Good to see you too buddy. Email on the way.
Good to see you too buddy. Email on the way.
WOW! I've only got 11 H&G molds.
That's quite the collection!
I did scoop up a #249 six cavity the other day. I never even knew it existed, but once I saw it I knew I had to have it.
I love the four cavity H&G molds as well as the four cavity SAECO molds.
I do have to say that brass molds by NOE, MP, Arsenal, and Accurate come very close to the quality of an H&G mold, at least in my opinion.
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I have an eight cavity, a 6 cavity and a 4 cavity. The 8 cavity is a S242 .45 SWC and is a beast, the 6 cavity is a 73 a .38 SWC 145 gr and the 4 is a 50 .38 WC.
If my records are correct, I have 23 H&G Molds. Some I don't even have guns chambered for. I have 68, 50, 45, 51, 290, 256, S55, 254, 251, 309, 55 & 73. Several multiples. Five 10-cavity molds. I probably need therapy.
Collector and shooter of guns and other items that require a tax stamp, Lead and brass scrounger. Never too much brass, lead or components in inventory! Always looking to win beauty contests with my reloads.
I will also forward my appreciation for your hard work...as it has helped me with a couple purchases.
The three molds I own are from the earliest of times, labeled Geo A Hensley.
one is a well worn 4 cav Long nose 38 WC, but still casts great.
one is a 2 cav #50 that looks minty, haven't poured any yet.
Lastly is a 2 cav, with one cav a #68 and the other cav is #6, this also looks minty and casts great, but both cavities are a wee bit on the fat side.
So I guess I have to say I current don't own a H&G mold ...I own three H molds, LOL.
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Looking for a Hensly &Gibbs #258 any thing from a two cavity to a 10cavityI found a new one from a member here
My H&G molds are a pleasure to cast with. Thank you for all of the work you did in gathering info and starting a web site.
I only have a 2-cavity H&G #68 (the famous .45acp 200gr SWC design), but it's a work of art. Sadly somebody broke the original bolt that holds on the screw-plate, but it was replaced with a modern bolt and still works just fine.
Oddly-enough, I acquired it in a trade for my detested Lee 6-cav so-called 'clone' of that bullet (not even a close clone, as you'll see below) and still feel I came out on top. Here's an interesting comparison photo I took a number of years ago and clearly shows the differences - I do love the subtle curves on the nose of the H&G:
For some of the extremely popular, and great performing profiles, I wonder if there would be any value in laser scanning the cavities and making some CAD models? Might be worth it to get new versions available.
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I have a H&G68 6 cavity mold bought it back in 1986. I just love it. I think I paid around $275 for it. It's a work of art. Very heavy don't drop it on your foot.
I meet the owner when I was in Oregon 85. Back then He said it was one man operation. I knew then if I was going to order I better do it soon. I wish I would have bought more
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I've got 6 H&G molds. The only one I cast with now is the 4 cavity #50. I also have a 6 cavity #50 but have gotten too old to handle it. I have never understood how anyone could use those 10 cavity monsters.
John
W.TN
I am among the casters that have not had much experience with H&G molds. Do these come up for sale often or are they the rare bird? Then too, these are not great times to find loading and casting equipment.
Chill Wills
There's always a few available on Fleabay.
I own a few H&G molds. As far as I'm concerned MP, Arsenal, Accurate, and NOE make a mold that's every bit as good as an H&G.
Part of the mystic around H&G molds is that they were VERY expensive, the other choices were Lyman, RCBS, and Lee, and a small handful of others depending on the time frame.
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BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |