Tlc460-350-rf

[Ranch Dog]

Bullet: TLC460-350-RF. Mold based on Ranch Dog's TLC460-425-RF but dropping a 350-grain Round-Flat (72% Meplat), gas checked bullet. Overall length of the bullet will be .87" and the Micro-Bands will be reduced to four. Spacing of the bands will remain .05" but bearing surface between the bands will change to .02".

Mold Type: Lee Precision aluminum block two-cavity mold. Mold includes handles.

Target Firearms: Marlin 1895 series chambered in 45-70 and 450 Marlin with Micro-Groove or Ballard barrels.

Cost: $25 for each mold. $6 for shipping on single mold order ($31). $9 shipping on two mold order ($34).

Buy Closes: May 15, 2006. This will be funds in my P. O. Box on this date. I will mail the order after I open my P. O. Box. This buy is not limited to shipping in the USA. I don't mind taking the time to get the mold to Canada or other locations. Shipping will vary for interest outside the USA.

Buyers:
Look for my latest post towards bottom of thread for the current list of buyers.

Your Shipping Address:
Please email me your shipping address at ranch-dog@juno.com. Include your forum name so that I can match you on the list. This will allow me to get together a group email list and get the shipping labels ready.

Funds:
Your personal check is fine or whatever is easy for you. Send cash at your own risk (I prefer not to recieve it that way). Buyers from outside the US, send US funds. If the response to Question #1 above is favorable. I will hold all funds until May 15, and then deposit them after my check is enroute to Lee Precision.

My Mailing Address
Michael Reamy
P. O. Box 957
Cuero, TX 77954

Images of the TLC460-425-RF. This buy is for a 350-grain bullet based on this design
http://home.awesomenet.net/~ranch-dog/Casting/TLC460425RF/TLC-460-425-RF_Approval.jpg
Drawing, compare to bullet discription above.

http://home.awesomenet.net/~ranch-dog/Casting/TLC460425RF/TLC460_Loaded.jpg
Bullet and loaded ammuntion for the 450 Marlin. Nose length and crimp groove will not change. Cartridge OAL for the 45-70 is 2.55" and 2.495" for the 450 Marlin.

This thread is unstuck 5-18-06

[Ranch Dog]

Could an Adminstrator sticky this please?

[Scrounger]

That is a real nice looking bullet. But I have a moral objection to an extra set up fee; Is there any real good reason this has to be done by April 30th? Waiting another month just might get enough buyers to eliminate that blasted fee. Also, I wouldn't hesitate one bit to buy 2 or 3 of them, there's always someone(s) who want one after the order closes, and there's always EBAY! Five guys buy 5 molds apiece, or 10 or 12 guys buy 2 or 3 apiece. I'd much rather buy 2 molds for $50 than 1 mold for $50.

[bdoyle]

Ten days seems a bit short for a group purchase. This looks like a good bullet but not everybody can scrape funds together quickly. I'll take one but I should get two (for insurance, depends on cost) - rather spend on mould that setup fees.

Brian

[Ranch Dog]

Scrounger...

Given the two month delay in getting the molds, you won't see this mold until July. That will give some people, or at least the two interested in this mold so far, 60 days to do our load for hunting.

It has been my observation that most group buys are dead in the water after several weeks. I don't have a problem with buying more for eBay and if I get within 5 to 10 of the 25 will do so to eliminate the setup fee. With the original TLC432-285-RF I bought 10 as I was tired of waiting. I sold those two cavity molds on eBay for $56 to $58 per two cavity mold!!! Actually, I sold two on eBay and all the others via email based on the eBay auction.

I don't have a problem with Lee's setup fee. Buy a couple and you are already half of what a RCBS mold will cost or any custom mold.

I tell you what, would a May 15th close date help you guys?

[txpete]

ranch dog I will take one.posted over a MO also.
thanks
pete

[Nrut]

Hello RanchDog....My concern is this: IIRC you cast your bullets 50% wheel wts. and 50% Linotype....It is my understanding that bullets cast with Linotype in the alloy come out larger in diameter than with straight wheel wts.(I may be all wet on this but have read it).....also they come out lighter as per your experince with your .44 cal.mold....are these molds demensions and weights that you are designing based on using straight wheel wts. or some other alloy? ...Second question is how many cavities would this mold be?....this mold does interest me for sure as I have been looking for a 350gr. bullet for my Marlin...thanks

[Dr. A]

I'll take two molds.

