So... How about a 31141 or 311041 6 hole?

[David R]

I would like this one even more than the 311047. I have read a few wanting this one. I would give it a shot if we have 25 or so commitments.

Lemmeknow

David

[Dr. A]

This is the one I want. :razz:

I go through these by the hundreds.

[rvpilot76]

I think this would be about the perfect bullet for my #4 Mk. 1. How many grains would this bullet cast at with wheelweight? This is a gas checked bullet, right?

Kevin

[Willbird]

I really like the 31141....my single cavity lyman poops them out nicely too...they just fall right out.


Bill

[KB291]

I have a double cavity Lyman 31141 I have used for better than 30 years. The as cast bullets weigh in at 174 to 175 gr depending on which batch of WW I use. In a sporterized 03A3 w/scope the best groups were of sub MOA. If I told you the group size you wouldn't believe it.

Out of my mold collection (sparse I might add) it gives best accuracy in 30-06 and NEF 30-30. I would love to have one as a 6 holer.
KB291

[waksupi]

In a sporterized 03A3 w/scope the best groups were of sub MOA. If I told you the group size you wouldn't believe it.

KB291[/QUOTE]

Heck, we're used to another poster's one hole groups. We don't mind another guy who can do it!

[Willbird]

I will have to duct tape an old simmons scope to my 03a3 and see if I can best those one holers, I'm gonna fire TWO shots at least :-)


Bill

[Mel-4857]

Count me in for one. Should round my 30 Cal.collection nicely. Mel

[porkchop bob]

Set one aside for me. I suggest increase price by $1 for return shipping if required and if not, use it to help pay for this site. Bob

[David R]

I see 4 so far.

David

[JCherry]

I'm interested in one.

I would like a bullet of straight Wheelweight metal with a body diameter of no less than .311 up to as much as .314. The ogive diameter I would like would be .3015 to .302 at the largest.

I plan to use this bullet primarily in .30-30 (M-94), 30-40 (Krag) & 30-06 (Various).

Have Fun, JCherry

[Buckshot]

I would like this one even more than the 311047. I have read a few wanting this one. I would give it a shot if we have 25 or so commitments.

Lemmeknow

David

David, you need to let the crew know what your thinking is on this custom run. Are you going to do an exact copy of the Lyman slug or are you thinking of revisions? It's a very good design just as it sits, so long as it meets minimum dimensions in WW (.300x.310).

You might consider a direct copy of the Lyman and just goose the 'as cast' diameters a thou or so with WW.

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

[rvpilot76]

Page 4 of the group buy on the 311407 has a pic of the modified 311041 that looks pretty good. If this is the mould to be used count me in so long as the mould will drop .314 of wheelweight alloy for my Enfield #4 Mk. 1.

Kevin

[David R]

OK, I am interested in an exact copy of the original. Willbird traded me a couple of hundred for some lee soup cans and some HBWC. Well, 31141's are here and I love em just the way they are. Each band gets bigger as you move to the back of the boolit. Gas check fits perfect, Nost is slightly tapered, and a flat melpat for those that hunt. The ones I have measure .970 long without the gas check in place. Its supposed to be 170 grain boolit from #2 alloy. 314 is too big for ME, but we can compramise on the OD, I am thinking .312/301 from wheelweights.

I thought this had died out after only getting one response.

The drawing is still there, but hard to read. If 452.1 has already done a drawing, perhaps he could re post it here.

[Willbird]

I for one will be vocal on this issue, My Lyman 31141 single cavity works like a dream in WW metal doing the BruceB. I would want a 6 cavity to do that as well, with just a light tap all 6 should drop from the mold.

I'll settle for whatever kind of grease grooves we have to have for that to happen..........


Bill

[Junior1942]

I'm in for one but only if it's an exact copy of the 311041. However, I'd also like an exact copy but with TL grooves.

[David R]

I am surprised, I started this topic quite a while ago, got one response, then all the sudden everybody is jumping on the bandwagon. If I get this mold, when you open the Lyman 47th edition to 308, I will have every mold on the pages. I even have a 311644, but it doesn't shoot in MY guns.

I guess I am hooked.

Looks like we are going to do it. Working on getting drawings.

I never thought of a TL Rifle boolit, but if you could get it in the right size so it could be shot unsized, it would be great.

