REMAKE - Mihec 380 auto and Makarov

[DukeInFlorida]

BUY is CLOSED

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This is the remake of Mihec's mold for 380 auto and Makarov.

It's:
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http://castboolits.gunloads.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21883&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1272553037 (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21883&d=1272553037)
^^^^ click for larger image of the mold
(NOTE: This was the 2 cav mold from the original buy. The current buy is 4 cavities ONLY. The blank pins are shown)

It's .358" and about 93 grains for 380 auto and .366" for the Makarov.

This will be a four cavity Brass mold, and would come with the Cramer style pins to do either hollow point, or flat nose. (by turning them around) and blank pins.

Price for 4 cavity with round and blank pins will be $136 plus $20 shipping.
Prices are in US dollars. PayPal will do the conversion for you if you live outside the USA.

Miha needs a minimum of 15 molds (pins are the problem here), and we are well past that minimum.

NEW:
A couple of you have asked if it might be possible to do two cavities of Makarov and two cavities of 380. While Miha says that he'd prefer not to (logistical reasons), he'll consider it IF there are at least 5 people who want that. I will start a separate list for those molds, in this same buy. If you want to jump from one list to the other, please let me know. Be aware that if Miha decides to NOT do the dual mold, you'll have to make decisions in the closing hours of the buy. There are no guarantees for the dual/combo mold.

The original thread was here:
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=52663

Mihec's order page was here:
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?p=854470#post854470

If this is your first MP Molds buy, then allow me to provide the description for how it works.

1) No money to send in ahead of time.
2) I collect the IN list, and provide that to Miha at MP Molds.
3) He builds the molds, on his own dime, based on the list.
4) He'll invoice you directly, through payPal, to the email address that you provided, when the molds are ready to ship
5) Make sure that the email address is known by PayPal. Some of us have more than one email address.
6) When you pay the invoice, Miha will ship the mold, within a day or two of being paid.

Yes, it's that simple and easy.

This is my first buy as HONCHO.
Don't wait, you'll miss out on this one if you wait.
I need PayPal email addresses.

Current IN List, makarov OR 380:

1) DukeInMaine 380 mold paypal at sebagosales dot com
2) Gunsmoke4570 380 mold gunsmoke4570 at aol dot com
3) Chapped Lips 380 mold kjhowler at gmail dot com
4) denul 380 mold dennis.a.ulrich at gmail dot com
5) Ugluk 380 mold conny.petersson at gmail dot com
6) gmsharps 380 mold gmsharps at cs dot com
7) mebe007 380 mold Mirel002 at odu dot edu
8) thegreatdane 380 mold GOT TO BE 2 cavity test mold! drobberson at gmail dot com <Note, this will be Miha's test mold. Only one available.>
9) Iron Mike Golf 380 mold sugdenjw at msn dot com
10) chuck4570 380 mold chuckdoa2002 at yahoo dot com
11) huntnman 380 mold huntnman AT swbell DOT net
12) Aaron 380 mold 5090shiloh at gmail dot com
13) Live2Ride 380 mold dan underscore harben at msn dot com
14) chprplt 380 mold exit13five at aol dot com
15) JeffHolt 380 mold jeff at appalachian ammo dot com
16) Bodydoc447 380 mold bodydoc447 at aol dot com
17) Salmon-Boy 380 mold salmon hyphen boy at comcast dot net
18) patsher 380 mold patsher at tribcsp dot com
19) Alex 380 mold alexdoug at sbcglobal dot net
20) TractorCrawl Makarov mold ydoibuy at verizon dot net
21) kentuckycajun 380 mold kentuckycajun at juno dot com
22) naga Makarov mold naga at toastairsoft dot com
23) shootingbuff 380 mold shootingbuff at yahoo dot com
24) Silver Silver 380 mold stevecsnare at gmail dot com
25) CA Plater Makarov mold cplater at tcbunch dot com
26) Rattlesnake Charlie 380 mold charles_nuss at yahoo dot com
27) Sniper Doc Makarov Mold tppuck at charter dot net
28) PB234 380 mold jeff5tg at yahoo dot com
29) Down South 380 mold swactor at hughes dot net
30) Need a replacement name here
31) Christorbust 380 mold JLong6 at Liberty dot edu
32) danielk 380 mold danielklamfoth at gmail dot com
33) pps 380 mold ericwverheul at gmail dot com
34) Village Idiot 380 mold krzin08 at yahoo dot com
35) redneckdan 380 mold dmhamilt at mtu dot edu
36) Alvarez Kelly 380 mold bkelly1 at att dot net
37) Roger Ronas 380 mold Roger.Ronas0 at gmail dot com
38) CPL Lou 380 mold louiestanfield (at) gmail (dot) com

Dual/Combo Mold - two cavities of Makarov and two cavities of 380 (minimum of 5 molds to make this happen. We are up to three now)
1) werepyr (2) dual/combo molds werepyr at yahoo dot com
2) old man dual/combo mold luckydog at psci dot net

BUY is CLOSED

[Gunsmoke4570]

I'd be in for one of each.

[Chapped Lips]

Duke....perfect timing!

Was just gonna PM Miha to see if he had any runover molds laying around for my model 1908.
Put me down for one 380 mold. Certainly hope there is interest in this run.

Will the price still be $85 plus $15?

[MiHec]

I have 5 MAKAROV molds ready to ship ASAP.

2 cavity brass :grin: Price for this 5 pcs is 85$ + 15$ shipping

Other ones will be some $ more. (must check on brass price)

[Gunsmoke4570]

I'd like one of each, but I'll go ahead and take the Mak mold now and get the .380 later when they are ready.

[denul]

Could this be offerred in 4 cavity?

[DukeInFlorida]

Yes, future orders can be offered in a four cavity configuration. Be aware that the price will be more than last time.

Miha is checking on brass prices, and we should get a quote from him ASAP.

Should I presume that you want in regardless of the price???

Which version do you want? 4 cav Mak or 4 cav 380?


Could this be offerred in 4 cavity?

[denul]

I am interested only in the 4 cavity 380, and I realize he has no control over the price of raw materials. Unless he is forced to raise prices to extreme levels I will commit, because I feel that his molds have always represented an excellent value. thanks for setting this up.. denul

[Ugluk]

I'll commit to a 358 four cavity, maybe two.

Is there any idea of a time frame?

[werepyr]

I want one of the 380 molds

[uncleskippy]

I want one of the 380 molds

[DukeInFlorida]

Time frame normally consists of several factors:

First is the number of molds required to proceed. New molds require about 15-20 molds to make designing and building cherry, etc worthwhile. In molds where he already has the cherry, the number is less. If we bump from the previous 2 cavity to a newer style 4 cavity, it might affect the minimum number of molds to proceed. Miha will have to weigh in on this factor.


Secondly is his current production schedule. Again, he will have to let us know.

Thirdly, he's going to have to get some special brass blocks made for this build, and there will be some lead time for the blocks.

I'll ask Miha to respond.



I'll commit to a 358 four cavity, maybe two.

Is there any idea of a time frame?

[mebe007]

Is be in for a 2 or 4 cav for the .380acp

[cutter_spc]

I would be in for a 2 cavity .358 mold depending on price.

