A couple tenths under .454"?
Type: Posts; User: Racer X
Hello,
I ordered one of MiHec's 45-270 SAA moulds awhile back while the group buy was in place, but have have not yet had a chance to use the mould.
For those of you who bought this mould...
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[QUOTE=Ziptar;1439931]Well,
Not exactly scientific but, I tried this out today. I cast a bunch of bullets with a Lee 452-255-RF and a Mihec 270-SAA.
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What size Mihec 270-SAA mould did you...
As for the Lee handles, do you have to use the 6 cavity handles, or will any of them work? I ordered the Miha handles, but somehow, my order got messed up and I did not get them.
Whose mould handles will fit Miha moulds? I have one of the 270 SAA clones.
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This post started when "Tree Rats Must Die" was looking for input on whether to get a 454 or a 44. I am also pondering that decsion, and leaning towards a 44. My rationale is that the 454 sounds like...
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Attention Trigger Happy:
Per your IM, see my order below:
I also am in that same dilema deciding between a 454 and a 44 Mag.
I spoke to Freedom Arms (John was his name) last week to get his input on getting good accuracy with 454 reduced loads because I...
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Put me down for the following:
1 EA - Solid Mould, .454" diameter
1 EA - Mould Handles
FYI, this will be the first mould I have ever owned.
email address is basioad at aol dot com
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OK, a follow-up question to anyone on this board who has experience with Mihec's moulds:
Do you know if Mihec's moulds tend to cast oversize or undersize, assuming wheel weight alloy and proper...
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Question: What size bullet should I order for a Blackhawk with .453" throats and .451" groove? The gun has a custom cylinder with .481" diameter in the lead.
I do not want to reduce the as-cast...
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I am new to casting and am ready to buy my first mould. I will be casting for my 6" SS GP-100 with .358" throats and a .356" groove diameter. I will be shooting mid to top-end loads using 357 brass. ...
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Forgive me for replying to an old post, but let me ask a follow-up question to sizing.
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Dale,
I just saw this post. Is it too late to place an order for this mould?
Racer X
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