Ranch Dog Outdoors Update 08/20/11

[Ranch Dog]

The TLC339-200-RF and the associated .339 Lube & Size Kits are now in stock! The TLC359-175-RF is in stock. This is a second generation and final design of a bullet for the 357 Mag levergun. I will be working with this bullet in my Taurus M605 revolver as well. The proven TLC460-350-RF for the 45-70 Govt and 450 Marlin is back in stock. The initial response to my Factory Crimp Dies was greater than expected! The 357 Mag, 44 Mag and 45 Colt sold out very quickly. Lee is sending me a small shipment of each next week with a larger shipment to follow. Please sign up for the "Back In Stock" notification if you are interested in these dies. That leaves my 25 ACP design, the TL256-57-RF, as the only mold yet to be inventoried this year. I know a number of you have been patiently waiting but it will be here! For 2012, I will be working on two new designs. The TLC311-170-RF for the 308 Marlin Express and a "fat" bullet for the 45 ACP. Also in 2012,I will be expanding my work with handguns by looking at my existing and potential new designs for revolvers chambered in 357 Mag, 41 Mag, 44 Mag, and 45 Colt.

[BCall]

Sweet! I have been patiently waiting for that 25 mold. Of course, having a 2 cavity already makes it easier!

I hope the 357's don't go to fast. I'll be getting one, but it's gonna be a month or so. Thanks Michael! Billy

[Ranch Dog]

I hope the 357's don't go to fast. I'll be getting one, but it's gonna be a month or so. Thanks Michael! Billy

I will trade you that Lee 25 ACP Case Length Gage/Trimmer for one. I'm tired of trimming 25 ACP cases!

[taminsong]

I sign up for the 357 crimped die. Please notify me when you have one.

[smokingguns]

do one heavy bullet for a 454

[BCall]

Ah, you're killin me Michael. I gotta think about that one.:D

[HiVelocity]

Is it just me, or can anyone figure out how Michael has time to do "all this" AND run a ranch?

Maybe he's cloned himself............:bigsmyl2:

HV

[Carolina Cast Bullets]

Nah, just a good forman and hands. Put people in charge who know what they are doing then stay out of the way.

Jerry
Carolina Cast Bullets

[0verkill]

Are all the moulds currently listed on your site 6 cavity?

[Ranch Dog]

Yep, all the molds are 6-Cavity.

[Ranch Dog]

Is it just me, or can anyone figure out how Michael has time to do "all this" AND run a ranch?

Maybe he's cloned himself............:bigsmyl2:

HV

As Jerry noted, just got to manage things. What helps most is a heck of a spouse!

[Ol'Scudder]

For those of you who might be un-aware - - Michael is also a Southwest Airlines pilot!

[Love Life]

I don't want to sound slow, but here goes.

I thought factory crimp dies were supposed to be bad for cast boolits due to swaging the boolit down while it is in the case. I have a 357 magnum and I am interested, but will I run into this problem with your FCD?

Thank you in advance.

[BCall]

Love Life, these are rifle type FCD's. Unlike the pistol, they do not resize with a carbide ring. Check out this thread-
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=124425

[Ranch Dog]

For those of you who might be un-aware - - Michael is also a Southwest Airlines pilot!


Yeah, life can be full of disappointment. I wanted to grow up to be a piano player in a whorehouse but sometimes it is hard to fulfill a dream.

[Love Life]

Thank you for the link Bcall. I will keep an eye peeled for when these are in stock.

[catboat]

RanchDog

Will your 357 magnum FCD (collet) be able to crimp a 38 special case? Wasn't sure about the die length. I am curious how it would work for my 148 grain wadcutters in 38 special.

Any chance for a plain FLAT base, (non-bevel base) version of your TL359-175-RF?

[mold maker]

Yeah, life can be full of disappointment. I wanted to grow up to be a piano player in a whorehouse but sometimes it is hard to fulfill a dream.

