MiHec 22 Nato brass four cavity solid

[45 2.1]

MiHec brass 4 cavity solid - 22 Nato
This is a sign-up thread for a new design........ specifically a heavy cast boolit for the 5.56mm Nato fast twist rifles. It also fits and shoots well in Mini-14s. This boolit is a gas check design made to fit AR mags. It casts out slightly above 0.226" and sizes easily to that diameter. Ready to load weight is 64.8 gr. It has NOT fit some of the commercial 223 chambers we've tried it in, but it does fit the Wylde chamber as tested by two members, the CZ 527 and the Browning A-bolt. There are trial molds in the USA for this now and some of us are trying it out. To date the best load has gotten 1.5 MOA at 100 yds out of a 7 twist AR barrel in the lower 2100 fps range Edit: (1.175" 5 shot group at 100 yds. on 4/26/12 by Hamish in a DPMS 16" 9 twist barrel, Velocity 2443 fps Avg.) . Mihec is going to cut a four cavity mold on two cavity blocks much like BRP did on his 22 and 6mm molds for this. Price is $90 + $15 shipping Please give your e-mail address and the number of molds you want.

The discussion thread is here: http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=132267

Here is something to look at:

[45 2.1]

Here is a list from the discussion thread showing members who were interested:


castblast.....sthwld64 at gmail dot com..... 1 mold
BCall.....blcall at ktis dot net..... 1 mold
jcdillin.....jcdillin AT gmail dot com..... 1 mold
gmsharps.....gmsharpsATcsDOTcom.....1 mold
Daddyfixit.....icmacfamily At HoT MaIl dOt. Com]]..... 1 mold
Dirtdgger.....dirtdgger3355atyahoodotcom..... 1 mold
dromia.....adam at pukkabundhooks dot com.....1 mold
slowlead.....slowleadtm at gmail.com..... 1 mold
big bore nut.....greggoryashley at yahoo.com..... 1 mold
garym1a2.....garym1a2 at yahoo dot com..... 1 mold
Dschuttig.....Dschuttig at yahoo dot com..... 1 mold
357 Voodoo.....kmack747 at gmail dot com..... 1 mold
Doc Highwall.....highwall at cox dot net..... 1 mold
Roger Ronas.....Roger.Ronas0 at gmail dot com.....1 mold
MajorDude.....JHGD at bex dot net..... 1 mold
Lizard333.....Lizard333(at)Mac(dot)com..... 1 mold
Springfield.....whytelw AT comcast DOT net..... 1 mold
Hamish.....popeye91ATfrontierDOTcom.....1 mold
quasi.....ckulyk at shaw dot ca..... 1 mold
historicfirearms...historicfirearms at hotmail dot com...1 mold
badluther.....st1975 at yahoo.com.....1 mold
shangrila.....unluckyone at mailcity dot com.....1 mold
Greg..... kratzner at charter dot net..... 1 mold
+ 2 extra top punches
mirage2521.....nichols1080 @ Y @hoo.com..... 1 mold
258bob.....mbmjz@aol.com..... 1 mold
scb.....toolmaker(AT)twcny(DOT)rr(DOT)com..... 1 mold
thebigmac.....mymodel52atcomcastdotnet....1 mold
Fire stick.....imb123 at bellsouth dot net..... 1 mold
dsmjon.....dsmjon at gmail dot com..... 1 mold
Larry Gibson.....klsgibson@comcast.net (Gibson.....klsgibson@comcast.net) ..... 1 mold
KennethF.....snugglebeargus at aol dot com.....1 mold
pack3480.....dcasad at hotmail dot com.....2 molds
swissham.....johnbrown at triad dot rr dot com..... 1 mold
15bobcat..... comet1(AT)frontiernet(DOT)net..... 1 mold
Jailer.....turbojailer (at) gmail (dot) com..... 1 mold
2003viper.....vernhinshaw at northstate dot net..... 1 mold
works4me.....bloodyspartan at gmail dot com..... 1 mold
harley45.....eric at whitetigerblog dot com..... 1 mold
HighHook.....pvolkman3 (at) gmail (dot) com..... 1 mold
Cowboy T.....cowboyt ***aught*** sanfranciscoliberalwithagun ##dawht## com..... 1 mold
vparra559.....diegotali2 at yahoo dot com..... 1 mold
SethD.....sethdoty 444 AT hot mail dot com..... 1 mold
LooyvilleLarry.....lrichardson at infocusSolutions dot net..... 1 mold
werepyr.....werepyr at yahoo dot com ..... 1 mold
RugerFan.....wolf913 at yahoo dot com..... 1 mold
HDS.....dennis dot aspo at gmail dot com..... 1 mold
Oreo.....jdecar1 at Hotmail dot com..... 1 mold
bradbn4.....bradbn4 at binarysuns dot COM.... 1 mold
beerbrewr.....jflythe aat mbi192 dawt com..... 1 mold
HenryC460.....jhg416400 att yahoo dott com..... 1 mold
Johnny Cyclone.....robert spot simon att cox spot net..... 1 mold
WKAYE.....nkaye at nbnet dot nb dot ca..... 1 mold
eagleotto.....franky_h203Z at yahoo dot com..... 1 mold
dragonrider.....dragonrider at charter dot net..... 1 mold
1dbbehr.....1dbbehr at cox dot net..... 1 mold
starbits.....katy2kary at tx dot rr dot com..... 1 mold
Screwbolts.....airlandseahobbies at G mail dot com..... 1 mold
peterthevet.....peter herp vet at gmail dot com..... 1 mold
Firebricker.....rickunion40 at hotmail dot com..... 1 mold

[Roger Ronas]

I'm in #16 Roger Ronas

1- 4c mold
Roger.Ronas0 at gmail dot com

Thank you
Now the wait begins LOL,
Roger

[Doc Highwall]

I am in also. #15

[BCall]

#2 - I'm in! blcall at ktis dot net

[shangrila]

#24, I'm in for 1 mold: unluckyone at mailcity dot com. Thanks and glad to see this go active.