Maybe another group buy for that one. Lets let this one play out, then if all goes well on this one, I will do it. I think I have 7 30 cal molds. I have two 30 cal guns and a 32-20 TC contender. I have to buy more guns.........Maybe an 03A3. I always wanted a 30-30 bolt gun.......

David

[txbirdman]

I've got a Savage 340 in 30/30 and it doesn't like this mold at all. It favors the bigger nose of the 311291. On the other hand my 94 Winchester shoots the 311041 better than anything I've tried. I suspect that the Marlins would also favor the 311291 especially those with micorgroove.

[Poorboy]

I'm in --if same as 311041.

Poorboy

[carpetman]

DavidR---Your 311644 will not shoot in your gun. Did you try casting bullets with it and see if they do?

[David R]

DavidR---Your 311644 will not shoot in your gun. Did you try casting bullets with it and see if they do?

:) You add so much to this forum :)

[David R]

David R 1
Dr.A 1
RVpiolet76 ? You in?
Willbird 1 !
KB291 1
MEL-4857 1
Porkchop Bob 1
JC cherry 1
Junior 1942 1
Poorboy 1

That is about 9 so far.

Still looking at an exact copy and be sure it drops from the mold freely at .312
with a .300, or .301 nose.

[Willbird]

I am IN.

Bill

[David R]

Bill, glad you are in, and you are not running this one, so you can just sit back and enjoy your mold hassle free. You have done many and much for this board.

David

[Junior1942]

I just miced some 311041s I bought naked from Wayne Doudna. The alloy is his version of ww. Average weight = 174.0 grs. Average diameter = .3115".

Count me in for the 6 cavity deal if the average diameter is .312" or less. Any more, I'm out.

[Willbird]

Dave I'm glad to see you take it on, and I have not done much for very many, getting a nice mold for a good bullet is reward enough. The folks that founded this site and keep it running smoothly deserve thanks if anybody does.

Bill

[sixgunner452]

You can count me in a mold as well.

[Dr. A]

Wow, just when I thought this was a lost cause... :roll: Anxious to see the drawing, and will send money if a perfect original.

[borderman]

Please add me to the list.

[45 2.1]

Heres something for you to look at. Both versions came from Lyman molds. BDoyle has the newer version and he says it shoots very well. I've measured it and I would agree that it has very good dimensions.

[David R]

452.1 thank you I was going to ask you if you could post the drawing. On my browser, Its not too clear, I can't even read the text. But from what I gather, the "new version" is tapered instead of having a driving band in the front. Is that correct?

Speaking for most of us here, we want .312 with wheelweights, and a .300 or .301 nose, I am not sure which. We would also like round (radiused is that a word?) grease grooves so the boolit drops from the mold.

Looks like we are up to 12 so far.

David

[Junior1942]

Most of us don't want an improved 311041. We want a 311041.

[David R]

I will be shooting some of the ones I got from Willbird on Sunday. These are the older version. I do not have any of the newer version but I may be able to get some from fatnhappy if that is what his mold is.

I think Lyman calls it a tapered ballseat on the 311644.

Junior are you talking about the front band or radiused grease grooves or being .312 ?

I like the ones I got from Willbird so far.

I want to hear it all :)

David

[Willbird]

I want a bullet that looks like a 31141, BUT also drops from an aluminum 6 cavity easily.......maybe bullet design has nada to do with the mold material. I speak for only myself, I do not know what "most" want.


Bill

[porkchop bob]

I want a bullet that looks like a 31141, BUT also drops from an aluminum 6 cavity easily.......maybe bullet design has nada to do with the mold material. I speak for only myself, I do not know what "most" want.


Bill

Post # 4 says bullets fall out of the 31141 mold ok, or words to that effect. An aluminum 6-C 31141 mold should work exactly the same.

Junior says "Most of us don't want an improved 311041. We want a 311041."

Like Junior, I want a 31141. It's time for a sticky VOTE.

Bob

[45 2.1]

How To Use The Thumbnail Images We Have:

Click On Image, It Will Change, Enlarge And Get Fuzzy, Wait And Move Your Mouse Around, The Save, Copy Stuff Will Come Up In The Upper Left. Now There Is An Icon In The Lower Right, Click On It And You Will Have Something You Can See And Read.

