Ideal 358439...

[msp2640]

I bought a new to me, but still in excellent condition, Ideal 358439 HP with the original #1 HP pin. It's a vent line model and all the edges are sharp, with the correct screws in mint shape. Been casually looking and waiting for one of these for a while. What I didn't realize originally, but just noticed now, is that it was made on the small SC mould blocks. I have 2 of the larger 429421 HP models, a Lyman and Ideal and both were cut on the DC blocks. For those that have or had this mould, were they always made on the smaller blocks. I was just wondering - Thanks for your help - Bill in MA

[dubber123]

Not sure if all were, but I am pretty sure mine is on the small blocks also. Mine casts perfectly, and works well when cast out of the correct alloy.

[tazman]

Your double cavity mold handles should work just fine in the single cavity blocks.

[msp2640]

Not too worried about handles, as I have a bunch on hand, just wondering if this was the standard, before Lyman did everything with the large blocks - Thanks again Bill

[rwadley]

My single cavity hollow base 358395 is a small block.

[DuaneH]

My Ideal 358439 is old enough to not have vent lines. It is made on the small blocks.

[msp2640]

Thanks for the responses. Really just happy to have found a nice one. I do like casting with the small block moulds, obviously takes longer to get a good pile of bullets, but it seems like the older discontinued ones that I like to use, are like hens teeth to find in DC versions....or at least that's my luck and wallet talking! - Thanks Bill

[MT Gianni]

I believe Ideal branded ones were, Lymans were called 358429 HP and may or may not have been cut on DC mold blocks.

[Forrest r]

Does your mold have a round or a square grease groove???