[midnight]

I'm still on the fence about this one. It looks like this one will not chamber in my DPMS M4 with out seating the gas check below the neck. I've already got the 225 70 from Swede. Just got it yesterday and have yet to check it out in my chamber. I's got a long 218 nose so I hope it works. I'll try it in the Encore next. This buy will run a while so I've got time.

Bob

[dromia]

I'm in, number 7 on the list. adam at pukkabundhooks dot com

[Hamish]

Number 20 and I'm in for one (1) mould.

popeye91ATfrontierDOTcom

[Greg]

I'm number 25 on the list ** kratzner at charter dot net **

[454gene]

I have a DPMS upper with a 1:9 twist not sure of the chamber. Would this be a good mold or would there be another mold better suited for this receiver?
Gene

[45 2.1]

I have a DPMS upper with a 1:9 twist not sure of the chamber. Would this be a good mold or would there be another mold better suited for this receiver?
Gene

Contact DPMS and ask them what chamber you have. If it's a Nato chamber, then your good to go.

[Dschuttig]

#12 4 cav please. Dschuttig at yahoo dot com.

[Springfield]

My wife has a Mini-14 so I'm in, 4 cavity GC. whytelw AT comcast DOT net

[mirage2521]

I am in for one 4cav nichols1080 @ Y @hoo.com

[258bob]

I am in for one mbmjz@aol.com

[Doc Highwall]

#15 Doc Highwall, highwall ===at ===cox===dot ===net

1 four cavity please.

[scb]

Please put me down for one. toolmaker(AT)twcny(DOT)rr(DOT)com

[thebigmac]

I'm good for one...thebigmac.....mymodel52atcomcastdotnet....1, 4 cavity mold

[easy ed]

Please put me down for one. epconn at charter dot net

Thanks
Easy Ed

[Fire_stick]

Just what I have been looking for!

1 mold please.

imb123 at bellsouth dot net

[big bore nut]

I tried one in my A-Bolt, looks like I've got to have one.

greggoryashley at yahoo.com

[dsmjon]

I'd like one.

dsmjon at gmail dot com

[Larry Gibson]

I'll take one.

Larry Gibson
klsgibson@comcast.net

[scb]

I haven't been involved in a MiHec GB before. Is there any sort of delivery window? How is payment taken care of. Thanks.

[Hamish]

Post number 16 skeert me!

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?t=144933

[Roger Ronas]

I haven't been involved in a MiHec GB before. Is there any sort of delivery window? How is payment taken care of. Thanks.

The buy remains open, and you can order upto the time the buy closes. There is usually about a weeks notice till close date. Then Miha builds molds. When ready to ship he will sent invoice via Paypal, when you pay, he ships. Usually takes about a week to receive. This buy having just started out I'm guessing that it'll be open for 5-6 months, unless things get moving faster if Miha quits his fulltime daytime job. Some molds close earlier and I think there have been some open longer then that.

HTH
Rog

[Dirtdgger]

I'm in for one, dirtdgger3355atyahoodotcom

[KennethF]

I'll take one. snugglebeargus at aol dot com

[gmsharps]

I am #4 on the list gmsharpsATcsDOTcom 1 mold

[pack3480]

dcasad at hotmail dot com TWO MOLDS

[historicfirearms]

I'm #22 on the list. historicfirearms at hotmail dot com. I'm in for one mold.

[swissham]

Put me down for one 4 cav. johnbrown at triad dot rr dot com

[15bobcat]

I'm in for 1 Mould please.

comet1(AT)frontiernet(DOT)net

Thanks for running this one.

[Jailer]

Add me to the list

turbojailer (at) gmail (dot) com

[2003viper]

i will take one.
vernhinshaw at northstate dot net

[curdog]

I shot some samples of this boolit yesterday at 45 2.1s house. It shot a 4 shot, inch and a quarter group out of my C/Z 527 american. It was windy and I think it would have done better if I would have been steadier. Nose was imprinted good and chambered fine. Distance was 100 yards and velocity was aprox 2200 fps. I was happy.

[works4me]

I will also take 1
bloodyspartan at gmail dot com

[Herb3]

I will take one.

hparham3 at gmail dot com

[Snafu12]

I need to opt out of this one please

[easy ed]

Please remove me from the list.

Thanks

Easy Ed

[Herb3]

I need to drop out of this one please. Sorry about that but I picked up a mold at the fun show this past weekend that is working well.

[CATS]

HDS had asked if this could be tumble lubed, has anyone tried? If so how did it work?
Thanks!

[45 2.1]

HDS had asked if this could be tumble lubed, has anyone tried? If so how did it work?
Thanks!

Most anything can be tumble lubed...............applying the tumble lube, adding a gas check, then sizing little boolits is messy IMO though. Useing a lubrisizer is much easier and cleaner. There are only three molds in the country right now and none of use tumble lube.

[harley45]

I'd be in for one to for my Rock River!
eric at whitetigerblog dot com

[HighHook]

I am also in for 4 cavity GC

Thanks, pvolkman3 (at) gmail (dot) com

[45 2.1]

Bump..................

[Cowboy T]

OK, I'm in for one, too. cowboyt ***aught*** sanfranciscoliberalwithagun ##dawht## com

[45 2.1]

From a reply on another thread, it seems this will be cut in May. If you want one...... sign up.

[340six]

Is this a brass mould? also I have 2 Ar's one 16 short barrel CAR and one H-Bar 20" both Colt's
I assume with would work with both?

[45 2.1]

Is this a brass mould? Yes, as per the title also I have 2 Ar's one 16 short barrel CAR and one H-Bar 20" both Colt's. I assume with would work with both? It was made to fit the Nato chambers

All the particulars are in the first post.

[Wayne S]

Is there a drawing anywhere showing the OAL, and nose Dia. just before the front driving band and just after the ojive ???

[vparra559]

Im in vparra559 diegotali2 at yahoo dot com 1 mold. Can they be made into hollow point molds. Will pay extra. Thanks

[45 2.1]

Is there a drawing anywhere showing the OAL, and nose Dia. just before the front driving band and just after the ojive ???

No, there is not. Its made to fit a Nato chamber and seat to the base of the neck while fitting the AR magazine. The only rifle it hasn't fit in testing is a Winchester M 70 target rifle (a nose sizer was made for that one and it shot very well).


Im in vparra559 diegotali2 at yahoo dot com 1 mold. Can they be made into hollow point molds. Will pay extra. Thanks

The molds cavities are too close together (that sucker is heavy in normal 4 cavity blocks) besides the nose is much too small for the normal cramer system to be any depth. The only way is the old normal pin type HP set-up.

[SethD]

Add me to the list for this one. sethdoty 444 AT hot mail dot com.

[LooyvilleLarry]

Ok, my first mold. In for one. lrichardson at infocusSolutions dot net. and I'd be interested in a HP

[45 2.1]

Ok, my first mold. In for one. lrichardson at infocusSolutions dot net. and I'd be interested in a HP

Updated.............. HPs aren't available on this small of a mold at the cavity spacing he is doing.

[werepyr]

one please werepyr at yahoo dot com

[jcdillin]

one please jcdillin AT gmail dot com

[Greg]

45 2.1

is there a way to order additional top punches ?

[357 Voodoo]

#13 kmack747 at gmail dot com

1 mould thank you

[45 2.1]

45 2.1

is there a way to order additional top punches ?

I can add it after the # of molds............ should work. How many?

38 molds and counting...........

[Greg]

45 2.1

Oh, two extra ought to be enough.

I have this idea to have a nose sizer die made, with a fitted top punch adapted to eject.

for fitting to my M70 and maybe some others.

[Hamish]

Took a little road trip today to 45 2.1's little corner of heaven and learned a couple of things.

His load, his COL, my 16" 1-9 DPMS bull barrel 5.56; 1.175 for 5 shots at 100 yards.

" ", my .223 Contender rifle, around two inches, but, I had to crush fit them.

With more attention paid to nominal powder load and proper seating I have no doubt that this boolit will shoot sub 1moa. This ones a winner fella's.

[45 2.1]

His load, his COL, my 16" 1-9 DPMS bull barrel 5.56; 1.175 for 5 shots at 100 yards.

Hamish brought his Chrony and set it up. He fired two shots over it before he fired the group. Velocities were 2,442 & 2,444 fps.

[Hamish]

Thank you Sir! By the way, I just noticed that you *may* wish to edit post #1. (Ahem) We seem to have done better with the "best group" thing.
Also, POI was almost dead on at 100Y sighted in for 62gr. factory fodder. (YMMV)

[RugerFan]

You guys are killing me! I already have 3 other GB molds I'm in on. But......I must have this as well.

I'll take one. wolf913 at yahoo dot com

[45 2.1]

You guys are killing me! I already have 3 other GB molds I'm in on. But......I haved to have this as well. I'll take one.

Hee hee hee :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: ..................... Please edit your post with your disguised e-mail address so I can put it on the list.

[HDS]

Okay I am in! Took a few months of indecision but I am in.

dennis dot aspo at gmail dot com
1 mold please

Now I am in no hurry, please take your time so I can get all this other stuff I got going working first :p

[45 2.1]

List updated.........

[Firebricker]

Is there any chance of 8-cavity on a 4-cavity block ? FB

[KennethF]

I'll take one.
snugglebeargus at aol dot com

[Oreo]

I'm in for one.

jdecar1
at
Hot
mail
dot
com

[45 2.1]

Is there any chance of 8-cavity on a 4-cavity block ? FB

No, not at this time.


I'll take one.
snugglebeargus at aol dot com

Your already on the list.

List updated

[garym1a2]

I want one, my name is already on your list, my email name is my cast boolit name at yahoo dot com.

[bradbn4]

Yepper - looks like I have found more ways to spend money on this site than I had feared.

Put me down for one please. bradbn4 at binarysuns dot COM

Which are the recommended gas checks to use?

[HDS]

Id' also like to know that, and what alloy is recommended, what lube works best? Felix lube okay for this?

I'd also be interested in some cast load data using vihtavuori powders, N110 in particular.

[beerbrewr]

Ahh..this is what I have been looking for. Please put me down for one.

jflythe aat mbi192 dawt com

[HenryC460]

I'd like one

HenryC460.....jhg416400 att yahoo dott com

[Johnny_Cyclone]

I'm in for one.

robert spot simon att cox spot net

[MiHec]

This molds are on the machine as we speak.

[scb]

Excellent!

[WKAYE]

Hello,
If it's not too late, I'd like to have one of these.
nkaye(at)nbnet(dot)nb(dot)ca

[MiHec]

I will machine 65 pcs. so until then you can join inn.

[Jailer]

This molds are on the machine as we speak.

Most excellent!!!

This is got to be the most anticipated group buy that I've been involved in. I can't wait for this one to be done so I can try it out.

[Shakey Jakey]

Probably wouldn't be optimal in a savage chamber?

[castblast]

Wow! This one came up fast. Are the other rifle molds going to happen this fast?


First on list sthwld64 at gmail dot com 1 mold

[eagleotto]

I guess I better get my name on one before they are all gone.
Email: franky_h203Z at yahoo dot com.

[jcdillin]

I posted back on post #59 but I didn't see my name on the list

1 mold if I can still get in

jcdillin at gmail dot com

[dragonrider]

Don't know how I missed this but if another is available I will take it?? If not that's ok too.
dragonrider at charter dot net

[1dbbehr]

Put me down for 1.
1dbbehr at cox dot net

[Jailer]

I posted back on post #59 but I didn't see my name on the list

1 mold if I can still get in

jcdillin at gmail dot com

IIRC you have to have at least 10 posts to join a group buy.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[jcdillin]

doh, maybe that's why I didn't get on the list

[Oreo]

There's still time. You only need 4 posts. Go ask some reloading questions or something.

[jcdillin]

I did :)

[starbits]

i will take one katy2kary at tx dot rr dot com

Starbits

[Screwbolts]

I will take one mold please, airlandseahobbies at G mail dot com

[45 2.1]

I posted back on post #59 but I didn't see my name on the list

1 mold if I can still get in

jcdillin at gmail dot com

Your #3 on the list.

[quasi]

I am in


email is

ckulyk at shaw dot ca

1 mold

[peterthevet]

OK....have contemplated this one long enough.......it is only money after all!!!

Yep........I'm in.

peter herp vet at gmail dot com

[Firebricker]

If not too late I'll take one mould. FB
rickunion40 at hotmail dot com

[Daddyfixit]

OK, I'll take one. You can put me in #14 if you like.
icmacfamily At HoT MaIl dOt. Com]]

[Lizard333]

# 18 on the list
I'll take one

Lizard333(at)Mac(dot)com

Better late than never......

[MajorDude]

I"ll take one.

JHGD at bex dot net

[slowlead]

Please put me down, I am # 9 on list. 1 mold
slowleadtm at gmail.com

[45 2.1]

This GB is closed

To get in now, request a mold from MiHec by sending him your e-mail address by PM

[Jailer]

Looks like they moved the discussion thread over to the group buy section.

[Mark85304]

Dang, I missed it.

Any chance of still getting one?

[MiHec]

Dang, I missed it.

Any chance of still getting one?


Yes..
Send me e-mail address by PM

[cf_coder]

I would also like to get in on this if possible... Any chance of an extra hanging around? I'll PM you with my email address as well.

[MiHec]

First PayPals are out.....

[Roger Ronas]

Received my invoice will pay on 28th.
Thanks Miha,
Roger

[Springfield]

Just paid, I'm number one! Whoo Hoo! So, is the Webley mould next?

[Mark85304]

Beautiful work. Received my PayPal request and paid. I can hardly wait to drop a few boolits from it.

[357 Voodoo]

ooooooo purdy Paid for now waiting for the package

[Lizard333]

Paid as well. Looking forward to this.

[Jailer]

First PayPals are out.....

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[gmsharps]

Received my PayPal request and paid.

gmsharps

[HDS]

There is something wrong with my invoice, its in euros. That'd be like paying 135 dollars instead of the 105 usd the group buy says it should be.

[MiHec]

All PayPals are out. If you missing one, please PM me.

[peterthevet]

My paypal is also in euros instead of US$.Should be US$105 not 105 Euros......................can you fix this? PM also sent.

[Screwbolts]

My Bill is also for Euros, PMs sent. At todays rate that equals $133.25 US Dollars.



Ken

[Oreo]

Mine is in Euros as well.

[Hamish]

A bunch of electrons were moved around, in lieu of real money being passed from buyer to seller,,,,,,

[HenryC460]

Hi,

I'm also invoiced in euros (105 euros instead of 105 dollars).

[MiHec]

My mistake!!!!! It should be in USD.
PayPal request with EUR are canceled (or refunded).

New PayPals (in USD) should be all ready in your e-mails

Sorry :(

[Screwbolts]

Thank you for the fast reply and corrections!!!!

Ken

[HDS]

Yeah, got the new invoice a while ago and paid.

[garym1a2]

I paid just now,

[peterthevet]

I received my corrected paypal request....and paid it now.Many thanks Peter

[garym1a2]

I am just warning if their is a thread on Cast Boolits that will be good for posting hints and ideals on using this mold. It would be great to learn from others when my mold comes in.

[Roger Ronas]

OK. just made payment. The wait begins.
Thanks Miha,

Roger

[Doc Highwall]

Made my payment.

[HighHook]

Made a payment early in the morning and didnt notice it was euro's till after i payed. You refunded. Thanks for that.

You are now payed in usd... I am ready and a-waiting...

[WKAYE]

PayPal sent. Thanks to both Bob and Miha.

[MajorDude]

This has been the easiest GB I've been in yet! I just read about it a week ago for the first time, was the second to last guy to get in before it closed and got the email from Miha the next day. No waiting! Life is good!

I've been researching copper plating cast bullets on YouTube. Anybody ever try that on a rifle cb? Seems like this might be a good candidate.

[Daddyfixit]

Good thing I checked back here, I didn't get an Email but I looked at my paypal and there is a pending request, paid it.
Now the wait to add another masterpiece to my collection

[HDS]

Mine arrived today, looks splendid:
http://i45.tinypic.com/wrkshv.jpg

http://i49.tinypic.com/2qi6wwn.jpg

[357 Voodoo]

Just got the notification that mine is awaiting me at the po will be picking it up tomorrow and casting with it

[Fire_stick]

Got my mold today. Warmed it up, melted the lead already in the pot (it was soft lead). Cast 40 bullets.

They are beautiful! And they all weighed within a few tenths +/- of 66 grains.

Another quality mold from Miha.

[shangrila]

Got mine too, but haven't had a chance to fire it up. It is a beauty though!

[Jailer]

Well I missed the female man or I would have had mine today too. I understand the reasons for it, but I absolutely hate signature delivery. The mail always runs before I get home from work and the post office closes the same time I get out of work.

Luckily tomorrow is my day off so I know where I'll be first thing in the morning.

[Oreo]

Well I missed the female man or...Huh? Lol

[Springfield]

My mailman just left mine on the front porch with the other packages. Looks great, as usual.

[dsmjon]

Ditto the above, a thing of beauty! I slept with it under my pillow last night, since I wasn't able to cast with it yet.

Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

[cf_coder]

This is my first brass and my first Miha mold. It's definitely a thing of beauty. Got mine yesterday. I'm going to fire it up this weekend and see how it casts.... though I did notice that my pins are sticking a bit. Will this work itself out when it heats up?

Cheers!

[HighHook]

I got mine and its bea-utiful.....

The wife got very Jealous when i took it out of the package.

