NOE HP molds VS Mihec HP molds

[jmsj]

Hey guys,
I have cast hollow points using the Lyman hp molds and the Mihec cramer style hp molds.
I really like the way that Mihec mold drops the HP bullets. In the Mihec mold I have the bullets just fall out of the mold. I am looking at getting a NOE RG mold and was wondering how the NOE RG method compares with Cramer style Mihec method?
Thanks, jmsj

[x101airborne]

I have and regularly use both types of molds. Both are absolute top quality.

[clintsfolly]

Have and like both Too! Clint

[btroj]

I have both. I would lean towards the Mihec style, just easier for my to get working right.

[mold maker]

I have and use several of each. They both work great, with a very slight edge going to Mihec.

[Irascible]

I don't have any NOE moulds (yet!) But I did buy a MP 4 cavity for the SAA 270gr. I wanted a 2 cavity and wish I had held out. This mould is HEAVY. The other complaint I have is the HP pins; When I flip them over, the HP pins stick out the bottom so that I can't use the mould guide. That wouldn't have been a problem on a lighter 2 cavity. I solved the problem by taking the spare set of penta pins and loping them off. I now have a flat/solid nose bullet mould without the pins sticking down. Other than that it is a nice mould

[Blammer]

I have both and really like the NOE design, it works well for me.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

I have cast with 3 different NOE RG design HP molds, and to be honest there is a learning curve to them...and I'll add that larger boolits do better at maintaining mold heat...which is key to ease of operation and boolit release.

I have only used one Mihec (brass) HP mold (in 40 cal), after learning that the HP pins/guides need to be slightly loose..."free" maybe a better word for it, instead of "tight".

So they both have their tricks and once you figure them out, either will be a pleasure to cast with.
Jon

[Firebricker]

I have both and think they are even both drop boolts easy I can't really see any advantage one would have over the other. FB

[jmsj]

Thanks guys for the replies.
I am glad that NOE works well. Having heard about the NOE quality, I figured they probably worked real well but I just hadn't heard.
Thanks, jmsj

[Idaho Sharpshooter]

Not to disparage Mi-Hec, but Swede is about twelve or thirteen thousand miles closer if I have an issue. I can drive to his place from SW Idaho in about five hours (at the speed limit!) if I have an issue, or just call him on the phone.

I guess I am just one of those crusty curmudgeons that likes that little tag that says "Made in the USA". Aside from that, one is likely as good as the other.

Rich
The day I enlisted in the US Army I swore an oath to defend this country against all enemies, Domestic and Foreign. I have not recanted that oath.

[redneckdan]

I tend toward the MiHec cramer style. All though I have made a pile of bullets with my NOE 360429 HP.


-Dan

[dromia]

I have and use both and they each have different learning curves but both work extremely well.

I have a slight operational preference for the RG method over the Crammer.

[quasi]

QUOTE
Rich
The day I enlisted in the US Army I swore an oath to defend this country against all enemies, Domestic and Foreign. I have not recanted that oath.

yup, Slovenian mould makers are a huge threat to America.

[rintinglen]

QUOTE
Rich
The day I enlisted in the US Army I swore an oath to defend this country against all enemies, Domestic and Foreign. I have not recanted that oath.

yup, Slovenian mould makers are a huge threat to America.

Sure are--he's draining my bank account fast enough.

[quasi]

rintinglen, your right, he is keeping me on a diet of Oatmeal and Hotdogs.

[HARRYMPOPE]

i vote for the hollowpointmoldservice inset bar.It takes Erik's original reintroduced Cramer style HP to a new level.

George

[Wal']

Great one guy's, now I'm gunna have to buy one of NOE RG molds to compare style's. :roll:

Can't think of a better excuse to justify buying another mold, but will do for now. :) :castmine:

[Blammer]

my favorite one

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g81/blammer8mm/Cast%20boolits/45ACP/DSCN8022.jpg

[jmsj]

my favorite one

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g81/blammer8mm/Cast%20boolits/45ACP/DSCN8022.jpg

Blammer,
That's great to hear!
That was the mold I was thinking of in the OP.
As you know I just signed up for the group buy you are honchoing
Thanks, jmsj

[jmsj]

OOPS!
The mold group buy I got in on is the NOE 452-230 RF HP.
jmsj