[Iron Mike Golf]

Put me down for a .380 4 cavity

[chuck4570]

I will take a .380 4 cavity

[huntnman]

I sure could use a .380 mould.Just checked with the wife. Put me down, MiHce is going to know my mailing address by heart, GB #3 pending.4 cavity.358 good for me.
MY lyman third edition,says(the use of bullets larger than .355 is usually not possible.) What sizer dies could you use?

[DukeInFlorida]

List is up to date. Still waiting to hear from Miha regarding prices, cavities, and expected timeline.

[DukeInFlorida]

OK, heard back from Miha on prices. See post #1 for details.

We're up to 11 molds as of today.

So, just a few to go, and we can get on the schedule.
I'm going active with this buy..............

[Aaron]

Put me down for a four cavity 380, if it goes

Thanks

Aaron

[DukeInFlorida]

You're in!


Put me down for a four cavity 380, if it goes

Thanks

Aaron

[werepyr]

like I said in post 10 I want one of the 380 molds. Please thanks.

[DukeInFlorida]

You're in. Sorry I missed you first time through.


like I said in post 10 I want one of the 380 molds. Please thanks.

[DukeInFlorida]

I'm going to need cryptic email addresses, as usual, for when this buy closes, and Miha invoices. I'll add them to the listings. Thanks.

Example: DukeInMaine paypal at sebagosales dot com

[werepyr]

werepyr
werepyr at yahoo dot com

[cutter_spc]

I hope you guys don't kill me over this, but in the original "feeler thread" I didn't notice where this was a 4 banger only buy. I would be in for a double but I really don't want a 4 cavity, 2 cavities are heavy enough on my wore out hands. Sorry guys, but I guess I'm out of this one.

[chprplt]

Please put me down for one 380 mold with blank pins.
thanks.
exit13fiveataoldotcom

[huntnman]

huntnman AT swbell DOT. net
huntnman=Greg

[DukeInFlorida]

Before you beg out, let me confirm if Miha would make you a two cavity, and find out what the current price is. We all understand about the bigger molds getting heavy.

I'll do everything I can to make you happy.

I'll mark yours (for now) as two cavity as I await a response from Miha.


I hope you guys don't kill me over this, but in the original "feeler thread" I didn't notice where this was a 4 banger only buy. I would be in for a double but I really don't want a 4 cavity, 2 cavities are heavy enough on my wore out hands. Sorry guys, but I guess I'm out of this one.

[Chapped Lips]

just a bump

[JeffHolt]

Put me in Duke!
4 cav-hp
jeff At appalachian ammo DOT com

[DukeInFlorida]

Jeff, which version do you want? 380 or makarov???
I'll put you on the list, and will update the size when you reply.
(btw, no word yet on the range lead down this way. I called my buddy who makes the sifter, and told him what a wonderful job it does)


Put me in Duke!
4 cav-hp
jeff At appalachian ammo DOT com

Cutter, Miha reports that he would cut a 2 cavity as a test mold, and might sell you that test mold. He said something that he needed to check on. Please stand by for update.


I hope you guys don't kill me over this, but in the original "feeler thread" I didn't notice where this was a 4 banger only buy. I would be in for a double but I really don't want a 4 cavity, 2 cavities are heavy enough on my wore out hands. Sorry guys, but I guess I'm out of this one.

[JeffHolt]

Duke,
That should be for a .380 Auto mold.

[DukeInFlorida]

Gotcha, buddy!


Duke,
That should be for a .380 Auto mold.

[cutter_spc]

Cutter, Miha reports that he would cut a 2 cavity as a test mold, and might sell you that test mold. He said something that he needed to check on. Please stand by for update.


That would work, Thanks

[uncleskippy]

Duke,

Sorry but I need to be dropped from the list. Sold my 380.

Thanks

[gmsharps]

Put me in for either 2 or 4 cavity 380 mold along with all pins if available the plain,round HP and Penta.

gmsharps at cs dot com

[DukeInFlorida]

NP. I'll give the next guy your spot.

By the way, some of us are using the 380 weight bullets as the "cores" for swaged 9mm cases into .40 S&W swaged bullets (projectiles)......

So, even though I don't have a 380, I do make the .40 bullets, and need this mold!


Duke,

Sorry but I need to be dropped from the list. Sold my 380.

Thanks

[Chapped Lips]

just an attention getting bump

[DukeInFlorida]

TY! You beat me to it.................

We have enough signed up for Miha's production list. So, at some point, he'll be contacting me to advise that the buy gets closed.

He already has the cherry, and will be able to run the 4 cavs pretty easily.

Anyone either needing cast boolits for their 380, or Tokerov, or for cores for 9mm jacket swaging into .40 bullets (see the swaging are of the forum), should be in on this mold.


just an attention getting bump

[Gunsmoke4570]

Just as a side note, do these come with the penta pins too?

[DukeInFlorida]

I'm guessing no pentas. The penta requirement on other group buys was something like 30 molds as a minimum to get the pins made. It was never expected that this buy would be anything different than a re-run of the previous run, except that (with the exception of the one two cavity mold, Miha's own test mold) this will be four cavities instead of the original two.

Sorry to disappoint.

[Gunsmoke4570]

Not a problem. If it was an option I wanted to add it, but I can make do 8)

[Bodydoc447]

I'd like a four cavity 380 mould, please.

Doc

Bodydoc447 at aol dot com

[DukeInFlorida]

Gotcha in the list. Thanks.


I'd like a four cavity 380 mould, please.

Doc

Bodydoc447 at aol dot com

[Salmon-boy]

A 4 cavity mould is 2x better than a 2 cavity mould, RIGHT??? :kidding:

Chalk me in for a 4 cav .380 please - salmon hyphen boy using comcast for net...

(Thinking I should bite the boolit and put in an order with Miha for one of every mould he makes.. It might be cheaper!!)

[DukeInFlorida]

Absolutely correct about the 4 cav version. Welcome to this buy, you are on the list.


A 4 cavity mould is 2x better than a 2 cavity mould, RIGHT??? :kidding:

Chalk me in for a 4 cav .380 please - salmon hyphen boy using comcast for net...

(Thinking I should bite the boolit and put in an order with Miha for one of every mould he makes.. It might be cheaper!!)

[Ugluk]

If possible I'd like an extra set of pins for my 4-cav. Turning the pins over works poorly on my pre heating hotplate. I'd rather pay for a set and grind the points off for solids.
Cheers and thanks DukeInMaine for doing this.

[DukeInFlorida]

I'm pretty sure that Miha will accommodate your request for blank pins. I'll add that to your order.


If possible I'd like an extra set of pins for my 4-cav. Turning the pins over works poorly on my pre heating hotplate. I'd rather pay for a set and grind the points off for solids.
Cheers and thanks DukeInMaine for doing this.

[Ugluk]

Excellent, thanks

[cutter_spc]

Not real sure how this paypal thing works. I have used it for ebay and to send moneys to people I buy from, I'm guessing you just use my email addy? If so it's mscornette AT hotmail dot com.

[DukeInFlorida]

When you pay something with paypal (as you say that you have in the past), they send you a confirming email. That email address (that they send the confirmation to) is the correct one.
When the molds are ready, Miha will send notice to PayPal that he wants them to collect the mold cost from you, and will give them your email address. They will send the "invoice" notice to that email address, asking you to pay. When you pay, they will collect the $$$ from you, and place it in his account, keeping a transaction fee for themselves. It works fine. I've paid Miha dozens of times now this way.
So, if that's the address that you referenced, then I'll use that one for Miha.