[David R]

Junior are you talking about the front band or radiused grease grooves or being .312 ?

Porkchop Bob. Same question.


452.1, I GOT IT!

[porkchop bob]

Originally Posted by David R
Junior are you talking about the front band or radiused grease grooves or being .312 ?


Porkchop Bob. Same question.

452.1, I GOT IT!

I like the front band and the square lube grooves. Both of the CB shown have square lube grooves. I do not have a 31141 mold or a CB from this mold to measure to know how close the CB is to 0.312, but a WW CB in '31141' that measued 0.312 would be useful. Can always make it smaller. Not as easy to bump up.

Bob

[45 2.1]

Old version specs:

1. 0.311" to 0.312" drive bands behind crimp groove work well.
Most 30-30 chambers won't accept a bullet much over
0.3115" to 0.312".

2. 0.300" nose and below do NOT work well because they
won't touch much of anything, at least in my rifles.
0.302" nose jam up in some rifles. Nose should be
from 0.301" min. to 0.3015" max. 0.301" would be
good to shoot for.

3. The band in front of the crimp groove is critical if you want
accuracy. 0.302" doesn't touch at all. 0.303" touches some.
Maybe 0.304" would do it.

[Junior1942]

Originally Posted by David R
Junior are you talking about the front band or radiused grease grooves or being .312 ?
I'm talking biggest as-cast diameter anywhere being .312" or less. Nose MUST also be .300" to .301".

[C1PNR]

Old version specs:

1. 0.311" to 0.312" drive bands behind crimp groove work well.
Most 30-30 chambers won't accept a bullet much over
0.3115" to 0.312".

2. 0.300" nose and below do NOT work well because they
won't touch much of anything, at least in my rifles.
0.302" nose jam up in some rifles. Nose should be
from 0.301" min. to 0.3015" max. 0.301" would be
good to shoot for.

3. The band in front of the crimp groove is critical if you want
accuracy. 0.302" doesn't touch at all. 0.303" touches some.
Maybe 0.304" would do it.
Or maybe the question should be "Can" Lee do what we want?

I would have a use for an oversize, and, come to think of it, one finished undersize "may" work in the K-31.

[BorderBrewer]

Hi David,
If this is an original 311041 count me in.

Thanks,
Borderbrewer

[David R]

David R 1
Dr.A 1
RVpiolet76 ? You in?
Willbird 1 !
KB291 1
MEL-4857 1
Porkchop Bob 1
JC cherry 1
Junior 1942 1
Poorboy 1
Sixgunner452 1
Borderman 1
Borderbrewer 1
C1PNR 1?

Looks like we are up to Lucky 13 give or take. 1/2 way to the mimimum.

David

[dmdracer]

I can see the dif in the pics of the modified version but don't know the effect of the modification. what was the change for?
I'd probably be in on the buy also.

[David R]

I think the only modifacation is going to be make it a little fatter for those that need it. I don't but I am only one buyer.

There is a Lymen Old versioinand New Version. I think the only difference is the front driving band.

David

[bdoyle]

Various people have stated that they want an 'original' 311041. Just what is that? The bullet I sent 45 2.1 was a lyman mould labled 31141. It came in a white cardboard box with black stripes. Not sure what years they used those boxes. So it isn't a 'new' design but I feel that lyman changes things as cherries wear out and sales vary. So it is possible that there are a number of designs out there with the designation 31141 and eventually 311041. Subtle changes but dimentionally different. So I feel that we need to start talking numbers, designs ect. I don't have the 'other' design so I can't talk to that, but I feel the changes that were made on my version were made to favor or allow for the marlin microbore. Where the winchester bore is .308/.300 the marlin is 308/.303.

(i apologise for the pot stirring)

Brian

[floodgate]

bdoyle:

"The bullet I sent 45 2.1 was a lyman mould labled 31141. It came in a white cardboard box with black stripes. Not sure what years they used those boxes."

