View Full Version : Need custom breech seat mold for1885 Win 38-55
waltp
03-29-2007, 08:41 AM
Just picked up my new Winchester 1885 38-55. Slugged and got .368 bore and .376 for groove, same as published specs. The twist is 1-15. I have two standard 250 grain molds, one Lyman and one Rapine. They are straight sided and very difficult to breech seat, even at 1-32 mix. I need a tapered bullet to breech seat with smokeless. Years ago Jerry Barnett produced one for my original Ballard #8 38-55, a true .38. I believe Jerry is no longer in business. Who in the world of custom makers would you recommend for this custom job?
45 2.1
03-29-2007, 08:53 AM
Try here, expensive though:
Pioneer Products – Leeth Moulds
254 Johnsville Brookville Road
Brookville, OH 45309
Tel: 937-833-2865 / 937-839-9741
-cherry cut; cast iron; Leeth & custom designs
4060MAY
03-29-2007, 09:17 AM
http://www.brooksmoulds.com/
Years ago I bought a couple of tapered sizing dies (no lubing) from a fellow by the name of Eagan ...I used the .30 cal one to taper a 200gr Lee boolit so it would feed thru a 7.62X39 Mini Mauser magazine...worked slick and was inexpensive....I can't find any contact info but he may still be advertizing in "THE FOULING SHOT" the Cast Bullet Assoc. publcation......:)
Dale53
03-29-2007, 12:18 PM
You can't beat Borton & Darr custom bullet moulds.
Dale53
HORNET
03-29-2007, 12:32 PM
walt,
If you go up to the Bullet Casting section and then the Molds section, there's a thread with a fairly good listing of custom mold makers with contact info.:drinks:
fourarmed
03-29-2007, 01:40 PM
Walt, if you are referring to the Jerry Barnett who lived in Emporia, Ks., he passed away some years back.
waltp
03-29-2007, 08:08 PM
Thanks to all for the info!! Am sending my order to Borton and Darr. Emailed them, immediate response with lots o helpfull information.
Idaho Sharpshooter
04-16-2007, 10:07 AM
Nrut,
Sadly, Donald Eagan passed away last year. The tooling, etc has been sold and no plans to make any more.
Rich
DRSS
Bullshop
04-16-2007, 01:01 PM
By far the most accurate mold for my 38/55 roller with 1/14" twist is the NEI # 180. Its a tepered pointed shallow groove design. I got it as a custom order for a customer and didnt care much for the pointed nose but as I said its turned out to be the best in my rifle. It seats so easily in breach seating ahead of the case. I hand lube each one as I load them. The grooves are much like the Lee tumble lube design. This is the one I use for match shooting and have used it to win a postal match right here at CB.
BIC/BS
Nrut,
Sadly, Donald Eagan passed away last year. The tooling, etc has been sold and no plans to make any more.
Rich
DRSS
Rich,
Sorry to hear that.......that is indeed sad.
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