Not real sure how this paypal thing works. I have used it for ebay and to send moneys to people I buy from, I'm guessing you just use my email addy? If so it's mscornette AT hotmail dot com.

[cutter_spc]

Well then thats the one Duke.

[patsher]

Put me down for a 4-cav 380 mold, please.

patsher at tribcsp dot com

Thanks!

[DukeInFlorida]

Gotcha, thanks. You're on the list.


Put me down for a 4-cav 380 mold, please.

patsher at tribcsp dot com

Thanks!

[DukeInFlorida]

I heard back from Miha, confirming that he will be supplying the blank pins.
He points out that the blanks, and the regular round hollow point pins on this mold are designed differently than the "normal blank pins". Please visit the opening post (OP), and click on the image of the mold for the large image of the original run (two cavity molds). There you will see the design of the blanks (makes a flat nose, and the back side is flush with the back of the mold), and also the hollow points.

We'll be getting BOTH sets of pins.


If possible I'd like an extra set of pins for my 4-cav. Turning the pins over works poorly on my pre heating hotplate. I'd rather pay for a set and grind the points off for solids.
Cheers and thanks DukeInMaine for doing this.

[Ugluk]

In that case my wish for two sets was already fulfilled. No need for extras and my bad not reading up good enough and asuming they were for turning over.

Keep up the good work Miha and DukeInMaine!

This is gonna be a snappy little pill for my 9's..

[DukeInFlorida]

NP.

One of the things I like about Miha's molds is that he bends over backwards to give people what they want.

[Alex]

Put me down for one 4-cavity 380 mould.

alexdoug [at] sbcglobal [dot] net

Thanks,

[DukeInFlorida]

Gotcha covered. Thanks.

[TractorCrawl]

Duke, I would like one mold for the Makarov

ydoibuy at verizon dot net

[thegreatdane]

One for the 380, please! 2-Cavity Only

Dang. I was hoping to avoid spending so much money on MiHec's pieces of art...

Being 2-cav, do we get the 2-cav rate?

Delta-Romeo-Oscar-Bravo-Bravo-Echo-Romeo-Sierra-Oscar-November at Gmail

[DukeInFlorida]

TractorCrawl,
If you want a two cavity mold for the Makarov, then look back at post #4 from Miha. I know he sold one of the five that he had. If you want one of his two cavities, you should contact him via private message, and work that out with him.

If, on the other hand, you'd really prefer a four cavity mold version, I'd be happy to add you to the list. Let me know.


Duke, I would like one mold for the Makarov

ydoibuy at verizon dot net

[DukeInFlorida]

This group buy is for a four cavity mold. Miha will produce ONE ONLY two cavity mold as his test mold, and that one he has already agreed to sell to one of the others. So, only four cavity molds are available for the 380 at this time. It's just a bit more $$ for twice the casting ability.

Let me know if you are IN for the four cavity version, and I'd be happy to add you.


One for the 380, please! 2-Cavity Only

Dang. I was hoping to avoid spending so much money on MiHec's pieces of art...

Being 2-cav, do we get the 2-cav rate?

Delta-Romeo-Oscar-Bravo-Bravo-Echo-Romeo-Sierra-Oscar-November at Gmail

[TractorCrawl]

Duke,
Sorry I was not more clear. I'd like the 4 cavity mold that is part of this group buy.

I'm new to this site and never before have participated in a group buy. I'm not real clear on the delivery schedule. Are we waiting until more people commit and then production starts??

Thanks for taking the time to head this whole thing up!

TC

[DukeInFlorida]

I'll add you to the buy list then.

We only needed 15 to get on the production schedule. We're well beyond that, so Miha has already established a schedule expectation. We won't be sure of that actual date for a while, but at some point, Miha will let me know that he's getting close, and I will post the final warning for any stragglers to get in. Soon after that, I will announce that the buy is closed, which means that Miha is cutting molds, and has a finite amount of molds available. A couple of weeks later, Miha will send PayPal invoices out to the email addresses that you give. When you pay the invoice, Miha will ship the mold. A couple of weeks for it to get to you from Slovenia, and you'll be happy!

So, thanks for your commitment, and check here from time to time to see if we're getting close.


Duke,
Sorry I was not more clear. I'd like the 4 cavity mold that is part of this group buy.

I'm new to this site and never before have participated in a group buy. I'm not real clear on the delivery schedule. Are we waiting until more people commit and then production starts??

Thanks for taking the time to head this whole thing up!

TC

[kentuckycajun]

So much for saving money....:groner:

I'm in for a .380 , 4 cav brass HP

kentuckycajun at juno dot com

[DukeInFlorida]

Gotcha added! Thanks for saving money!


So much for saving money....

I'm in for a .380 , 4 cav brass HP

kentuckycajun at juno dot com

[Naga]

Interested in a Makarov mold, if the buy is still open. naga at toastairsoft dot com

[DukeInFlorida]

Naga, did you want a 4 cavity mold, or would you be happy with a two cavity mold?

The group buy is for a 4 cavity mold, to be made.

Miha advises that he still has three of the previous run of two cavity MAKAROV molds.

If you want the 4 cav, I will add you.

If you would be fine with a 2 cavity mold, then let me know that also (so that I don't add you) , and you should contact Miha directly for your 2 cav mold/payment.

[Naga]

I would like the 4 cavity mold.

[DukeInFlorida]

Great! You're in then!


I would like the 4 cavity mold.

[DukeInFlorida]

Reminder that we are on Miha's schedule, and he'll close this buy whenever it makes sense for him. He seems to be matching up molds with similar characteristics.

He still has a couple of the two cavity Mak molds in stock if anyone wants one of those.

This 380 mold is perfect for both the 380 auto, and also to be used as a cast core if you are making .40 bullets from 9mm jackets, per BT Sniper's method and tools. When this cast 380 is combined with a trimmed 9mm case, and swaged in BT's swaging die, you get a perfect 165 grain .40 swaged bullet. That's what I am using mine for.

[shootingbuff]

Reminder that we are on Miha's schedule, and he'll close this buy whenever it makes sense for him. He seems to be matching up molds with similar characteristics.

He still has a couple of the two cavity Mak molds in stock if anyone wants one of those.

This 380 mold is perfect for both the 380 auto, and also to be used as a cast core if you are making .40 bullets from 9mm jackets, per BT Sniper's method and tools. When this cast 380 is combined with a trimmed 9mm case, and swaged in BT's swaging die, you get a perfect 165 grain .40 swaged bullet. That's what I am using mine for.

Is there a date set for the run as yet?
Thanks,

[DukeInFlorida]

Not that I am aware of per se. However, what always happens is that Miha will suddenly announce closing the buy. It seems to have a lot to do with a particular mold's similarity to something else he's making.

I'd hate to have anyone miss this opportunity because they thought it was a long way off.

I probably won't get any opportunity to advise that closing date is coming up. It will more likely be that it's just closing.

shootingbuff, if you're thinking about getting in on the buy, I should put you on the list. Let me know.


Is there a date set for the run as yet?
Thanks,

[shootingbuff]

Not that I am aware of per se. However, what always happens is that Miha will suddenly announce closing the buy. It seems to have a lot to do with a particular mold's similarity to something else he's making.