The black, gray and white boxes date from the period 1969 - 1978 when the former Lyman Gun Sight Corporation was owned by the Leisure Group consortium; the gray-painted tools also date from this period. In 1978, Lyman's Centennial year, J. Mace Thompson bought Lyman out from Leisure Group and it became the present Lyman Products Corporation. This may help in dating various Lyman items - IF they are in their original boxes. It is not surprising that profiles of specific bullet designs varied from cherry to cherry during this period. floodgate

[Bodydoc447]

My stomach wouldn't know what to do without its regular ration of ramen. count me in for one, too

Doc

[Wayne Smith]

After reading all three pages I'm not sure what I'd be buying. Whoever is heading this up please post the final design and then let's all shut up about what we want vs what we're gonna get, OK?

[David R]

Wayne,

See Post # 30 for a pic. The only change is

301 nose and 312 OD

This will be an exact copy of 31141, OLD version. Should weigh around 174 grains of wheel weights.

Getting more interest as time goes on. I am looking forward to mine. :)

David

[porkchop bob]

Wayne,

See Post # 30 for a pic. The only change is

301 nose and 312 OD

This will be an exact copy of 31141, OLD version. Should weigh around 174 grains of wheel weights.

Getting more interest as time goes on. I am looking forward to mine. :)

David

David, are you ready for checks to be sent? If so, please post details. I am looking forward to mine as well. Thanks, Bob

[David R]

David, are you ready for checks to be sent? If so, please post details. I am looking forward to mine as well. Thanks, Bob

Waiting for 25 commitments. We are past half way now.

[Dr. A]

Is this posted on other boards?

[David R]

Umm, no. This is my first time at this. I do see quite a bit of interest already.

Which other boards? Accurate arms? This is the only one I use, Its my home.

Suggestions greatfully accepeted

David

[Junior1942]

I posted it twice on the www.leverguns.com forum.

[slug]

I'm in.
Let me know where to send the $$$.
Stew

[Dr. A]

Greybeards is questionable. He generally discouraged the 180gr. 357. Marlinowners, and Beartooth are possibilities. Again, with Beartooth, I feel a little funny because of indirect competition.

[David R]

Thanks Junior :)

[black river]

I just read this over on the Marlin Owers board. Thank you Dr A. I am leaving right now for bow hunting in eastern Washington State. I would like to order this mold. When is the cut off date to send the money? :razz:

[David R]

Black River,

We have not started taking orders yet, we are up to about 17 commitments. When I see 25 commitments or a few more, I will start taking checks for at least one month.

I am not going to rush this, although it seems those that want one REALLY want it.

Where ya from? I lived near the Black River that goes through Watertown NY

David

[trk]

Greybeards is questionable. He generally discouraged the 180gr. 357. Marlinowners, and Beartooth are possibilities. Again, with Beartooth, I feel a little funny because of indirect competition.

Give ol' Bill (Graybeard of graybeardoutdoors.com) another chance.

Once he figured out that posting of group buys there would cause more activity he warmed up to the idea.

[David R]

David R 1
Dr.A 1
RVpiolet76 ? You in?
Willbird 1 !
KB291 1
MEL-4857 1
Porkchop Bob 1
JC cherry 1
Junior 1942 1
Poorboy 1
Sixgunner452 1
Borderman 1
Borderbrewer 1
C1PNR 1
dmdracer 1
bodydoc447 1
slug 1
Blackriver 1
fiberoptik 1

Total of 18 plus 2 or 3 ?

Getting there
David

[C1PNR]

David, two things:

1). Start collecting checks - we're there, even if 25 haven't yet committed;:D

2). You're near the Black River in Northern NY? I worked there for the Morrison-Knudsen Joint Venture called Black River Constructors on the Fort Drum project back in the late 80's.

Really nice people in that area there!! I lived in the trailer park constructed just South of Theresa, NY and occasionally walked into Theresa for a cold one at Sam's Grill (Free Beer Tomorrow!). Also been known to hang around Watertown, in the general area of Jasper's. Great place for lunch!8-)

[fiberoptik]

Count me in for 1 also.

[David R]

David R 1
Dr.A 1
RVpiolet76 ? You in?
Willbird 1 !
KB291 1
MEL-4857 1
Porkchop Bob 1
JC cherry 1
Junior 1942 1
Poorboy 1
Sixgunner452 1
Borderman 1
Borderbrewer 1
C1PNR 1
dmdracer 1
bodydoc447 1
slug 1
Blackriver 1
fiberoptik 1

Total of 18 plus 2 or 3 ?