[Ranch Dog]

Pete and Dr. A... got you down. That is a total of 7 molds ordered through this post.

Nrut... This and all my designs weights are based on Lee standard of 1 to 10, tin to lead. This bullet's target weight is 350-grains with that alloy mix. As per the description Nrut, it is a two-cavity mold.

[Scrounger]

I'll spring for two molds for $50; Meaning if you get enough interest to eliminate the set-up fee. Let me know...

[Ranch Dog]

Okay Scrounger...

[Nrut]

Thanks RanchDog I should have read your first post more carefully regarding the number of cavities.......my mistake...I'll take one mold...

[Ranch Dog]

I went out and sighted in my 1895MR with the boolit. Been holding off because of the surface winds but wind or no wind, I need to go out and collect a squealer this afternoon to put on the pit. My wife went to Corpus Christi to bring her dad (86) back to the ranch for the weekend and he is a great cook!

The winds are blow 10 mph across my range with gusts to 18 mph but I figure that's what is keep my hog cool for the pit. A little left drift with the gusty winds but it's going to kill a hog.

If you want to look at the target click this link (http://home.awesomenet.net/~ranch-dog/Casting/TLC460425RF/) and then click "Targets"...

Mold numbers and cost updated

[bdoyle]

Ranch Dog,
I think your count might be off by at least one...

Brian

[Dr. A]

This appears to be going like greased lightening. How bout a couple of other sizes?

[Ranch Dog]

What are you interested in...

I'm shooting the TLC359-180-RF with pretty good success but really both my Marlins suck and are finicky with any bullet (cast or jacketed) or powder choice. The "D" is rare so it has some value or I would send it packing and the SC might become a fence post in the pasture so buzzards can sit on it. The guns aren't quite as bad as I indicate but durn this caliber is the toughest to load and most of my days I simply don't have the patience required.

I sent the TLC379-210-RF back to Lee because the shank was cut the wrong diameter. Stuff happens and Lee wanted them back pronto so the order could be corrected. I have had nothing but the best effort from Lee on all this custom work and custom dies for my 450 Marlin.

The TLC432 you have is working...

You want another 45 caliber boolit? I don't want to get too sidetracked here as I have the TLC311-165-RF coming and promised pressure trace work for the TLC432. Somewhere work comes into the picture here so I can pay for this.... :coffee:

[Ranch Dog]

Ranch Dog,
I think your count might be off by at least one...

Brian

Sorry... Brian. I've got you added.

[Maineboy]

The price is getting right so I'll take one also. That should make the count 10.

[DX250]

I would like 2 of these moulds. thanks

Brian

[Dr. A]

RD, thought about the 375 mainly . My 35 is pretty persnickity as well. The 375 is enough better, I just don't mess with it as much. That other 460 bullet was my real temtation.:-D :drinks:

[Ranch Dog]

RD, thought about the 375 mainly . My 35 is pretty persnickity as well. The 375 is enough better, I just don't mess with it as much. That other 460 bullet was my real temtation.:-D :drinks:

I would be willing to honcho any of these but I would like to wait until the TLC379-210-RF molds get back so I can get boolits downrange.

The TLC460-425-RF is going to be a good big game boolit... got to run. Got to go into town and want to try to get back in time to kill a hog. It's going to be close!

[6pt-sika]

I sent you an email from marlinowners, but add me for one as well [smilie=1:

[grumble]

I'm in for two two-holers. If you can be talked into a six-holer instead, I'll take one of those.

[rockrat]

Put me in for one!! Thanks

[Scrounger]

Ranch Dog, with my two, I put the number at 18 so far, but you're the official counter.

I know you're really going to love this. but what I'd really like to have is a two cavity Lee copy of the Lyman 457122, rather a 460122. I would think with lathe boring, they could do hollow point molds without the separate pin. Am I wrong Machinist guys?

[LIMPINGJ]

It seems there would be enough interest to get to 25 molds without a long wait. I sure would like to see a 6 hole Lee. They just seem to be a better made mold than the 1 and 2 hole molds I have seen.
Jim

[ShooterJK]

I'll take one as well.

[Ranch Dog]

It seems there would be enough interest to get to 25 molds without a long wait. I sure would like to see a 6 hole Lee. They just seem to be a better made mold than the 1 and 2 hole molds I have seen.
Jim

LIMPING... does this mean your in or want to wait. 6-holers are great but they sure get heavy with the large bullets. I don't mind the two-cavity for big game bullets as I don't shoot them up like I do the TL452-230-2R in my 45 ACP.

