MiHec .45 Hollow point re-run

[MiHec]

Hi,

All the time I get request for .452 (.453) molds.

So here is new thread.

Is there enough of you for re-run???

You can see the how it looks here

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=46544

The price is 85$ + shipping (I hope this is acceptable).

In the mean time I hope some one will review the mold from previous group buy


Miha

[putteral]

Haven't received the mold yet. When I do and cast a few I will post a review and I am sure others will too!
:drinks:

[cavemike]

Miha,

You asked if $85.00 is acceptable, I would be more comfortable with $65.00 plus shipping.

That being said, that price is ok considering the turn around time you have and the excellent customer service you provide.

I hope you do rerun this mould. If you do I for one am interested.

I cannot let the opportunity go by to remind you of the interest in a .41 caliber hollow point mould.

Mike

[MiHec]

Miha,

You asked if $85.00 is acceptable, I would be more comfortable with $65.00 plus shipping.

That being said, that price is ok considering the turn around time you have and the excellent customer service you provide.

I hope you do rerun this mould. If you do I for one am interested.

I cannot let the opportunity go by to remind you of the interest in a .41 caliber hollow point mould.

Mike

There is separate thread about .41 hollow point in group buys


Miha

[RugerFan]

Pending reviews from the first run, I am interested.

[Triggerhappy]

MiHec,

I'd be in for a 2 holer at $85.00. What's the chance of that?

[MiHec]

MiHec,

I'd be in for a 2 holer at $85.00. What's the chance of that?

....working on that

Just to be clear - you mean One hole with pin and one without


By the way - what is your opinion on two cavity Cramer style hollow point?

[MiHec]

Read this

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?p=535405#post535405

[Heavy lead]

Received both of mine today and cast a few, very nice even for a rookie hollow point caster.

Can only recommend this product, much better quality than a Lyman, equal I would say to a RCBS mould.

Mihec is a class act.

[Lloyd Smale]

mine came today. Thing is beautiful!! if it cast anything like it looks it will be a sweetheart. This mold brings back the quality that rob applegate put into his molds. ONly thing i cant figure out is what was the little 3/4 in long pointed thing with a flange on it that came in the bag for?

[Lloyd Smale]

figured it out its a lyman top punch for a lubesizer. Its been so many years since ive used a lyman that it never crossed my mind. Anyone standing on the sideline worrying about the quality of these molds id suggest you jump in and buy as many of them as you can while the price is this low. These molds are as nice as Applegates or ballistic cast at half the price.

[deadguy]

If this bullet dropped at .454" and 230 grains with big fat lube grooves (big enough to make the bullet practical for black powder use), then I'd be interested.

[McKee Boykin]

I'd like a 2 cavity mould!

[Doble Troble]

Where can I send my check?

I'll take one!

One hole, two hole, $85 is fine with me.

[Blammer]

pics?

[MiHec]

A lot of pictures here:

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?p=536874#post536874

but re run will be somethink like this

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=50258


Miha

[osage]

Miha,

I'll would like one since I missed out the first time around.

[ddeaton]

I am in for 1 or 2

[Ken 45LC]

If you're going to do the 45 in the cramer style double cavity then I'm in on this one too. Let me know where to send funds. Boy this site is getting hard on the wallet.

Thanks,
Ken

[over the hill gang]

I'm interested in a double cavity hollow point mold, count me in for one .

[swiss 96/11]

I am in for one mould

[dromia]

If its a Crammer style 2 cav then how could I not be in. :-D

[BoolitBill]

I would like one as well. Please let me know the details of ordering

[cuzinbruce]

I am a little confused with all the different threads on this. If it is for the 45 Hollowpoint I saw pictures of, them I am interested. 2Cavity Cramer style looks interesting. Might go for a single cavity if that is what is being offered. I looked on the group buy login but I don't see anything about this. In any case, I am interested.

[arcticbreeze]

This product by Mihec has been handled a little different than most group buys. In the first one we expressed interest in a thread like this. Once design was finalized and announced in the thread we emailed him confirming order than he emailed us payment info. We paid and he sent. I don't know if it will be handled differently in the future.

[buckshot&brass]

Well I love the first one so much .....I'm tempted.
I think I'll wait till all the details get worked out .....2 or 4 hole.
Are those pins reversible...so that it would also cast flat points?

[MiHec]

This product by Mihec has been handled a little different than most group buys. In the first one we expressed interest in a thread like this. Once design was finalized and announced in the thread we emailed him confirming order than he emailed us payment info. We paid and he sent. I don't know if it will be handled differently in the future.

Will be handled the same way :-D

(maybe i'll put a form for order on my web page - will be much easier for me)

I hope you like it

Miha

[MiHec]

This is a go now!!!


