MIHEC 477-640 CRAMER HP MOLD (480 Ruger/475 Linebaugh)

[Zeus]

sorry, hope not too late:
toreason at fastmail dot fm

.478 GAS CHECK

Is that dot com??

[redemption144]

So question for you experts:
my throats are bigger than 477 but smaller than 478, so I will guess they are ~ 0.4775".
Planning on running these 385-410 gr bullets between 950 and 1200 fps at most. Probably will settle somewhere around 1100.
Should I get a 0.477" mold size or a 0.478"? Wasn't planning on gas check but not experienced with big bore casting, so frankly, should I then just gas check these as well?

thanks!

[Lefty SRH]

Personally id go with .478 plain base. I dont see a reason for gas checks in a handgun.

[Zeus]

I think sometimes we measure too many things and worry about nothing. I'd order a 478 and size down if you need. Hard to size up. Also no gas check if it's your only one. With the softer alloy, and in HP form, you don't want to run much over 1100 anyway to make it work right in my experience. At 1100, I've killed a bison and some large hogs and never felt I needed more. Remember that measuring. The throats is great but the barrel size related to that is important too but to be honest, I've never measured a single one of mine and they all shoot great.

[birddog]

Most all of your Rugers are going to go .476" and anything larger will not chamber. That's what I'm finding in my RRH.
Charlie

[redemption144]

Thanks guys. You are right about starting to measure and think about too many things!
I am excited about trying this mold and bullet. I love my SBH in 480 Ruger (after working on trigger creep and grip fit) but only shot the 325 XTP factory.

[Freeze]

I have just registered on this forum, would I be eligible to join the list for this group buy?

-Freeze

[Zeus]

Yes buddy, it's still open.

[Freeze]

Zeus,

Thank you for your reply.

Please add me to the list for 1 mold with all pins, .478 with GC.

mattfreas (at) gmail (dot) com
.478 GAS CHECK


Thanks,
Freeze

[pjh421]

Wow! What a neat mould! I'd like one to drop .478", GC, all pins please. Thank you! Planning to purchase a SRH but don't want to miss out on this re-run before I get the pistol. I'm hoping .478 is a good match.

Paul

pjh421 (at) hotmail (dot) com

[Zeus]

All my molds I've ever ordered are .478. I think you'll be happy. I'll get you guys added when I'm at the computer in the morning.

Thanks!

[newrugersafan]

Please add me to the list 478 plain base. stobbm at aol dot com

Thanks
Mike

[Zeus]

alright guys, double check the list so we know we have it right.

Thanks!

GS

[ghlubik]

Hello Zeus,

If the penta pins could possibly be ordered with this mould for additional cost, please add it to my #19 GC mould. I am curious to see how differently they would expand.
Thank You............. ghlubik(at)yahoo(dot)com

[Zeus]

They open and immediately Tend to break off from what I've shot. I don't like them personally but I'll put it on there and see if he will do them for one mold. No promises.

[ghlubik]

Hello Zeus,
Thanks for your help. I may well find the same result as you did, but would still like to try it out............ ghlubik

[Zeus]

BUY IS CLOSED

Machining has begun!

[Lefty SRH]

Good deal, thanks for the update.

[Greg S]

Schaweeet!

[Freeze]

BUY IS CLOSED

Machining has begun!

Thanks for the update.
I feel very fortunate, as a brand new member, to have been included in this Group Buy.

Thank you Zeus!

-Freeze