[Johnch]

I will take 2


I like the design .
A 6 holer would be nice , but I can live with a 2 holer

Johnch

[Hackleback]

I will take one for right now.

[Hackleback]

As stated by others, the 6 holes will spoil a guy!!!

[Mojo^]

Hey Ranch Dog, this looks fantastic and is exactly what I've been looking for. Please put me down for one (1). Looks like it'd be a real hog getter!

[Ranch Dog]

With a couple of other buyers sending me emails and not on this forum we have the 25 molds. I'm leaving in the morning for work over the weekend so will leave this open til then. This was quicker than even I expected... update things in the morning.

[bdoyle]

Ranch Dog
Since it looks like we are not going to deal with setup charges, please update my agreement from 1 to 2 moulds. I would hate not to have a backup. After all, I do have two marlins to feed.

Brian

[MGySgt]

I would like to put in for 2 molds.

Question 1 - Don't care

Question 2 - 6 holer - Yes, cancel this one.

Question 3 - Yes

Drew

[Ranch Dog]

I would like to put in for 2 molds.

Question 1 - Don't care

Question 2 - 6 holer - Yes, cancel this one.

Question 3 - Yes

Drew

Thanks...

I'm not going to cancel this buy, just start another for the 6-cavity for those with that interest.

[Dr. A]

Hey RD,

Got another buyer, so get me 3 molds please.

That is 3 molds total!

#1 Don't care
#2 Yes-cancel this order-but make it for two 6 holers
#3 Yes an interest in the bigger mold-but only need the smaller mold.

[Bodydoc447]

Please put my name on a six cavity mold and let me know when, how much, etc.

Thanks, Ranch Dog!!

Doc

[grumble]

I'd prefer a 6 cavity of this 350 Gr mold. If the numbers aren't there, I'll settle for a pair of the 2 cavity molds.

Maybe you should ask for a poll to be posted?

[bsn]

I am in for one, a 2 cavity mold is all I would ever need.

[Hackleback]

I'd prefer a 6 cavity of this 350 Gr mold. If the numbers aren't there, I'll settle for a pair of the 2 cavity molds.

Maybe you should ask for a poll to be posted?

The six hole are nice, but for rifle bullets, the two hole will work fine as well. Don't go to the range and shoot up 200 rounds in the 45-70 in a weekend like the 41 mag

I would also be intirested in the 425 gr as well.

[Antietamgw]

I'd like 1 2 cavity. Email with shipping info is one the way with $$ to be mailed tomorrow.
Thanks,
Mark

[ShooterJK]

I'm interested in the 425 grain mold as well.

[grumble]

My info is not correct. I prefer a 6 cavity, will settle for a pair of 2-holers if the numbers don't work out.

A poll is definately in order here.

[LIMPINGJ]

Please put me down for a 6 hole.
As for question 1 Just say when you want to start is fine with me. On question 3 yes I would like this weight also in a 6 hole.
Thanks for your work on this.
Jim

[Ranch Dog]

Okay fellows...

I've opened another thread for the TLC460-350-RF in a Six-Cavity mold. I have moved the following forum members to that buy based on their posts in this thread:

Bodydoc447
grumble
LimpingJ
MGySGT

If there are any others that want to switch, just let me know and I will make the change. Here are the current buyers for the TLC460-350-RF Two-cavity mold.

[78CJ]

Hey RD, I know you were going to close this, I hope I am not too late. I was away from a comp. for the last week. I want in. I love your first .432 mold that I went in on and have been having nothing but troubles with Lee's normal non-gas checked molds and have been hoping you would get a group buy on a GC mold going. As soon as I dig up your add. a check will be on the way!!!

Ryan

[Ranch Dog]

78CJ... I'm glad you liked the first boolit and know you will like this one. All the info on the buy including my address is in the first post. I will publish a new list in the morning.

The only thing wrong with Lee's other bullets are that they are simple the wrong diameter for the Marlin barrels. I have no experience with the Winchester's, but for the Marlins you need .460".

[azshootercastlead]

Heck yeah - add me to the list! I will take 1.

[78CJ]

Yup. Found it yesterday after posting. I left it on the counter today for the wife to send you a MO, should go out today or tomorrow. Thanks!!

The worst part now will be the wait.

Ryan

[Uncle Grinch]

Per my email... put me down for 1 mould. The check is in the mail today.

blslryr (Mike)

[drinks]

Put me down for 1.

[Ken O]

Put me down for one.

