*Closing* MiHec H&G #68 4 Cavity Brass 452 200gr SWC

[HenryC460]

Closed

This group buy is now closed. Moulds will be ready to ship in about two weeks. Everyone on the list will get an invoice (and a beautiful brass mould). Miha will send you the invoice directly, and he will also send you the mould directly.

HenryC460 July 29, 6:15 AM Eastern Standard Time

Miha Prevec is going to make us another run of this classic mould.

Sign up here for a brass, 4-cavity, solid nose Hensley & Gibbs #68 clone. You feed it straight wheelweight. It casts 0.452" or 0.454" boolits (your choice)* with plain or beveled bases (your choice).** The moulds accept Lee 6-cavity handles, and Miha also makes super nice handles for $23 plus $7 shipping.

The estimated timeline is to have these moulds made in August (2011), so don't wait too long. 92 happy buyers got 98 of these excellent moulds last time. We're near 60 mid-July on this re-run. Don't miss the boat.

http://www.mp-molds.com/images/hg68_pb.jpg

Scroll down a bit, and also click over to page 6 for more pictures.

How do you sign up?

If you would like a mould, leave your request and your email address in your post. Mask your email address*** and include your specifications like these fake entries below:

rocketscientist at gmail dot com - plain base, 0.452
stokey_bear at aol dot com - one bevel base, one plain base, both 0.454

If you haven't included your diameter or base yet, your entry will look like this fake entry:

bart_simpson at hotmail dot com - plain base, ???diameter

Payment is to Miha, by Paypal. It's the simple way to get your dollars over to Europe. When he's made your mould, he'll send you an invoice, you will pay him directly, and he will ship the mould to you directly.

The price is $90 per mould plus $20 shipping per mould. Handles are $23 plus $7 shipping.

1. HenryC460 . . . . . xyro470 at yahoo dot com - plain base, 0.454, with handles
2. HenryC460 . . . . . xyro470 at yahoo dot com - plain base, 0.454, with handles
3. tonyjones . . . . . tony dot jones1951 at att dot net - plain base, 0.452
4. wv109323 . . . . . klworkman at suddenlink dot net - plain base, 0.452
5. ldmcrook . . . . . mjcrookston at msn dot com - plain base, 0.452, with handles
6. imsooted . . . . . john-kirby at comcast dot net - plain base, 0.452
7. sffar . . . . . cheeseburgerfriesandshake at yahoo dot com - plain base, 0.452, with handles
8. GMT210 . . . . . markabennett at windstream dot net - plain base, 0.454
9. JoeBob . . . . . sidneyjanetsnow at bellsouth dot net - plain base, 0.454
10. midnight . . . . . rwhyte at wi dot rr dot com, plain base, 0.452
11. rogsir . . . . . rogsir at gmail dotcom - plain base, 0.452
12. practical_man . . . . . 1practical dot man at gmail dot com - plain base, 0.452
13. Bodydoc447 . . . . . BodyDoc447 at aol dot com - plain base, 0.452
14. alamogunr . . . . . alamogunr at charter dot net - plain base, 0.454
15. Tom Herman . . . . . n1bec at msn dot com - plain base, 0.452, with handles
16. slaird . . . . . slaird at cox dot net - plain base, 0.452, with handles
17. Iron Mike Golf . . . . . sugdenjw AT msn DOT com - plain base, 0.452
18. MikeS . . . . . agrijag42 at mac dot com - bevel base, 0.452
19. Jumping Frog . . . . . Jumping INSERTDOT Frog INSERTAT Hotmail INSERTDOT com - plain base, 0.452, with handles
20. rollmyown . . . . . bert000 at yahoo dot com - plain base, 0.452
21. 2hawk . . . . . g underscore blomquist at msn dot com - plain base, 0.452
22. dragonrider . . . . . dragonrider at charter dot net - plain base 0.452
23. Wayne Dobbs . . . . . wayne dot dobbs at yahoo dot com - bevel base, 0.452, with handles
24. PoorGuy . . . . . shane at stedron dot net - plain base, 0.452, with handles
25. foxtrotter . . . . . foxtrotter at rtci dot net - plain base, 0.452
26. RBerry . . . . . RBerry2116 at aol dot com - plain base, 0.454, with handles
27. mpbarry1 . . . . . mpbarry1 at Gmail Dot Com - plain base, 0.452, with handles
28. ce1911 . . . . . dtoman at bis dot midco dot net - plain base 0.452
29. icecold . . . . . icecold at izoom dot net - plain base, 0.452
30. Chapped Lips . . . . . kjhowler AT gmail DOT com - plain base, 0.452
31. JLK . . . . . jlkonn at gmail dot com - plain base, 0.452
32. DukeInMaine . . . . . paypal at sebagosales dot com - plain base, 0.452
33. Robt . . . . . srn at parrett dot net - plain base, 0.452, with handles
34. Salmon-boy . . . . . salmon-boy USING comcast DOT net - bevel base, 0.454
35. JeffHolt . . . . . jeff AT appalachianammo dot com - plain base, 0.452
36. shotstring . . . . . vickiandbob at frontier dot com - plain base, 0.452, two sets of handles
37. snuffy . . . . . jteljet at new dot rr dot com - plain base, 0.452 plain
38. fishboy747 . . . . . fishboy747 at hotmail dot com - plain base, 0.452
39. rintinglen . . . . . mr ghoglin at hotmail dot com - plain base, 0.454
40. old wanderer . . . . . bobkelley1 at comcast dot net - plain base, 0.452, with handles
41. hotwheelz . . . . . willsfxsts at msn dot com - plain base, 0.452
42. CPL Lou . . . . . louiestanfield at gmail dot com - plain base, 0.452
43. manomet . . . . . lebconstruction at gmail dot com - plain base 0.452
44. rnelson . . . . . rnelson11 at chesnet dot net - plain base, 0.452
45. Geezer59 . . . . . dee aich jay (single letters) at excite dot com - plain base, 0.452, with handles
46. TravelingMan0491 . . . . . imprezions at yahoo dot com - plain base, 0.454, with handles
47. 32Special . . . . . rhcaldwell at q dot com - plain base, 0.452, with handles
48. barefooter175 . . . . . xring2245 at att dot net - bevel base, 0.452
49. MikeS . . . . . agrijag42 at mac dot com - plain base, 0.452
50. Libertyrules . . . . . libertyrules at gmail dot com - plain base, 0.452, with handles
51. smlekid . . . . . smlekid at optusnet.com.au - plain base, 0.454
52. geargnasher . . . . . tazdevil7772000 at yahoo dot com - plain base, 0.452
53. 44 Shooter . . . . . ajspan at msn dot com - plain base, 0.452
54. ColColt . . . . . defincher at comcast dot net - plain base, 0.454
55. Tex . . . . . renegado at satx dot rr dot com - plain base, 0.452, with handles
56. Visible Miss . . . . . bargentos at msn dot com - bevel base, 0.452, with handles
57. ilium . . . . . ilium at woh dot rr dot com - plain base, 0.452, with handles
58. grlflh . . . . . grlflh at gmail dot com - plain base, 0.452, with handles
59. Bryan Marino . . . . . nikonguy4570 at sympatico dot ca - plain base, 0.452
60. cba257 . . . . . codya at potlatch dot com - plain base, 0.452, with handles
61. hermans . . . . . hcs45acp at gmail dot com - plain base, 0.454, with handles
62. mtgrs737 . . . . . johnsonroad4 at earthlink dot net - plain base, 0.452
63. MDF99 . . . . . frarocket at aol dot com - plain base, 0.452, with handles


Everyone:

Please check your entry on the list. I've tried to capture your most recent choice of diameter and base configuration. Let me know. I will update the list.

