Lee Precision 6-Cavity .358 200 Grain Bullet Mold for 35 Remington: Crafting Superior Ammunition

Are you an avid shooter, a dedicated hunter, or a passionate handloader always searching for ways to enhance your ammunition's performance while managing costs? Do you find yourself asking, "What's the best way to get consistent, high-quality bullets without relying solely on expensive factory loads?" Or perhaps, "How can I produce my own ammunition for specific needs, like hunting with a classic .35 Remington rifle?" Look no further than the Lee Precision 6-Cavity Bullet Mold, specifically designed to produce .358 diameter, 200-grain round flat bullets ideal for the venerable .35 Remington cartridge. This mold, available at DEGuns, is not just a tool; it's an investment in the precision, efficiency, and self-sufficiency of your reloading endeavors.

This robust mold, identified by UPC 734307900168 and MPN 90016, is engineered for volume production, allowing you to cast a significant number of bullets in a short amount of time. It's the perfect solution for anyone looking to optimize their shooting experience, gain a deeper understanding of ballistics, and master the art of bullet casting.

Unlocking the Benefits of Casting Your Own Bullets

Why would a modern shooter choose to cast their own bullets? The reasons are compelling and often lead to a more fulfilling shooting journey:

• Significant Cost Savings: The most immediate and tangible benefit is the drastic reduction in ammunition costs. Lead, while fluctuating in price, is generally far more economical than purchasing pre-made bullets. This allows for more practice, more hunting trips, and more shooting enjoyment without breaking the bank.
• Customization and Performance: Casting your own bullets gives you unparalleled control over ammunition characteristics. You can experiment with different lead alloys, hardness levels, and lubricants to fine-tune performance for your specific firearm and shooting discipline. This often leads to improved accuracy and consistency.
• Availability and Self-Sufficiency: In times of ammunition shortages or when specific bullet types are hard to find, being able to cast your own ensures you always have a supply. It fosters a sense of independence and preparedness.
• The Rewarding Craft: For many, bullet casting is a hobby in itself, a meditative and satisfying process that connects you more deeply with the components of your ammunition. There's immense satisfaction in knowing you've produced every element of your cartridge.
• Environmental Responsibility: Properly managed, lead casting can also be a more environmentally conscious choice, allowing for the recycling of lead waste (e.g., spent bullets from a range).

Precision Engineering: The Heart of the Lee Precision Mold

The Lee Precision 6-Cavity Mold stands out in the world of bullet casting thanks to its thoughtful design and high-quality construction. Every feature is aimed at delivering consistent, high-quality projectiles with minimal effort.

• Six Cavities for Unparalleled Efficiency: The cornerstone of this mold's appeal is its six-cavity design. This allows you to cast six bullets with each pour, dramatically increasing your production rate compared to single or dual-cavity molds. For the serious reloader or those needing large quantities of ammunition, this efficiency translates directly into more time shooting and less time casting. Imagine casting hundreds of bullets in just an hour or two – that's the power of the 6-cavity system.
• Optimal Bullet Design: .358 Diameter, 200 Grain Round Flat:
  • .358 Diameter: This precise diameter ensures a perfect fit for firearms chambered in .35 Remington, promoting excellent gas seal and optimal bullet stabilization in the bore. Proper bullet diameter is crucial for accuracy and preventing leading in the barrel.
  • 200 Grain Weight: The 200-grain bullet is a classic and highly effective weight for the .35 Remington. It offers a superb balance of velocity and kinetic energy, making it an excellent choice for hunting medium-sized game like deer, bear, and wild boar. This bullet weight is well-regarded for its terminal performance and stability.
  • Round Flat Nose: The flat nose design is particularly advantageous for tubular magazines commonly found in lever-action rifles, preventing primer detonation from recoil. For hunting, the flat nose also delivers significant energy transfer upon impact, contributing to effective game harvesting.
• Robust Aluminum/Wood Construction: The mold blocks are crafted from high-quality aluminum. Aluminum molds offer several key advantages:
  • Rapid Heat-Up: Aluminum heats up quickly and evenly, allowing you to reach optimal casting temperatures faster and maintain them consistently, which is essential for uniform bullet fill-out and appearance.
  • Lightweight: The light weight of aluminum reduces fatigue during extended casting sessions.
  • Excellent Heat Dissipation: Aluminum also sheds heat efficiently, preventing the mold from overheating and ensuring consistent bullet quality.
  • While the handles (which are sold separately and not included with this mold) typically feature comfortable wooden grips, the core aluminum mold block ensures durability and performance.
• Lasting Precision with Steel Bushings and Alignment Pins: The mold and its blocks are equipped with robust steel bushings and alignment pins. This critical feature ensures perfect alignment of the mold halves every time they close, guaranteeing consistent bullet diameter, weight, and overall form. This precision is paramount for producing accurate ammunition and extending the lifespan of the mold.
• Innovative Cam-Operated Sprue Plate: One of Lee Precision's signature innovations is its cam-operated sprue plate. This ingenious design eliminates the need for forceful pounding to cut the sprue (the excess lead connected to the bullet from the pour). Instead, a smooth, cam-action lever cleanly shears the sprue, preserving the integrity of the mold and reducing effort. This is a significant advantage for high-volume production, preventing mold damage and making the casting process far more enjoyable.
• Hard Anodized Sprue Plate with Wave Washers: Complementing the cam operation, the sprue plate itself is hard anodized, providing exceptional durability and resistance to wear from hot lead and repeated cuts. It's held down securely with wave washers at each end, ensuring consistent tension and a clean cut every time, preventing lead from seeping under the plate. This attention to detail speaks volumes about Lee Precision's commitment to quality.

