The RCBS Bullet Mould 44-240-SWC (Model R82042) is a precision-engineered, double-cavity casting tool designed for handloaders who manufacture their own lead ammunition for .44 calibre firearms. Machined from solid, heavy-duty cast iron blocks, this mould offers superior thermal consistency by holding heat more evenly than aluminum alternatives, ensuring highly repeatable bullet weights and dimensions over long casting sessions. The blocks are precision-ground square prior to machining and utilize steel alignment pins to ensure perfect block mating and seamless parting lines on cast bullets.

This mould produces a classic Semi-Wadcutter (SWC) projectile with a Gas Check (GC) base heel, making it highly effective for both paper-target plinking and hunting applications. The unit is equipped with a 3/16-inch-thick solid steel sprue plate held securely by tempered steel spring washers and screws. As a purely mechanical, hand-operated casting tool, it operates without electrical components and is exempt from Australian SAA or RCM electrical certifications.

Key Features

• Heavy-Duty Cast Iron: Solid cast iron blocks provide excellent thermal retention for consistent bullet casting.
• Double-Cavity Design: Casts two .430" diameter bullets simultaneously to increase production efficiency.
• Steel Alignment Pins: Ensures perfect alignment of the mould halves to minimize parting lines and runout.
• Gas Check Base: Designed with a stepped heel to accept a copper gas check, protecting the bullet base from hot propellant gases.
• Versatile SWC Profile: Delivers clean, round holes in paper targets and deep penetration for hunting.

Product Specifications

• Model/Part Number: 82042 (R82042)
• Number of Cavities: 2-Cavity (Double Cavity)
• Nominal Bullet Diameter: .430" (10.92 mm)
• Cast Bullet Weight: 240 Grains (approx. 15.55 grams)
• Bullet Profile: Semi-Wadcutter (SWC) with Gas Check (GC) base
• Block Material: Machined Cast Iron
• Compatibility: Requires RCBS 2-Cavity Mould Handles (#80025) and RCBS Top Punch #421 (#82527), both sold separately.

Who is the Rcbs Bullet Mould 44-240-Swc for?

• High-velocity reloaders — targeting velocities exceeding 1,000 to 1,200 feet per second will benefit from this two-cavity bullet mould, which casts a .430" diameter, 240-grain bullet featuring a specialized gas check base to prevent bore leading at high pressures.
• Medium-to-large game hunters — casting ammunition for .44 Special or .44 Remington Magnum cartridges require the deep-penetrating semi-wadcutter profile produced by this .430" diameter, 240-grain cast iron mould to deliver reliable downrange performance.

Less suitable for: low-velocity target shooters operating at velocities sub-1,000 feet per second, who would be better served by a Plain Base bullet mould that eliminates the need for purchasing separate copper gas checks. It is also less suitable for high-volume reloaders requiring hundreds of rounds per hour, for whom a multi-cavity gang mould (such as a 4-cavity or 6-cavity model) is more appropriate.