I'd hate to have anyone miss this opportunity because they thought it was a long way off.

I probably won't get any opportunity to advise that closing date is coming up. It will more likely be that it's just closing.

shootingbuff, if you're thinking about getting in on the buy, I should put you on the list. Let me know.

Do you sell used cars by chance :mrgreen: Go ahead and put me down for the 380 mold. shootingbuff@yahoo.com

[DukeInFlorida]

No, not even new ones. Just trying to assist everyone with this great mold opportunity. I have you IN!


Do you sell used cars by chance :mrgreen: Go ahead and put me down for the 380 mold. shootingbuff at yahoo dot com

[MtGun44]

I'm in for a .380 TWO CAVITY mold.

I presume all will be HP with a reversible pin for solid point. Is this correct?

Penta pins?

Bill

[Silver-Silver]

I'm in, 380 mold 4 cavity

collator9 at hotmail dot com

[thegreatdane]

See! Others want a two cav also!


I'm in for a .380 TWO CAVITY mold.

I presume all will be HP with a reversible pin for solid point. Is this correct?

Penta pins?

Bill

[DukeInFlorida]

This buy is a four cavity mold. Miha will make ONE two cavity mold as his test mold, and after he pours a few bullets to proof the cutters and the set up, was willing to sell that one mold to our previous requestee. So, that one is spoken for.

Only four cavity molds are available at this point.

So, MtGun, if you would like a four cavity mold, I would add you to the list. This mold will include both HP and blank pins, but NOT pentas.

Let me know.


I'm in for a .380 TWO CAVITY mold.

I presume all will be HP with a reversible pin for solid point. Is this correct?

Penta pins?

Bill


See! Others want a two cav also!

[DukeInFlorida]

You're on the list!


I'm in, 380 mold 4 cavity

collator9 at hotmail dot com

[C A Plater]

I've resisted long enough. Time to give in and order one for the Makarov.

cplater at tcbunch dot com

[werepyr]

I have an odd idea. Would it be possible to create a 4 cavity mold with 2 cavities 380 and 2 cavities Makarov?

[DukeInFlorida]

I'm on the road till saturday and have limited access to internet. I'll check back on sunday am.

[DukeInFlorida]

I have you on the list. Thanks for joining us.


I've resisted long enough. Time to give in and order one for the Makarov.

cplater at tcbunch dot com

[werepyr]

Did you get the chance to ask about different cavities?

[DukeInFlorida]

Yes, I asked, and am waiting for a reply.

[Rattlesnake Charlie]

I'll take one for .380 ACP.

PM me with info on where to send money, and how much.

[DukeInFlorida]

Charlie, You are IN!

If this is your first MP Molds buy, then allow me to provide the description for how it works.

1) No money to send in ahead of time.
2) I collect the IN list, and provide that to Miha at MP Molds.
3) He builds the molds, on his own dime, based on the list.
4) He'll invoice you directly, through payPal, to the email address that you provided, when the molds are ready to ship
5) Make sure that the email address is known by PayPal. Some of us have more than one email address.
6) When you pay the invoice, Miha will ship the mold, within a day or two of being paid.

Yes, it's that simple and easy.

I personally appreciate Miha's way of handling these molds.

Thanks for joining this group buy!


I'll take one for .380 ACP.

PM me with info on where to send money, and how much.

[Sniper Doc]

Can I get in for a 4-cavity Makarov?
tppuck at charter dot net
Thanks

[DukeInFlorida]

Yes, you are IN!


Can I get in for a 4-cavity Makarov?
tppuck at charter dot net
Thanks

[PB234]

Please put me down for 1 of the 380 molds

[PB234]

sorry forgot to put down my email

jeff5tg at yahoo dot com

[DukeInFlorida]

You're IN!

Thanks.


Please put me down for 1 of the 380 molds


sorry forgot to put down my email

jeff5tg at yahoo dot com

[DukeInFlorida]

I have added a "DUAL MOLD" option to the buy. Miha is reluctant to do this, and could change his mind about actually doing it. For now, he says that if there are at least 5 people who want a dual mold, he will do it.

I have added a new sub-list in the opening post.

If you want a dual mold instead of 4 cavities of one size, please let me know asap. Be aware that if Miha changes his mind, and would do ONLY a single sized 4 cavity mold, you'll have some last minute decisions to make.

[werepyr]

Ok since i started the dual mold idea i will take 2 so we only need 3 more but if it doesnt work i only want the one 380 mold.

[DukeInFlorida]

Understood. I took you from the other list (380 mold there), and put you on this Dual Mold list.


Ok since i started the dual mold idea i will take 2 so we only need 3 more but if it doesnt work i only want the one 380 mold.

[ocelott]

please add me to the list for the 4 cav 380 with all pins.

Thanks

[DukeInFlorida]

You're in. Need the disguised email address.


please add me to the list for the 4 cav 380 with all pins.

Thanks

[ocelott]

You're in. Need the disguised email address.

brtram at comcast dot net

[DukeInFlorida]

Got it, thanks.


brtram at comcast dot net

[Down South]

I'm in for a 380 mould. swactor at hughes dot net

[DukeInFlorida]

Thank you, you're on the list.


I'm in for a 380 mould. swactor at hughes dot net

[ocelott]

Duke - could you take me off the list please?

Thanks

[DukeInFlorida]

Yes. Sorry to lose you on this buy.

I know first hand how tough times are.

No worries.


Duke - could you take me off the list please?

Thanks

[Down South]

Duke, do you or MiHec have any idea when this GB will close? I noticed it has been open since May... Just wondering........

[DukeInFlorida]

I will ask Miha for some sort of schedule.

I noticed that Al (Swede) Nelson has done a nice job of posting his schedule, and keeps it updated. Hoping I can get busy Miha to do the same. Then again, Miha is virtually a one man show, and may not have the time to do everything.

Also, it's not unusual for some group buys to take a while. Even though Miha already has the cherry for this one, it's still virtually a new mold (went from 2 cav to 4 cav).

Stay tuned.


Duke, do you or MiHec have any idea when this GB will close? I noticed it has been open since May... Just wondering........

[bravokilo]

Please put me in for 1 .380 and 1 Mak mold.

bravokilo at Q dot com


BK

[DukeInFlorida]

You are added!


Please put me in for 1 .380 and 1 Mak mold.

bravokilo at Q dot com


BK

[old man]

Please put me in for the .380/ Mak split 2 cavities each luckydog at psci dot net

[DukeInFlorida]

You're in.

Be aware (hope I made it clear enough in the opening post) that unless Miha gets at least five of these, in that configuration, it will be either 380 or mak, not the combo.

So, I have you in as the second combo.

Thanks.


Please put me in for the .380/ Mak split 2 cavities each luckydog at psci dot net

[DukeInFlorida]

I have heard back from Miha.

While he didn't specifically answer my question about THIS mold, he did say that a new web site is in the works, and is about two week out for launch.

The new web site will include up-to-date scheduling. So, sometime in the next few week, we'll know where all of his molds will be run.

[werepyr]

Actually since I said I would take 2 and he said he wants one that means we only need 2 more of the dual molds to get it made.

[DukeInFlorida]

Thanks for correcting me. I missed that. I have added an extra one for you.



Actually since I said I would take 2 and he said he wants one that means we only need 2 more of the dual molds to get it made.