I had to give a 3 minute speech to her of the importance of this mold in the man cave. She said whatever... Maybe i now have to buy her something pretty and gold. lol

[Oreo]

Got mine today as well. Very nice! :)

[Mark85304]

I got the USPS "attempted to deliver" notice yesterday. It is waiting at the PO for pickup and signature confirmation. I hope to drop some alloy into it and my 22 Bator molds this weekend.

[Hamish]

Shoot, I even got some hometown newspaper with my mould. I cain't read it, but I can look at the pitcher's!

[Lizard333]

This is my first brass mold. Any tips from those of you those that have used these mold before?

[Jailer]

Brass molds like to be run hot. Pre heat at a slightly higher temperature and keep your casting pace brisk and you should be fine. If the mold gets too cool, leave a bigger sprue puddle to add heat. If that doesn't work add a little temp to your melt.

Only add heat to the melt if nothing else works. A too hot melt tends to cause finning which can cause lead buildup on the face of the mold.

[Lizard333]

Thanks for the info Jailer, I will be trying out this mold this weekend.

[Jailer]

Got mine all cleaned and installed on the handles ready to go.

So any ideas on what the sprue lube is that Miha includes with the molds now?

ETA: Judjing by the size of this mold I bet you could get a 6 cavity mold of this design out of 4 cavity blocks pretty easy.

Just food for thought.

[Mark85304]

I picked mine up from the Post Office today. When I opened the package I giggled a little bit (don't tell anyone that part). It is a thing of beauty, almost to the point where I don't want to use it. MiHec is an artist and a craftsman. Well done, well done. While this is my first mould from MiHec and I have not dropped a single bullet form this mould, I can tell you just from the quality I've seen, this will not be my last mould from MiHec. Casting with this beauty will be a pleasure. My Mini-14 is going to see a lot more use now.

Now how about a group buy on 22 cal gas checks. :-D

[Doc Highwall]

Recieved mine today. Thank You! Mihec

[Oreo]

The machining really is impeccable. The fit and form all the very definition of perfection.

[Jailer]

Anybody else get a mold that's casting oversize? Mine are dropping consistently at .230 and I can't get a gas check to seat on it to save my life.

No finning and not a bit of light shining through the mold either so that's not the problem. No flashing on the base either so that's not causing them to not seat.

I'm stumped.

[45 2.1]

Folks-
I've got reports of oversize castings. These weren't supposed to cast over 0.227". The original test molds thru boolits at 0.2265" for me. Miha has asked me to confirm if my GB mold (the same one as yours, not the original test mold) does the same as yours. I will try to do that tomorrow.... early as its quite hot here. Lets see what happens then.

[Lizard333]

Anybody else get a mold that's casting oversize? Mine are dropping consistently at .230 and I can't get a gas check to seat on it to save my life.

No finning and not a bit of light shining through the mold either so that's not the problem. No flashing on the base either so that's not causing them to not seat.

I'm stumped.

I'm in the same boat. My base where the gas check is supposed to go is about 217-218. I can't fit the gas checks I have either. They are about 213-214.

I'm using 10-1 WW to Lino. Hardness is at 23-24.

Haven't tried seating the gas check on with my Lyman 4500, still waiting for a sizer.

The mold worked great, I didn't have any problems with my casting this morning.

Puzzled as well.......

[Mark85304]

I cast a hand full of boolits from this mould and they were filling out nicely. Mine measured .230" and just about .217 at the gas check shank.

[vparra559]

New to casting . Is this going to be a problem . I haven't tried casting with the mold yet.

[MiHec]

This think is "under investigation".

First, don't panic!!!!!
Second, don't panic!!!!


Please try to cast with your mold and post your results here. That way I can see what (if) went wrong.

If molds are "messed up" I will machine new blocks and replace them (for free).


Simple as that...

Third, don't panic!!!

[Jailer]

The gas check shank on mine are a consistent .218 and were cast from straight WW with a bit of tin added.

No worries Mihec, I know if there is a problem that you'll make it right.

[45 2.1]

This think is "under investigation".

First, don't panic!!!!!
Second, don't panic!!!!


Please try to cast with your mold and post your results here. That way I can see what (if) went wrong.

If molds are "messed up" I will machine new blocks and replace them (for free).


Simple as that...

Third, don't panic!!!

A class act................Thank You Miha.
My results: Normal 50% WW/50% pure alloy, 0.229" to 0.230" as cast band diameters just after cooling, 0.216" GC shank.
My conclusion: This is about 3 to 3.5 thousandths over spec. If the as cast band diameter was 0.226" and not over 0.2265", the GC shank would be in spec. When your working with electronic controls, this happens on rare occasions. Glitches are hair pulling events...... I can atest that the test molds were in spec and worked fine.

[scb]

Please try to cast with your mold and post your results here.

I don't like doing this sort of thing so publicly but.....................
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Sorry. Wish I had better news. Would be great for a Savage Hi-Power but I don't have one.

[MiHec]

New blocks will be on the machine tomorrow.

As Forest Gump says S***t happens. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b3vg9k8Abc)

Now.......

To all involved!!!

To save me a lot of time - please send me e-mail (miha dot prevec at siol dot net)

with your shipping address (and number of molds). I will send you only new brass blocks (with sprue stopper pin). All other thinks you all ready have. You will only reinstall sprue plate from old to new mold.

Sorry for this mess.

[Hamish]

The out of spec moulds are completly useless now? I realize the postage issue, but they're not worth being re-cut as say, .25 caliber moulds? Seems a shame to relegate them to paperweight status.

Hate to see a fella have to "eat it".

[MiHec]

The out of spec moulds are completly useless now? I realize the postage issue, but they're not worth being re-cut as say, .25 caliber moulds? Seems a shame to relegate them to paperweight status.

Hate to see a fella have to "eat it".

Not worth the issue with customs and postage + logistic nightmare.

Yes, they can be re-cut to some think bigger, but I will leave it as is.