The .35 Remington Cartridge: A Classic Reborn with Cast Bullets

The .35 Remington is a beloved American cartridge with a rich history, particularly popular in lever-action rifles. It's known for its excellent performance on medium game within typical hunting ranges. By casting your own 200-grain .358 bullets with the Lee Precision mold, you can truly unlock the cartridge's potential.

• Historical Significance: Introduced in 1906, the .35 Remington quickly gained a reputation as a reliable deer and black bear cartridge, especially in the woods where shots are often taken at moderate distances. Its relatively low recoil yet potent stopping power made it a favorite.
• Ideal for Lever Actions: The cartridge's design, often paired with flat-nose bullets, makes it perfectly suited for tubular magazine firearms. This mold's flat-nose design ensures safe loading and feeding in such rifles.
• Optimized Performance: A 200-grain cast bullet, especially when paired with a gas check, provides excellent sectional density and energy retention for the .35 Remington. It's an ideal choice for hunters seeking reliable expansion and penetration.
• Cost-Effective Hunting: Given the sometimes higher cost and limited availability of factory .35 Remington ammunition, casting your own bullets becomes a highly attractive and sustainable option for hunters who cherish their classic rifles.

The Importance of Gas Checks

The Lee Precision 6-Cavity Mold for the .358 200-grain bullet is designed for gas-checked projectiles. What does this mean, and why is it important?

• What is a Gas Check? A gas check is a small, cup-shaped metal (usually copper or aluminum) cap that fits over the base of a lead bullet.
• Why Use Them? When a lead bullet is fired at higher velocities (typically above 1,200-1,400 feet per second, which the .35 Remington can easily exceed), the hot, high-pressure gases behind the bullet can melt and ablate the base of the lead bullet. This "gas cutting" causes lead to be deposited in the rifling (leading), reduces accuracy, and makes barrel cleaning difficult.
• Benefits: A gas check acts as a protective barrier, preventing gas cutting. This allows cast lead bullets to be driven at higher velocities without leading the barrel, maintaining accuracy, and reducing barrel wear. For the 200-grain .358 bullet in a .35 Remington, a gas check is highly recommended to achieve optimal performance and cleanliness.