[Maximumbob54]

One .380 + one Mak mold both with round pins, please. I don't care for dual molds though so I will pass up that option.

maximumbobby_54 AT yahoo DOT com

[DukeInFlorida]

You're on the list. THanks.


One .380 + one Mak mold both with round pins, please. I don't care for dual molds though so I will pass up that option.

maximumbobby_54 AT yahoo DOT com

[Suo Gan]

I'm in 380 ACP

randolphscott257_at_g-mail_dot_com

[DukeInFlorida]

You are now on the list. Thanks.


I'm in 380 ACP

randolphscott257_at_g-mail_dot_com

[Maximumbob54]

I really thought there would be more of a call for Mak molds. There has to be a million Makarovs out there and this has to be the best mold for them. Am I one of the few who actually enjoys shooting the thing???

As a side note, what sizing die is everyone planning to use with this mold? .361? .362?

[DukeInFlorida]

As Miha pointed out in post #4, he has some remaining 2 cavity Makarov molds. So, if you want one of those, he has them ready to go. However, if you want the new 4 cavity version, he'll make them.

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showpost.php?p=1284148&postcount=4

Mine will be the 380 version, and I'll use those only as cores for swaged .40 S&W projectiles. No sizing.

[chuck4570]

Can you tell me what diameter the meplat is?

[DukeInFlorida]

Not directly. Sometimes a very detailed drawing preceeds the construction of the cherry. I don't see such a drawing in the instance of the previous two cavity production run.

Which specific size (380 or makarov) are you inquiring about? Let me know, and I will ask Miha or one of the previous mold customers to measure one up.


Can you tell me what diameter the meplat is?

[chuck4570]

I would like to know the meplat of the 380 please.

[45 2.1]

i would like to know the meplat of the 380 please.

0.23"

[chuck4570]

Thanks 45 2.1

[cutter_spc]

Duke, I know you went through the trouble of getting me set up with the only 2 cavity mold in this buy and I appreciate it. I came across a deal in the classifieds that I just couldn't pass up, a unused 2 cavity from the original GB, (it's awesome!). I feel like a dog though, as I am going to have to drop out from this buy.

Sorry, cutter_spc

P.S. You guys that are in on this buy, pictures can't do these molds justice. This is without a doubt the best mold I have ever seen, I will be replacing all of my molds with brass ones, so if your on the fence, get in on this buy now, you wont regret it!

[DukeInFlorida]

No worries.

I've listed the mold as available. There was someone else looking for a two cavity only version of the mold, so maybe they will step back into the buy now that this mold is again available.

Miha's molds are indeed very wonderful. I'm glad that you are enjoying your first one. I know it won't be your last.


Duke, I know you went through the trouble of getting me set up with the only 2 cavity mold in this buy and I appreciate it. I came across a deal in the classifieds that I just couldn't pass up, a unused 2 cavity from the original GB, (it's awesome!). I feel like a dog though, as I am going to have to drop out from this buy.

Sorry, cutter_spc

P.S. You guys that are in on this buy, pictures can't do these molds justice. This is without a doubt the best mold I have ever seen, I will be replacing all of my molds with brass ones, so if your on the fence, get in on this buy now, you wont regret it!

[thegreatdane]

No worries.

I've listed the mold as available. There was someone else looking for a two cavity only version of the mold, so maybe they will step back into the buy now that this mold is again available.

Miha's molds are indeed very wonderful. I'm glad that you are enjoying your first one. I know it won't be your last.

I'm IN! Two-cav 380 please! YESSSSSSS!

DELTA-ROMEO-OSCAR-BRAVO-BRAVO-ECHO-ROMEO-SIERRA-OSCAR-NOVEMBER at GOLF-mail.com

[DukeInFlorida]

You got it. Thanks.


I'm IN! Two-cav 380 please! YESSSSSSS!

DELTA-ROMEO-OSCAR-BRAVO-BRAVO-ECHO-ROMEO-SIERRA-OSCAR-NOVEMBER at GOLF-mail.com

[danielk]

Count me in for a two cavity 380 please.
danielklamfoth at gmail dot com

thanks so much!

[DukeInFlorida]

This buy is for a FOUR cavity mold only.
The sole 2 cavity mold will be Miha's "test mold", there is only one of those, and it is already spoken for.

So, please advise if you want the four cavity mold.
I'll add you to the list if you affirm the four cav version.


Count me in for a two cavity 380 please.
danielklamfoth at gmail dot com

thanks so much!

[pps]

How close is this to being run, in the .380? I am picking up a CZ83 in a few days. I just saw this thread, and the mihec mold addiction continues...sigh!

[DukeInFlorida]

Not sure where we are in Miha's schedule.

He is working on a new web site (in his spare time), and that will include the formal schedule.

I'd suggest getting in while you can......

[pps]

Cool. Count me in on the .380

[DukeInFlorida]

I need your paypal address for billing when that happens.


Cool. Count me in on the .380

[pps]

ericwverheul at gmail dot com

[DukeInFlorida]

all set, thanks.

[DukeInFlorida]

Just heard from a NH local caster, who is new to group buys, how they work, and whether he needs a PayPal account. I'd refer everyone to the info in the Opening Post (OP):
------------
If this is your first MP Molds buy, then allow me to provide the description for how it works.

1) No money to send in ahead of time.
2) I collect the IN list, and provide that to Miha at MP Molds.
3) He builds the molds, on his own dime, based on the list.
4) He'll invoice you directly, through payPal, to the email address that you provided, when the molds are ready to ship
5) Make sure that the email address is known by PayPal. Some of us have more than one email address.
6) When you pay the invoice, Miha will ship the mold, within a day or two of being paid.

Yes, it's that simple and easy.
---------------

As far as I know, Miha does not have a way to collect credit card payment directly. He also really doesn't like the idea of you sending checks or money orders, since those take so long to arrive and clear.

So, the simple and fast paypal method is the way to go.

[redneckdan]

I'm in for a 380 4 cav.

[Village Idiot]

I'm in Thanks

[DukeInFlorida]

You're IN!

We're up to 39 molds!!!

[Alvarez Kelly]

I'm in for a 380 mold. PM coming Duke.

[DukeInFlorida]

40 molds and counting!

Miha is just now shipping another group buy that was started last January. Since this buy was started in May, I am guessing that we'll be seeing this ship some time after the first of the year.

Miha is still working on his new web site, and when it's finished, it will contain all of the actual schedule dates for the group buys.

Just a reminder..... you don't have to have a 380 auto gun or a Makarov gun to want to be in on this buy.

I don't have a 380 auto gun, but rather will be using the castings as cores for the .40 S&W bullets that I swage using 9mm cases in a swaging die.

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/BTSniper/P1020378.jpghttp://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/BTSniper/P1020379.jpg
http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/BTSniper/P1020385.jpghttp://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/BTSniper/P1020397.jpg
http://www.realworldpracticalshooters.com/ar15/40from9.jpg

[Roger Ronas]

380 for me.
Roger.Ronas0 at gmail dot com

[Down South]

Duke, that is impressive. Does the swaging make the HP or is that a second step with a reamer or whatever?

[DukeInFlorida]

41 molds and counting!

Last call for this mold!
Got this last night from Miha:
"Yes 380 and mak. are next (with HG#68 HP) - same setup "

So, if you have been hanging on the fence, get off the fence and get in soon.

----------------------

Roger, I have you IN. Thanks.