I'll wait for 10 days for orders

Whoever want a mold please send me E-mail on

miha.prevec@siol.net

with subject

- .453 cramer style

or

- .455 cramer style

In e-mail state number of molds

Costs: 85$ + 15$ shipping

You will pay thru PayPal once the molds are finished - i'll keep you informed on this forum

How the mold will look???
Pictures below :-D

Pins are reversible so you also can cast 220 grain solid boolits

[RugerFan]

I'm in for a .453" mould. E-mail sent.

[timbuck]

I'm in for a .453" mould. E-mail sent.
I'm glad I waited. The rerun is a better, more usefull.
MiHec should be sigining these, they will be collectors.

[Springfield]

So these are going to be brass moulds?

[MiHec]

So these are going to be brass moulds?

Yes

Brass molds - will fit on LEE 6 Cav. Handle


Miha

[osage]

Miha I have sent you an email for one .453 mold. Thanks

[arcticbreeze]

I already bought 1 .453 and 1 .455 of the singles but I have got to have a .453 brass cramer so email sent.

[1911sw45]

Miha, Pm sent for 453 cramer style mold. I want one!

1911sw45
Adam

[joey02g]

Email sent for 1 mold.

[Springfield]

Well, I have a single for .455 so I guess I better get the double for .453.

[Maximilian225]

Email sent for 2 in .453

[smilie=w:

Will you be able to ship both molds in 1 box for the $15 shipping?


:castmine:

[DAFzipper]

I'm in for 1 .453, email sent.

[Heavy lead]

Well, I bought two 453 the first time, guess I'll go a 455 this time. I will email you in am Mihec.
This guy is going to make us broke! And maybe Lee too!

[Triggerhappy]

MiHec,

Like I said before, You the MAN! I'm in for one .453. Wish I could afford two. PM to follow.

Just let me know when you get her done. I know you said brass but I'm partial to steel if it's an option. Love the single I got last time.

TH

[over the hill gang]

awesome design, can't wait until I get mine. Any thoughts on a 2 cavity .357/ 158 grain hollowpoint mold like the Kramer 2 cavity .453 you are making? I am sure it would be a popular mold and I'll be the 1st to take one.

[luv44mag]

Yes put me down for a 2 cavity cramer style .453...sending email......thanks

[Triggerhappy]

MiHec,

Like "Over the hill gang", I'd be very interested in a .359" / 158 g hollowpoint. If it's something that others would be interested in as well.

TH

[MiHec]

MiHec,

Like "Over the hill gang", I'd be very interested in a .359" / 158 g hollowpoint. If it's something that others would be interested in as well.

TH

Can you open a new thread??

I will machine it - no problem -just give me detailed drawing of boolit


Miha

[ddeaton]

when are we going to rerun the .453? and TH, get it going, Im in for a .359 also

[Splatter]

The .359" HPs dropping out of a Cramer-style mould sounds like super-fun!!
But, let's wait until MiHec gets caught-up with the other projects first.

[MiHec]

when are we going to rerun the .453? and TH, get it going, Im in for a .359 also

We are re running it right now

If you want one - E mail me on

miha.prevec@siol.net


Miha

[ddeaton]

emailed last night, thanks miha

1 (.453 cramer)

Thanks
Danny

[mick27]

hi miha,

i'd like one (.453 cramer).. will email for details..

thanks, mick27
mick jones

[denul]

Emailed for one( .453 Cramer ) - thanks for this.

[cuzinbruce]

Email sent for ONE .453 Mould.

[Highland Drifter]

I would like one .453 Cramer. E-mail sent.

[Tristan]

Miha, will this run have a top punch with it like the first, or will it be available?

Thanks,

Tristan

[MiHec]

Miha, will this run have a top punch with it like the first, or will it be available?

Thanks,

Tristan

Top punch is included - no extra charge
:-D


Miha

[Slow Elk 45/70]

Miha, e-mail sent for 1- .455 , thanks

[over the hill gang]

Anyone keeping track to see how many molds we are up to yet? Mihec you be the man, Can't wait to get my 1st mold from you then there will be the 2nd, and the 3rd and who knows how many more from there....LOL. Love this site lots of good people here and very helpful.

[nighthunter]

email sent.

Nighthunter

[arcticbreeze]

Anyone keeping track to see how many molds we are up to yet? Mihec you be the man, Can't wait to get my 1st mold from you then there will be the 2nd, and the 3rd and who knows how many more from there....LOL. Love this site lots of good people here and very helpful.

I don't think it matters. He opened it on the 5th and said it would be open for 10 days.

[Firebricker]

MiHec, Looks like a great design sending e-mail. If .359 gets up and running would like one of those too if its also 2 cav. FB

[buckndee]

MiHec, I have your first 453 HP run but this Cramer type looks even better, P.M. sent for this rerun.

[MiHec]

Hi

Cca 35 molds are ordered for now

[ddeaton]

you are a busy man

[MiHec]

So far i have this names on the list

If some one is NOT on the list (by my mistake or so) - just send me another e mail

[oldtoolsniper]

I just sent you an email for one 453 mold!