I wanted to be the QC expert.

[Ranch Dog]

RanchDog

Will your 357 magnum FCD (collet) be able to crimp a 38 special case? Wasn't sure about the die length. I am curious how it would work for my 148 grain wadcutters in 38 special.

Any chance for a plain FLAT base, (non-bevel base) version of your TL359-175-RF?

I just received some 38 SPL brass and will check to see how the die works with that brass. The operating range, length, is very small with these dies to to the short length of the cartridge.

Any plain base mold would be really down the road unless my revolver work next year calls from one.

[taminsong]

Hi Michael,

I just received the notification in my email that your 357FCD is already in stock.

How much you think for the shipping to Philippines? Maybe you can put it inside a small envelope so that it won't cost much. Then PM me your payment details, I will pay via paypal or I prefer if I can pay via credit card to avoid paypal charges.

[Ranch Dog]

Hi Michael,

I just received the notification in my email that your 357FCD is already in stock.

How much you think for the shipping to Philippines? Maybe you can put it inside a small envelope so that it won't cost much. Then PM me your payment details, I will pay via paypal or I prefer if I can pay via credit card to avoid paypal charges.

I set my shopping cart up this morning to accept orders from the Philippines based on your request. All International orders need to go through my web site with a credit card purchase. Thank you for your interest and let me know if you have any problems, email through my web site is best.

[sffar]

Definitely standing by for that .25 acp mold!

[Rayc384]

Ranch Dog, I am wondering how your .460 diameter bullets would work in a H&R Buffalo Classic, which is fairly new. About the only Lee bullet I have had any luck with is the Lee .459 HB. I am interested in the 420 grain bullet.

[HiVelocity]

Michael,

I have 3 of your molds, love them all. Waiting patiently for your new 45 ACP mold.

I guess you wouldn't consider "reservations" on this one...........lol!

HV[smilie=w:

[oscarflytyer]

Michael

Don't forget the 44 SPC!!!! I have one of the Lipsey RBH flattop 44 SPCs, as well as the 45 Colt.

I have one of your 2 cav 44 265 FP GCs that I am going to play with in the SPC (originally intended to use for the 44 Mag, but traded it off). Need to look at your 45 molds in 270-300 grn for the 45 Colt.

Both the Rugers are capable of handling +P loads, but I am not going to hot rod them. I would be more than happy to run some test loads with molds in these too!!!

[saz]

michael,

waiting patiently for your new 45 acp mold.

I guess you wouldn't consider "reservations" on this one...........lol!

Hv[smilie=w:

me too me too!!!!!!!!

[Ranch Dog]

Ranch Dog, I am wondering how your .460 diameter bullets would work in a H&R Buffalo Classic, which is fairly new. About the only Lee bullet I have had any luck with is the Lee .459 HB. I am interested in the 420 grain bullet.

I just sent a reply to your email. Sorry with the delay in response, I've been receiving about 25 emails a day and I'm really getting behind.

I would suggest the TLC460-425-RF but that said, I have no personal experience with the firearm. I know I have sold molds to fellows that shoot them but do not recall receiving any specific feedback. May be some one on this forum could add a bit of help.

[Ranch Dog]

Michael,

I have 3 of your molds, love them all. Waiting patiently for your new 45 ACP mold.

I guess you wouldn't consider "reservations" on this one...........lol!

HV[smilie=w:

I had hoped to start shooting the design today but other tasks got in the way. I will get to it soon, just a lot of things to get caught up on. There is no need to reserve one and that is too much for me to keep up with. I will order plenty.

This will be a .457", 240-grain, plain base bullet specifically for the multitude of Taurus 45 ACP models (PT745, PT845, PT945, PT1911, OSS, 24/7, etc.)

[Ranch Dog]

Don't forget the 44 SPC!!!!

Honestly Oscar, at this point in time I do not have anything plain specifically for the 44 Special.