LEE Re-run of Ranch Dog TLC 323-180 RF?

[NYBushBro]

Is there any interest in putting together a GB for a LEE re-run of the "RANCH DOG" mold for the 32 Special: TLC 323-180 RF?



I contacted Michael (aka Ranch Dog) about this, and here is an excerpt from his reply:

"Not a problem with running a group buy on any of my designs. Lee owns the drawings I gave them to them. They have said that any group buy that comes in for 25 or more will go right in."

If we can get 25 interested parties, I think we can do this.

I would only want to do this if we can get them in 6-cavity molds (like the originals). I DO like the fact that the LEE Ranch Dog molds are 6-bangers.

I have thought this might also be possible to try out in an 8MM Mauser sometime, but at the moment I have some 32 caliber rifles that I'd want to try this in first.

Perhaps if this goes over well, there might be some other Ranch Dog designs that some of us missed the boat on that we could get started on in the future.... and perpetuate some excellent bullet designs.

Comments/interest?

[jlchucker]

Perhaps, if they had standard lube grooves and not tumble-lube.

[jtaylor1960]

That bullet shoots very well in my guns.

[NYBushBro]

Has NOE ever done a run of this mold with traditional grease grooves (like they did with the Ranch Dog 30-30 bullet)?

I think we would need to get the approval of Michael Reamy (aka Ranch Dog) before even pursuing this possibility...

Perhaps Al Nelson could answer this.

[alrighty]

I would be interested and I would even commit to buy for the Original Lee Ranch Dog design , anything else maybe.

[Nobade]

I just bought a 32 spl. rifle and would like one. Either by Swede or Lee, at least .323" diameter and preferably with tumble lube grooves. Oh, would prefer plain base or a split of both.

-Nobade

[phaessler]

Was a TLC323-170gn just to be accurate. YES, it does work well with 8mm X 57 cartridges too. Fortunate enough to have an original RD. I think this is worth trying for alot of shooters, as it is one of the lighter (read as lead saving) boolits.

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Pete

[Doc65]

Tom(Accurate Molds) has that boolit in both TL & std lube designs now, I sent him the specs about a month ago & have the mold already, took about 2 weeks to get it, but shipping isn't really much time for me as I'm just up the road about 35 miles. Haven't had the chance to work up loads yet , but they come out real Pretty!!!

[jtaylor1960]

What is the mold number for the Accurate version?

[NYBushBro]

Ranch Dog renamed this mold design to 323-180... I'm guessing the boolits dropped a bit heavier than 170 grains...?

I DO like the idea of a 6-cavity mold... so I'm still hoping that I can get 24 other people to sign up for this.

[phaessler]

I wont argue size with you , but the last listing in RD's catalog was TLC-323-170-RF, just stating the designation, from Oct-09_2012. I think the better bet would be to opt for the Accurate version myself.

Pete

[khmer6]

Depending on price I'd be interested for an 8mm mauser

[NYBushBro]

I wont argue size with you , but the last listing in RD's catalog was TLC-323-170-RF, just stating the designation, from Oct-09_2012. I think the better bet would be to opt for the Accurate version myself.

Pete

Check out the current Ranch Dog Outdoors website... that's where I found he re-named it.

[NYBushBro]

Bump ...

[NYBushBro]

OK, folks... I would REALLY like to see this one fly. Let's hear some feedback (particularly from folks who have used this mold in their 32 Specials!

[Hamish]

I'm in for a 6 cavity.

[Ranch Dog]

Concerning the my TLC323-180-RF...

The original design was the TLC323-170-RF, I used the weight designation "170" based the standard alloy I use, Lyman #2. This design actually went through three refinements and gained a bit of weight but not enough using Lyman #2. With my transfer of the designs to Lee Precision and their use of a 9/1, wheel weights/tin, that bumped the weight closer to 180.

I gave the other fellows permission to copy my design but I think they are using the original drawings.

I will send the OP the correct bullet drawing link so he can update the image in the post at the top.

[mmranch]

From Lee Precision Support

Got this in todays email .



Thanks for your inquiry. The Ranch Dog molds were custom made. Due to unprecedented order volume, we have suspended all custom work until we are able to meet the required volume of our standard products. At present, it appears to be fall of 2013. At that time we will evaluate demand for the Ranch Dog products and consider adding them to our product line-up.


Thank You,

Laine
Customer Service

Lee Precision, Inc.
4275 Highway U
Hartford, WI 53027
phone: 262-673-3075
fax: 262-673-9273

Ticket Details


Well guys "The more they hear from us the better , I'd like to have one of their 22 cal molds and like the tumble lube and 6 at a time !!!

[NYBushBro]

mmranch - thanks for your input.

We have a couple of options here:

1) If every member of this forum contacted Lee Precision and requested SIX-CAVITY Ranch Dog mold designs, they might actually consider doing production runs of Michael's molds... maybe.
I would actually prefer this option - less work for me, and I would still get this mold - plus a few others!

2) If we have a list of 25 members truly interested in this mold (TLC 323-180 RF) by September and Lee decides NOT to reproduce Michael's designs, at least we will be able to order this mold from them.

Remember, this is still a discussion thread... so let's discuss it.
September is only 3 months away.

[Hamish]

I would be in. If it is undersized, I would think it could be PP. If it is oversized, it could probably be used as is or PP in the 8.15.

For the price, it's well worth throwing the dice.