[McKee Boykin]

Email sent for a 453 Cramer !

[hicard]

I have both of your 45 moulds and would love to get a cramer version but have to save for all of the other variables you are coming up with for now so I will have to pass on these. I know I will never forgive myself either.

[Thaine]

MiHec,

Put me down for one, email on the way. These look beautiful.

Thanks
Thaine

[Boomer Mikey]

I'm in for a 2 cavity 453 cramer.

Boomer

[monadnock#5]

What Boomer Mikey said goes for me too!

[Gray Fox]

Please put me down for 1, 2-cavity Cramer HP .453. Can you PM me with details on how and when to send you the PayPal payment? Thanks, Gray Fox

[Gray Fox]

Has a computer picture of the .357 mould been put up yet? If so, I must have missed it. Also, what would everyone thing about a .459 HP with 3 deep lube grooves at a nominal 400 grains? Seems like it would be about optimal for .45-70.

[j20owner]

Has a computer picture of the .357 mould been put up yet? If so, I must have missed it.

Not that I've seen yet.

[cavemike]

email sent for this one.

Mike

[MiHec]

LAST CALL TO ORDER

Status of this project:

- material is all ready in the shop
- as we speak sprue plates are laser cut
- Prototype / Test mold will be machined over this weekend

At the moment cca 50 molds are ordered

Stay tuned

Miha

P.s. Clik on link below - something to play with - you can see mold in 3d (you will need adobe pdf reader 7 or higher)

http://www.mihec.net/wp-content/eshop_downloads/2cav_cramer.pdf

[ddeaton]

thanks brother

[timbuck]

thanks brother

are there any tips or tricks, instructions for these?

[ddeaton]

are there any tips or tricks, instructions for these?


I dont have one yet myself, but I dont think they are too bad to use. Read the first group buy thread, I dont have the link handy, a lot of feedback and tips from the fellows that have used them. I am sure Miha or someone else will chime in here.

[dromia]

Just a thought Mihec, any chance if a non hollow point top punch as well?

[Springfield]

If you cast it without the HP then the point will be flat, so any flat punch should work well.

[MiHec]

also will work #374 top punch - with no deformations to the boolit

[MiHec]

I'm taking no more orders for this GB


If you are late - keep your eyes open for next - re run (hopefully)

I have received this orders (look at picture)

If somebody is not on the list - send me email before friday 17

**************Per Honcho, GB is closed 4/17******************************

Buckshot

[Springfield]

Mihec: I'm on the list but with my old e-mail address. You have me listed as mwwhyte@comcast.net. My new address is mwwhyte1@verizon.net. I'll pm also.

[ernierod]

miha-Did you get my email for 1 Cramer 2 Cav 453 HP mold?? Was it in time?? Thanks

[MiHec]

Hi

Status:
-material (brass is cut in pieces)
-Tools are ready
-Laser cut sprue plates are in shop
-Pins arrived today (picture)

On Saturday i hope i will have working mold in my hands

Stay tuned


Miha

[Springfield]

Is the hollow point cavity on this one bigger than on the single cavity or is it just my imagination?

[MiHec]

Is the hollow point cavity on this one bigger than on the single cavity or is it just my imagination?

Pin is bigger - but hollow point hole is the same

[MiHec]

Stay tuned

Tomorrow is big day

Test mold will be done

:-D

[Tristan]

Outstanding!

[ddeaton]

[smilie=w:

[MiHec]

Some pictures of progress

Test molds is finished it cast nicely round .453 boolits (i will post picture tomorow - i forget to picture it :roll:)

[Maximilian225]

Beautiful, Absolutely Beautiful. :mrgreen:

(The anticipation level increases,..again)


-Max

[MiHec]

This is test mold
- production mold will have all steel parts blued

[nighthunter]

If I look real close I think I can see my name engraved on that one.

Nighthunter

[MiHec]

If I look real close I think I can see my name engraved on that one.

Nighthunter

He he

It's not your name - Numbers have a breakdance [smilie=1:

[Springfield]

Now we're talking! 45 ACP this month, 40 S&W next month, and then either the 41 or the 44 after that. Then maybe the 9mm mould. I'm in the "Mihec one HP mould a month club!".

[Slow Elk 45/70]

Mihec, thanks for the up-date, looks great :drinks:

[Mohillbilly]

Now thats an idea! mold of the month club . I'd think theres enough designs to book for a few years. My bank account will suffer!!!

[over the hill gang]

MiHec, Been out of town for a few days and haven't seen the updates until now. looks awesome and great job. I was a machinist before I retired and appreciate nice work. you be the man, can't wait until I get mine.

When do you want us to send payment and what form, Money order? Paypal ?

[Salmon-boy]

Oh MAN!! Days late and dollars handy...

I've been working WAY too much! Pen me in for the next run on one of these.