380 for me.
Roger.Ronas0 at gmail dot com

The swaging does the HP operation. I just ran some .44 magnum bullets the same way last night. They come out at 350 grains, and look even better than the Hornady XTP versions. Those start off with .40 S&W brass, and a 180 grain Lee cast boolit as the core. I even have a cannelure tool for putting the crimp cannelure on the outside of the bullet.

If you're interested in learning how to do the swaging, I'd suggest that you take a look at the SWAGING section of castboolits:
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/forumdisplay.php?f=41


Duke, that is impressive. Does the swaging make the HP or is that a second step with a reamer or whatever?

[DukeInFlorida]

Another update.......

Miha has confirmed that he will do the combo molds. So, the two people who are in for their combo molds will be fine. There are a total of three molds in place for that type.

[werepyr]

Awesome news cant wait.

[CPL Lou]

Count me in !

.380 mold - louiestanfield (at) gmail (dot) com

Thanks !!

[DukeInFlorida]

42 molds and counting

In, under the wire. Thanks. You'll love the mold!


Count me in !

.380 mold - louiestanfield (at) gmail (dot) com

Thanks !!

[DukeInFlorida]

bravokilo has withdrawn from the GB. His spot is open.
This will be happening soon.

[Live2Ride]

I would like to purchase one of the 380 molds, if still available.

dan underscore harben at msn dot com

Thanks

:cbpour:

[DukeInFlorida]

You're on the list for the 380 mold. Miha's supposed to be running these very soon, and you just made it. Welcome.

[Christorbust]

DukeInMaine if I can just make it in also, I would like to for a 380 mold.


JLong6 at Liberty dot edu


I bounced around on this for months, when I saw last call, I knew I would regret not getting one... I hate regret :mrgreen:

[DukeInFlorida]

Suo Gan just dropped out, so you can have his spot in the list. Thanks.


DukeInMaine if I can just make it in also, I would like to for a 380 mold.


JLong6 at Liberty dot edu


I bounced around on this for months, when I saw last call, I knew I would regret not getting one... I hate regret :mrgreen:

[cutter_spc]

Just a bump for an awesome mold!

Merry CHRISTmas

[DukeInFlorida]

How very nice of you.
This mold will be closing very very (did I mention VERY?) soon............

And to all a good night........


Just a bump for an awesome mold!

Merry CHRISTmas

[pps]

How very nice of you.
This mold will be closing very very (did I mention VERY?) soon............

And to all a good night........

Excellent. I have a cz83 that has spat out 1k pieces of brass, and it will need to be getting hungry again soon.

[CPL Lou]

Shameless BTT :bigsmyl2:

[DukeInFlorida]

I have it on pretty durn good authority that this buy might be closing tomorrow (Jan 04, 2011), and that you should be seeing molds in a few weeks.

Our buy and the 45 #68 HP are running at the same time (same set up).......

Last chance for a mold!!

[DukeInFlorida]

BUY is CLOSED

[pps]

AWESOME!!!!! [smilie=w:

[CPL Lou]

Any idea when the billing will be sent out ?

:cbpour:

[DukeInFlorida]

The buy being closed does not mean that the molds are made. Closing the buy locks in the number of mold blanks that Miha buys for machining. The most previous mold buy is currently machining and being assembled, the collar button boolit. Once Miha completely finishes with that one, our buy, along with the H&G68 HP (they will be run at the same time) go on the machine next.

So, I'm guessing 2-3 weeks.

Patience, grasshopper.

[Uncle Jimbo]

I just joined this site last week and am still learning everything that is here.
Not sure how these group buys work, but if someone on the list backs out on their buy, I would be interested in taking their place.

thanks,

I forgot, 380 auto is what I am interested in.

[DukeInFlorida]

Uncle Jimbo,

The makers of these custom molds usually make a mold for each one on the list, plus a few extras. That's just because they know there will be a few stragglers.

So, send Mihec (screen name) a note. His name is Miha. And, add your name to the list that way. You will probably get a response. And a mold. you should give him, at the same time, an email address for PayPal, so that he can send you an invoice when the mold is ready. He sends a PayPal invoice and ships out the mold when you pay the invoice through PayPal.

He makes the molds in Slovenia, and so they have to ship, via post office, all the way from there, including through customs. It usually takes a couple weeks for the molds to arrive once they ship.

Welcome to the forum, and welcome to the wonderful world of custom molds.

[Uncle Jimbo]

Thanks for the info DukeInMaine. I will get this information sent to him. And thank you for the welcome. There is still a lot of stuff that I have not read yet. It will takes weeks.

[DukeInFlorida]

If you read everything here, then you'll get to the end of the internet.........

[Down South]

Any idea when this mould will be in production?

[MiHec]

Any idea when this mould will be in production?

It is in last phase now - cutting cavities (along with HG#68 HP and .32ACP HP)

[Down South]

Thanks MiHec.

[DukeInFlorida]

Actually, cutting cavities isn't the last phase. Assembly and packaging is the last phase.

But, suffice it to say that this one is getting close.

[MiHec]

Molds are cut.

Now packaging......
I will post some pictures tomorrow

[pps]

Molds are cut.

Now packaging......
I will post some pictures tomorrow

:drinks:

[Christorbust]

Anybody hear when the billing will post for this?

I would hate to delay my shipping by missing it...

[MiHec]

Anybody hear when the billing will post for this?

I would hate to delay my shipping by missing it...

I will start send out invoices in 3 days. So look into your e-mails (spam folders also)

Invoice will come from

mihec - at - mp-molds dot com

[DukeInFlorida]

Yay! Thanks, Miha!!!

Can't wait to receive the mold.

[Christorbust]

Awesome, thanks Miha.

[MiHec]

Still learning how to use my "mini photo studio" ;)


Invoices are all out!

If you missing one, please PM me

[DukeInFlorida]

To all who ordered these molds, Miha advises that invoices are going out, and that shipping will begin immediately!

Well worth the wait!

Thanks, Miha.. the molds look wonderful!

[Down South]

All paid up. Thanks guys.

[denul]

I just sent payment on this one; thanks to everyone concerned.

[PB234]

Just sent payment, thanks to all that made this possible

[Roger Ronas]

I have to wait until next Friday to pay. Sorry. :(
Roger

[DukeInFlorida]

I'm also guessing that Miha will have a very few of these (both the 380 and the makarov) available as extras (for sale).

If you didn't get in on the buy, but still want one, let Miha know ASAP by PM.

[pps]

Invoice received, money sent!!!!:lovebooli

[Christorbust]

Invoice in, money out!

Anyone with experience receiving molds from Mihec know what the shipping time usually runs from Slovenia?

[boltons75]

Glad he made some extras and I was able to get in on this.

Always carry, never tell.

[Roger Ronas]

Last one I got about 10 days after I paid the invoice. I'm in Colorado. I will say I have heard of it taking about 3-4 weeks but that is Postal and custom issues not Miha's. He ships fast what happens before it gets to you is out of his hands or yours.
I'd be surprised if you didn't get it before 2 weeks is up. Put your sunglasses on before opening package, these are a work of art and shiny.

HTH
Rog

[DukeInFlorida]

Couple of weeks, and you should have the mold. It comes via Post Office, with customs declaration on it. Will say Hand Tools. Always neat Slovenian newspapers inside for packing.