Everyone whose (masked)*** email address still looks like this: ???email, has got a PM from me asking for a PM back or a post. The address on the list is the address where you will receive your paypal invoice.

*The 0.452" mould will actually cast about 0.4525 to 0.453" depending on which wheelweights you use.
**The plain base boolits weigh 200 grains, and the bevel base about 205 grains
***If you put your email address in a discussion forum like this: NancyPelosi@house.gov, these malicious programs called "bots" that cruise the forums will find it and send you tons of spam you probably don't want.

[MiHec]

Sorry I'm so late....

I'm really busy lately (on my day job + making molds).

HG#68 in solid PB and BB is a go in 4 cavity brass (like previous run).

You can choose .453 or .455 as cast (signs are 452 or 454).

BB is a bit heavier (around 205 grains), FB should give you 200gn.


About the cramer style: It could be done only in FB. If we go only with round HP pins, I see no problems (minimum is 15 molds, but I will make it more). The penta pins are problem here (minimum order is higher).

Mold should give you aprox 185 gn boolits in (you choose) .453 or .455 as cast

[midnight]

rwhyte at wi dot rr dot com, one 0.452 plain base
My handle is midinght (#12 on the list)

Bob

[sffar]

I know this will be a well used mold, and am very much looking forward to getting started with it.
Please include a set of handles with order. Thanks!

[dragonrider]

OK I am in for one at .454"
thanks
dragonrider at charter dot net

I deleted my post in the other thread and place it here as this is the official buy thread.

[Wayne Dobbs]

One set of the .452 bevel bases please with a set of handles.

wayne dot dobbs at yahoo dot com

[Doby45]

Some eye candy...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/Doby45/6e356827.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b327/Doby45/e1e9a0e5.jpg

[birdadly]

Is it wrong to be on two GB's for Miha's moulds before I have even started reloading??? I guess I'm just making sure I have something to do come fall and winter :) I'm in.

birdadly at yahoo dot com .452 flat base

[HenryC460]

We're up to 27 moulds now. ...Make that 28. I have yet to add mould handle requests to the list. Please check the accuracy of your order and post or PM me your "masked" email address.

[foxtrotter]

put me in for one .452 PB
foxtrotter at rtci dot net

[slaird]

Please add a set of handles to my order.
slaird at cox dot net

Thanks,
Stephen

[sffar]

Please change the list to show my mold at the .452 and not the .454. If it drops at .001 over, then the smaller mold will work well. As posted earlier I'll want some handles also.
Thanks!
Sam

[RBerry]

RBerry2116 at aol dot com one plain base 0.454 with one set of handles

[tonyjones]

No. 3 on the list; my email is tony dot jones1951 at att dot net.

[HenryC460]

Thirty moulds already! Get one while you still can.

I think I have everyone's handle requests appended. Still need a couple diameters and a few (masked) email addresses.

[GMT210]

HenryC460,

Confirming my information, #9 on the list.

GMT210, 1 plain base mold at .454
markabennett at windstream dot net

[mpbarry1]

mpbarry1 at Gmail Dot Com - Plain Base, 0.452, with handles.

And thanks for the response HenryC460!

[hicard]

Are these cramer hp molds? If so, I will sign up for a 4 cavity cramer hp mold in .453 diameter. Round hp's are ok.

[ce1911]

dtoman at bis dot midco dot net - plain base .452

[icecold]

i also must have one of these so put me in for a .452 flat base mold
thanks
pete
icecold at izoom dot net

[Chapped Lips]

Put me down for one.....PB @ .452

kjhowler AT gmail DOT com

[MikeS]

Ok, I see some of my info is missing, so here it is:

agrijag42 at mac dot com

452 bevel base, with handles. Thanks again for rerunning this classic!

[rogsir]

12. rogsir . . . . . rogsir at gmail dotcom- plain base, 0.452

[JLK]

Please add me to the buy for a:

plain base, 0.452

jlkonn(at)gmail.com

Thanks!!!!
JLK

[HenryC460]

Are these cramer hp molds? If so, I will sign up for a 4 cavity cramer hp mold in .453 diameter. Round hp's are ok.

Hey hicard. These are Cramer moulds if we get more than 15 requests for them. Please sign up on the Discussion thread (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=116794) if you'd like an H&G #68 Cramer type. If I'm not mistaken, there is an Active Group Buy (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=97566) going for a 45 caliber hollowpoint round nose mould. I see a mention of a re-run in that thread. Also, Miha often makes a few extras, so he may have some more or less in stock.

[Bodydoc447]

My email is BodyDoc447 at aol dot com.

Thanks,
Doc

[imsoooted]

info for #7 on list is john-kirbyatcomcastdotnet, .452 solid nose bevelled base
thx, john

[alamogunr]

#15 confirming my order:

alamogunr at charter dot net

One 4 cavity, plain base mold, .454 dia.

John
W.TN

[rollmyown]

Forgot the address. It's bert000 at yahoo dot com

Thanks

[HenryC460]

Got it, thanks.

We're up to 35 now. Don't miss the boat. Who knows when you'll have another chance to buy one of these excellent moulds?

[Flintlockrecord]

I have just bought an NOE .452/196gr SWC that is a copy of H&G130 but at 196gr instead of H&G's listed 185gr.
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=111327

Does anyone have any experience with both of the NOE and the H&G 68?
Looking for opinions on the feeding of both. Is it worth getting the 68 when I have the 130?

[DukeInMaine]

In, please

plain base, 0.452

paypal atta sebagosales dotta com

Been waiting for this one to come around. Glad it came so soooooooooooon!

[sffar]

Ian,
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=37087 has some information on the 130, but your mold and this one seem similar enough to bring pause before getting a second mold. Some bullseye shooters like lighter and heavier boolits at different ranges, but your mold is almost the same weight, and should feed unless there's something quirky with your gun.
That being said, this will be a nice mold, and a classic, so you can't go too wrong!
Good luck,
Sam

[MikeS]

It's my understanding that the Lyman 452488 is also a clone of the 130. I have one of these, and it casts boolits that weigh right around 198gr using 50/50 pb/lino. Lyman says the mould should drop a 195gr boolit with #2, and I believe H&G used linotype with the #130's so chances are they are very close. Along with that mould, I also have a 2 cavity Lee clone of the H&G #68, and a SAECO #69 (which is their clone of the 68 with a plain base, rather than bevel base. I'm in on this group buy as well, so I'm going to have a few different clones to choose from!

I must say the Lyman 452488 sure is a different looking boolit, I haven't tried shooting them yet as I have all my 45 brass already loaded, but as soon as I shoot some I will try it and see how it cycles thru my PT1911.