[Ranch Dog]

I wanted remind you fellows that you need to consider a method of sizing and seating gas checks. This bullet should not require much sizing, if any for your Marlin rifles, but you do need to consider the gas check seating to take full advantage of the performance potential of this big game bullet. The Micro-Bands were designed with the Lee Lube and Size Kits in mind.

http://www.leeprecision.com/graphics/shoppingcart/lubekit.jpg (http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi/catalog/browse.cgi?1146237282.5240=/html/catalog/lubesize.html)

Lee does not catalog a .460 die, so it would need to be special ordered. There are no discounts for a group buy on these kits. I'm sure some of you are capable and would consider turning a cataloged .457 die out to your requirement. These cataloged kits can be purchased for about $12 to $13 at Bose's, MidwayUSA, etc.

An alternative die is available from forum member and Administrator Buckshot. He manufactures a die similar to the Lee sizing die but it will cost you less than a special order from Lee. He will cut the die body to accept the Lee round bullet box if that is what you need. Here is a post that leads to his work...

FS, push through .3115" size die (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=4666&highlight=size+die)

Whether Buckshot or Lee, consider this task and die now.

[6pt-sika]

I ordered a .311 from Midway last night .

I'll have to call Lee soon and have the others made I suppose[smilie=1:

[6pt-sika]

What size Lee's are you using ?

For 35 - .359

For 375- .379

For 44 - . 432

For 45 rifle - .460

Is this correct ?

I've been using in my Lyman , .359 , .379 , .430 and .459 .

[grumble]

6pt, you really might want to consider opening up a Lee sizer yourself. Not to take business away from Buckshot (who does GREAT work), but it only takes a few minutes to "custom size" your own standard Lee sizing die.

Just slit a steel, aluminum, brass or even oak dowl rod lengthwise about an inch. Stick a 1" wide piece of medium grit (~320) wet or dry sand paper in the slit and wrap it as many wraps as it takes to make it a tight fit in the standard sizing die. Chuck it up in a cordless drill, and stick the die and the sandpaper in a bucket of water and start spinning the sandpaper inside the die. Move it back and forth, and if it starts to turn easily, run a boolit through it and check the size. If you need more, add a wrap of sandpaper, and spin it out some more. You can easily do .002" in less than 10 minutes.

To do a really nice job, take the last .0001" off with 600 grit sandpaper.

[StarMetal]

I might add to Grumbles suggest to finish up with 600 grit paper would be to finish up with Crocus cloth...available at most hardware stores....it's usually a dark blue blacking and the grit side is usually red.

Joe

[drinks]

And if you must have the most polish, 1500 grit wetordry, or cerium oxide on a felt bob.

[Last Spike]

I'll take two molds, Michael. Email following....

[jebb45]

Ranch Dog::::
Yes, I would be interested in ONE double cavity mold. I will be sending a $31 USPS money order on the next 2 days, thanks for all your hard work. jebb45

[Ranch Dog]

45 2.1 had suggested a modified Micro-Band that would allow the bullet to also be used with traditional lube/sizers and he has been supply info and drawings via the 425-grain boolit thread and email.

I really like his ideas and have included a detail of the way the Micro-Band is cut with a narrow band and the bottom of the groove instead of the Lee "V" with no bottom. That band is extremely narrow and I don't see any change as to how the band excepts the liquid alox. This change would allow interest from another group of buyers (lube/sizers) and should help generate the 6-cavity order over the 25 mold minimum. With the ability to lube by either method, the boolit is about as perfect as it can be!

It is my plan to incorporate his ideas into any additional orders I place with with Lee. Any comments about allowing the change with this buy?

[Maineboy]

It is my plan to incorporate his ideas into any additional orders I place with with Lee. Any comments about allowing the change with this buy?[/QUOTE]

No objection here.

[glock3540]

I have no problem with the change for this buy

[bsn]

No problem with the change here.

[Ken O]

I like the change, so fine with me

[Mojo^]

No problem here. Either way will be fine with me.

[txpete]

no problem with the changes
pete

[jebb45]

I think the mold change is great, go for it!!!!!!!!:drinks:

[azshootercastlead]

Either mold design works for me.

With the buy closing on the 15th, any idea how long you expect Lee to take to make the molds and ship them back to you?

[Ranch Dog]

About two months AZ. You will get them about 2 to 3 days after I get them.

[bdoyle]

RD,
Went to post office today and got a money order in the mail.
Changes in the design look good and would prefer it. You could say "it goes both ways". Well maybe not...

