GB Ideal 454190 J.W. Cusey 6 cavity Lee

[opentop]

Here is the group buy for a 6 Cavity Lee mold with out handles for the Ideal Lyman 454190 original 45 colt bullet.

Please see these supporting threads.

http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=44367

http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=29012

Bullet spec is .455 diameter, approximate weight 255 GR. It is the older Ideal design with square lube grooves.

Price is $65.00 shipped. Price reflects 25 molds and includes a free mold to our boolit designer Tom Myers.

Shipping discount of $4.00 per mold for each additional mold. When sending in your payment, first mold will be $65.00, each additional mold will be $61.00. International buyers welcome, but please PM me for shipping cost to your location.

Please understand that Lee is now quoting 8-12 months for delivery. I know it’s a long wait, but I think it will be worth it.

I’m going to keep this buy open until we reach 25 molds. If we get close by the end of March, I will call last call. Figure on sending your payments in about the middle of March.

Please use the group buy login http://groupbuys.dnsalias.com to place your order. Print your invoice and mail it with your money order.

[ddeaton]

Opentop, I am in for 3

[j20owner]

Woot! I think I created an account on that link and ordered 1. You're wanting to wait until we have enough orders before collecting $$, right?

[opentop]

Woot! I think I created an account on that link and ordered 1. You're wanting to wait until we have enough orders before collecting $$, right?

Yes j20owner, I figur about mid march for payments.

I have 7 orders so far

[Dean D.]

Thanks for Honcho'ing this Opentop! Placed an order for 1.

[opentop]

This is what we have so far!

75154 (2)
64117 (1)
45013 (3)
99156 (1)
45053 (2)
95124 (1)
68801 (1)

[easy ed]

Put me down for one. ZIP 68801

[mtgrs737]

I'll take two! Thanks for running this GB! Zip 67062

[j20owner]

Woot! Up to 13 already!

[opentop]

Yeah, Doing good so far! I hope it keeps up!

45013 -3
45053 -2
64117 -1
67062 -2
68801 -1
75154 -2
95124 -1
99156 -1

[John Boy]

Good Bullet - Zip 08735 wants one

[targetshootr]

I'd like one too. Dern it.

[Springfield]

I posted an announcement of the GB over at cascity, we'll see if it helps.

[opentop]

I posted an announcement of the GB over at cascity, we'll see if it helps.

Thanks!!

Looks like we're doing good. only been 3 days and have orders for 15 molds.

[ddeaton]

funds in the mail today, I am out of town this week.

[LIMPINGJ]

The drawing shows 255 gr wt with Lyman #2, about what will it weigh when cast from WW?

[Tabaquero]

Thanks for this mould group buy Opentop. Looks like a winner. I just placed an order for one.

Regards,

Tabaquero

[j20owner]

limpingj, I'd say probably around 265-270. But that's just an uneducated guess.

[seabat0603]

I'll take 1 as well.-seabat0603

[Tom Myers]

The drawing shows 255 gr wt with Lyman #2, about what will it weigh when cast from WW?


Lyman #2 alloy has a specific gravity of 10.683.
Wheel Wt. alloy has a specific gravity of 11.010.

11.010 / 10.683 = 1.0306.

255 gr X 1.0306 = 262.8 gr.

Hope this helps.

Tom Myers
Precision Ballistics and Records (http://www.tmtpages.com)

[opentop]

Hi guys and thanks! but please use the group buy login http://groupbuys.dnsalias.com to place your order. I am using this as order confirmation and keeping track of your orders. So it's very important to place your order there.

I have confirmed orders for 15 molds and two others in this thread that said they would take one. I also have a payment for one order.

3874- 1
45013- 3
45053- 2
64117- 1
67062- 2
68801- 1
75154- 2
95124- 1
99156- 1
08735- 1


Bold = Paid

[dominicfortune00]

I ordered one.

Zip 15482

Thanks for honchoing this Group Buy.

[Dean D.]

Opentop - Check your PM's when you can please.

[opentop]

Got it dean.

Thanks!

[opentop]

Bump for the week end.

We are up to 18 molds now.

