencing in my .357's. The combination of this GC bullet and sizing at .358" did the trick for me.
Back when .357 mag brass was hard to get (for me at least - "starving" college student), loading a healthy charge of 2400 in .38 Special cases and seating in the bottom groove gave me .38+ velocity loads. They weren't safe (aren't safe) in .38 Special revolvers, but I only owned the magnum.
The only .357 caliber firearm I've owned that didn't like this bullet is my Marlin 1894 Cowboy, but that's a whole 'nuther story.
At last count I currently have 4 different molds to cast this bullet. For sure it's a keeper!

WYT-P
Skyhunter

 

[gwpercle]

Another most interesting read ... and informative to boot ...
Is the book written by Elmer Keith in 1936 " Sixgun Cartridges & Loads"

You can read exactly what Elmer Keith said/wrote about reloading and casting bullets for handguns .
It has been reprinted and I got my copy from amazon for about $12.00 .
A kindle version is available for $9.95 .
I find this a most interesting book because you can read what E. Keith realy said about certain subjects ... not someone's third hand account .
You get to read his "Real Keith Loads" the loads he uses and then the loads he reccomends every one else load !!! ... best $12.00 I ever spent on a reloading book ... it's worth that much just for the vintage photograph's that are reprinted . Get one while they are still available
Reprint is by Silver Rock Publishing in 2016 ... I got lucky and got a hardcover copy , there is also a soft cover .
Gary

 

[Warren Sear]

On your recommendation, I just ordered the book. I have never been an Elmer Keith fan, and I detest the term "sixguns", but I am eager to read this book. Thank you for the tip.

 

[rockquarry]

On your recommendation, I just ordered the book. I have never been an Elmer Keith fan, and I detest the term "sixguns", but I am eager to read this book. Thank you for the tip.

I'm not a Keith disciple, either, but the book does have some good material. Generally, it's at least as good as anything by Skelton, Jordan, or Askins.

I got rid fo all my old AMERICAN RIFLEMAN magazines finally, but the stuff Keith wrote for them when he was a staff member was easily his best work. For some reason, I've never seen that in his books.

 

[Mike in Reedley]

I inherited an Ideal mould from my Dad, that he got used back in the 50's. I used it until the 2000's, when it went out of round. Lyman replaced it with a new mould. I still use it occasionally, but prefer the 35877 so I don't have to fool with gas checks.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Another most interesting read ... and informative to boot ...
Is the book written by Elmer Keith in 1936 " Sixgun Cartridges & Loads"

You can read exactly what Elmer Keith said/wrote about reloading and casting bullets for handguns .
It has been reprinted and I got my copy from amazon for about $12.00 .
A kindle version is available for $9.95 .
I find this a most interesting book because you can read what E. Keith realy said about certain subjects ... not someone's third hand account .
You get to read his "Real Keith Loads" the loads he uses and then the loads he reccomends every one else load !!! ... best $12.00 I ever spent on a reloading book ... it's worth that much just for the vintage photograph's that are reprinted . Get one while they are still available
Reprint is by Silver Rock Publishing in 2016 ... I got lucky and got a hardcover copy , there is also a soft cover .
Gary

I bought the soft cover because I'm cheap. In retrospect I should have bought the hard cover...

 

[Skeet 028]

I liked Elmers writing. He needed editors. He was a tough old coot. But he could shoot. I got to meet him a few times and he was fun to listen to.
think I'll get this book