Thanks!
Brian

[txpete]

thanks ranch dog.really looking forward to sending some of these down range.
pete

[Ranch Dog]

Good morning guys! Today is the day! Got in at 0200 and trying to wake up. Will close this up today and update all the info. I thought I would go into the PO a little later today as we collect mail all day. Out box at PO closes at 5 p.m. and order will be shipped to Lee and final stats posted.

A couple of buyers have been added over the weekend... this ended up being quite a group buy. Anybody know what the record is here a CB for number of molds ordered in a group buy?

[Ranch Dog]

THIS BUY IS CLOSED AND THE ORDER IS ON THE WAY TO LEE.

I haven't had a response from a couple of those that where interested but I covered the molds for this order. Please forward your check or let me know if you are no longer interested so I can send the extra molds to any one that finds this buy beyond today's close date.

43 2-cavity molds and 29 6-cavity molds, that's a heck of an order!!!

[Mojo^]

43 2-cavity molds and 29 6-cavity molds, that's a heck of an order!!!

WOW, you can say that again!! Lee should give you some kind of bulk rate discount. 72 molds total! That is going to be one heavy shipment. :drinks:

Just standing-by waiting for the 425 gr. 2-mold group buy to get underway.

[DEVERS454]

Just a quick question.

how well do Marlins with their microgrove barrels like Lee Liquite Alox lubed boolits? I am sure they like gas checked rounds as well as the next, but, it has me curious.

[Ranch Dog]

WOW, you can say that again!! Lee should give you some kind of bulk rate discount. 72 molds total! That is going to be one heavy shipment. :drinks:

Just standing-by waiting for the 425 gr. 2-mold group buy to get underway.

Check the postings Mojo... It's underway :Fire:

[Ranch Dog]

Just a quick question.

how well do Marlins with their microgrove barrels like Lee Liquite Alox lubed boolits? I am sure they like gas checked rounds as well as the next, but, it has me curious.

They don't have a problem with the lube at all. Actually there is no worry with the MicroGroove barrels and cast boolits... period. This is something that came from the 444 Marlin and rubbed off on the Micro-Groove barrels.

The 444 Marlin got a bad rap with cast boolits simply because the 1:38 rate of twist couldn't stabilize the heavier weights hunters typically wanted to shoot. It actually is a bullet length problem but of course weight is tied to length for a given diameter. When the boolit exceeds .735", you have a stability problem if your barrel hasn't been completely prepped. Many shooters didn't understand this and by word of mouth it became a Micro-Groove barrel problem.

What's up with Marlin's recent switch from Micro-Groove to Ballard? I would suggest it was simply the need to retool. From the quality of barrels that came out at the end of the 90's, it is my thought that their machines where wore out. I think they simply retooled. That's why they don't cut the receiver sight holes on the side of the receiver anymore. Old equipment did, new doesn't.

I've just started to talk to a gunsmith about rebarreling my 1972 444T. I would like keep it a 24" barrel with the Micro-Groove rifling but want the 1:20 twist.

[Ranch Dog]

http://home.awesomenet.net/~ranch-dog/Casting/TLC460350RF/Lee_Drawing_Detail.jpg

Things seem to be moving pretty quick with this buy. I received the approval drawing from Lee on Friday!

A couple of notes concerning the drawing. Items confirmed via telephone with Lee on 05/31/06. Boolit diameter is .460"... no reference on this drawing other than the boolit nomenclature. The meplat is .330", not the referenced .337". This boolit is like the original TLC460-425-RF design at the front of this post. Correction was penciled in by both Lee and myself. Modified Micro-Band is same as detail referenced in this thread.

[dot6]

I got in on the 425 grainer, but missed out on this order. I'd sure like one if you end up with any extra.

[jebb45]

Ranch Dog;
I would also be interested in a second mold if you get any extra one in this group buy, just let me know asap and I will get the money to you asap. Thanks/jebb45:drinks:

[dltaskey]

I would really like one if there are any extras. I missed out because of temporary unemployment:(

[azshootercastlead]

Only a few weeks of waiting now I expect. I can't wait to lob a few of these down range!

[txpete]

:-D :-D can't wait to try one out on a pig

pete

[jebb45]

Ranch Dog,,,,,,

Have you heard any news on our molds yet????? can't wait to get mine, got the pot already set up and ready to go. Are you going to have any extra molds left over???????:drinks: :castmine:


jebb45:drinks: :drinks: :drinks:

[Ranch Dog]

Jebb... I missed this some how. We won't see them before 08/15 as Lee says 90 to 120 days (order was sent on 05/15). After a bunch of these special orders I've never seen one done in less than the 90 days. I kind of figure that I start to wait on 08/15.