[dragonrider]

HenryC460 please change the diameter from .454" TO .452" That was an error on my part.

thanks

[imsoooted]

c460
please note that i am on the list twice ( #7 & #16)....please remove one mold order... also , i would like to change the base type to plain base...sorry for the inconvenience. brass 4 cav plain base .452 solid nose. thx john

[HenryC460]

The list is updated. The two of you who were on there twice and didn't want to be (my mistake) are on just once now.

Thanks for the help.

[Jumping Frog]

Confirming my order.

Screen name: Jumping Frog
Masked email: Jumping INSERTDOT Frog INSERTAT Hotmail INSERTDOT com

One .453 as cast, plain base.
One set of handles.

[Iron Mike Golf]

Here's my email, as requested:

sugdenjw AT msn DOT com

[ldmcrook]

Okay, here it is:

I want 0.452" - plain base - with handles.

mjcrookston at msn dot com

Thanks

[wv109323]

I'm No. 4 on the list wv109323
I want a 4Cavity, .452 , Plain Base
E-mail: klworkman at suddenlink dot net

[tomme boy]

When is this GB going to end? How long after it ends, how long to take delivery?

[HenryC460]

When is this GB going to end? How long after it ends, how long to take delivery?

I will defer to Miha for answers to these questions.

I think that I will be changing the thread title to include the words "Closing Soon" when the end is near.

[HenryC460]

Sorry in general that I haven't been able to work on the thread the past couple of days. I got some "critical disk error" that turned out to be bogus and a Trojan Horse. I should not have fallen for the cartoony looking "Windows Repair" solution that was offered, but you never get too old for stupid.

Fortunately, the fix was eventually (this morning) easy. Restore to a System Restore point a couple of weeks ago (5/14/11 worked for me). I only offer the gory details in case this Horse is going around and it might be helpful.

[JLK]

Henry,
I second the system restore to a previous date fix.
I've had to use it a couple times myself.
JLK

[Robt]

srn at parrett dot net
put me down for one plain base .452 with handles

[HenryC460]

Well, System Restore didn't quite get rid of the problem. Neither did AVG, which I paid for. Malwarebytes, which is free, found and removed the Trojan Horse.

[DukeInMaine]

There's always something going around.

Any popup on a web site should be considered an attempt to INSTALL a nasty, rather than an offer to fix it.

If you visit one of those web sites, and get that pop up, DO NOT EVEN CLICK ON THE WINDOW CLOSE (X) button! Even that is usually an install command. You have to do Ctl-Alt-Del and open up task manager, and close your browser that way. And, then don't go back to that web site again.

[Salmon-boy]

I was on the fence for this one, but yesterday's session with Miha's 240g .44 Mag mould has shoved me right over..

I'm in for a .454 bevel based - salmon-boy USING comcast DOT net

[JeffHolt]

I'd like to get in on this mold -pb is fine.
jeff AT appalachianammo dot com

[DukeInMaine]

Jeff's warming up his smelting pot for all that lead we get next Thursday!

[JeffHolt]

Duke,
The H&G 200 SWC is my best selling online cartridge.
But let us not hijack the thread

[HenryC460]

I'd like to get in on this mold -pb is fine.
jeff AT appalachianammo dot com

Hi Jeff,

What diameter would you like? 0.452 and 0.454 nominal are available. The 0.452 should cast about 0.453 with straight wheelweight alloy.

And did I mention? We also have an active buy for a Cramer-type hollow point version of this mould. (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=117271)

[JeffHolt]

Henry,
I got in on the GB for Mihec's 200gr rnfp Cramer HP. In fact, I am waiting for it to show up in my mailbox.

This mold in .452 PB should suffice.
Thanks- Jeff

[shotstring]

Please put me down for a 4 cavity .452 Plain Base and two sets of handles

contact me at vickiandbob at frontier dot com.

thanks
shotstring (Bob)

[snuffy]

These Miha molds are like lays potato chips, ya can't have just one! This will make #3. jteljet at new dot rr dot com,,-- 452 plain base. Maybe by Christmas?[smilie=6:

[HenryC460]

We're near 40 moulds now.

I've have PM'ed Miha asking his thoughts on the production schedule.

[fishboy747]

Please include me on this one also that will make six I own of his the .44 that I have been casting with has been a dream makes a newby into an addict.

[rintinglen]

Hi there, .454 4 cavity plain base for mr ghoglinat hotmail dot com. His stuff if just too good.

[RBerry]

I am # 27 on list. I have requested a .454 flat base mold. I use WW with 20 to 50 % plain lead added for a mixture for my 45ACPs. My question is will this mold drop .454 with a 50-50 mixture or only with a WW mixture? When I use the softer mix in my 45ACP guns than straight WW & find that it drops about .001 smaller than WW mixture from my 6 molds. I have ordered the larger .454 & will size to .452 in star lubsizer. Am I going to be sizing down too much with this mold or should I get a .452 mold. I am after accuracy & find .452 works best in my 45 ACP guns. I have slugged barrels. Any thoughts on the size I have ordered? Will I be sizing then too much or should I order .452 with this mold. Help information is requested. Thanks for any thoughts on subject.

[sffar]

RBerry,
Have a look at the discussion thread. It may help you decide which size might work best for you.
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=114501

[RBerry]

Please leave my mold #27 on list at .454 as first posted. Thanks for help on diameter.
RBerry

[old wanderer]

Please put me on this list for a .452 PB. With handles.

bobkelley1 at comcast dot net

[HDS]

EDIT: Please remove me from this buy, will go with the HP version instead!

[Jumping Frog]

When & how does this group buy transition from gathering names for the order to closing the group buy and actually submitting the order?

[HenryC460]

When & how does this group buy transition from gathering names for the order to closing the group buy and actually submitting the order?

I have answers!

When? Miha says it's hard to say, but if everything goes well, some time in August.

How? My understanding is that this is how Miha handles a group buy. He uses the list in the first post, and he makes all the moulds. Then he emails the account that's listed, telling you your mould is ready and can you send funds by PayPal. Then you send Miha the funds directly. Then he ships you your mould directly.

I'm sorry I haven't had much time to post in the last week. I lucked onto a local varmint hunting opportunity and that has been given much of my time over the past few days :grin::grin::grin:. I will get the list caught up today or tomorrow.

[pls1911]

The key here is patience, and I'll tell ou it pays dividends.
I have two 45 -270-SAA molds of Miheck.
Compared to my many other VERY GOOD molds from NEI, SAECO (old) , H&G, (OLD), Lyman and Saeco 6 cavity molds (old AND heavy), several RCBS molds (all very nice), and I'm sure several I don't remember, his are the finest and best casting molds I've ever laid hands on, bar none.
More expensive than aluminum for sure, but cheaper than some 2 cavities out there and better queality.
Worth the wait.

[JLK]

I second what 1911 says. I got one of these molds on the last group buy end of 2010. It is sooo good I just HAVE to have another.
Whenever he says they're ready is soon enough for me!
JLK

[CPL Lou]

Add me !

louiestanfield at gmail dot com - (CPL Lou) .452" Plain Base

[manomet]

Plain base .452 please lebconstruction at gmail dot com Thanks

[rnelson11]

I would like a PB .452

rnelson11 at chesnet dot net

Thanks

[Geezer59]

Plain-base, .452 dia., with handles.

dee aich jay (single letters) at excite dot com

[DukeInMaine]

There is a list that someone is maintaining here:
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=114501&page=5

That other list needs to get combined with the official list in this thread, and that other thread/list needs to get closed and locked.