Getting there
David

[Johnch]

Add my name
Johnch
can never get one later

Johnch

[Junior1942]

Add one for "Pawpaw." He can't get on here at work.

[Idahoser]

I'm a total newbie, never cast anything before, have done some reloading a while back. Do have a 94 30-30.

First, Add me to the list and tell me where to send the check.

Second, please be kind to the new kid and tell me what I just bought?

[James Wisner]

David R

Count me in for one.

Jim Wisner

[Pawpaw]

Add one for "Pawpaw." He can't get on here at work.
Yeah, buddy! I finally made it here, registered and everything. Looking for ward to being a part of this forum

[Willbird]

Idahoser,

You just paid around $56.00 for a Lee six cavity mold to cast a 31141 cast bullet, right purdy looking thing of which there are pictures further back on the thread.

Better make sure your wheelbarrow is in good shape and the tire is aired up because you will need it to move boolits from near the lead pot to over by the lube sizer :-)

Bill

[Idahoser]

Went googling the bullet and found this (http://www.lasc.us/FryxellCastHollowPoints30-30.htm). I take it we are NOT doing the HP to our bullet, right? What is the weight of our bullet?

Also, can you tell me either where to go find a primer on all the stupid questions, or tell me why I would care about gas checks? I guess I get what they are, but WHY would you want or not want it?

[David R]

David R 1
Dr.A 1
RVpiolet76 ? You in?
Willbird 1 !
KB291 1
MEL-4857 1
Porkchop Bob 1
JC cherry 1
Junior 1942 1
Poorboy 1
Sixgunner452 1
Borderman 1
Borderbrewer 1
C1PNR 1
dmdracer 1
bodydoc447 1
slug 1
Blackriver 1
fiberoptik 1
Johnch 1
pawpaw 1
Idahoser 1
Jim Wisnor 1

Total 23, will be taking checks when we hit 25

David

[David R]

Idahoser,

Nice handle, WELCOME to the board.

First as willbird said, you just bought a world famous Old style Lyman 170 grain nose bore riding flat point. Great for a thuty thuty. Its in a 6 cavity mold so you can pour em faster than you can shoot em. I can pour over 500 in a half hour, but I think I am the oddball.

The gas check is for velocities over 1200? Depending on who you are, but this is a Rifle boollit, so for me a gas check is a must. It keeps the barrel from leading at higher velocities. I like to shoot my rifle boolits over 1600 fps so they do not cross over the sound barrier on the way to the target. This could decrease accuracy.

Gas checks keep the powder from burning the base of the boolit. They can also scrape out any lead that was left from the last shot. They make for a nice consistant flat base that helps accuracy. They can also prevent gas cultting of the boolit which will cause all kinds of havoc, all which are bad for accuracy. It makes em sort of like a Jack*t*d boolit.

Again, Welcome and thanks for ordering. You will not see this mold for months, so after I post that I am taking checks, send yours and forget about it. In a while and i don't know how long that will be, you will get a nice shiny new 6 cavity Custom made mold in the mail. You will also need a set of handles for it, avialable from midway or midsouth for less than fifteen bucks.

David

[Idahoser]

Sounds like I'll have PLENTY of time to decide how to proceed, but when I'm ready I'll have something I'm glad I got.

It may very well be that I'm not ready to start until this mold arrives, but I'm thinkin on it anyway.

Glad to see we're about there, I'm definitely in. I know it'll make Junior happy, he's how I got here.

[Willbird]

As to why you would NOT want a gascheck, that would be if the intended purpose of the bullet may not need one. Most of what Elmer Keith did, or said he did, he did with plain based lead/tin alloy bullets.

Rifle bullets I want gas checks on, pistols generally not.

Bill

[Junior1942]

Hey Hoser, glad you made it over here! I consider the 311041 to be the Model 94 30-30 bullet. It was surely designed with a 30-30 case neck and chamber in mind. Just use plain ol' wheelweights for alloy, and don't worry about stuff like water quenching or heat treating, etc. Use plenty of lube on the bullets and load for 1900 fps or less muzzle velocity and never clean your bore again.

One hint: get the copper out of your bore before you start shooting cast.

You'll also find that the Lee 6-cavity mold is heavy duty and is a fine piece of craftsmanship. I suspect Lee takes extra care with these special order molds. Either that, or the guy who makes them is proud of his product. I suspect both.