[MiHec]

Most recent list

If one is missing - email me asap

Miha.prevec@siol.net

Miha

[dromia]

Progress report please Miha.

[Brick85]

I know this is a closed buy, but just so ya know, Miha, I'll probably be interested in one of these moulds in a few months, after I get the .40 cal mould and learn to cast HPs. I'm sure others will feel the same way, so I'm looking forward to a re-re-run thread!

[DAFzipper]

MiHec, how did the test casts go with the test mold?

[MiHec]

MiHec, how did the test casts go with the test mold?

Went O.k.

-roundnes was even better as in one cavity
-weight is 197 - 198 grains without lube

I don't have any pictures as i was in hurry.


Status:
-I think this molds will be finished and assembled next weekend (at last [smilie=1:)

Just to excuse my self - it was a very hard month for me (one week on exhibition (fair),one week in Germany (bussines not pleasure)......)

[osage]

Miha, Thanks for the update.

[MiHec]

Smell this????

It's not BBQ - it's 45hp

[nighthunter]

Very nice. It's kind of hard to wait for delivery.

Nighthunter

[over the hill gang]

looks awesome.... can't wait to try mine..... LOL

[MiHec]

Test mold - picked up from production

Pictures worth 1000 words

Maybe i did to big vent holes - but at normal cas temp. it's ok

.453 cast as 11.52mm (.4535) - 198 grain (hollow point)
solid cast at 210 grains


Miha

[Springfield]

The vent holes might be too big for guys who use lots of tin in the mix. I cast soft so it wasn't a problem with the single cavity mould. Looking forward to using the 2 cavity. This is a learning exercise for all of us, maybe the vent lines could be made smaller on the next set of moulds.

[nighthunter]

VERY VERY nice MiHec. Now..... How do I send you the money to pay for the molds I have ordered from you? I just want to make sure you get your money.

Nighthunter

[timbuck]

First payed, first shipped. Watch out for the stampede. :Fire:

[MiHec]

Ok

Molds are finished and assembled
I will post some pictures tomorrow and send emails with request for money

Now - Good news and bed news
Bed news: - sprue plate won't be blued
Good news: -sprue plate is not ordinary steel but have high quantity of chrome (that's why blueing doesn't work :?)

Important!!!!

I will send request in EURO (Of course amount will be (85$ plus 15$ shipping)
With this I will avoid unnecessary exchange rate)

I will also post some tips and tricks about this mold

Until then :drinks:

[Triggerhappy]

Awesome, can't wait to get it. The single cavity is just too slow.

BTW, I shot that 3 gun match last weekend with the .45 HP from your single mold and won first place in my division. Worked great, functioned flawlessly. Only issue I had is on one of the field courses I shot through a 4" tree branch that was in front of a target. Well, I tried to shoot the target and the tree branch jumped in the way effectively stopping the hollowpoint. Didn't have time to dig the bullet out, but it didn't make it to the target.

TH

[KennethF]

Miah, I am very excited to hear that I will receive my new mould soon.

What is EURO?

[RugerFan]

Miah, I am very excited to hear that I will receive my new mould soon.

What is EURO?

European currency. Kinda like dollars, but with a funny accent.

[gefiltephish]

****. I missed out on another good mold. Any idea when they'll be made again?
<edit>I'd like 2 of these. How's about 9mm? 2 of the 200 swc 6 bangers would be sweet as well.</edit>

[Papa Foxtrot]

****. I missed out on another good mold. Any idea when they'll be made again?

Me too. I imagine there's still plenty of demand for this one. Hopefully Miha will do another run soon!

[Valley Forge]

Just paid Miha for Cramer moulds for me and my casting buddy but anybody know where we can find stock on the Lee handles? My Midway order has been pushed back another month and I think Grafs is saying the same.

[cuzinbruce]

Payment sent by PayPal. 6/4/2009

[Triggerhappy]

Payment sent, Thanks, can't wait!

[Triggerhappy]

Valley Forge,

I had a standing order at Natchez for some handles and they emailed me on the 12th of May that they were in. Of course at that time I had told a guy here on the forum I would buy some of his so that's what I did. If Natchez in out of them again check with Shotman here who had a bunch.

TH

UPDATE: NATCHEZ IS OUT OF THEM AGAIN.

[mick27]

payment sent via paypal, today, 6/4/09

thanks again,
mick

[Valley Forge]

Many thanks Triggerhappy I will email Shotman.

[Springfield]

Payment in Euros sent by Paypal. Never done that before, be interesting to see how it works.

[ddeaton]

payment sent

[swiss 96/11]

Payment sent 6/4/09 mould looks super THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[timbuck]

Payment sent. pay pal listed my country as slovania and wouldnt let me change it hopefully it wont mess things up.

[dromia]

Paypaled the day.

[Maximilian225]

Payments Sent. [smilie=w:

Thanks Miha

-Max

[oldtoolsniper]

Payment sent!

Thank-you Sir!