[6pt-sika]

Ranch Dog
After what happened with Jeff's group buy are you going to try one before you let them go ?

[Ranch Dog]

Ranch Dog
After what happened with Jeff's group buy are you going to try one before you let them go ?

YES!!! I always checkt them out as soon as they arrive. The latest post from John Lee relayed through a forum member has got my hackles up pretty high!!! I've suspended the 6-cavity TLC460-425-RF buy.

[tom barthel]

YES!!! I always checkt them out as soon as they arrive. The latest post from John Lee relayed through a forum member has got my hackles up pretty high!!! I've suspended the 6-cavity TLC460-425-RF buy.

Please, let us know what John Lee said? I presume with the name Lee, he is associated with the company. I hope it isn't an attitude like, the customer is rarely right. If it is, I may rethink future purchases from the company.:-? :roll:

[Ranch Dog]

Okay fellows... It looks like the molds have left Lee. I recevied a shipping notice that 4 boxes totaling 87# are enroute to the ranch, scheduled to arrive 08/07/06. The UPS truck gets out to my place very late in the day. I should be able to cast that evening to verify the dimension from two sample molds, both a 2 & 6 cavity, and then they should go out pronto.

[rvpilot76]

Yyyyyyeeeeeehhhhaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwww!

[6pt-sika]

EXCELLENT :drinks:

[Ranch Dog]

EXCELLENT :drinks:

Hey 6pt... I didn't get a 2-cavity copy of this mold, do you mind if I use your mold to verify the mold against the drawing?

I've got the son of a friend coming out to kill a hog this week. If everything goes good with the delivery and verification, I'm going to try and have a 45-70 load ready for him to use on a hog with my 1895G

[Maineboy]

Hey 6pt... I didn't get a 2-cavity copy of this mold, do you mind if I use your mold to verify the mold against the drawing?

I've got the son of a friend coming out to kill a hog this week. If everything goes good with the delivery and verification, I'm going to try and have a 45-70 load ready for him to use on a hog with my 1895G


Ranchdog, feel free to use mine. Hopefully this batch of molds will be to your specs.

[6pt-sika]

Hey 6pt... I didn't get a 2-cavity copy of this mold, do you mind if I use your mold to verify the mold against the drawing?

I've got the son of a friend coming out to kill a hog this week. If everything goes good with the delivery and verification, I'm going to try and have a 45-70 load ready for him to use on a hog with my 1895G



Fine with me :drinks:

[6pt-sika]

Are they here yet , are they here yet :mrgreen:

If that bullet shoots at least half alright I'm gonna kill a deer with it this year :drinks:
Have a nice new 1895XLR just waiting to try one [smilie=1:

[Ranch Dog]

Still no UPS truck. The tracking info now says today, 08/09. They know how to make a guy crazy. I think Dianna, my wife, thinks I'm crazy as I've had the pot warmed up and ready everyday at 6 pm :-?

Thanks Mainboy and 6-pt...

[txpete]

Are they here yet , are they here yet :mrgreen:

If that bullet shoots at least half alright I'm gonna kill a deer with it this year :drinks:
Have a nice new 1895XLR just waiting to try one [smilie=1:

ditto on that:-D :-D
thanks for putting this together for us ranch dog.
pete

[Ranch Dog]

Thanks fellows and let's move our comments over to....

Casters Log - TLC460-350-RFB (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?p=96027#)... Boolits have been dropped and molds will be out tomorrow!

[Ranch Dog]

Greetings fellows...

All the molds have been shipped to buyers and I've closed the books on this group buy. Thanks for your interest, patience, and support during the months it takes to pull one of these buys off!

With the funds remaining from the money collected for postage and along with funds from individuals that had "added a buck" in support of this forum, our TLC460-350-RFB Group Buy has made a $95 donation for the direct support of this forum!

[Ranch Dog]

Well... I thought I had made the $95 donation back in August but the administrator of this site never got it. Something wrong in the PayPal scheme of things. Good old snail mail cured the problem. Your donations and the excess from the postage (small part of the amount) were acknowledged via a PM from Willy...

http://home.awesomenet.net/~ranch-dog/Temp/Images/0004.jpg

Thanks for your generosity guys!