Lee Precision 2-Cavity Bullet Mold TL358-158-2R 38 Special, 357 Magnum, 38 Colt New Police, 38 S&W (158 grains)

Lee Precision TL358-158-2R 2-cavity bullet mold

The Lee Precision TL358-158-2R 2-cavity bullet mold is the tool that allows reloaders to cast their own 158-grain, .358" diameter lead alloy bullets with a round nose profile. It is the ideal solution for those who want to self-produce bullets for 38 Special, 357 Magnum, 38 Colt New Police, and 38 S&W, reducing the cost per round and choosing the alloy and hardness based on the intended velocity.

Lee mold blocks are machined from aluminum, and the cavities are CNC-machined for precision in roundness and diameter; the mold face and sprue plate feature vent lines that facilitate complete cavity filling. Lee states that most bullets from their molds can be used as-cast, without resizing. The 2-cavity version is supplied complete with handles and a sprue plate, making it ready for use: compared to the 6-cavity molds in the same range, it produces half the number of bullets per pour but does not require the separate purchase of handles and is easier to handle during short sessions.

Main features

• Lee designation: TL358-158-2R
• 2-cavity mold: 2 bullets per pour
• Nominal diameter: .358"
• Bullet weight: 158 grains
• Profile: round nose
• Aluminum blocks with CNC-machined cavities
• Vent lines on mold face and sprue plate
• Handles included

Recommended use

Lee lists this mold among the models for 38 Special, 357 Magnum, 38 Colt New Police, and 38 S&W. The diameter and weight should be verified against the loading data used and the firearm's rifling. To bring cast bullets to their final diameter, Lee offers the Classic Bullet Sizer Kit (code 91672) for presses without Breech Lock and, for Breech Lock presses, the Bullet Sizer & Punch 91616 with the Breech Lock Bullet Sizer Kit 91532. For lubricating cast bullets, Lee produces Liquid Alox (code 90177), which coats the entire bullet like a thin jacket and eliminates leading.

Package contents

• Lee TL358-158-2R 2-cavity mold blocks with sprue plate
• Handles

Lead alloy, melting furnace or crucible, resizing kit, lubricant, gas checks, and the Mold Mallet (code 90084) used to open the sprue plate are not included.

Manufacturer code: 90388