[DAFzipper]

Payment sent! Cant wait to try this one out!

[bgokk]

Payment sent. I can hardly wait.

[Ken 45LC]

Paypal just sent.

Thanks,
Ken

[McKee Boykin]

Payment sent also.

[arcticbreeze]

Paypal sent:drinks:

[denul]

Payment sent by Paypal -thanks again

[pauly]

G'day from downunder . :>)

G'day Miha , payment sent via paypal .

Regards Paul . :>)

[Mohillbilly]

payment sent

[ernierod]

Thanks Miha.

[Tippet]

I would like one of these, this will be my first group buy and I'm a little unsure of the procedure...I'll send a PM.

[happy7]

I would like one of these, this will be my first group buy and I'm a little unsure of the procedure...I'll send a PM.

I am afraid you are way late for this buy. It closed a long time ago.

[mroliver77]

If anybody dont want theres or there are extra I would like one. I have been watching all the Miha molds and somehow missed this one.
jay

[Thaine]

PayPal bit done last night, now I can perch on top of the mail box and wait!!

[cavemike]

Paid

How long did it take to get the last group buy to the US?

Mike

[cuzinbruce]

Mike,
Last one took 8 days from PayPal to delivery.
Bruce

[Tippet]

I am afraid you are way late for this buy. It closed a long time ago.


OK, but then why doesn't the subject header of this thread say "closed"? The other closed GB's indicate it in the title.

[Maximilian225]

OK, but then why doesn't the subject header of this thread say "closed"? The other closed GB's indicate it in the title.

You may have overlooked it in the posts, as to why the thread doesn't reflect it I can't say.

Page 5, Post # 82 (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=50115&page=5RR)

-Max

:cbpour:

[Springfield]

Because Mihec GB's aren't like the other GB's, as it doesn't really have a honcho, just Mihec making moulds for the people who e-mailed him after "we" showed him there was enough interest. Mihec isn't even in charge of the posts, it is usually someone else who starts it so blame them, whoever they are. You have to follow these things a bit close, checking in every week or so may not cut it, but it really isn't that difficult.

[happy7]

Miha has promissed us a website which will track all his group buys. That will help a lot I expect.

[swiss 96/11]

All i can say is i am glad MIHEC is online making moulds for us,1-year is too long to wait for a LEE mould.

[Triggerhappy]

Miha,

When will these molds ship out?

Thanks,

TH

[MiHec]

Miha,

When will these molds ship out?

Thanks,

TH

Most of molds (all molds which were payed) were shipped on Saturday 6.6.2009

[yondering]

I've been away from the site for a few months and missed this one. Mihec, do you have any plans to run this one again, or have any extras?
Anybody else want to let theirs go?

[Triggerhappy]

Miha,

Thanks for the update! Looking forward to it.

TH

[stephen]

I'd be interested in a re-run as well.

[69daytona]

I would be interested in one after im done with the .502 HP cramer mold.

[Beau Cassidy]

+1 for a rerun. This site is gonna break me more than fishing!

[mroliver77]

+1 for a rerun. This site is gonna break me more than fishing!

Just think about all the $$ you are "saving"by casting you own. ;)
Jay

[Beau Cassidy]

Just think about all the $$ you are "saving"by casting you own. ;)
Jay

Uhhh, yeah. Right. Like I reload to save money??? The way I see it casting and reloading is a hedge against inflation and tough times (like now). Still in for one of these hollow points if it comes around again.

[KODB]

If you do re-run yet again I'm in!!

[cuzinbruce]

Received mine today, June 12, here in NJ. Zipcode 07661. Nice piece of work. Must be a PITA getting all those little parts assembled.
Now, to see how it casts!
Thanks,
Bruce

[MiHec]

Received mine today, June 12, here in NJ. Zipcode 07661. Nice piece of work. Must be a PITA getting all those little parts assembled.
Now, to see how it casts!
Thanks,
Bruce

Ask my thumbs..... :wink:


Ok.....

Few tips....

1. Mold needs to break in
2. Mold needs to break in
3.Drop some oil on pins and dry run them for few times on cold mold
4. Heat the mold and do some dry runs - pins must break in
5. Check if the hot mold is closing properly
6. If not - check for sharp edges (brush them off if there are some)
7. On this mold vent lines are big - smoke them if you are getting overflow
8. Use only wooden hammer as plastic or rubber will stick on hot pins
9. Check this link (http://mp-molds.com/index.php?pr=Cramer_style_casting)

If there are any questions, ask!

[arcticbreeze]

Mine came today 6/12, FL, zip 34655. It is a beautiful mold. The fit of the Cramer pins is great and I am ecstatic. I can’t wait to try it.

:drinks:

[MiHec]

By the way...

Is the package good enough?
Or should I do stronger package?

