New! NOE 35 Thumper, 360-310 FN Active Group Buy Now!

[Yodogsandman]

Here's a link to the new NOE 35 Thumper, 360-310 FN active group buy. This replaces the NEI 358 282 GC clone with a more modern and improved version.

Those that sign up during this NOE group buy will receive a 15 % discount on their mold. Sign ups are going fast, so get yours ordered right away.

http://noebulletmolds.com/smf/index....ic,1026.0.html

[Yodogsandman]

The minimum orders are in and the tooling has been ordered! Don't wait long if you'd like to get in on this group buy mold for a heavyweight .35 with a big ol' flat nose!

[runfiverun]

if he decides to do one with the middle drive band taken out let me know.
I will buy the first one.

[TXGunNut]

Looks like a thumper, sure enough. I get enough "thump" from 35 cal boolits 70-80 grns lighter. I know that's what my 35 Whelen was made for but TX critters just don't need that much killing.
Yeah, I'm thinking about it.

[Yodogsandman]

if he decides to do one with the middle drive band taken out let me know.
I will buy the first one.

There's one like that on the following thread that you might want to sign up for then...

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...er-Cast-Bullet

Tx, I think the 35 Thumper would feed for you, too. I'd compare it to that 35 Thor bullets dimensions first though, to be sure. I'm glad you're interested!

[Yodogsandman]

Some confusion exists whether this bullet will stabilize in a 1 in 16 twist rifle. Using the following modified Greenhill Formula calculator, this bullet (1.219" long x .360" dia) will stabilize in a 35 Whelen with a 1 in 16 twist at 1800 FPS.

A 1 in 12 or 1 in 14 twist, 35 Whelen will easily stabilize it.

http://kwk.us/twist.html

[Yodogsandman]

LAST CALL!!! This is going on the mill next! Order now!

[TXGunNut]

Stop it! I just left Al's site (379449's on the shelf!) and a few days ago my Cabela's Visa bill arrived via parcel post.
I was studying that profile a few days ago, I'm not so sure it would help. I think I need to do more research and maybe invest in some gunsmithing services.
I'll have to wait for the next time around. I've officially lost track of how many NOE moulds I have now but I know I have four, soon to be five, new moulds to work with and it's still not cool enough around here to do much casting.
First cool front will probably entail a smelting session with my new NOE ingot moulds.

[Yodogsandman]

I don't know how you can wait to cast with a new mold! I think they need to be welcomed into the family as soon as they arrive!

I love smelting season! Those new NOE ingot molds will make some pretty ingots!

[TXGunNut]

It's agonizing, trust me. Work and commuting is often exhausting and I have the usual housekeeping chores to take up much of my "spare" time.
On top of that I've been doing a bit of estate administration for the last several years, had no idea what I was getting into but it's been a rewarding experience.

[Yodogsandman]

This group buy is now closed.

My molds are shipped and on the way! The anticipation is building! Can't wait!

For those that missed out, this is a regular inventory item on the shelf and ready for purchase.

[TXGunNut]

Looking forward to the range report, Yodogsandman.

[35 shooter]

I'm looking forward to a report as well. It is certainly a good looking boolit.

[Yodogsandman]

Received my molds today, 3 hours ago! Woo Hoo!! Cast some right away with COWW's + 2% Sn. Loaded a couple, sized and GC'd, in some dummy cases, a C.O.A.L. of 3.375" looks about right in my rifle. This engraves with about 1/4" lines all around the nose. At this length, the bottom of the top lube groove is even with the case mouth and the base is a little above the case neck and shoulder junction. The mold started throwing good ones after about 10 casts. I had washed it down with rubbing alcohol, lubed it up and heated to 375*F (air temp) on a #10 tin can covered hot plate. PID was set to 725*F and bullets dropped frosted with band diameters of .360".

I'll start another thread for range reports. Thanks for your encouragement and support, guys!