[Oreo]

Class act for sure. Can't ask for more then that.

[L1A1Rocker]

If there are any more available please put me down for one.

flstf93james AT yahoo DOT com

On Edit: I see people have already gotten their molds and some are being recut. I did not see a closed notice so I just posted a reply trying to sign up. Miha, If you are able to cut one for me that would be great, if not I understand. Thanks.

[Larry Gibson]

Excellent service, no complaint from me. I fully understand this can happen, even with Lyman, RCBS, Lee, etc. Some complain about under/over sized moulds but I do not as it happens, even with the best of mould makers. Again, excellent service and much appreciated.

Larry Gibson

[Greg]

a class act for sure.

we are Blessed indeed with an outstanding Craftsman that stands behind his work.

[Jailer]

I don't like doing this sort of thing so publicly but.....................


I struggled for a while on whether or not to post my results on the forum for fear that I would be mistaken as bashing or complaining. In the end I figured if mine was as far off as it was I probably wasn't the only one so I posted to see what others were getting for results.


a class act for sure.

we are Blessed indeed with an outstanding Craftsman that stands behind his work.

I couldn't agree more.

Mistakes can and do happen with anyone but it's how that mistake is taken care of that shows the true character of a person.

[bradbn4]

Drat - drat - drat - I have not managed to get my casting setup yet - so no way to test how well it drops the bullets.

Deep breath - it will be a few more months before I can pick up the missing hardware to give this mould a test run. For now I will leave it sitting pretty in the nice box I received.

Temp sensor, hot plate, re-sizer, handles, work bench, lead hardness tester, and alloys to mix with the pure lead I have.

exhale

Yep - bad things happen, if worse comes to worse ... I will have some of the baddest paperweights for my desk at work.

So as requested - sending e-mail info

[Mark85304]

Yep - bad things happen, if worse comes to worse ... I will have some of the baddest paperweights for my desk at work.

That's a great idea. I never thought of that.

[Daddyfixit]

No worries, just wondering about an update?

[MiHec]

I set up machine today.

Front bands .2255-.226 , back bands .226, GC shank .214.

Let me know if this is ok with you.

[45 2.1]

I set up machine today.

Front bands .2255-.226 , back bands .226, GC shank .214.

Let me know if this is ok with you.

Those dimensions are on spec. I would be delighted to have them cast at that.

[felix]

Could it be realistic to send the old blocks (in volume) down to Accurate or NOE for a bigger "caliber" group buy? Of course, it would depend on the number of units to offset the "cost" of tweaking the already-set-up CNC block dimensions on-hand. ... felix

[historicfirearms]

I would be interested in Felix's suggestion, perhaps a 243 boolit or 257 ?

[MiHec]

Replacement blocks are in the mail!!!!

Also important!!!

This shipment is NOT sign for.

[Roger Ronas]

WOW that was quick Miha.
Thank you for all the great and super quick work you do for all of us.
Will report when I receive the new blocks.

Roger

[quasi]

great customer service, your products are fantastic.

[Mark85304]

This is only my first mould deal with Mihec and by the way he handled this situation, I'll be a repeat customer.

Well done. Customer service is what differentiates businesses today. Well done indeed.

[Lizard333]

I agree. This kind of dedication is not often found. I just signed up for another group buy with Mihec, no hesitation at all.

[Jailer]

Replacement blocks are in the mail!!!!

Also important!!!

This shipment is NOT sign for.

Great news and thanks for not having to sign for it. My local post office closes before I get out of work every day.

[shangrila]

Thanks Miha, glad to do business with you.

[Oreo]

Received my replacement mold blocks in the mail just now.

[45 2.1]

Received replacement blocks list..... blue you have and black you haven't:


castblast..... 1 mold
BCall..... 1 mold
jcdillin..... 1 mold
gmsharps.....1 mold
Daddyfixit..... 1 mold
Dirtdgger..... 1 mold
dromia.....1 mold
slowlead..... 1 mold
big bore nut..... 1 mold
garym1a2..... 1 mold +
Dschuttig..... 1 mold
357 Voodoo..... 1 mold
Doc Highwall..... 1 mold
Roger Ronas.....1 mold
MajorDude..... 1 mold
Lizard333..... 1 mold
Springfield..... 1 mold
Hamish.....1 mold
quasi..... 1 mold
historicfirearms.....1 mold
badluther.....1 mold
shangrila.....1 mold
Greg..... 1 mold
mirage2521 (mirage2521@hoo.com)..... 1 mold
258bob (258bob@aol.com)..... 1 mold
scb..... 1 mold
thebigmac....1 mold
Fire stick..... 1 mold
dsmjon..... 1 mold
Larry Gibson..... 1 mold
KennethF.....1 mold
pack3480.....2 molds
swissham..... 1 mold
15bobcat..... 1 mold
Jailer..... 1 mold
2003viper..... 1 mold
works4me..... 1 mold
harley45..... 1 mold
HighHook..... 1 mold
Cowboy T..... 1 mold
vparra559..... 1 mold
SethD..... 1 mold
LooyvilleLarry..... 1 mold
werepyr..... 1 mold
RugerFan..... 1 mold
HDS..... 1 mold
Oreo..... 1 mold
bradbn4..... 1 mold
beerbrewr..... 1 mold
HenryC460..... 1 mold
Johnny Cyclone..... 1 mold
WKAYE..... 1 mold
eagleotto..... 1 mold
dragonrider..... 1 mold
1dbbehr..... 1 mold
starbits..... 1 mold
Screwbolts..... 1 mold
peterthevet..... 1 mold
Firebricker.....1 mold
Mark 85304..... 1 mold
cf coder..... 1 mold
Valley Forge..... 1 mold
45 2.1..... 2 molds

[Jailer]

Got mine today

[357 Voodoo]

Mine came today cleaned assembled and ready to try out

[castblast]

Mine came in today. Thanks Miha and 45 2.1.