Some people are going to be pissed if they get left out, or orders duplicated.

I went to look at that other thread, and saw the dupe list, and that some people are signing up there, but not here, etc...

We need one list, and I would suggest that this thread has the "OFFICIAL LIST"

[TravelingMan0491]

Put me down for one

Plain base .454 with handles

imprezions at yahoo dot com

already have one of these in .452 and love it!

[Tom Herman]

#16 on the list... n1bec at msn dot com. Confirming .452, plain base, and a set of mould handles. Many thanks! -Tom

[HenryC460]

We are up to date, 47 moulds so far.

I have put in a request to lock the old discussion thread, and all the committed requests there are incorporated on the list here.

[32Special]

I want one. .452, plain base, with handles

rhcaldwell@q.com

[Chapped Lips]

Originally Posted by Jumping Frog
When & how does this group buy transition from gathering names for the order to closing the group buy and actually submitting the order?

I have answers!
When? Miha says it's hard to say, but if everything goes well, some time in August.

August works for me...........

[JoeBob]

Make mine 0.454 Plain Base

sidneyjanetsnow at bellsouth dot net

Thanks,
JB

[MikeS]

Any idea how much longer till the buy is closed, and moulds made?

[HenryC460]

Any idea how much longer till the buy is closed, and moulds made?


Mike,

Miha says it's hard to say, but if everything goes well, some time in August.

[birdadly]

HenryC460, sorry for the extra work, but I have to cancel my order as I was lucky enough to grab one of these from the S&S section. I'm #25 on the list, birdadly. Thanks! -Brad

[HenryC460]

HenryC460, sorry for the extra work, but I have to cancel my order as I was lucky enough to grab one of these from the S&S section. I'm #25 on the list, birdadly. Thanks! -Brad

Thanks for letting me know.

I did take a peek at the old group buy thread today, and I noticed there are 5 more people, toward the end, who missed the boat, and who I haven't heard from on this re-run yet. I guess it can't hurt to PM them in case they hadn't seen this re-run yet.

[PoorGuy]

I'll go ahead and take birdadly's #25 spot. :-)

Thanks for the heads up.

PoorGuy . . . . . shane at stedron dot net - plain base, 0.452, with handles

[MikeS]

Ok, I'm really not sure if I want the bevel base, or the plain base, so I've decided to add a plain base mould to my order as well as the bevel base. This way I can play with both when I get them and either decide which one I really like, and sell the other one (I'm sure I would have no problem selling one of MiHec's beauties!), or just keep and use both!

So that's ADD a .452 plain base to my order along with the bevel base. Also, on the list in the first post, you have me as #10 in the postion for #19, just a typo, but you might want to change it so there's no confusion later. Thanks!

[HenryC460]

Shane, Mike,

I've got you both.

Mike,

You're #19 and #50. I'll put your orders next to each other when I've got three whole minutes to re-type the list numbers.

[midnight]

I have to fly down to Florida tomorrow to help care for my Ma & Dad and do not know when I will return. I want to let Henry know that I still want the mould. With no computer I hope I am not tardy when the request for payment comes. I will try to use a library computer or something to check in periodicaly (sp). I think there is something like an internet cafe where for a small fee you can use the computer. I will do my best.

Bob

[Libertyrules]

If it's not too late I'm in for a plain base 0.452 with handles

libertyrules at gmail dot com

[HenryC460]

I have to fly down to Florida tomorrow to help care for my Ma & Dad and do not know when I will return. I want to let Henry know that I still want the mould. With no computer I hope I am not tardy when the request for payment comes. I will try to use a library computer or something to check in periodicaly (sp). I think there is something like an internet cafe where for a small fee you can use the computer. I will do my best.

Bob

Hi Bob,

If you want to PM me a phone number or a reliable email address, I'll contact you when it's time.

[HenryC460]

If it's not too late I'm in for a plain base 0.452 with handles

libertyrules at gmail dot com

You're in.

[smlekid]

if its not to late I'd like a plain base .454"
smlekid at optusnet.com.au

[MikeS]

Henry:

I have a quick question regarding price. I'm on 2 different GB's at the moment. One has the price for a 4 cavity brass mould as $90.00 & $20.00 for shipping, the other has the mould price as $95.00 with a shipping charge of $15.00 While this works out to the same amount, it starts to change when people order more than one mould. On the other GB, where it's 95 per mould, and 15.00 for shipping it also stated that Miha can ship 2 moulds for $25.00 Would the shipping for 2 moulds on this buy be the same $25.00 or ? I'm not trying to be a PITA, just curious. I'm also curious if both moulds are actually the same price, and Miha just split the pricing up differently for some reason?

[HenryC460]

smlekid: You are on the list.

Mike: I have PM'd Miha asking what the following combined shipping rates would be:

One mould with handles
Two moulds
Two moulds with two sets of handles
Three moulds
Three moulds with three sets of handles
Four
Four with handles (nobody's ordered four yet, but you never know)

I'll post, or Miha will.

[JoeBob]

I need to drop off of this buy for now.

I stumbled across Miha's overruns page, got a bit excited with what was available and will have to limit my obligations for a while.

I'll try to get back if I'm able to recover before last call.

Apologetically,

Joebob.

[barefooter175]

I am interested on this second go-around. I would like a four cavity in .452" bevel base.

James
xring2245
@att.net

[HenryC460]

I am interested on this second go-around. I would like a four cavity in .452" bevel base.

James
xring2245
@att.net

Then you get JoeBob's #49 slot. Welcome.

[HenryC460]

I need to drop off of this buy for now.

I stumbled across Miha's overruns page, got a bit excited with what was available and will have to limit my obligations for a while.

I'll try to get back if I'm able to recover before last call.

Apologetically,

Joebob.

No hard feelings here. If you change you're mind, we'll add you back.

[barefooter175]

Then you get JoeBob's #49 slot. Welcome.

Gotcha. Thanks.

Let me know when you need a check.

james

[HenryC460]

Gotcha. Thanks.

Let me know when you need a check.

james

Miha will contact you about that. Probably some time in August. He will make the moulds and then email you asking for payment (to him directly), and then he will ship the mould(s) to you directly. I am out of the loop other than collecting names and trying to answer questions.

[geargnasher]

I just found this, I want a 4-cavity, Plain Base, .452" version.

tazdevil7772000 at yahoo dot com 0.452

I'll transfer some money to my PP account in the meantime.

Thanks,

Gear

[shaggyant]

Never mind I'm going for the hollow point version in the other buy.

[cntrybare]

Why is the BB molds weight 5 grains heavier than the plain base? In my 1911's will I see a performance difference between the two PB or BB? If so what have you found that difference to be in general. Specific guns, I know, are as individual as shooters...:veryconfu Thanks folks...

[44 Shooter]

Please put me down for one mold in .452 with PB.
Thanks 44 Shooter, ajspan at msn dot com

[HenryC460]

Henry:

I have a quick question regarding price. I'm on 2 different GB's at the moment. One has the price for a 4 cavity brass mould as $90.00 & $20.00 for shipping, the other has the mould price as $95.00 with a shipping charge of $15.00 While this works out to the same amount, it starts to change when people order more than one mould. On the other GB, where it's 95 per mould, and 15.00 for shipping it also stated that Miha can ship 2 moulds for $25.00 Would the shipping for 2 moulds on this buy be the same $25.00 or ? I'm not trying to be a PITA, just curious. I'm also curious if both moulds are actually the same price, and Miha just split the pricing up differently for some reason?