In addition to mold handles you'll need a box of gas checks. I suggest getting a Lee .309" push-through sizing die. You'll need a sturdy press mounted on a sturdy bench as it takes some force to push a .311" bullet through a .309" die.

Install the gas checks by hand on the base of the bullets. Then lube them with Lee Liquid Alox. I run them wet through my push-through dies. If you run a non-lubed bullet through a push-through die you'll only do it once, I guarantee!

The bullets sized and gas checks seated, lube them again. Let them dry, then load. Basically, there's only two things different about loading cast vs jacketed: (1) Bell the case mouth slightly so the mouth doesn't shave lead off the bullet as it's being seated. I use the Lee Universal tool. However, the nose of long-nose pliers works just fine. Stick the nose in the case mouth and push down and turn. (2) You'll have to occasionally check the seater plug for lube build-up.

Speaking of seater plugs, a plug for round-nosed bullets works just fine on my 311041 flat-nosed bullets.

Heat source for melting: to start you can use a ladle and a cast iron pot on the kitchen stove or on a Coleman stove. I use Lee 10 lb bottom-pour pots. One for ww alloy, another one for pure lead for muzzleloader and other below 1200 fps loads. Only thing I would change if I had to start over is I would buy 20 lb Lee bottom-pour pots.

Warning! Don't let even a drop of sweat fall into a pot of liquid lead! Keep ANY source of moisture several feet away from your pot!!!!!!

[trooperdan]

OK, Ok, I'm in! Put me down for 1 and tell when and where to send the check!

[David R]

David R 1
Dr.A 1
RVpiolet76 ? You in?
Willbird 1 !
KB291 1
MEL-4857 1
Porkchop Bob 1
JC cherry 1
Junior 1942 1
Poorboy 1
Sixgunner452 1
Borderman 1
Borderbrewer 1
C1PNR 1
dmdracer 1
bodydoc447 1
slug 1
Blackriver 1
fiberoptik 1
Johnch 1
pawpaw 1
Idahoser 1
Jim Wisnor 1
Trooperdan 1

Total 24, will be taking checks when we hit 25

David

[bdoyle]

Ok, I'm in. I was hoping things would stretch out a bit. I'll find the money somewhere!

Brian

[David R]

Well Brian, you made it NUMBER TWENTY FIVE!

I want to start taking checks at the end of this month, that will be in 13 days. I want to start this one when the 311407 ends.

One group buy a month is all I can afford. This one makes me in on 3 right now.


Hmmm What will I buy in October?

David

[Idahoser]

Junior, I sure do appreciate the info. I know it's not polite to clutter a thread this way, and I'll try not to do it often, but I do surely thank you.

My check will be ready to go end of the month, thanks a bunch.

[black river]

Hello David

I took the name black river from the Cowboy Action Shooting group that I belong to. THE BLACK RIVER REGULATERS that shoot at the Capitol City Rifle and Pistol Club out of Olympia WA. The Black River is near the shooting range.

Cant wait to get a good 30-30 mold with 6 holes. I have two single cavity and one double cavity and it takes me a long time to cast enough boolits to make a trip to the range. A six holer will speed things up considerable. As soon as you are ready I will get a money order off to you.

black river

[Pawpaw]

TOmorrow is the 28th. To whom do I send the Money Order, and for how much.

The quicker we get this word, the quicker we can get it done.

[big uns]

Count me in for one 31141 style Mold

[David R]

OK, send me a PM and I will start accepting checks.

I now need to get a drawing from our Boolit designer.

David

[NuJudge]

Where do I send the money?

CDD

[David R]

I think that makes you commitment # Lucky 27.

Send me a PM and I will send you my snail mail address.

David

[David R]

89460




David

[old goat]

...I want in on this group buy. Have sent you a PM.

...old goat

...Money order has now been sent.

[David R]

Thank you Mr. goat :)

[44 WCF]

Will take one sent PM for address to send check. Do you accept Pay Pal, be glad to add extra to cover Pay Pal fee charged to you.

[David R]

Paypal Accepted


I have had more inquiries for my address than had commitments. I have ONE check as of today. If everybody sends em in, we may have a nice christmas present.


