Looking for a 38-40 mould

Win 38-55

Win 38-55

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Men, I need to get my hands on a 2-cavity mould so that I can start feeding my Winchester Model 1892 38 WCF. I want a crimp groove, and I don't want a weight less than 180 grains with wheel weights. I don't like bevel base bullets, so am not too excited by the Magma bullet. I'm considering the following:

1. RCBS 401" 40-180 Grn 2-Cavity Cowboy mould

2. SAECO 190 grn RNFP 2-cavity mould w/crimp groove

Does anyone have experience with these moulds and feeding the finished bullet through a Model 1892?
 
Ive used the RCBS mold in 30 cal rifle, and in 44 and 45acp
never had any major problems after getting mold clean and up to correct temp

note i heat treat so my hardness is higher than non treated
 
Win 38-55: RCBS uses lino to establish their nominal weights. An RCBS mould will probably cast at 190+ using W/W's. Don't have that one but have a bunch of others and they are all good casters with little varaition between cavities.
 
Good luck.
I tried a 10mm mold when I was shooting 38-40. Worked OK, but the lack of a crimp groove was a pain in the rear. Never did get a decent mold. I think if I was doing it again, I'd just order a custom made one.
I haunted ebay for months, and never got a decent mold for the 38-40.
 
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