Mike,

I've got you an answer:

Shipping is weight based.

Up to 1 kg is 15$
up to 2kg is 20$

4 cav. solid mold packet is 0.95 kg
4 cav. hp mold packet is 1.15 kg
1 set of mold handles is 0.4 kg


If there is more than 2 kg then I separate it in more than one package (It is cheaper that way).

I'll try and do the arithmetic and add the itemized schedule of shipping charges to the first post. I ought to have a little while to update the list this evening.

[JLK]

Could I change my bold to bevel base please?
Thanks!
JLK

[ColColt]

If this is still open, I'll take one in PB .454"

defincher at comcast dot net

[Tex]

I am in for one: Plain base, 0.452, with handles

renegado at satx dot rr dot com

Thanks

[Visible Miss]

I guess I should get on the list before it closes. Bevel base, 0.452, with handles, please.

bargentos at msn dot com

Thanks.

[HenryC460]

Why is the BB molds weight 5 grains heavier than the plain base? In my 1911's will I see a performance difference between the two PB or BB? If so what have you found that difference to be in general. Specific guns, I know, are as individual as shooters...:veryconfu Thanks folks...

I think the bevel portion is an extension of the cavity, instead of cutting the same cavity but leaving a rim of metal behind. In other words, the mould is probably cut with the cherry (nose down) a little deeper into the mould block. If you had a bevel base cherry, and if you backed it out the depth of the bevel, you'd have a plain base mould, but it would cast a little lighter.

I think the bevel based are easier to load and harder to damage if a box of them gets bounced around.

At pistol shooting distances, I doubt I am good enough to notice an accuracy difference.

Since loads for a lead 200 grain semiwadcutter are probably way short of maximum, an extra 5 or 10 grains isn't probably going to take you anywhere near dangerous pressures. Check the maximum 230 grain loads and jacketed loads with the same powder, and you're probably loading 200 or 205 grain semiwadcutters with a lot less powder and at a lot lower pressure than that. Someone who knows more than me could probably give you more precise answers, but I check stuff like that whenever I have pressure questions.

[HenryC460]

Sunday, July 10, almost 11:00 at night here, and we are up to date with new requests and order modifications.

We are probably looking at August for manufacturing these and sending out invoices, so you've still got some time to get on the list (we're near 60 now!).

I will try and post a warning or a "last call" before this closes.

[HDS]

Sorry guys, gonna go with the cramer style HP alternative of this mold, please remove me from the list.

[HenryC460]

Sorry guys, gonna go with the cramer style HP alternative of this mold, please remove me from the list.

HDS,

I have moved you over to the Cramer-type list.

[HenryC460]

All,

Miha has said that he will give us some warning when it is time to close this buy. There is still time to get on the list for one of these. Not a lot of time, mind you.

Oh, by the way...

Here are a few pictures from the last group buy of this mould (thanks for permission, several of you). The nose punch and bottle of sprue lube are included with your mould of course:

http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g443/system_admin/mould1.jpg?t=1310845230

http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g443/system_admin/mould3.jpg?t=1310845291

http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g443/system_admin/boolits-1.jpg?t=1310845333

[ColColt]

Good looking boolit-I hope it works with my G30SF. If not, there's always the 4506.

[HenryC460]

Why is the BB molds weight 5 grains heavier than the plain base? In my 1911's will I see a performance difference between the two PB or BB? If so what have you found that difference to be in general. Specific guns, I know, are as individual as shooters...:veryconfu Thanks folks...


I think the bevel portion is an extension of the cavity, instead of cutting the same cavity but leaving a rim of metal behind. In other words, the mould is probably cut with the cherry (nose down) a little deeper into the mould block. If you had a bevel base cherry, and if you backed it out the depth of the bevel, you'd have a plain base mould, but it would cast a little lighter.

I think the bevel based are easier to load and harder to damage if a box of them gets bounced around.

At pistol shooting distances, I doubt I am good enough to notice an accuracy difference.

Since loads for a lead 200 grain semiwadcutter are probably way short of maximum, an extra 5 or 10 grains isn't probably going to take you anywhere near dangerous pressures. Check the maximum 230 grain loads and jacketed loads with the same powder, and you're probably loading 200 or 205 grain semiwadcutters with a lot less powder and at a lot lower pressure than that. Someone who knows more than me could probably give you more precise answers, but I check stuff like that whenever I have pressure questions.

I was reading someone's thread here at Cast Boolits the other day, and another consideration occurred to me. If I find it again, I'll post the link so you can read his story.

While bevel based boolits may be more robust and damage resistant than plain base, the opposite is true of bevel base moulds. The part of the mold that forms the bevel is a thin, sharp ridge of metal around the cavity opening (boolit base). That beveling ridge is somewhat more susceptible to denting and chipping than the square corner at the opening of a plain base mould.

FWIW, my own casting experience is measured in dozens of hours at the pot, not thousands.* I haven't damaged a bevel base mould yet, but I have received a brand new aluminum bevel base mould with a damaged beveling rim. That mould was cheerfully accepted for return by the vendor.

Then, of course, you've got to lubricate the boolits. If you pan lube or tumble lube or have a Star sizer, you don't need to worry. If you have a Lyman-type lubricator, the plain base may be less trouble. The Lyman/RCBS sizers can't tell the difference between a lube groove and a base bevel, and they can deliver lube to both places, making a sticky mess for you. There are ways of working around this, and some people have much less trouble than all that.

*(and if you do a search on the word "bevel" (in thread titles), you'll see that the differences between plain and bevel base boolits make for one of the more contentious gatherings of opinions you'll find anywhere in these forums)

[imsoooted]

OMG why did you have to post pics of the molds???!!!! i can hardly stand the waiting!!!!! go miha,go!!!!!!!

[ilium]

I'll take one: Plain base, 0.452, with handles.

ilium at woh dot rr dot com.

Thanks

[MikeS]

On the lube question of bevel based boolits, I have the same problem with lube getting in the bevel with either a Lyman sizer, OR pan lubing.

[btroj]

OMG why did you have to post pics of the molds???!!!! i can hardly stand the waiting!!!!! go miha,go!!!!!!!

If Ypu think it looks good wait til you see how it casts. Mine is one of the easiest casting moulds I have ever used. Get it hot and they just fall out, almost every one a preettt little swc just waiting for lube and a home.

[lawboy]

I would like to point out two other positives of this mould that I have not seen posted in any of the threads and which I believe are significant in terms of an improvement over the H&G #68, which I also own in a 4-cavity mould.