03874 -1
15401 -1
45013 -3
45053 -2
64117 -1
67062 -2
68801 -1
75154 -2
79925 -1
95124 -1
99156 -1
08735 -1
DH3 2AY- 1

Bold = paid

[badgeredd]

OK....after much thought, I am in for one. I just hate the 8+ month wait. Well it should be here by next fall or early winter so I'll jump in. I have a single Ideal of this boolit and with 3 45 LC revolvers, it just takes to long to get a pile of boolits.

Edd

[opentop]

Thanks badgeredd, I know we all don't like the 8+ months wait, but I'm willing to be patient as I think it will be well worth the wait. I personally like Lee six cavity molds. Use them with bullplate lube, and you can pile up a bunch of boolits fast.

The good news is we now have orders for 21 molds! Only 4 to go to meet the needed 25.

03874- 1
15401- 1
45013- 3
45053- 2
49093- 1
64117- 1
67062- 2
68801- 1
75154- 2
79925- 1
91106- 2
95124- 1
99156- 1
08735- 1
DH3 2AY- 1

Bold = paid

[denul]

I just placed an order for one mold; with the check in the mail, through http://groupbuys.dnsalias.com; I hope this is in time- 40741

[Coconino]

I am in for one shipped to 86004, order posted. Check in the mail today.

[easy ed]

What is the address to send the check?

Easy Ed

[dromia]

What is the address to send the check?

Easy Ed


You get the address off the invoice, you need to order through the GB login, print off the invoice and send it with your order to opentop.

See post #1.

[ddeaton]

how many we got Opentop?

[686]

Does this mean the 12 mo. Clock is ticking now?

[opentop]

how many we got Opentop?

Hey deaton, we got orders for 23 molds now!

[opentop]

What is the address to send the check?

Hi Ed,

Click on the link below to order your mold. That way I have a confirmed order with your contact information. You will have to register there.

http://www.groupbuys.dnsalias.com/login.asp

[badgeredd]

Opentop,

I was looking for the payment method and I can't seem to find anything. Are we still on track for mid-March payment? I've got to dig for funds, so I kinda need to know when you'll need payment. Being laid-off sucks!

Edd

[opentop]

Hi Edd,

Log in to the group buy and print off an invoice, it will have my address on the receipt. I’m planning on keeping this buy open until mid march as I know some want in but won’t have funds until then.

Thanks!

[opentop]

WE hit the magic number of 25 molds ordered tonight. I am still going to keep this open as there are some that want in, but have to wait untill mid march.

03874 -1
15401 -1
40741 -1
45013 -3
45053 -2
49093 -1
64117 -1
67062 -2
68801 -1
75154 -2
79925 -1
86004 -1
91106 -2
91901 -1
95124 -1
99156 -1
08735 -1
83706 -1
DH3 2AY- 1

Bold = Paid

[larry h]

I'm in for one. I can't get logged in on the group buy ordering system.???
RLarry

[dromia]

I'm in for one. I can't get logged in on the group buy ordering system.???
RLarry


PM Wiljen with your problem.

[mtgrs737]

My payment goes in the mail today! Thanks for running this GB!

[C1PNR]

My payment for 1 mould went in the mail yesterday.:-D

And I just heard that my M25-5 is in the process of being fitted with a new cylinder with throats a LOT closer to the correct diameter than the $**t S&W shipped in the first place (.457 and .458).

My only complaint is that the new cylinder isn't the rebated rim model like mine, but the new CHEAPER, shorter style.

Oh how I have hated to see the deterioration of quality from them over the last many years.

[dominicfortune00]

Mailed my MO today.

Hope it doesn't get lost in the mail.

[larry h]

My payment went in the mail yesterday for (1) mould.
R/Larry

[opentop]

Here is an update on orders and payments received.

03874- 1
15401- 1
24360- 1
40741- 1
45013- 3
45053- 2
49093- 1
64117- 1
67062- 2
68801- 1
75154- 2
79925- 1
86004- 1
91106- 2
91901- 1
95124- 1
99156- 1
08735- 1
83706- 1
92345- 1
DH3 2AY- 1

Bold = Paid

[Springfield]

Check sent from 95124

[mofugly13]

Sorry if this is a dumb question, or if I missed it somewhere, but is a MO the only accepted payment method? I'll send a personal check today if thats OK.

[opentop]

Sorry if this is a dumb question, or if I missed it somewhere, but is a MO the only accepted payment method? I'll send a personal check today if thats OK.