[dragonrider]

Got it today, I did not know there was a problem with the first one as I haven't cast with it yet. Thanks Miha, appreciate you taking care of a problem so quick.

[Screwbolts]

I got my replacement today.

Can't wait for others to post their results, I cast with the new mold today.

Gator Gas Checks fit perfect on my castings. My bases are out of round by .003 ( .213-.216

I do find that the nose is out of round by .003 (.217-.220) also and the driving bands are .225 to .228 . the widest part is on the seams and narrowest is in the blocks.

I did run 10 threw my .225 sizer and it verifies the .225 portion by not shining it. Gas checks do fit well! I lubed with speed green and loaded the 10 with 24.2 gr of RE15. this is the load I use with NOE 225-55 FN also, that boolit clocks 2538 from my 16" 1-9 twist DPMS upper.

I then hit my 10" 130 yard gong 10 times.

Nothing at paper yet, these ten had just nicely cooled down.

Please post your results.

Ken

[Springfield]

Received mine also.

[MiHec]

I got my replacement today.

Can't wait for others to post their results, I cast with the new mold today.

Gator Gas Checks fit perfect on my castings. My bases are out of round by .003 ( .213-.216

I do find that the nose is out of round by .003 (.217-.220) also and the driving bands are .225 to .228 . the widest part is on the seams and narrowest is in the blocks.

I did run 10 threw my .225 sizer and it verifies the .225 portion by not shining it. Gas checks do fit well! I lubed with speed green and loaded the 10 with 24.2 gr of RE15. this is the load I use with NOE 225-55 FN also, that boolit clocks 2538 from my 16" 1-9 twist DPMS upper.

I then hit my 10" 130 yard gong 10 times.

Nothing at paper yet, these ten had just nicely cooled down.

Please post your results.

Ken


Please check your sprue plate...... If it is to tight when you close it (to tight with stopping pin) it causes that halves shift a little (In alignment pins is small air). That is 99% reason in such cases.

[Screwbolts]

Please check your sprue plate...... If it is to tight when you close it (to tight with stopping pin) it causes that halves shift a little (In alignment pins is small air). That is 99% reason in such cases.


I will loosen the sprue plate, It is currently tighter than I run My aluminum NOE's. This is my first brass mold, and I set the plate to the same feel/tightness as it was on the original mold. That mold arrived with the Plate hinge screw seated tight against its shoulder.

I will back the screw out this morning so the plate swings free with little resistance.

The alloy in my pot at the current time is 75% WW 25% lino.

Ken

[MiHec]

Not the tightness of the sprue screw. The problem is if this spot (see picture) lock to tight. Sprue should just stop on the pin (not lock). If "locking" occur, mold blocks moves (see picture).

Hope this helps.

If you have locking, then you can solve this with file (just open up sprue channel)

Click on picture for bigger one.

[Screwbolts]

Mihec,

Mold Is cooling down now, I will check clearance of roll pin and sprue plate. I will touch it with a file to relieve it.

Free swinging plate did not help, I will look closely at this and open it up some.

Ken

Update 1:

Just checked sprue plate and had to remove .060 to .070 at arrow mark in your drawing to get the plate to close freely and squarely. ( I should have noticed this before0 ) The roll pin is 5mm, I choose a 5/32-5.5mm round file along with a 6' bastard to do the cutting with. The sprue plate was very easy to cut with my files, it is not hardened steel. ( Just real pretty).

Mold is once again re heating along my pot as I type this. I will give it another try this AM , then I defiantly got to do some other things.

Updates to this post will follow.

So far I have 4.5 pounds of out of round, pretty Boolits to run threw the pot again.


Update # 2 10:39 AM 6-14-2012 EST

WOW, I now have right on spec BOOLITZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and they are less than 1 thou out of round.


It was because these molds are now user assembled and I hadn't paid enough attention to the way the Spue Plate closed!

Thank you Miha for realizing I hadn't understood your response/answer and posting the photo of what to look for.


I just checked 8 different Boolitz that were still warm and they are right on spec and very round, no more noticeable seam line.

And now ALL cavities freely drop on opening!!!

Thank You,

Ken

[shangrila]

Got my new blocks yesterday! Thanks Miha!

[Oreo]

Its good to know the new ones are making good boolits since I won't be able to test cast for a while.

[cf_coder]

I'm not on 45 2.1's list, but I also received my blocks yesterday. Gave the blocks a good cleaning and cast up a few. The first band after the lube groove was measuring .227-.228 which is perfect. Thanks Miha for the good work. Now to get some 22 cal gas checks from Blammer and get this party started.

[Dirtdgger]

I got mine yesterday , cast up a few today they where right on the money . I would like to thank Miha, his service was great no if ands or butts it was just I will make it right. You don't see that now days. I have 5 of his molds and am in on 3 more group buys I have been pleased with his work every time. I'll get off my soap box now.

Thanks again miha

Fare well and keep your powder dry.

[Johnny_Cyclone]

Mold blocks received

Mmm Mmm baby!

[gmsharps]

I received mine, maybe at least the right type box came in so says the wife. I'll check it in August when I come back for R&R.

[HDS]

Got my replacement mold today, it has been in my post office a few days actually, haven't had time to go pick it up. I also got the tight sprue plate thing, looking for a suitable file ATM.

[RugerFan]

My wife said replacement blocks came in the mail. Thanks Miha!

[Roger Ronas]

Received my replacement blocks today. It will be a few months before cast with it but trust that everything is fine.
Thank again Miha,
Roger

[historicfirearms]

I got my replacement blocks on Wednesday. Will try to cast a few this weekend. Thanks Miha!

[scb]

#26 scb - got mine, thanks.

[Lizard333]

Got my mold today. Doing some casting this weekend.

[SethD]

Received.

[MajorDude]

I received mine yesterday. Looks great as expected. Plan to do some casting tomorrow. Thanks again Miha!

[eagleotto]

Mine came in today! Just as beautiful and nice as my Mihec handgun molds. Hopefully I will have a chance to cast a few and check for deminsions. I expect it to be great though.

