4 Cavity Mihec 44 Brass Hollowbase Wadcutter

[happy7]

This buy is now closed
To sign up for one of these excellent molds, PM me your email address and zip code. I will post your zip code here.

This buy will run till our turn comes up with Mihec. When it does, the buy will be closed and Mihec will send out invoices via paypal to the address you provide me with, so the email you send me should be your paypal address.

Price will be $120 plus $20 shipping for a four cavity brass mold with the Cramer hollowbase system.

A solid version (no cramer system) is available for $85 plus $20 shipping. You must make clear to me that you want the solid version! Make sure I have noted it next to your zip code!

This mold is literally like ten times faster than the old single cavity pin type that Lyman made. If you have a 44, don’t miss out on this.

Here is a graphic of the mold. Target diameter will be your choice of .432 or .434 with WW, so let me know on the PM you send. Weight as a solid will be about 248 grains.

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm157/happyjoyfully/432395HBWC.jpg

Here is a picture of the 38 mold that was run recently.

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25382&d=1284477842

Zip Codes

72525 - 432
91106 - 432
96055 - 432
63012 - 434
08043 - 434
63010 - 432
77377 - 432
16255 - 432
75082 - 432
62629 - 432Solid
49331 - 432
24426 - 432
77355 - 432
67005 - 432
71343 - 432
97213 - 432
54235 - 432
91916 - 432
04093 - 432
52732 - 432
98208 - 432
54409 - 432
68601 - 432
37145 - 434

[GLL]

I will take one mould at 0.432".

Jerry

gllewis at pasadena dot edu

[Missoulaz28]

Does this mold have to be a four cavity? I vastly prefer two cav molds.

[happy7]

Right now, Mihec is set up for the four cavities, as they are very poplular at the moment. So only a four cavity is available. Two cavity molds will likely be offered in the future.

Given that hollowbase bullets are usually shot in quantity, four cavity can be a good thing. For myself, I am tickled pink that it is four cavity. But I realize two cavity molds have their strong points as well.

[Missoulaz28]

understood, I might have to ponder this one for a while.

[500bfrman]

can someone tell why I want a hollowbase? what is the advantage?

[hicard]

This would be great for my Bulldog loaded backwards. 1-.432 please. hicardattheskybeamdotcom

[EDK]

I'm in for one at .432. I have the LEE group buy from GLL and the OWBM clone of 429352...and now this one. Talk about having it made!

Hey Missoulaz28...YOU WANT this bad boy in a four cavity! The 38 version casts as fast as a plain base. I am SOLD on brass cramer style moulds....kicking myself for not getting the 434640 since I've cast and shot some from an original LYMAN 2 cavity.

Now I owe for the H&G 503 Keith mould and this one.

:redneck::cbpour::Fire:

[phaessler]

Is there a minimum we need to get this started? Would gown down easier with the or half of the accounting department if I was to hold off until after Christmas..

Pete

[happy7]

Is there a minimum we need to get this started? Would gown down easier with the or half of the accounting department if I was to hold off until after Christmas..


No, it's already started. No minimum was necessary due to the fact the cherry was already in house and the pin order is being combined. It would take an act of God for you to be required to pay before Christmas. See you don't pay till the mold is made. So whether you sign up now or later you pay at the same time. But if you do sign up, you do need to pay when the time comes. This is a firm commitment. I fully understand about the other half. Have the same problem myself.

[GLL]

Back to page #1 !

Jerry

[cephas53]

happy7, excuse my ignorance but can the pins in the cramer system be changed? That is can pins be ordered to also make solids?

[happy7]

All you have to do is reverse the pins to make solids.

[GLL]

Please change mine to 0.432" just in case they come in a little fat !

Jerry

[Dframe]

WOW! Not sure how I missed this one. Put me down for a .432 solid.

[phaessler]

I'm in.... pm sent

0.432" 4 cavity

haesslerpdathughesdotnet


Pete

[happy7]

Solid weight should run about 248 grains.

[Salmon-boy]

Still don't have a .44, but you guys are killing me!! The .38 is such a beauty.. How long is this going to be before it's run?

My toy budget is VERY thin right now, but would like to grab one of these. Stick me on the list for a .432 HB...

[happy7]

Hard to guess how long it will run. I would like to be able to tell you something, but I just don't know. I have asked, but no answer yet.

[EDK]

Please change mine to .434. Zip Code 63012.

[fivegunner]

Please put me down for one of these molds .432. Thanks:-D

[500bfrman]

pm sent for a .434 diameter.