[swiss 96/11]

Got my mould today, WORK OF ART, Zip 08043, Your packing was good,BUT mould halfs banged together and put a couple of burrs on the edge,so i will have to stone these off. I think Mihec that if the mould was shipped together and taped,this would be better. Or wrap one half really good,the plastic bag did not quite do the job. Thanks Very much Can't wait for the GB on the 380 mould.

[BoolitBill]

Mine arrived this morning, ZIP 79925. They were beautiful. Cast some this afternoon. Once the mold got hot every cast gave me two perfect hp boolits. 201 grains and right at .454 with wheelweights and a little tin added ( a bonus for me as I planned to use them in a 45 acp but can try them in my old 45 colts). It is a pleasure to see workmanship of this quality. Mihec, I congratulate you on your fine work and hope you great success on future projects.

[McKee Boykin]

Got mine today! Looks beautiful. Very nice workmanship. Zip 29438

[dromia]

Mine landed today at DH3 2AY in fine shape.

Its looks almost too good to cast with, class act Miha.

I know that your talents are in great demand and there is a back listing already but when are you going to get round to some rifle boolits.

[ernierod]

Miha-Mine came today 37716. WOW-great quality and craftsmanship.Can't wait to use it. Maybe LEE and company should order one from you so that they,at least,know what a fine mold looks looks like and that it didn't take 2 life times to get the mold :-)

[Boomer Mikey]

Got mine today... WOW! outstanding quality!

Thank you,

Boomer :Fire:

[Mohillbilly]

I got mine one fri. and one sat. excelent quality! packageing is fine, I would have put both halfs together with a rubber band, and maybe a small bit of paper between the blocks... I am looking forward to the 44 and 40 getting here!!! Thank you much 63010

[ddeaton]

Got mine also, next time band mold halves or wrap separate, one half of mine was actually out of the bag and laying in the paper. No damage though. I wonder if customs opened for a check. It looked like my luggage when I arrive somewhere after flying. I will cast tomorrow.
Thanks Mihec

[Thaine]

I received mine Saturday, what a beauty! FWIW This mold got to me faster from Miha than a postal MO that I sent to Iowa via priorty mail arrived. I have a feeling that I'm going to be sending a lot of stimulus $$ to him. The packaging on mine survived ok.

[Triggerhappy]

Got mine today as well, 83530. Half of the mold was out of the plastic bag but it must have been shipped that way. Box hadn't been opened. Mold not damaged in any way. Sure looks nice, wish I had time to cast with it tonight.

Thanks!

TH

[Maximilian225]

Mine arrived Sat and today. Packing held up well. I think the bag was mostly to contain the small parts and keep the molds from banging together.

Made some casts yesterday. Posted results of first cast and pics in CuzinBruce's Results Thread (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=55775)

-Max

[KennethF]

Got my gould on Saturday and it casts very nice boolits. It also works just fine with my RCBS Handles. My Lee six cavity handles are on back order from Midsouth, so I thought I was going to have to wait until they were shipped to me before I could use my new MiHec moulds. I tried
my RCBS handles and ,wala, success.

[timbuck]

I got mine today, monday. 53132. I also have daylight between mould halves. I will wait until I get it hot and cast until I open anything up. They do look great. How many cavity mould can you make with a cramer type?

[MiHec]

I got mine today, monday. 53132. I also have daylight between mould halves. I will wait until I get it hot and cast until I open anything up. They do look great. How many cavity mould can you make with a cramer type?

Hmmm.....

Up to six cavity - but I think this would be better with max 4 cavity
Also there is question witch material to use (weight issue)

I will try to do one from Aluminum ( when i will have time) :coffeecom

[bgokk]

Received mine today. One half was out of the plastic bag. There dos not appear to be any damage. Looking forward to trying it out this weekend.

Miha this mold is a work of art. Thanks!

I'm looking forward to the .41 Cramer with plain base when you can get to it.

Thanks again.

[pauly]

G'day from downunder . :>)

G'day Miha , my mold arrived safely today , exellent quality product and packaging
you are the master .

Regards Paul . :>)

[MiHec]

Received mine today. One half was out of the plastic bag. There dos not appear to be any damage. Looking forward to trying it out this weekend.

Miha this mold is a work of art. Thanks!

I'm looking forward to the .41 Cramer with plain base when you can get to it.

Thanks again.

If one is out of plastic bag it's ok because i packed it that way

[Maximilian225]

Hmmm.....

Up to six cavity - but I think this would be better with max 4 cavity
Also there is question witch material to use (weight issue)

I will try to do one from Aluminum ( when i will have time) :coffeecom

Would really build some forearm muscles casting with a 6 cavity cramer in steel! :mrgreen:


-Max

[mick27]

got mine yesterday, parts were floating around in box, but seem to be in good order.. mold very nicely done !!

thanks, mick27 08560

[oldtoolsniper]

Got it today! Thank you sir!