[vparra559]

As I was looking at how many people had received there blocks I realized I hadn't checked the mail box. Very happy to see my blocks have arrived. Thanks MiHec. Any body here make there own gas check maker for this boolit? If so can you share specs or even better sell a gas check maker.

[vparra559]

New to this. Would I have to slug my sig 516 to find what size boolit to shoot? If so how much bigger than my bore size does my boolit have to be? Any info would be greatly appreciated thanks.

[1dbbehr]

Got home from work today and had a surprise in the Mail box. Got mine, great job Miha. Another great mold. Can't wait to use it.

[Daddyfixit]

Thanks Miha, got mine today
Of course Murphy's law in place I lost the allen set screw, dropped to never be found again!
I assume it's metric? does anyone know what size it is?

[MiHec]

Thanks Miha, got mine today
Of course Murphy's law in place I lost the allen set screw, dropped to never be found again!
I assume it's metric? does anyone know what size it is?

it is metric. M4x4 DIN913

[Doc Highwall]

I recieved my new blocks today.
Thank You! Mihec

[Daddyfixit]

it is metric. M4x4 DIN913

Thanks Miha, I'll pick one up

[Lizard333]

Thanks Miha, I'll pick one up

Lost mine as well....... Glad I'm not the only one ;)

[bradbn4]

It arrived a few days ago - no change to test the hardware yet.

Thanks!

[Daddyfixit]

Local hardware stores don't have set screws that small (4mm-0.7)
I'll try a hobby store that carries RC cars

[peterthevet]

Got mine today....what wonderful after sales service,it is fantastic when someone delivers like this.....a real class act.....yep many more of these gorgeous brass molds are coming my way....can hardly wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WKAYE]

My replacement blocks arrived today. Now that's great customer service. Thank you Miha.

[Valley Forge]

Got my replacement but won't be able to try it out for a while.Thanks Miha for your excellent attention to detail and customer support.

[garym1a2]

Did mine ship yet?

[quasi]

No Gary, you don't get one because your so special?

[swissham]

Miha,
I was No 33 on the original list. I appears that sommehow my dealimgs with Paypal have jumped the cyber track. Please send another call for payment. I still want in on this mold Thanks, Johnbrown at triad dot rr dot com

[Mark85304]

I received my replacement mould today. After assembling it, I've determined I need to make the sprue plate adjustment. No big deal. I'll get that done over the next few days and get some casting done this weekend. I'm really looking forward to casting in the 110 degree Arizona heat.

I just realized that if I let my boolits sit in the sun for a bit, they will be heat treated. :lol:

[Lizard333]

I received my replacement mould today. After assembling it, I've determined I need to make the sprue plate adjustment. No big deal. I'll get that done over the next few days and get some casting done this weekend. I'm really looking forward to casting in the 110 degree Arizona heat.

I just realized that if I let my boolits sit in the sun for a bit, they will be heat treated. :lol:

I just spent the weekend down there. Coming from the pines, I must say it was MISERABLE! 03:00 in the morning might be the best time to cast!

[Hamish]

Remember the Ketchup commercial where what's her name sang "Anticipation"?

[L1A1Rocker]

What kind of lube are you folks running with this boolit? All I have made up is speed green with a bit of carnoba dropped in.

[Lizard333]

I'm using carnuba red from white label. Working great.

[Down South]

Tried to send MiHec a PM But I get a message that he has exceeded his limit and he must clear out some of his messages before he can receive new PM's.

MiHec, I'd like to get one of these if you have an extra one available.

Thanks, Sam

[Down South]

MiHec, don't know if you got my PM. My email is swactor at Hughes dot net.

[Down South]

This is my first brass and my first Miha mold. It's definitely a thing of beauty. Got mine yesterday. I'm going to fire it up this weekend and see how it casts.... though I did notice that my pins are sticking a bit. Will this work itself out when it heats up?

Cheers!
Make sure to use a good lube on the pins like Bull Plate if you have it.

[garym1a2]

Are all the replacements sent? Mine did not come in.


Replacement blocks are in the mail!!!!

Also important!!!

This shipment is NOT sign for.

[Down South]

Got the Paypal invoice today. Paid and ready to go.

[Mark85304]

This is the first time the temp has been below 100 degrees this early in the evening since I received my replacement mould (Great job MiHec, class act). I have been out casting with this wonderful mould. This mould is a pleasure to work with. The boolits just drop out when I open the mould with very few sticking. A light tap on the handle bolt and the boolit drops right out. My goal is to get at least 500 boolits cast tonight so I can get them checked, sized and lubed over the next few months (this I can do indoors).

Unfortunately it will be several months before I can get to loading any.

[MrMagoo157]

I missed the original GB but would like to buy one as well, if available. If Mihec follows this thread please PM me - mrmagoo157 (at) hotmail.com. Thanks.....

[Down South]

I missed the original GB but would like to buy one as well, if available. If Mihec follows this thread please PM me - mrmagoo157 (at) hotmail.com. Thanks.....

It might be better if you PM MiHec from here.

[L1A1Rocker]

Anybody see a problem with Speed Green for a lube with this boolit?

[357 Voodoo]

Anybody see a problem with Speed Green for a lube with this boolit?

No problem at all should work well. I use fwfl for all my 22 needs and has been working well

[Hamish]

45 2.1, according to post #190, there are still close to thirty still waiting for replacement moulds, is this still fairly accurate?

[45 2.1]

45 2.1, according to post #190, there are still close to thirty still waiting for replacement moulds, is this still fairly accurate?

As far as I know....... excepting those who will not report. I have been in the same boat waiting several weeks after everyone seems to have gotten theirs, then mine arrived. I don't really know, i'm just reporting who got them.

[Hamish]

" i'm just reporting who got them."

Egg-zakly. I will not bother Miha with pm's until I am certain that there is an actual problem, have been following the list to keep track. Thank you sir.

[BCall]

I am still waiting on my replacement blocks.