Most of my molds are aluminum from various manufacturers and I like them all. I have a small collection of H&G molds as well and all of my molds cast well and create good boolits. The differences between iron, brass and aluminum are only in the casting method and the targets and game don't care from what metal molds the boolits came. Different folks, different strokes.
Liberalism is the triumph of emotion over intellect, but masquerading as the reverse.
I don't know how we ever shot maximum loads before P/C come along and saved us all. R5R
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And this is why I was asking for opinions about alternative molds...because people tend to jump into a thread and make comments like this because somehow the original question get disregarded and we get into a discussion about how great their aluminum mold was instead of opinions on an alternate to the original mold. Basically you are a fan of aluminum molds...so I am cool with that...but I didn't ask for opinions on aluminum molds or why maybe you think that 'I' should like mine or not...Originally Posted by blikseme300
I would like to thank those individuals that posted mold designs and wonderful pictures of you own cast products. It was very nice of you to answer my question instead of making comments on aluminum molds. You are the guys that make this site good.
As for the other guys...I have read various threads over the years where people come in and side step the original question and completely turn a thread into something else. I have had it happen to me on more than one occasion. I just wish you folks would not do that. If a person asks a question like I did...and says he doesn't like something...then why do you have to come in and post a remark about how you totally like the very thing the OP doesn't like? I mean really? Why? I don't care if you love the mold that I hate. I didn't ask you to tell me why I should change my mind...I could give a rip. I asked for an iron mold alternative to a product that has done nothing but piss me off. The next time I go fishing I am gonna throw that piece of garbage just as far into the lake as I can. I have never had as much trouble from any other mold as I have the Lee molds. That is a fact. If you love them then smile and go on. I would rather pay the extra money and get a product I can use and enjoy. Something I don't have to constantly tinker with to keep it working. Hey, I am an aircraft mechanic. I know a better product when I use it. I have 3 of the lee molds. There are already 2 that I will never use again and soon to be 3. Soon as I replace the third one I may never buy another. If you fanboys think I am a Lee hater you are wrong. And I don't really care. Maybe my 'method' is substandard to someone else and aluminum molds will never work for me...oh wait...don't care... Can I get good results with the aluminum mold? Yea...but its a constant pain in my butt. Especially having to constantly snug sprue plates and clean vent grooves and tap the handles back in place....and other **** I have to constantly do with them that I just don't have issues with my Lyman, RCBS, and Mihec molds...
Again...many thanks to the good guys that actually answered my questions. I am considering all of you submissions. I like the pic of the Lyman bullets especially the HPs. I am assuming the owner had a standard mold modded for that...but they look great.
Not interested in a lee vs the world and diatribe on what's wrong with them but I am interested in what you dislike about the lube groove. Wrong place? Too shallow?
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The thread was not turned around. You will find that life gets tough as far as forums go if you only expect your question to be answered in every detail.
Many comments on threads are about other posts in the thread and have nothing to do with your specific question. Good flow of ideas are brought to light in this manner. If you don't like this then maybe this forum is not for you.
Liberalism is the triumph of emotion over intellect, but masquerading as the reverse.
I don't know how we ever shot maximum loads before P/C come along and saved us all. R5R
"No mosque in the United States flies an American flag."
"Dueling should have never been made illegal in this country. It settled lots of issues between folks."- Char-Gar
I have had tremendous success with the Saeco 158gr SWC four hole mould. Very expensive unfortunately. Two others are from RCBS. 158gr SWC plain base as well as there gas checked version. Easy, no hassle, round and adequate diameter. On some RCBS moulds, the slots for the handle might be tight. A few passes over the belt sander on the handle prongs and all is good.
its too shallow for me. my problem is that I like a soft lube. the lack of depth in the groove makes it very easy for me to remove or displace my soft lube during the handling process. as far as the volume of the groove itself it is fine.
the bullet does shoot well that was why I had asked for a similar alternative. I have some old style Lyman handles that I absolutely love to cast with so I may give the Lyman mold a go. I have noticed that one of my Lyman molds is right on the verge of being undersized and I am aware this is not uncommon with the Lyman molds.