[DAFzipper]

My mold was hanging on the pins. It seems that the mold halves are offset. I could see that both pins were hitting on the same sides in the off side block. I took a round file to it and it closed the gap. It now casts a little smaller than the first run. I measured 4 spots and I got readings of .4525 to,4552. I can catch the offset with the molds closed at the base with my thumb nail. Not sure how far they are offset. They seem to size up OK but you can tell by the the way they look that the mold is not quite aligned. I think they will still shoot OK at the short range they will be used for. It might be more of a concern with the 44 mold MiHec is doing next.

[MiHec]

My mold was hanging on the pins. It seems that the mold halves are offset. I could see that both pins were hitting on the same sides in the off side block. I took a round file to it and it closed the gap. It now casts a little smaller than the first run. I measured 4 spots and I got readings of .4525 to,4552. I can catch the offset with the molds closed at the base with my thumb nail. Not sure how far they are offset. They seem to size up OK but you can tell by the the way they look that the mold is not quite aligned. I think they will still shoot OK at the short range they will be used for. It might be more of a concern with the 44 mold MiHec is doing next.

Did you try to remove hp pins and close the mold without them?

Is then OK or not?

[DAFzipper]

I did pull the pins and checked to see if the gap closed. It did. I did not check to see if it corrected the block alignment issue. I will check that tonight. I don't think is is hitting the pins any more.

[MiHec]

I did pull the pins and checked to see if the gap closed. It did. I did not check to see if it corrected the block alignment issue. I will check that tonight. I don't think is is hitting the pins any more.

Check this....

It may be that the pins are not good - in that case i will send you another ones

[happy7]

Mihec,

I had same problem as DAFzipper. Mold halves were slightly offset. Pins fit great into either half, but because the mold halves did not quite match up, the mold would not close. I sanded away one side of the channel for the pins on the offside mold half, till it would close. Now it closes good, but there is light showing around the pins opposite to where I sanded (because of the offset). Hopefully that will not flash. I haven't had a chance to cast yet. Hopefully bullets will not be very out of round. Mold is not offset very much, but hard to say how much.

[Springfield]

Sanding seems to make it work fine, and I did not get any finning after the correction. It is not the pins, just a slight mis alignment of the mould halves.

[bgokk]

Check this....

It may be that the pins are not good - in that case i will send you another ones

After seeing the posts about the molds not closing fully I have examined mine and it has the same problem.

With the pins removed the mold closes fully. I like DAFzipper can catch the edge of the misaligned halves with my fingernail at the boolit base. This with the pins removed.

The mold half oppsite the sprue is forward slightly when the mold is held with the sprue plate to the right.

Miha would the misalignment be correctable by using fine emery around a round jeweler's file and working on the alignment bushing away from the sprue pivot?

It seems that if the left half is moved to the rear (away from the sprue pivot) This will allow the cavities to properly align with the pins in place. Thus eleminating the gaps.

I would estimate the misalignment to .0001 perhaps less.

BTW the pins fit both halves perfectly..........

[MiHec]

After seeing the posts about the molds not closing fully I have examined mine and it has the same problem.

With the pins removed the mold closes fully. I like DAFzipper can catch the edge of the misaligned halves with my fingernail at the boolit base. This with the pins removed.

The mold half oppsite the sprue is forward slightly when the mold is held with the sprue plate to the right.

Miha would the misalignment be correctable by using fine emery around a round jeweler's file and working on the alignment bushing away from the sprue pivot?

It seems that if the left half is moved to the rear (away from the sprue pivot) This will allow the cavities to properly align with the pins in place. Thus eleminating the gaps.

I would estimate the misalignment to .0001 perhaps less.

BTW the pins fit both halves perfectly..........

You could try that - but slowly

[bgokk]

You could try that - but slowly

Yes definitely slowly. Polish and try until just enough for complete closing of mold.:wink:

[Springfield]

If you remove material from the alignment pins to allow the mould half to move it seems to me you will just have a sloppy fit, unless I am misunderstanding the procedure.

[bgokk]

I think that the pins will serve to complete the final alignment with this modification. I am proposing to remove very little from the side opposite the sprue pivot.

[DAFzipper]

Checked mold alignment without the pins. Still offset. Like I said before, I'll have to shoot some to see how much of a problem it is. Sanding the alignment pins sounds like a bad idea to me, but maybe it would work for a mold that is offset less than mine.

[Springfield]

DAF: I think the bullet will shoot perfectly well, as even with the misalignment, the bullet is perfectly balanced. Kinda like an airplane propeller. As long as the weight is exactly opposite. It's not as if all my LEE molds are perfectly aligned!

[DAFzipper]

I think so too. They are just not as pretty looking as the ones out of my single cavity mold.

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=12611&d=1238543126

[timbuck]

Mine closes without the cramer pins. They seem too big. Will the thermal expansion with heating up the mould make it worse?

[Springfield]

If anything the brass will expand more than the steel pins and make it better. It certainly didn't get worse with mine when heated.