Invoice in, money out!

Anyone with experience receiving molds from Mihec know what the shipping time usually runs from Slovenia?

[kentuckycajun]

Invoice in, money out !!!

Have 500 shined & primed brass just waitin for somethin purty to top'em off with!

[smilie=w: [smilie=w:

[Uncle Jimbo]

I got the invoice, sent the money.

[DukeInFlorida]

not all invoices are out as of this moment. Miha will post when all invoices have been sent.

[Roger Ronas]

Hey Duke, Miha Posted in POST # 180 that all invoices are out and to pm if you didn't get one.


Roger

[DukeInFlorida]

****! Yeah, totally missed that.

If you're on the list, and didn't get an invoice, please check your spam box, and let Miha know. If you don't allow emails from PayPal, you'll never get the invoice. And, if the email you provided isn't known to PayPal, you also won't get an invoice.

If anyone has questions, let me know so I can assist where I can.

[Naga]

Payment sent! Can't wait!

[werepyr]

Payment for my two dual caliber molds made.

[DukeInFlorida]

I have a new mailman. Today, he left me a yellow card, indicating that I have a parcel (he wrote registered mail) to pick up at the post office.

I know exactly what it is. The green customs card that is always on Miha's packages kind of looks like a registered mail card.

Guessing my mold has arrived, and will have it in hand tomorrow.

[Roger Ronas]

Paid! Yea

Rog

[Down South]

Another work of art from MiHec. I think I have about a dozen of his moulds now.
I'll try it out tomorrow or the day after and post a few pics of the finished product.

Plus my sizing die from Lathesmith came in today...........

[Jeff Michel]

Just unwrapped mine.......Whoa baby!

[Silver-Silver]

Mine also arrived. As always, the quality is amazing.
Thanks,
Steve

[Christorbust]

Mine also arrived, seems incredibly well constructed. I'm going to clean it up and prep it to cast before I take some pics.

Two questions:

1) The included MP Mold / Sprue plate lube appears clear/yellow, obviously not Bullplate, anyone know what this is or if the casting gods will smite us for deviating from Bullplate ? :bigsmyl2:

2) Is there any specific prep for a MP mold other than good cleaning and lube (my NOE had things I wouldn't have thought of if not told) ?

*EDIT:Search function, who knew.

For prep it seems a good cleaning. Personally for me, I found that when you are putting the hp pins in put some of the included lube in the two holes they are inserted in with a Qtip AND on the two pins that you insert into the mold. I only did this on the last cavity of mine, and that one slides around liked greased bacon, the rest are a little sticky.

[pps]

Mine arrived today...whoo hoo

[boltons75]

Mine tried to arrive today, but I was asleep and got the pink notice. Going to the PO tomorrow to pick it up.

Always carry, never tell.

[huntnman]

Thank you Miha and Duke.Glad to do business with honest men.Beginning to have a small collection (4) of brass artwork from M and P molds.I'm sure more will be added! Keep them coming. Greg

[Down South]

1) The included MP Mold / Sprue plate lube appears clear/yellow, obviously not Bullplate, anyone know what this is or if the casting gods will smite us for deviating from Bullplate ?

If you have Bullplate, use it. The lube you are talking about caused a few problems with me.

[DukeInFlorida]

Here's a tip/hint:

ANY SYNTHETIC 2-cycle oil will work well as a lube for your molds. It has to be of the synthetic variety. Cheap price for that at Wally World.

[boltons75]

Picked mine up today, this is my first non lee mold, and wow does this thing look and feel great. Just for kicks, I had an old lee round ball mold that was at its end of life, so I pulled those handles off, and they seem too function good. Though they look thin in the grooves, but they seem to function.

Can't wait to clean it up and cast some boolits for my wife's pink little Kahr p380.

Always carry, never tell.

[pps]

Casts great boolits...quickly!

Crappy cell phone pic alert: http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/pps_2006/Hand%20Loading/308boolits.jpg

Here is the profile compared to a commercial cast boolit...I'll get to see which profile feeds better...after a reloading session.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/pps_2006/Hand%20Loading/380boolitsprofilescompared.jpg

Pretty big cavity for a 380...I cast these 30:1 and can hardly wait to see what these will do to a jack-rabbit!

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/pps_2006/Hand%20Loading/380boolitscompared.jpg

[boltons75]

Casts great boolits...quickly!

Crappy cell phone pic alert: http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/pps_2006/Hand%20Loading/308boolits.jpg

Here is the profile compared to a commercial cast boolit...I'll get to see which profile feeds better...after a reloading session.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/pps_2006/Hand%20Loading/380boolitsprofilescompared.jpg

Pretty big cavity for a 380...I cast these 30:1 and can hardly wait to see what these will do to a jack-rabbit!

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l96/pps_2006/Hand%20Loading/380boolitscompared.jpg

Can't wait to clean mine up and get it set to cast.



Always carry, never tell.

[denul]

Mine came in today, anxious to get started with this one

[boltons75]

Ok, this is my first brass mold, tried a quick casting session today, but kept getting wrinkled bullets, and they didn't want to release from the pins. So I must not be getting it hot enough. Will stick it on the hot plate next time covered, and will see how that works. Any suggestion on how long I should let it heat up?

Always carry, never tell.

[pps]

Ok, this is my first brass mold, tried a quick casting session today, but kept getting wrinkled bullets, and they didn't want to release from the pins. So I must not be getting it hot enough. Will stick it on the hot plate next time covered, and will see how that works. Any suggestion on how long I should let it heat up?

Always carry, never tell.

I use a propane burner for my melt, I let the mold heat up about 2 min, pour a few duds, just to heat up the pins...then it's good to go!

[boltons75]

Well, I didn't give up, I let it cool down, cleaned it again. Then reheated it, and just went to casting. I did a couple flat points, but did a bunch of hollow points. I was having a heck of a time getting the bullets to release from the pins. Do the bullets release easier as you use the mold more? Overall very satisfied with this mold.

Always carry, never tell.

[DukeInFlorida]

The trick to getting the bullets to fall of the pins is that you have to push the pins out of the filled mold with a thumb. Turn the mold upside down, and they should fall off. Push back into the mold, and refill.

If that's what you are doing, take a piece of 800 grit emery cloth and give the tips (only) of the pins a quick deburr.

[MiHec]

It may help if you use graphite pencil on the pins. Just "color" them

[boltons75]

It may help if you use graphite pencil on the pins. Just "color" them

Thanks for the tip, I will give it a try.

Always carry, never tell.

[boltons75]

The trick to getting the bullets to fall of the pins is that you have to push the pins out of the filled mold with a thumb. Turn the mold upside down, and they should fall off. Push back into the mold, and refill.

If that's what you are doing, take a piece of 800 grit emery cloth and give the tips (only) of the pins a quick deburr.

I have a flexshaft dremel and various compounds, may just buff the burrs out.

Always carry, never tell.

[Iron Mike Golf]

Your pins likely aren't hot enough.

[boltons75]

Your pins likely aren't hot enough.

Possible, but not likely, unless they need to be glowing red. I preheated the mold, covered on a hot plate. And cast for about an hour, and they are still sticking. I will pull them and polish the tips of the graphite trick doesn't work.

Always carry, never tell.

[pps]

Possible, but not likely, unless they need to be glowing red. I preheated the mold, covered on a hot plate. And cast for about an hour, and they are still sticking. I will pull them and polish the tips of the graphite trick doesn't work.