The Mihec bullet is slightly shorter in the nose and broader at the meplat. I am talking SLIGHTLY, but you can see it. Also, the front driving band of the Mihec bullet is slightly farther forward than on the #68. The benefit to all this is that you can more easily load to an OAL tha allows easy ejection of loaded rounds without hanging up on the front edge of the ejection port while still still seating the bullet so that the obligatory hairline of front driving band remains visible above the case mouth. With the #68, this can be tricky and some guns require opening up of the front edge of the ejection port let a loaded round eject freely. This can be a safety issue as a bullet that catches can allow the ejector to contact the primer and detonate a round in the ejection port. If you have competed in USPSA/IPSC long enough, you have heard of or seen this first hand.
If you love and shoot the #68 DO NOT MISS this group buy!

[HDS]

HDS,

I have moved you over to the Cramer-type list.

Thanks, I notice my name is still on this list though.

[hotwheelz]

Plain base .452

willsfxsts at msn dot com

[HenryC460]

Thanks, I notice my name is still on this list though.

Thanks. I'm sure I deleted you. I must have forgot to hit "save".

Hotwheelz, you're #42 now.

[grlflh]

Plain Base .452

grlflh at gmail dot com

[grlflh]

Please add handles

grlflh at gmail dot com

[Bryan Marino]

I'm in for .452 plain base.

nikonguy4570 at sympatico dot ca

[cba257]

I am in. I would like a .452 plain base with handles.

codya at potlatch dot com

[hermans]

Plain base, 0.454, with handles

hcs45acp at gmail dot com

[cntrybare]

Is this buy still open?

[HenryC460]

Hi,

Yes it is. Estimated closing is in August. Wow, that's five days away. That would be the close on this buy, the regular solid nose moulds. Our other group buy for this design in a Cramer-type (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=117271) (hollow point) mould will close and be manufactured separately.

Miha has said he'll provide some sort of "last call" warning on the close of this buy. That warning will happen very soon, I think.

[HenryC460]

Plain base, 0.454, with handles

hcs45acp at gmail dot com

I've got you on the list (now). Welcome to Cast Boolits.

[mtgrs737]

Put me down for a .452 Flat base.

johnsonroad4 at earthlink dot net

[HenryC460]

I have instructions to close this buy. Moulds should be ready to ship in 14 days.

Is there still time to order one of these?

Maybe.

What about a "last call" warning?

I inquired, and I am re-inquiring.

Aw, I really wanted one of these. Are you saying I have missed the boat?

I don't know, and I don't really think so. Miha always makes a few extras, and if you were to get on the list PRONTO, I'd say you are probably first in line to get one of these excellent moulds (the extra ones).

Is the group buy for the Cramer-type moulds closing as well?

This one? (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=117271)

No. Not at this time. I supposed that could happen at short notice. Be prepared.

[HenryC460]

Last Call!
This is it. Get on the list and have it made your way.

Blink, and you might get lucky and pick up an extra (there aren't very many extras). Then again, you might not. The extras can disappear pretty fast.

This is your last chance. Soon, the CLOSED sign will be hung, and this thread will be moved to the Completed Buys board.

[MDF99]

I'm in for one mold 0.452" plain base with handles

frarocket at aol dot com

[HenryC460]

Going, going...

[HenryC460]

Gone.

The group buy is now closed. The moulds should be completed in a couple of weeks. You'll be getting an invoice directly from Miha, and you'll be getting a very nice brass 4-cavity mould directly from Miha. Congratulations.

[HenryC460]

I have gone through the list again and checked it against individual posts. I think it is error free. I caught a couple of my own typos, but nobody was destined to receive the wrong mould (a welcome result for an aging mind).

Some statistics, in case you're interested:

63 moulds were ordered.

47 are plain base 0.452

4 are bevel base 0.452

11 are plain base 0.454

1 is bevel base 0.454

26 sets of handles were ordered

One person ordered one mould with two sets of handles.

One person ordered two different base configuration moulds because it was so hard to decide (I almost did that myself).

One person still needs to get me an email address. (But he hasn't posted in a couple of weeks. Hope he's having a good time wherever he is.)

[sffar]

Thanks for all your work on this, Henry. This is a "must have, short list" mold for me, and who knows when it would have come along if not for your taking the initiative. Much appreciated!
Sam

[JoeBob]

I'd like to add back in for a 0.454 Plain Base if there is still time.

If it's too late I'd like to get in line for an overrun. I'll take either size.

PM me or email;

sidneyjanetsnow at bellsouth dot net

Thanks,
JB

[cntrybare]

Sorry guys, gonna have to get in on the next one....

[HenryC460]

Invoices should be coming out, starting between a week and two weeks from now. Soon after, moulds will arrive in your mailbox. Soon after that, or maybe sooner, there will be a list of extra moulds. I anticipate that they will disappear fast. If you watch here (and the M-P Molds website www.mp-molds.com) closely, you probably can snag one.

If you are interested, there is a still-open group buy for basically this same mould. Same boolit design, but the mould is a Cramer-type.

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=117271

Rather than read my thousand words of description, why not consult some pictures and this video:

http://www.youtube.com/v/sMXtwOqc1NY?fs=1&hl=en_US

http://www.mp-molds.com/images/cramer_45_render_cr.jpg

Note that when you make hollow points, you tap the pins sticking out the side, and this moves the hollowpointing pins and the new boolit away from the cavity wall (where the lube grooves kept the boolit from dropping), and the boolits fall off the hollowpointing pins (which have no ridges and fairly little surface area to hold onto the boolit). Got that part?

If you turn those hollowpointing pins upside down, the same mould makes the same solid point boolits that the mould in this recently closed group buy makes. Know what I'm sayin?

Great. Now I am going to speculate a little bit (that gets it done faster than asking someone who actually knows, BTW do chime in). If you cast with that Cramer type mould with its hollowpointing pins turned upside down, I think you can skip the step of tapping on the side pins altogether. The pins aren't holding onto the boolit when they're upside down. I think you just use that Cramer-type mould the same as a regular mould, and it's just as fast and casts the same boolits as the regular mould. No extra steps.

And if you get bored or just want a snazzy-looking batch of hollowpoints, turn those pins right side up, and you've got them.

[cntrybare]

185 gr H & G # 130 Does Mihec make this mold? If so are their any available? How Much? Or is there a batch coming up? Thanks to everyone...

[HenryC460]

185 gr H & G # 130 Does Mihec make this mold? If so are their any available? How Much? Or is there a batch coming up? Thanks to everyone...

PM sent.

[MiHec]

I have 4 solid molds HG#68. They cast .457
If anyone is interested please PM me

[MiHec]

First invoices are out!

All will be out in 2-3 days.

[snuffy]

Received the notice this morning, payment sent. Can't wait to see it, use it, shoot them. Thanks to Miha for making the beautiful molds, and Henry for running the GB. This makes #3, can you tell I'm a happy customer?:smile:

[imsoooted]

henry c460,
thanks for all your efforts. you did a great job organizing this buy. payment sent to miha, just gotta warm up the pot and pour a few......

[TravelingMan0491]

SWEET!!! I can't wait to pay... I've never felt so excited to give my money to someone!

[JLK]

Henry,
Let me add my thanks as well!
Invoice received and paid today.
:lovebooli
JLK

[PoorGuy]

Payment sent. Thanks to Henry for hosting this party and to Miha for taking care to craft great moulds.

[MiHec]

All invoices are out (for solid molds). If you missing one please PM me

[JoeBob]

invoice paid,

jb

[CPL Lou]

A BIG thanks to HenryC460 for running this group buy !
[smilie=s:

[ColColt]

I received notification of my invoice and have sent payment...now, waiting with baded breath on this beauty.