If you are interested I have a MiHec 358156 HP flat base custom brass mould True "work of art" that I just bought. It has all the pins I only cast with it 2 times however the economy an my purse dictates I sell it since it is is the last big expense I have had. I'm willing to let it go for $100 plus shipping
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I hate when people dictate as to what i can say,
kinda limits me and my creative writing skills.
Maybe we should do questions with little check boxes next to them, then we just make a X for yes or no.
Lets vote on it ___NOT
Or, just skip the parts that others find entertaining and informative.
OR, put in the header that all answers must be pertinent to the exact question being asked.
I think everyone has something good to say, even if it's in just part of the post, that's why for ME I try to read it all and am thankful that someone at least took the time to read my question, so what if it's a little off topic.
Granted we drift a little, did i say a little ? So what, if I want a direct answer I read it in a book.
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The effective range of an excuse is ZERO Meters
Thread drift, deal with it.
I just don't care for all the rambling from the Lee fanboys. Any time someone makes a negative comment about a Lee product it's like a tornado siren at the trailer park...all the doors pop open and they all come running. As for what you wanna say...go ahead I don't care. I just wish that the same people who are talking are able to read as well. Basically all I was saying was I could give a rip about how great you guys think Lee is...I think their products suck. If you need to insult me based on the fact that I think their products suck by all means do so. There again I don't care...
Interesting...I need to look at that design. I have 3 other Mihec molds...no wait 4...I have a 30 cal rifle mold to I was thinking of trading off...wanna trade? I cant remember the numbers right now the mold is in the shed...it is a 125 grain gas check with all pins. I only cast once with it. Got it for my 300 blk and I don't think its gonna work out for me...not for the speeds I wanted to drive it at with my barrel twist anyway.
If not gimme a day to think about it...can you take paypal?
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I am usually more concerned with how the boolit shoots. Everyone has their own standards.
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Even though I own some Brass and Aluminum molds I am partial to iron molds. That being said, Accurate molds can make whatever boolit design in a iron three cavity mold as well as brass and aluminum. Their iron three cavity molds are indeed works of art.
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Dude, this is just messed up.... No one insulted you nor did any one walk all over your original question. Ripping on other casters will get you a long way on this forum. Quite frankly, you made your opinion clear early on, but now it's just becoming rude.
disregard...
Exactly right. How do I go ahead and block posts from a member that is no longer relevant to me?
Liberalism is the triumph of emotion over intellect, but masquerading as the reverse.
I don't know how we ever shot maximum loads before P/C come along and saved us all. R5R
"No mosque in the United States flies an American flag."
"Dueling should have never been made illegal in this country. It settled lots of issues between folks."- Char-Gar
"...did that last week."
Best post of this week.
Starting off with "can't stand the LEE mold" sort of came off as a dig. I thought maybe I was reading that into it and overlooked it. I gave you the benefit of the doubt regarding your intention and the way you worded it but it soon became clear that you intended to offend the "fan boys" in your original post. One should understand that to degrade a product others choose to use is offensive to them personally and there's really no point in lighting that fire if you can't take the heat.
Fanning the flames doesn't help. If you don't like a comment someone makes, ignore it. By the time you get riled, you can bet that at least some of the ensuing comments are made to rile you further and while you rant some more, they sit back and laugh. If you really don't care, remember that actions speak louder than words and "ignoring" implies action more in line with not caring than retaliation.
Topping it all off with "LEE fanboys" and "their products suck" are unquestionably intentionally malicious and offensive and really validates the idea that the little dig in your first post was actually meant to be malicious. As far as anyone here insulting you for insulting them, well, I'm not sure much needs to be said given the irony of the thought alone.
Rant all you want about it, but I'm just offering a glimpse at the perspective others have of what you have said regardless of how you meant it. I don't always like all the replies I get to my posts either, but I do at least try not to overtly invite abuse by starting out with intentionally disparaging something others like. Like I said, initially it could have been taken either way, but your later comments just proved you intended to offend from the start and set your own post up to be drug off course.
Just wow!
I have added #36-158V to the catalog for you.
Thanks
Tom
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2012 11:02 PM
To: tom@accuratemolds.com
Subject: Lee 158 RFN
Tom, have you ever done the Lee 158 grain RFN boolit with a flat base? I am thinking I would like to have one in a large 5 cavity aluminum mold.
Thanks,
Crabo
I haven't ordered it yet, but I plan to.
Crabo
Do not argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
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