I've already Received a boat load of personal checks, so one more won't hurt.

Thanks!

[opentop]

Just to let every one know, this group buy will be winding down in a few weeks. I will be out of town from the 16th through the 20th. I will call last call the weekend I return. We currently have orders for 31 molds. Not bad at all! If your wanting in on this GB, time is running out.


03874- 1
15401- 1
24360- 1
40741- 1
45013- 3
45053- 2
49093- 1
64117- 1
65804- 2
67062- 2
68801- 1
72529- 1
75154- 2
79925- 1
86004- 1
91106- 2
91901- 1
94122- 1
95124- 1
99156- 1
08735- 1
83706- 1
92345- 1
DH3 2AY- 1

Bold = Paid

[j20owner]

My payment is in the mail today. 64117

[badgeredd]

My financial advisor (a.k.a. SWMBO) has released funds for purchase. [smilie=1: Payment is on the way! Thanks for running this GB.
Please add 49093 to the paid zip list when you receive the payment.

Edd

[Oregon_Dan]

I am in for two, from ZIP 97058

[Gee_Wizz01]

Open Top, Is it too late to get in on this one? Uncle Sam sent me on a little road trip, but I am now in a location where I can get a money order out if its not to late.

G

[Gee_Wizz01]

Money Order in the mail at Noon today. Zip 32226

Thanks

Gary

[opentop]

This group buy will close on March 28th at midnight.


If you want in, now is the time to order and get your payment sent in. You will still be able to order until midnight of the 28th.

03874- 1
15401- 1
24360- 1
32226- 1
40741- 1
45013- 3
45053- 2
49093- 1
64117- 1
65804- 2
67062- 2
68801- 1
72529- 1
75154- 2
79925- 1
86004- 1
91106- 2
91901- 1
94122- 1
95124- 1
97058- 2
99156- 1
08735- 1
83706- 1
92345- 1
DH3 2AY- 1

Bold = Paid

[John Boy]

Opentop ... 08735 (me) has been asleep at the switch. Invoice and check will be in the mail in the morning.

[j20owner]

According to the BD45 GB, we need to ask for a refund around June. :D

[Mohillbilly]

ckeck goes out today for 1 Thank you

[opentop]

This GB is now closed. Thank you to every one that ordered one. we have a total order of 35 molds!

[j20owner]

Yeah! Now the waiting:coffee:

[dromia]

The waiting is the worst part then the forgetting settles in.

[C1PNR]

The forgetting part is why I have a little Word document with a listing of the moulds I've ordered, when I sent the $$, and who the Honcho is.

Of course, every plan requires follow through, and on this one I sometimes forget to add one, like the .310 Cadet that showed up the other day. Oh well, I know about most of them anyway, and with the LLLOOOOONNNNNGGGGG Lee wait, at least my heirs will know what's coming someday.:roll:

[GLL]

BTT:

Jerry

[opentop]

I know what you mean GLL, Been a while, and going to be a while longer.

[j20owner]

Dang GLL, don't do that.......

[Springfield]

It's only been 3 months or so since these have been ordered, so it will be a while yet.

[dromia]

:coffee:

[opentop]

It's only been 3 months or so since these have been ordered, so it will be a while yet

It's almost been 6 months.

[GLL]

The only reason I BTT this one is because I have so many Group Buys on order I want to keep track ! :) :)

I realize this one still has many months to go ! :(

Jerry

[Springfield]

I mailed in my check March 2nd, and August isn't even over yet, so unless they were ordered before the money was received saying it is 6 months is a bit much. In any case, we have a ways to go.

[John Boy]

For those that have itchy pants waiting ... in the meantime, just pull out your Ideal/Lyman 454190 double cavity and start pouring!
:castmine: ... 250 yesterday!

[j20owner]

Double cavity? All I've got is a S.C.......

[GLL]

For those that have itchy pants waiting ... in the meantime, just pull out your Ideal/Lyman 454190 double cavity and start pouring!
:castmine: ... 250 yesterday!

I will give it a try this weekend !
Slow going though with my old IDEAL Single Cavity ! :) :)

I ordered two of the Group Buy moulds so 12-18 per minute should be and improvement !

Jerry

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[bgokk]

I was checking my outstanding GBs and could not find this thread. Tried Search using several different sets of info. :killingpc I still don't know how I came on the thread. :veryconfu But now that I am here i'm posting.

Now I be subscribed!!! :bigsmyl2:

[badgeredd]

Only four more months...MAYBE. :kidding:

Edd

[j20owner]

Dangit BADGER!!!!!

[dromia]

Lee are amazing and shameless.

You order something new from them and its an antique when you get it. :confused:

[John Boy]

Only four more months...MAYBE.
Soooo, that forced me to pull out my Ideal double cavity last week. Dropped 500, pan lubed them all and then loaded 300 with FFg.

John Lee sure isn't in any hurry, is he! :groner:

[lathesmith]

I'm really hoping to get the full .455+ with this one, I have a project or two that needs this, and the largest any of my current 45 molds cast is about .453-ish. Maybe someday...
lathesmith

[GLL]

lathesmith:

I have one of the earlier 454190 Group Buy moulds that casts on the "fat" side !

Would you like to borrow it for your project ?

Jerry

[opentop]

I look for this mold to hit around May. But I'm hoping that Lee will get er done before the 12 month lead time.

Hows other GB's going, Lee cranking them out on time?

[lathesmith]

Hows other GB's going, Lee cranking them out on time?

AFAlK, there is only one other buy from this site out there ahead of this one. It's been outstanding for 12-16 months, depending on who you ask. I'm sure Lee has plenty of other buys going, but where they are at this point, who can tell?

Jerry, that's a very generous offer! PM sent.

lathesmith

[badgeredd]

I just checked here to see what the status was on the delivery. Best as I can figure we probably only have to wait another 1/4 year. [smilie=l: I suspect this will indeed be my last LEE group buy. I'm too danged old to wait this long for gratification. Heck...I'll probably forget again about it for a couple months and then be pleasantly surprised to fin I only have another month to wait.:smile::smile:

Edd

[lathesmith]

I suspect this will indeed be my last LEE group buy. I'm too danged old to wait this long for gratification. Heck...I'll probably forget again about it for a couple months and then be pleasantly surprised to fin I only have another month to wait.

Indeed, I know how you feel. And it's that much worse for the honcho, having to hold everyone's money and trying to keep track of everything for over a year is not very fun. And since casting and shooting is supposed to be fun, it kinda defeats the purpose, doesn't it?
lathesmith

[opentop]

And it's that much worse for the honcho

Well, I can tell you that the honcho is nervous! I just hope LEE cuts them to spec and doesn’t screw them up.

[GLL]

opentop:

Those of us who have honchoed LEE GROUP BUYS in the past can certainly empathize with you !

Thankfully Bruce (BRP), Al (NOE), and MiHec (MRP) have arrived to augment Dan's work at Mountain Moulds ! :)

Jerry

[badgeredd]

Well, I can tell you that the honcho is nervous! I just hope LEE cuts them to spec and doesn’t screw them up.

Opentop,

Please know I in no way am trying to hassle you about this buy. I knew going in that it'd be a long wait. I think that now we have other vendors available it just magnifies the problem with Lee group buys. I''m glad you are honchoing the buy as it is indeed a good boolit to have a multi-cavity mold for. As to Lee's performance, we all can only hope they get it right enough to be usable. If not you CANNOT be held responsible. That's life as they say.

Edd

[opentop]

Guess what was sitting on the front porch when I got home from work tonight?

[lathesmith]

Opentop, lemme guess....maybe a big box(or two) from Lee? Knock me over with a feather if THAT"S the case!

lathesmith

[Springfield]

Santa Claus? No, that's tomorrow. Looks like you get to play Santa on Monday though, mailing all us impatient fellas moulds! I may have 2- 2 cavity Lyman 454190 moulds up for sale soon.

[opentop]

Knock me over with a feather if THAT"S the case!

Santa Claus came early over in this neck of the woods!

The LEE 4-20 is heating up as we type!

[GLL]

MERRY CHRISTMAS to us ! :) :)

Jerry

[opentop]

Ok fellas, Here it is!

http://www.castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?p=755413#post755413

[bgokk]

The mould was here when I got home (still working in Memphis). Thanks for handling the GB Opentop.

Maybe I'll get to cast some this weekend.

Brooks

[C1PNR]

Yes, a well protected package arrived just a day or two ago. Good job well done!

Thanks for running the buy for us!:-)