[Bodydoc447]

I paid my invoice yesterday. Thanks to Henry and Miha for getting this buy off the ground. Now for the anticipation.....

Doc

[smlekid]

payment sent today
thanks Mihec looking forward to giving this one a run just got to get me a 45!!!!

[midnight]

Finally got back from Florida yesterday to find the invoice from Miha. Paid him last night. Was afraid I might miss it. Dad passed away at 93 on 8-1 and I finally got the estate in shape enough so I could come home. Thanks to all on this forum for their kind words and thoughts, especially Henry.

Bob

[DukeInMaine]

Sorry to hear of your loss.

I handled a similar situation a few years back, and know what you have been through.

You'll enjoy the mold!


Finally got back from Florida yesterday to find the invoice from Miha. Paid him last night. Was afraid I might miss it. Dad passed away at 93 on 8-1 and I finally got the estate in shape enough so I could come home. Thanks to all on this forum for their kind words and thoughts, especially Henry.

Bob

[imsoooted]

tryin to be patient now....anybody got an idea on shipping time from past purchases?

[alamogunr]

tryin to be patient now....anybody got an idea on shipping time from past purchases?

Anywhere from 3-4 days(delivery in Europe) to 1 month. There will be someone in the States that gets theirs before anyone else, then a whole bunch will get theirs and then the rest will start to trickle in. No rhyme or reason(USPS).

I was on one buy when it seemed that everyone had their mold except me. That wasn't the case, but it had me worried. The mold finally showed up. Worth the wait.

[sffar]

Missed a package delivery today, and the slip seems to say it's from Slovenia. Could it be . . ?

[MiHec]

Missed a package delivery today, and the slip seems to say it's from Slovenia. Could it be . . ?

Yes, it is....:mrgreen:

[sffar]

The mold looks terrific. Thanks, Miha! This was money very well spent.
Don't know if I'll have a chance to cast with it today, But I'm gonna try. Got to work on a nice target load for the Kimber.
The handles look good, too–simple and sturdy. Good deal!
Sam

Just did some quick, half-assed casts to heat the mold and burn off oil. Bullets were falling out perfectly, and right about .453 with a range lead and WW mix. Nice and round. Beautiful mold.

[DukeInMaine]

Maybe the truck will make it to Maine soon............

[imsoooted]

then to chi-town ???!!!

[mtgrs737]

I am keeping an eye on the mailbox, but being next to last on the list I don't expect to see mine until next week at the earlyiest.

[Jumping Frog]

Mine came. Looking forward to trying it out.

Not sure how excited I am about bullet casting right now, however. We are now at 24 straight days above 100, and my garage is pretty miserable.

[MiHec]

I have some over order molds. Please PM me if you are interested

[snuffy]

RATS!

I had a Dr. apt this morning, got back to find a note in my mailbox! I'll be home tomorrow, so I'll get it then.


I am keeping an eye on the mailbox, but being next to last on the list I don't expect to see mine until next week at the earliest.

You won't find it there! You have to be home to sign for it. It comes as registered mail.

[alamogunr]

Mine came today. No "pins & needles" this time. I happened to be in the yard when the rural carrier came. I went out to meet him since he is a gun enthusiast too and we usually have short conversation on the latest acquisition or something related. Among the junk he handed me the familiar white box. I didn't have to sign. I guess giving it to me personally fulfilled the requirement.

[DukeInMaine]

Mine arrived.

Chi Town is next, I guess.....

[midnight]

Mine didn't come today and I'm leaving for Florida again tomorrow and the post office will hold my mail. Last time one of Miha's molds came when I was gone. When I picked up my mail, she gave me the basket of mail and then went back and opened a big safe. She removed the small white box with the green labels and gave it to me to sign for. I guess they know the value of Miha's molds and keep them in the safe.

Bob

[JLK]

Mine came today.
Met the mailman at the mail box and signed for it.
:cast_boolits:
JLK

[imsoooted]

Mine arrived.

Chi Town is next, I guess.....

dang duke, you are a psychic!!!!! i was at work though.....1 more day

[smlekid]

mine managed to swin to Australia today I put it to work and have 400 or so 203gr boolits Miha this mould is a work of art thank you for making something so nice I nearly (NEARLY!!!) didn't want to use it!

[hermans]

Was just wondering if you already shipped my mold & handles?
hermans from South Africa

[imsoooted]

the wife picked it up at the post office this AM !!! nice job miha !!!! over 90 in my area today, i'm cleaning the mold and i'll warm up the pot tonite !!!!!

[mtgrs737]

Mine came today! The only problem is the rual route mailman didn't bring it to the house he left a note in the mailbox, so I have to drive to town tomorrow to pick it up at the PO. Sometimes I have to look hard to find the "Service" in the USPS. I guess I can wait until tommorrow.

[snuffy]

RATS!

I had a Dr. apt this morning, got back to find a note in my mailbox! I'll be home tomorrow, so I'll get it then.

Uh-huh, not so easy. I saw the mailman pass me by, took a longer look at the slip he left yesterday. Said, pick it up at the P.O.. okay a 20 mi round trip later I HAVE IT!

Pot is just cooling from the first production run, flawless performance after a bath in boiling water and DAWN.

Fresh out of the jacuzzi.
http://photos.imageevent.com/jptowns/cannont2ifolder/websize/8-25-11%20004.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/jptowns/cannont2ifolder/websize/8-25-11%20005.jpg

First born.
http://photos.imageevent.com/jptowns/cannont2ifolder/websize/8-25-11%20010.jpg


http://photos.imageevent.com/jptowns/cannont2ifolder/websize/8-25-11%20006.jpg

Ran a few through a .452 RCBS sizer. Using Lars red,(carnuba red), makes a pretty picture with the silver/red. At least I think so.

Now to change over the dillon 650 from 9mm to 45, then lube some more and load some test loads.

[MiHec]

Was just wondering if you already shipped my mold & handles?
hermans from South Africa

Shipped next day ;-)

[hermans]

Shipped next day ;-)

I took a chance and went past the Post Office today, and there it was!
Opened the package, and now I can see why the guys go completely off the boil about your molds, it is just simply amazing:grin:

Thanks Miha!

[mtgrs737]

Mine came in today, I will be giving it a try right away. I hope it casts as well as it looks, if it does it I will be very pleased. Thanks Miha!

[Iron Mike Golf]

Mine just arrived. Wouldn't you know, we are leaving for a mini vacation in 4 hours! I won't be able to fire it up until Sat night. The mold is Mihec's usual outstanding quality.

Thanks, Mihec!

[ColColt]

Mine got here today but they didn't leave it on the porch or in the mailbox. There was a not indicating they had come by and no one is home all day except my dog so, I'll be going by the P.O. tomorrow to pick it up. Can't wait to see what it looks like.

[geargnasher]

Got mine today, superb piece of work as usual!

Gear

[Bodydoc447]

Got mine today. It is a thing of beauty. Thanks!!!!!

Doc

[GMT210]

Got mine today, outstanding as usual.

GMT

[ColColt]

I just got back from the post office to pick mine up. What a beauty! I'm giving serious consideration to putting this on the coffee table with candles beside it.:D Pouring hot lead in this work of art would be sacrilegious.