[happy7]

Shameless bump

[DukeInMaine]

Please add me to the list for this one.

04093

[fivegunner]

Happy7 could you change the bullet dia for me from .432 to .434?? most of my S&W .44spl`s are a little large in the cylinder . thanks Frank

[SethD]

pm sent.

[GLL]

BTT:

Jerry

[phaessler]

bumped

[2hawk]

OK, this is too hard to resist. PM incoming

[Down South]

I'm in.....

[Bear4570]

I'll take a 4 cav Hollow base

[uncleskippy]

I'll take a 4 cav Hollow base in a .432 please

Sorry, I just found out my truck needs work so I am going to have to drop out.

If the buy is still open next month, I will try again.

[Cristofori]

PM sent.

[happy7]

bump to top

[DukeInMaine]

I still don't see my zip code on the list...........

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showpost.php?p=1120439&postcount=24

.432 please

[fivegunner]

Happy7, I asked you to change my mold from .432 to .434. I sold the gun that I had a large chamber . could you change it back to .432?? please. :castmine:

[happy7]

Happy7, I asked you to change my mold from .432 to .434. I sold the gun that I had a large chamber . could you change it back to .432?? please. :castmine:

changed

[ia1727]

Me Too--I'm in.

Steve

[Ilwil]

I want one of these too; PM sent.

[man.electric]

A quick hollow base question, do you lube the inside of the hollow or just the outside?

[happy7]

Just the outside. The inside is to be filled with the gases, which in turn exert pressure on the sides of the bullet driving them into the rifling.

[phaessler]

Happy7,
I am going to have to step down from this one , got some unexpected bills to contend with, might sign backup at a later date if its still open.
Thanks
Pete

[bowfin]

I am going senile, so I'm just checking to make sure I replied that I would like my mold to be .432".

[happy7]

yes you did

[happy7]

This buy is now closed

[DukeInMaine]

Invoices coming out any time soon?

[happy7]

I don't think so. We have been waiting for invoices on the 45 acp HP mold for a long time already. He closes the buy to get a firm number for how many pins to buy. But he is still working on the 45 acp mold right now.

[happy7]

Mihec says we can accept orders for another 14 days. That is about when they will go on the machine. So you fence-sitters have a last chance.

[Down South]

I'll need to back out of this GB. Timing with a few other projects are colliding. I'm sorry for any inconvenience.

[GLL]

BTT:

Jerry

[happy7]

This buy is now closed

[hicard]

Invoices out yet?

[happy7]

No, but I understand the molds are in production.

[MiHec]

Should be ready for shippment in 10 days :razz:

[MiHec]

All invoices are out!!

If you missing one please PM me

[hporter]

Invoice received, payment sent.

Thank you!

[hicard]

Payment sent, thanks Miha

[cephas53]

paid, thanks

[DukeInMaine]

paid on this one and on the 38 version also.

[Salmon-boy]

Miha, Would you happen to have any extras made?

[MiHec]

Yes

Both .432 and .434 (I have more .432 than .434)

[btreanor]

Hi Miha-

I received the .38 HBWC mould and I really like it! I missed the .44 HBWC group buy but would like one of the .432 moulds if you still have an extra available. PM sent. Thanks!

[EDK]

Has anyone received their mould yet?

:Fire::cbpour::redneck:

[hicard]

Expecting mine to arrive any time now EDK. Looks like the 45's are arriving already. Got the 45 hbwc today (7/22/11). Still waiting for this one.

[DukeInMaine]

Should be here soon. the 38 version only took a couple of weeks.

[EDK]

Miha, my friend, you are THE MAN. Once again I've gotten a great mould from you.

My mould was here when I got home from work today. It was 102 here in Saint Louie, but I had to cast a short run of boolits. Sprayed the mould with brake cleaner, fired up the MAGNUM MELTER, and it's show time!!! Mould specced at .434; as cast .434 or .435 boolits. Brinnel hardness 8 alloy...next cast will be at 10 BH. 217 grains with one lube groove filled.

Good boolits AFTER I got the mould and pins hot...since I got eager, the melt could have been warmer and would account for the rejects in the first run. I remelted the rejects and sprues and got a bunch of good ones then. There is a learning curve with brass hollow point/hollow base moulds.

I ran them through the .432 die in my STAR, but had the adjustments backwards...if the hollow base is in the cartridge casing, the top groove got lubed. I'll try a taper crimp until the .433 die from LATHESMITH arrives...dedicate it to this boolit and hope it will work with the MIHEC H&G 503 clone also.

