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gbrown
01-16-2012, 12:26 AM
Hey! I got this in a bunch of molds I bought and I can't find it anywhere. It is a spitzer or spire point, 85 to 100 grains. One lube groove and looks to have a gas check. Can't find it on any of the mold charts. Been to all of them. Appreciate any help.http://castboolits.gunloads.com/imagehosting/thum_195844f13a69c0c719.jpg (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=3470)

Buckshot
01-16-2012, 03:43 AM
..............Is it marked Saeco, or SAECO? If all capitals it's an old Santa Anita Engineering COmpany creation from before being bought by Redding.

...............Buckshot

runfiverun
01-16-2012, 11:53 AM
looks pretty current to me.
i'd give sights like buffalo arms and midway a whirl look at thier mold pictures.

cbrick
01-16-2012, 12:00 PM
SAECO #243 is listed as a 6mm 85 gr. TCGC

Rick

gbrown
01-16-2012, 01:28 PM
Hey guys! Thanks a bunch for the info. Rick: It sort of looks like that mold, but the upper shoulder is more tapered than the 243 mold you posted. Buckshot: It is in all caps, so it must be a Santa Anita mold. Again, thanks for the help. Glenn

MT Gianni
01-16-2012, 07:22 PM
SAECO #243 is listed as a 6mm 85 gr. TCGC

Rick

I first saw that shape Cbrick shows in Saeco's catalog when I started casting in early 93. I think this mold must predate that or be a special order.