Always carry, never tell.

Wow, I wonder what is going on. Mine drop off effortlessly, and I didn't even smoke the mold or anything...just went right to casting as soon as it arrived.:?

[tcart]

Received another great looking mold today.
I should get to try it out this weekend.

[thegreatdane]

"smoke" the pins with a match or lighter. That's what works for me on 3 other MP hp molds.

[Salmon-boy]

Woot!! Another package from Miha when I got home last night..

Can't wait to clean it and drop some boolits!

[Naga]

Just got my mold today. It's like a work of art. I haven't had a chance to use it yet, but I have a few questions.

1. This is my first mold with the replaceable pins in it. When they aren't installed, the mold closes up tight. However, when I install them, even pushed in all the way, there is a noticeable gap between the mold halves. Does anyone have a solution?

2. The mold came with a small tool, that is like a cylinder with a point at the end. What is this for?

Thanks.

[Christorbust]

Naga,

My mold wouldn't close all the way at first either. I put the pins in the one half with the blocks apart, lubed them copiously, then tapped them back and forth with the the wood I use to open the sprue. After doing that a few times they closed all the way.

The tool is to go in a sizer, like a Lyman 45; it's the top punch.

By the way these are great fun out of my 9mm!!!

[Naga]

Thanks for the idea. I ended up tracking it down to a single pin, and discovered a burr near one of the holes in the pin. I removed the screws that hold it in the mould and gave it a few turns with some 600 grit sandpaper, then some polishing compound. It now closes perfectly. Now to buy some lead to cast with!

[kentuckycajun]

Finished the first casting session with this mold the other night and had a slight problem with flashing around one of the cavities and boolits sticking on the pins. (I was anxious and didn't heat cycle the mold several times before casting like I usually do) After smoking the pins (not the cavities), that temporarily fixed that problem, and after about 30 min, the flashing stopped and the mold closed up REAL nice. .
I've checked and deburred and polished the pins since, but at the time the mold was hot, the lead was hot, and I was in a groove. For a mold that's not broken in yet, I still got about 80% keepers, so I'm loving this mold already!
Can't wait to load'em up and try'em out!!

[Roger Ronas]

Still waiting for package, it's been 2 weeks now since payment made, hopefully any day now.

roger

[DukeInFlorida]

Two weeks is just bout how long mine took to get here. If another week goes by, however, you should PM Miha and ask.


Still waiting for package, it's been 2 weeks now since payment made, hopefully any day now.

roger

[Roger Ronas]

Thanks Duke, Not worried yet. LOL
Roger

[DukeInFlorida]

I ran my mold yesterday, as the flat nose (blank pins) version. Easiest mold I ever used! Warmed the mold up to 300 degrees F, and the boolits came out nice and shiny and fully formed.

Using 50-50 alloy with linotype added ( 50% ww and 50% pure lead), which was what was in the pot, they came out right at 100 grains and .358 diameter. This was for the .380 version of the mold.

I'm using the boolits as cores for making .40 swaged bullets with 9mm Luger cases as the jackets. My best friend, who recently got a Sig Sauer 380 auto pistol, is agreeable to try assembling some lead cast boolits for practice rounds, so I plan on sizing some of these to .355"

[Christorbust]

My first attempt sized to .358

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j430/Christorbust/Mihec%20380%20hp/IMG_0286.jpg?t=1332737610

9mm and 380
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j430/Christorbust/Mihec%20380%20hp/IMG_0279.jpg?t=1332737561

Didn't really test for accuracy, but they were really fun to shoot out of the 9. No leading with Titegroup.

I'm excited to cast with the mold a little hotter, and try some FP's

[boltons75]

My first attempt sized to .358

http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j430/Christorbust/Mihec%20380%20hp/IMG_0286.jpg?t=1332737610

9mm and 380
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j430/Christorbust/Mihec%20380%20hp/IMG_0279.jpg?t=1332737561

Didn't really test for accuracy, but they were really fun to shoot out of the 9. No leading with Titegroup.

I'm excited to cast with the mold a little hotter, and try some FP's

Were you using titegroup in the .380 as well? And what depth were you seating them in the .380?

[Christorbust]

boltons75,

I don't have a 380 as of yet, I was just mocking one up.

I was planning on using Titegroup when the time came.

[Ugluk]

I had a bit of sticking on the pins as well, but a quick wipe on the pins with 0000 steel wool and some graphite from a carpenters pencil cured it.
Awesome mold, and it may even feed in my luger. Dummy rounds did.:D

[Iron Mike Golf]

I loaded some up for .380 and 9mm. Shot them from a Sig P238 and a Ruger SR9c. COL for 380 was 0.928 and for 9mm was 1.080.

These are from 8 yds and rested. Target spots are 3/4 inch

.380 Loads
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/imagehosting/thum_169734f7dc60c7a130.jpg (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=4715)

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/imagehosting/thum_169734f7dc60c68bde.jpg (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=4714)


9mm Loads
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/imagehosting/thum_169734f7dc60c4a76c.jpg (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=4713)

[thegreatdane]

I loaded some up for .380 and 9mm. Shot them from a Sig P238 and a Ruger SR9c. COL for 380 was 0.928 and for 9mm was 1.080.

These are from 8 yds and rested. Target spots are 3/4 inch

.380 Loads
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/imagehosting/thum_169734f7dc60c7a130.jpg (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=4715)

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/imagehosting/thum_169734f7dc60c68bde.jpg (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=4714)


9mm Loads
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/imagehosting/thum_169734f7dc60c4a76c.jpg (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=4713)

There are some excellent groups in there. I really like your testing method, but I have a couple questions.

1) What distance were they fired from?
2) What powders were used?
3) Benched or free-hand?

[Iron Mike Golf]

1. 8 yds. I'll push out to 18 yds (the depth of the range I belong to) as I progress.
3. Rested on a rolled up towel on a bench

2. Loads (all sized to .357 and lubed with BAC)

1st target:
- Left column: 3.0 gr HP-38
- Center: 4.6 gr Power Pistol
- Right: 3.5 gr SR-4756

2d Target:
- Left: 4.0 gr SR-4756
- Right: 3.1 gr TiteGroup

3d Target:
- Left: 4.9 gr HP-38 (top 2), 4.6 gr TiteGroup (bottom 2)
- Center: 5.8 gr SR-7625
- Right: 6.8 gr Power Pistol (top 2), 7.2 gr AA #5 (bottom 2)

I will repeat some of these load, but changing the sizing to .358. I got some leading in the P238.

Those COLs worked great in both guns. This was the second firing for the 380. Those went poorly. I over-crimped and swaged the boolits. Also, I used Win brass trimmed to common length for the 380. (mm was with mixed, untrimmed brass. Fed #100 used in both 380 and 9mm loads. I'll probably load up some of the Power Pistol 380 loads using untrimmed mixed breass next go around, too. Alloy is 92-4-4, water dropped.

[cutter_spc]

What powders and charges, dare I ask, are you guys running with these bullets in a 380?

I have tried starting jacketed data and I'm getting over pressure. I've have AA#2 and AA#5. I fired two shots of each powder over my crono and got scared real quick, thought my crono was off, so I shot some factory over it and came up with normal readings, so starting loads for jacketed ain't going to work.