[TravelingMan0491]

Mine arrived but I think I got someone else's..... I got a .452 instead of what I wanted which was a .454. What do I need to do to get the right one Miha?

Edit: All blocks regardless if they are .452 or .454 are marked as .452. So that means.... I got mine today!

[MikeS]

I got both of mine yesterday! I think I will try out the plain base mould first, then the bevel based one. Now I need to get more handles, as I really don't like swapping them from mould to mould.

[barefooter175]

I haven't gotten mine yet. Just wondering if it has been shipped.

Thanks,
James

[CPL Lou]

I received mine on Thursday. What a beauty ! :awesome:

[alamogunr]

I haven't gotten mine yet. Just wondering if it has been shipped.

Thanks,
James

Look at post #161

[MikeS]

I've cast a couple hundred from each mould, and the boolits look great! I like the bevel base, as it's small enough that there's no problem using a lubesizer, unlike some other boolits that have a much larger bevel, and lube gets in it, and makes a mess! This bevel is large enough to make loading easier, but not so large that lube collects in it in the sizer.

[ColColt]

MikeS-Let's see some picks of those boolits! I have the pb one but haven't gotten a chance to cast any yet.

[MikeS]

Ok. You asked, so here they are. These pix were shot with my iPhone just now, so they're not the best. You should be able to get a general idea of how the mould works, but if the boolits were cast by somebody that knew what they were doing the actual boolits would probably look much better. The first picture is 4 of the plain based on the left, with 4 of the bevel based on the right, and the second picture is just the 4 bevel based ones.

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/imagehosting/thum_177914e66fa1a040b8.jpg (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=2054)
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/imagehosting/thum_177914e66fa41cb615.jpg (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=2055)

[MiHec]

I haven't gotten mine yet. Just wondering if it has been shipped.

Thanks,
James

All molds are shipped. I usually ship next day of payment.

Post is sometimes tricky:|

[ColColt]

I finally got around to trying this mold out yesterday evening early as the temp was about 72 here and perfect for raising the garage door for ventilation. I knocked out 200 in short order but of course, four at a time helps. This mold makes some beautiful boolits and I can't wait to try them out.

I did have a problem sizing, however. I dug out my old .452" size die from long ago and discovered it was sizing .4535-.454"-not the .452 that was stamped on the die. I guess I made a mistake ordering the .454" mold due in part I wanted to be sure I wouldn't have undersized boolits like I have in so many other molds...should have gotten the .452". So, it's off to Midway or Graf's to order a .452 size die.

I couldn't get the supplied seating stem to fit my Lyman 450. It just wouldn't go in all the way. I put a mic on the stem and it's right at .265-.267"(at base) and my other stems are .264" You wouldn't think a thousandths or so would make much difference but it does. It wouldn't seat all the way in the press but, I've probably got my old one around and will use that one. No big thing.

[MikeS]

All molds are shipped. I usually ship next day of payment.

Post is sometimes tricky:|

Your mould quality is truly amazing! I thought I was going to have to wait til next month to have the money to pay for these 2 moulds, but luckily I was able to sell a couple of puppies (one of my girls had 7 puppies, now I'm down to only 2 left to sell), so was able to pay for them quicker than I thought. I'm still amazed by how smooth the finish to the cavities is, making boolits that really shine! I can't wait to get the last GB boolit, the 200gr HP! I think with that boolit I will change my policy of using factory ammo for self defense carry, and load the HP's cast from Lyman #2 in my concealed carry gun (a Jericho 941 chambered in 45ACP with a polygonal rifled barrel AKA a Baby Eagle). I figure the HP's will probably shoot about the same as the boolits cast as a solid, so I can do lots of practice with those, then shoot one or two magazines full of the HP's just to make sure they shoot & feed well, then keep it loaded with the HP's for carrying. Shooting the HP cast from Lyman #2, out of a 4" barrel, which would be the better pin to use for self defense, the round one, or the pentapins? Thanks again for making this possible!

[skandic]

a little late to the party was wondering if there were any extra .452 pb molds for sale

[skandic]

what top punch for this boolit? have lyman 4500 sizer

[snuffy]

what top punch for this boolit? have lyman 4500 sizer

IF you find one to buy, Miha supplies a top punch that fits the lyman and RCBS sizers, and it fits precisely on the boolit nose. Good luck finding one, mine's NOT for sale!

[MiHec]

a little late to the party was wondering if there were any extra .452 pb molds for sale

There are some extras :smile:

[MiHec]

what top punch for this boolit? have lyman 4500 sizer

Top punch is included with the mold

[skandic]

Thanks Miha this mold works wonderfull and only 6 days to get all the way to Alaska, was wondering what it would if it is possible to have a fitted seating stem that fits inside of a lee seating die made?

[el general]

with permission i use the picture.
there are any extra mould like this?

[MiHec]

Some molds still available.
PM me if you want one

[AndyC]

PM sent

[Jumping Frog]

Finally got a chance to try out my mold (we moved to Texas in the interim and life has been too busy ....)

Here are some results:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg126/Jumping_Frog/DSCF4124.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg126/Jumping_Frog/DSCF4120.jpg

[AndyC]

I hate you, Bob :mrgreen:

[Geezer59]

I finally got my molds, and I must say, they were worth the wait. Beautiful piece of work, I can't wait to put them to use.

Cheers!

[MiHec]

I still have some of this molds.
Please PM me if you like one.

[Griz44mag]

YIPPEE! I made the short list.
Just waiting for the invoice and the mold now.

THANKS MIHEC

[Griz44mag]

Well, it's been 10 days since I was invoiced and paid for this mold. Christmas sure is coming around slowly. How long does it usually take for these molds to make it over here into the States?

[DocDorle]

PM sent.

[sig2009]

Some molds still available.
PM me if you want one

Your e store says out of stock!

[Griz44mag]

My mold arrived today!
This thing is an absolute beauty.
It's so pretty that it will be a shame to heat it up and smear lube all over it.

BUT ... I'm going to!

Mihec, this is a work of superb craftsmanship.

Now I can't wait for the other two group buys to mature so I can get the hollow point molds.

[MiHec]

Your e store says out of stock!

I must list them. But I have around 15 molds in 4 cav. brass available.

[Griz44mag]

Third casting session with this mold.
Had a few minor issues with rear alignment pin not fully seating. Pin and receiver were not quite the right size. Mold makes great bullets.
Both Colts I have shot them in function great and are very accurate.

http://www.texas-chl.com/images/DSC00848.JPG
http://www.texas-chl.com/images/DSC00849.JPG

[Shooter6br]

Any left? What is the cost?

[DocDorle]

Another PM sent. RSVP please.

[Griz44mag]

When you send messages to Mihec, remember that his time zone i way out of whack from the US. The e-mail I have gotten from him is stamped 1Am - 6Am.

[DocDorle]

When you send messages to Mihec, remember that his time zone i way out of whack from the US. The e-mail I have gotten from him is stamped 1Am - 6Am.

I sent the first PM four days ago.

[MiHec]

I have some left.
it is 4 cavity brass. .452+ as cast plain base.
Price shipped is 110$.

PM me if you want one (include your e-mail address)

[DocDorle]

Got mine today. It's a beauty.