Sunday update Loaded over 7.5 HERCO in 44 magnum brass; taper crimped. Groups from 7.5 inch Original Size VAQUEROS with blackened stock sights (one had 2.5 inch trigger pull) at 25 yards ran 1X2 inches. Several groups had four holes touching vertically. It's only 95 at noon; hopefully the expected thunderstorms will cool things off and I can cast again.

Thanks again, Miha

:cbpour::redneck::Fire:

[Dframe]

Mine arrived today. Very nice.

[ia1727]

Mine showed up at my door today-- that's 4 for this month alone-- I've been told I'm banned ( wife) from CastBoolits until the end of next month.
As always--very nice.

Steve[smilie=s:[smilie=s:[smilie=s:[smilie=s:

[hicard]

Got mine today. Looks great Miha.

[Ilwil]

My mould came today. It was wrapped in bubble wrap, because the box was crushed shapeless, and sodden. The packing material was wet, and the sprue plate has rust spots and the brass is discolored. The inserts and other accessories were fine, being in a tied plastic bag.
No blame attaches to Mr Prevec, the mold had been packaged with the same care he had used with another mould received earlier this year. Someone in the postal services dropped the ball badly between Slovenia and here. I was just lucky enough of the address survived for it to get here. I hope no one else had, or has theirs come in a similar condition.

[happy7]

My mould came today. It was wrapped in bubble wrap, because the box was crushed shapeless, and sodden. The packing material was wet, and the sprue plate has rust spots and the brass is discolored. The inserts and other accessories were fine, being in a tied plastic bag.
No blame attaches to Mr Prevec, the mold had been packaged with the same care he had used with another mould received earlier this year. Someone in the postal services dropped the ball badly between Slovenia and here. I was just lucky enough of the address survived for it to get here. I hope no one else had, or has theirs come in a similar condition.

I'm glad you got it. Sorry for you that the shine was already off. They are really beautiful when new. But was the mold damaged in any way that affects casting? Hopefully not!

[Ilwil]

Apart from the sprue plate being permanently marred, I think it will cast fine. I have to wait a while though, as I put my shepherd down yesterday, and I am am not in the mood to cast.

[happy7]

Well, good thing the mold was brass and not iron in this case.

Very tough news about your dog. I pray you will have the strength you need in this challenging time.

[DukeInMaine]

Sorry to hear about the sad news with your dog.

Miha is a great guy, and if the mold doesn't work wonderfully, then I am sure that he will ship you another one (you'd need to ship the damaged one to slovenia). In any event, he will want you to be 100% HAPPY. At the very least, he can send you a new sprue plate!

When you feel up to it, try the mold, and send a PM to Miha.

Sorry again about your friend.


Apart from the sprue plate being permanently marred, I think it will cast fine. I have to wait a while though, as I put my shepherd down yesterday, and I am am not in the mood to cast.

[Ilwil]

Thank you gentlemen, for your kind words.
Gun people are often dog people too, and we understand one another.

[MiHec]

I still have some over order molds!

If you are interested please PM me.

[MiHec]

I still have some over order molds!

If you are interested please PM me.

[HDS]

Just got one of the surplus molds and the design on the pins on this one confuse me. Usually the pins have sockets that match the smaller hex-key, so you can loosen them. These don't have those, they instead look sort of squared off in the middle. Whats the proper tool for opening these? Tried a tong and only managed to marr the thing.

I really preferred the hex key versions that has come on all my other molds, never a problem there.

[MiHec]

Just got one of the surplus molds and the design on the pins on this one confuse me. Usually the pins have sockets that match the smaller hex-key, so you can loosen them. These don't have those, they instead look sort of squared off in the middle. Whats the proper tool for opening these? Tried a tong and only managed to marr the thing.

I really preferred the hex key versions that has come on all my other molds, never a problem there.

Newer molds have allen key pins. I still have some assembled molds with older pins.

[HDS]

Is there some kind of tool that would fit on the older pins, or do I need to use a spanner?

EDIT: Well the spanner did it, as well as waiting until the mold got hot. Cast a small batch of bullets with it today that I ran through my Star, base first. I got one row plugged on the die though so I think I will need to get a new die for this one so I can have both grooves lubed.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8306/7865560580_b24f53faf4_c.jpg

[Jtarm]

Any possibility of a leftover .432? PM sent.