Group buy on Lee 6 cavity mold- Lyman 452423

[Hardcast]

I called Lee Precision and spoke with them about a group buy. Should be no problem if we can get a minimum 25 orders. This will be for a diameter of about .454 with straight wheelweights.
Who is in? If we get commitments for 25 molds, I'll start taking checks, and place the order.

Cost will be $56 including Priority Mail shipping. (this is in the USA, shipping will be more for outside the USA orders)


Here is an interesting article about this bullet: www.sixguns.com/crew/cba.htm

Edit: As of now, 10:45 pm on 3/27/05, we have 24 requests, so it's time to start the process. There are a few points that need to be clear.
This is a group buy. We are all buying these molds from Lee Precision togther so we don't have to pay the $100 set up fee to get a custom mold.
I am not retailing these molds. If any of us would have a problem with the mold, we have to contact Lee direct. Another point: If you have never used a Lee mold, you should read the tips on how to prep them and use them. They are different than iron molds, and have different characteristics. Mis-handling them could easily cause damage.

ORDERING INSTUCTIONS:

Funds: Hit the e-mail link at the bottom of this post and send me an e-mail telling me you want in on the group buy. I will send you my name and address by e-mail. Send check or money order to me. Do NOT ever send cash by mail. Include your name, full mailing address, phone number, and e-mail with your payment. I will take payments for 3 weeks and then place the order to Lee Precision. I will hold your checks until I pay Lee. That may be when the order is placed. As the checks arrive, I will post the list by zip code as has been done in the past.

Patience is required. We will get the molds when Lee makes them, and not a second sooner. Last year it took a month or 2 longer than was expected, but we did get them. Lastly, this is my first time heading up a group buy and it will be a learning experience for me. I am relying on the advise of those who have done this before.

Thanks,
Hardcast

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[Char-Gar]

Count me in on anythin to do with 452423. It will be a couple of weeks before I can send the check, but I am in 100%.

[Hardcast]

Count me in on anythin to do with 452423. It will be a couple of weeks before I can send the check, but I am in 100%.

Chargar,
It was your article that turned me onto this bullet. Is there any problem with linking your Sixguns article to the threads about this group buy? BTW, I though you were not interested in any mold made of aluminum. Maybe it was someone else who said that.

[Willbird]

Gotta LOVE that single lube groove, I will keep my eye on this thread.

Bill

[C1PNR]

Count me in on anythin to do with 452423. It will be a couple of weeks before I can send the check, but I am in 100%.

Chargar,
It was your article that turned mo onto this bullet. Is there any problem with linking your Sixguns article to the threads about this group buy? BTW, I though you were not interested in any mold made of aluminum. Maybe it was someone else who said that.

That was probably me you were thinking about. I DO NOT LIKE aluminum moulds, and especially DO NOT LIKE LEE moulds!

That's why I have 5 special order single cavity and 3 special order 6 cavity Lee moulds, with another 2 special order 6 cavity on order, and now another 6 cavity (in a style I just can not find in Lyman) as soon as I get this one ordered. And, if the 311440 clone deal gets to working, I'll undoubtedly sign up for one of them as well.

Do I make a lot of sense? Sure, to me at least! 8)

[Char-Gar]

Hardcast..use that article anyway you wish. I have no problem with aluminum molds. I have quite a few NEI molds and have had good luck with them all. I am not a big fan of Lee molds, but their six holers are a quantum leap above their one and two hole molds.

I have a pair of the original Oldfeller 6.5 Cruse Misslle molds and a six hole 8mm Karabiner. Both are great molds that cast great bullets.

[J Miller]

First; the .454" diameter with ww is great, but my curiosity is what is it going to weigh out with the ww lead.

Second; how soon would I have to send in the funds? Being on a very tight budget I have to plan every expense well in advance.


Joe

[harley45]

I cast a few of these in ww lead on a borrowed Lyman mold and they weighed between 242-245gr on my digital scale.

[Hardcast]

First; the .454" diameter with ww is great, but my curiosity is what is it going to weigh out with the ww lead.

Second; how soon would I have to send in the funds? Being on a very tight budget I have to plan every expense well in advance.


Joe

Joe, the original design was listed as 238 grains with Lyman #2 alloy IIRC. That means they would be just a little heavier with wheelweight metal. This is just as Harley45 found in his experience. Once we are sure we have 25 orders, then I will take checks or money orders for 3 weeks or so, then place the order.

[harley45]

Just a side note I size this to .452 and so far it has fed real well in my two 1911s

[Hardcast]

Just a side note I size this to .452 and so far it has fed real well in my two 1911s

Harley45,
I had to go to .451 to get reliable chambering in mine, but I leave .045" or .050" of the front driving band out of the case. If I seated them a little deeper, then .452" might work for me too.

[J Miller]

Hardcast,

Thanks for the answers. Now to see if I can set the money back.

I'll keep an eye out here.

Joe

[harley45]

hardcast I never measured mine but I seat to the bottom of the front driving band.

[J Miller]

Hardcast,

One more question; does the six gang Lee moulds come with handles?

I've never used anything other than the single cavity ones I bought decades ago.

Joe

[Ridgerunner316]

Count me in if you can get the deal going, sir....

[Hardcast]

Hardcast,

One more question; does the six gang Lee moulds come with handles?

I've never used anything other than the single cavity ones I bought decades ago.

Joe

Joe,
Although the Lee 1 and 2 cavity mold come with handles, this is NOT so for the 6 cavity molds. The 6 cavity handles can be purchased through any retailer that carries Lee casting products.

[J Miller]

Hardcast,
Have checked with with the budget and we can do it. Sign me up for one.
Joe

[gregg]

I'm interrested
How many do we have now??

[45 2.1]

13 for sure and maybe 2 possibles