The RCBS Bullet Mould 7.62mm-130-Spl (Model: 82022) is a premium, heavy-duty casting block engineered for high-precision bullet fabrication. Constructed from solid cast iron, these blocks are precision ground square to ensure optimal thermal performance and exact alignment. This 2-cavity mould utilizes steel alignment pins for consistent block mating, alongside a 3/16-inch-thick solid steel sprue plate secured by tempered steel spring washers and screws. It casts a nominal .309" diameter spitzer soft point projectile weighing 130 grains, making it a reliable choice for handloaders seeking highly consistent projectile dimensions.

Key Features of the RCBS Bullet Mould 7.62mm-130-Spl

• Cast Iron Construction: The solid cast iron blocks retain heat more evenly than aluminum alternatives, ensuring cleaner, more consistent cavity fills and reducing the rate of discarded castings once operational temperatures of 650°F to 750°F (343°C to 399°C) are established.
• Gas-Check Heel: Designed with a dedicated gas-check shank at the base of the bullet, enabling handloaders to seat a copper gas check to prevent lead stripping and bore leading at higher velocities.
• Spitzer Point Profile: Produces a 130-grain spitzer soft point (7.62-130-SP) projectile with an approximate overall length of 0.92" (23.37 mm) and a nose length of 0.62" (15.75 mm).
• Mechanical Operation: This is a purely manual hand tool. For Australian users melting lead alloy, a separate 240V AU-plug compliant electric lead furnace is required to prepare the molten metal.

Product Specifications

• Mould Type: 2-Cavity
• Material: Solid cast iron block with steel sprue plate and alignment pins
• Nominal Cast Diameter: .309" (can drop up to .314" prior to resizing depending on lead alloy composition)
• Nominal Bullet Weight: 130 grains
• Bullet Geometry: Spitzer Point, Soft Point (7.62-130-SPL)
• Required Accessories: Requires RCBS 2-Cavity Mould Handles (MPN: 80025, sold separately)
• Sizing Compatibility: Works with RCBS Top Punch #554 (MPN: 85554) or Top Punch #550 for lubricating and sizing dies

Who is the Rcbs Bullet Mould 7.62mm-130-Spl for?

• Handloaders casting for 300 AAC Blackout and 7.62x39mm rifle platforms — requires a projectile designed for standard 1:8" to 1:10" barrel twists, which this RCBS bullet mould delivers by casting a nominal .309" diameter, 130-grain spitzer point projectile optimized for stable mid-sized rifle trajectories.
• Reloading enthusiasts seeking high-velocity rifle handloads — need a bullet design that mitigates bore leading at high speeds, which this RCBS bullet mould provides by incorporating a gas-check shank that allows the completed projectile to withstand velocities from 1,900 to over 2,200 fps when fitted with a copper gas check.

Less suitable for: high-volume reloaders looking to cast thousands of rounds quickly, who will exceed the production limits of this 2-cavity block and are better served by a high-capacity 4-cavity or 6-cavity aluminum bullet mould.