Wadcutters for the 44spl and magnum?

NotObvious

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I've been hunting for either a bullet caster or a mold for my 44s.

I'm looking for a 44 (.430) version of this....

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Not to spoil the party, but that top WC has lube in too many grooves. The velocities used to shoot full WCs typically do not require lube in the top groove. It has been shown that lubing all three grease grooves at velocities of ~800 fps can actually cause a buildup of lube in the barrel grooves, leading to bullet skid. I read this in either the NRA Cast Bullet Handbook or The Art of Bullet Casting from Wolfe publishing, and it makes all the sense in the world...
 
I cast these 153 grain 44 caliber wadcutter bullets for use in loading 44 Russian and 44 Special ammo. I have never tried them in 44 Magnum. The mold is made in the U.S. by NOE Bullet Moulds, 1645 W 150 N Prove, UT 84601. 801-377-7289. I have two of their molds and am very happy with them.
 

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NotObvious, if you can't find what you are looking for, I have a Hensley and Gibbs #107 mould and will cast for you. I am not smart enough to post a picture of what it looks like, but there is a page on the Gunloads forum that will give you a picture of what the bullet looks like. What I have is a 200-grain WC with a button nose.

PM me if you are interested. I can send a few samples if necessary...
 
Several good mold makers out there: Accurate, NOE, NEI, Ballisitcast, Mountain MOlds, Miha, 2cav-5cav. Saeco also makes a full wadcutter design.
 
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