[MiHec]

If anything the brass will expand more than the steel pins and make it better. It certainly didn't get worse with mine when heated.

Thats right

It seems to me I used tolerance which is too high.

For next mold i will have that in mind

There is no problem if you use sand paper (fine sand paper) and open up the HP seats. Be slow on this process and try the pins several times.

[Springfield]

Miha: It's tough making the perfect bullet mould, but you have come dang close! My single cavity from you is perfect. I'd rather have to do a little hand fitting than try and make up for a sloppy mould.

[KennethF]

My new mould had space between the halves when they were closed.

I have 3M sand paper with a sticky back, 220 grit, 3" wide roll. I selected a drill bit that is smaller diameter than the HP seat and glue a 2" x 5/16" piece of the sand paper to the drill bit. I take the HP pins out of the mould and smoke each half of the mould block in the pin seats. Place the pins back into the mould and close the mould halves to reveal where brass needs to be removed for a better fit of the pins in the seats. Take the pins out of the mould and remove very little brass where the pins rubbed the smoke off of the seats. Install the pins in the mould and close the mould to see if the space between the mould halves is thinner now. I repeat this untill there is no space between the blocks. When the mould is closed tight there is no movement of the pins, they are a tight fit in the seats.

My mould works great, boolits measure .453 and hollow points look excelent.

[Storydude]

I think these need to become a stocking item for Mihec's Bullet shop ;)

[KennethF]

Do you mean Boolit Shop

[Slow Elk 45/70]

Mihec, great mold , casts fine HP boolits.

[windrider919]

MiHec, when are you going to start a new group buy for us 45 shooters who missed out on the previous buys? I am ready to add my name to the list. I do think that there should be a change to the HP hole bottom. The image shows a flat, sharp shouldered bottom. Experience has shown that a round bottom hole HP is less prone to fragment as it mushrooms. The sharp corner sets up stress risers and it breaks there. In discussion with one of the expert bullet designers, he was telling me that the best HP was a .250 meplat, .180 mouth, 7 degree taper, .300 deep, with a rounded bottom. How does that compare to your design?

[MiHec]

MiHec, when are you going to start a new group buy for us 45 shooters who missed out on the previous buys? I am ready to add my name to the list. I do think that there should be a change to the HP hole bottom. The image shows a flat, sharp shouldered bottom. Experience has shown that a round bottom hole HP is less prone to fragment as it mushrooms. The sharp corner sets up stress risers and it breaks there. In discussion with one of the expert bullet designers, he was telling me that the best HP was a .250 meplat, .180 mouth, 7 degree taper, .300 deep, with a rounded bottom. How does that compare to your design?

We can try this

[Storydude]

Well, set another one up.:)

I know I've been saying "I'll get in on the next one, I'll get in on the next one"....this time I actually have the monies :)

[monadnock#5]

Thank you Miha. I've received my mould, cast with it yesterday, and am well pleased with the results. You done good.

[jrayborn]

Please start another run!!!

[Mak Rov]

I would like to see another run too.

[MiHec]

Ok ok ok


I will open a re-re-run in a day or two
I will give link here to my web page where you will be able to order

[45nut]

If you build them they will buy them :drinks:

[ddeaton]

MiHec, you have a tough crowd here. Good thing you dont live close by, they would be hanging out at your shop!:drinks:

[MiHec]

MiHec, you have a tough crowd here. Good thing you dont live close by, they would be hanging out at your shop!:drinks:

Ha ha ha

I have different kind of "hangers" over here

:drinks:


Working on re-re-run web page

[686]

will the 9mm 147 gr bb be made before the rerun 45 hp? i think you have 2-3 bolds to make then i'm hopeing the 9mm.

[MiHec]

will the 9mm 147 gr bb be made before the rerun 45 hp? i think you have 2-3 bolds to make then i'm hopeing the 9mm.

I have set up US account so hopefully now thinks will be much faster. In next two days i will do a list on my web page

[Tippet]

Thank MiHec! Anyone else in here got wood?

[IllinoisCoyoteHunter]

did you say you wre gonna try one out of aluminum? Either way, I'd be in for one if you start another run!

[MiHec]

did you say you wre gonna try one out of aluminum? Either way, I'd be in for one if you start another run!

Re - re -run is open here

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=56639

[Boomer Mikey]

I made over 500 hollowpoints yesterday... mine come out at 0.453"- 0.454" and weigh 200 grains. The outboard pin is too tight but I'm going to reverse it and run the mold with one of each style in the future.

Great Mold! My 45's are going to love this boolit; Thank you for a great product Miha,

Boomer :Fire:

[luv44mag]

I have just received my mold and it looks great. But what is the little black top shaped thing?
looks like a kids top. Thanks a bunch

[MiHec]

it is a top punch for rcbs/lyman sizer

[luv44mag]

Oh fantastic......... thanks again for a mold that is a piece of art..... I almost hate to get it dirty.