Essential Accessories for Your Casting Bench

While the Lee Precision 6-Cavity Mold is a complete unit for forming bullets, successful bullet casting requires a few additional pieces of equipment. For a seamless casting experience, consider these crucial companions, all available from DEGuns:

• Mold Handles: As noted, this mold does not include handles. You will need a pair of compatible mold handles (e.g., Lee Precision Commercial Mold Handles) to safely hold and manipulate the hot mold blocks.
• Lead Melting Pot: A dedicated electric lead melting pot (like the Lee Production Pot IV) is indispensable for safely and efficiently melting lead alloys to the correct temperature.
• Ladle: A casting ladle is used to scoop molten lead from the pot and pour it into the mold cavities.
• Bullet Sizing and Lubricating Kit: After casting, bullets typically need to be sized to their final diameter and lubricated. A Lee bullet sizer kit (which often includes a lube sizer and punch) is essential for this step, especially for gas-checked bullets where the gas check is crimped onto the bullet base during sizing.
• Bullet Lubricant: Specialized bullet lubricants reduce friction in the barrel, prevent leading, and improve accuracy.
• Gas Checks: Purchase the correct caliber gas checks (.35 caliber in this case) to match your bullets.
• Lead Alloy: Sourcing appropriate lead alloy is critical. Wheel weights (before they became zinc), pure lead, or specific alloys like Linotype or range scrap can be used, often mixed to achieve desired hardness.
• Safety Equipment: Eye protection, heavy gloves, long sleeves, and good ventilation are absolute necessities when working with molten lead. Never compromise on safety.

Maintaining Your Lee Precision Mold

Proper care ensures your mold will last for generations and continue to produce high-quality bullets:

• Initial Cleaning: Before first use, thoroughly clean the mold cavities with a solvent (like brake cleaner or lighter fluid) to remove any protective coatings or oils.
• Smoking the Mold (Optional but Recommended): Some casters lightly smoke the mold cavities with a match or candle flame. This deposits a thin layer of carbon, which helps bullets release easily and provides a smoother finish.
• Pre-Heating: Always pre-heat your mold before casting. Pouring molten lead into a cold mold will result in poorly formed, wrinkled bullets. You can pre-heat it on top of your melting pot or with a heat gun.
• Storage: Store the mold in a dry place to prevent rust on the steel components. A light coating of rust-preventative oil on the steel pins and sprue plate pivot points is recommended for long-term storage.
• Avoid Force: The cam-operated sprue plate eliminates the need for force. Never pound or force the mold halves or sprue plate, as this can cause damage.

Why DEGuns for Your Lee Precision Gear?

When investing in essential reloading equipment like the Lee Precision 6-Cavity .358 200 Grain Bullet Mold, it's crucial to choose a reputable supplier. DEGuns is committed to providing top-tier products for the shooting and reloading community. We understand the specific needs of handloaders and offer a comprehensive selection of Lee Precision tools, ensuring you have access to the best equipment for your passion. Purchasing from DEGuns means you're getting genuine Lee Precision products backed by our commitment to customer satisfaction.

In summary, the Lee Precision 6-Cavity Mold for .358 200-grain bullets for the .35 Remington (UPC 734307900168, MPN 90016) is an indispensable tool for anyone serious about handloading. It empowers you to produce large quantities of precise, high-performance bullets, saving money, enhancing accuracy, and deepening your connection to the shooting sports. Embrace the art and science of bullet casting, and elevate your shooting experience with this outstanding mold, available now at DEGuns.

Feature	Detail	Benefit
Brand	Lee Precision	Trusted, innovative manufacturer of reloading equipment
Series	6 Cavity .358 200GR	High-volume production for common bullet specifications
Model	Mold	Core tool for casting lead bullets
Caliber	35 Rem	Specifically designed for the popular .35 Remington cartridge
Capacity	6 Bullets	Casts six bullets per pour, significantly increasing output
Function	Mold Bullets	Creates finished bullet projectiles from molten lead
Material	Aluminum / Steel / Hard Anodized	Lightweight, durable, excellent heat transfer, wear-resistant
Bullet Size	.358	Precise diameter for optimal fit and accuracy in .35 Rem firearms
Bullet Grain	200 Grain	Versatile weight for hunting and target shooting in .35 Rem
Compatible With	Bullet Mold Handles (sold separately)	Requires separate handles for safe operation
Includes	Bullet Mold (blocks, sprue plate, pins, bushings)	Complete mold unit for casting
Media Type	Lead	Designed for casting with various lead alloys
Weight (Mold Only)	1.26 lbs	Lightweight for comfortable, extended casting sessions
MPN	90016	Manufacturer's Product Number for easy identification
UPC	734307900168	Universal Product Code for reliable product tracking