I Plan on closing ordering end of this month. BUT we will wait and see. No biggie either way. Some would REALLY like this mold, including ME.


David

[Idahoser]

...but it might be nice to post a list of who's paid, so I know if you got my check?

Junior, I'll leave the honor to you of bumping the leverguns crowd? Might get some new interest since it's definitely on.

[David R]

89460




David

One check so far

[db2]

David, money order was put in the mail this morning. As for more inquiries than commitments, being in other mold orders I for one was lettting this mold take its time, so I could get the money together. Thats my story anyway lol. Thanks for heading this up.

db2

[44 WCF]

David,
Just sent PM to get email address for Pay Pal. Retrieved letter from the mail box, Pay Pal will get you paid instantly. Will add 3% to cover the charge total will be $57.68, is that OK.

Keeps my records for me that way.


Thanks
44 WCF

[44 WCF]

Will be very interesting to see how casting speed and consistency compares between the Magma Caster and the 6 Cavity Lee.

Just had a Lyman new style 31141 2 Cavity converted to use on my Magma Caster. I can do about 650 357 bullets an hour with the Magma Machine on a cool day bringing cool air in from the outside for the cooling fan.

To date I've had 6 Lyman converted, 311316 32-20, 38 158 rn, 429215 GC,
38-55 GC, the 311041 mentioned, and 32-40 PB. They work fine, the Gas Check moulds have to be squeaky Clean I've learned. Mostly Wheel Weights with 2% Tin, but straight Lino and Lyman #2 drop the easiest. Absolutely sweetest moulds to use on the Machine are the Magma however. I normally will buy a box of commercial cast to try the bullet and if loads work up ok, then buy the Magma Mould. Then with the Star sizer, a 1000 cast and a 1000 sized in an afternoon can be done. Each casting session I then size bullets from a previous cast, just a brain thing I have about letting bullets cure if there is such a thing before sizing. I've learned to box sized and lubed bullets in an air tigh bag, (Wife's Seal A Meal Machine, when she's not home).

Will be watching for more of the group buys from now on.

[Pawpaw]

My check went out in the mail yesterday.

[David R]

2 came in today,

38134
48602

Already have
89460
14103 (ME)

[Idahoser]

2 came in today,

38134
48602

Already have
89460
14103 (ME) Those are ZIP CODES. Maybe you said that. Sorry, I'm a bonehead.

[David R]

Will be very interesting to see how casting speed and consistency compares between the Magma Caster and the 6 Cavity Lee.

Just had a Lyman new style 31141 2 Cavity converted to use on my Magma Caster. I can do about 650 357 bullets an hour with the Magma Machine on a cool day bringing cool air in from the outside for the cooling fan.



I think I have it beat. I can pour 350 311291 or 311466 from a 2 cavity in 30 minutes. I can go just over 500 C312-1502R group buy 6 banger. Only problem is I can only pour for 1/2 hour then my back says "stop please". I put a rug in front of the pot one day and went for 50 minutes with the group buy mold. I ended up with 720 boolits and a sore back. 1/2 hour is it for me! Right now its cooling off, so I want to get ahead. It will be too cold in a month to hang around in the unheated garage. I have a small bench I bring inside in the winter to load or size and lube on. I have 3 - 3 lb coffee cans full of 30 cal boolits. One more of 45 colt. Waiting for the 454275 to come in and the BD45CM. Oh yeah and the 311407 and of course the 31141!

David

[44 WCF]

You sure do have it beat, that is fast work. The Magma Caster is entirely different seating arrangement which reduces the back fatigue and is the reason I bought the Magma machine. Tender back really destroys any type of rhythm I can muster.

[David R]

38134
48602
89460
14103 (me)
48183
BOP1WO
29407
32127
30736
71360
71479
83706

Total 12, I have not opened the envelopes yet.

I am not going to drag this one out, end of month and if we have at least 25, OFF they go to LEE.

[David R]

38134
48602
89460
14103 (me)
48183
BOP1WO
29407
32127
30736
71360
71479
83706
98501
38001

David

[Idahoser]

38134
48602
89460
14103 (me)
48183
BOP1WO
29407
32127
30736
71360
71479
83706

Total 12, I have not opened the envelopes yet.

I am not going to drag this one out, end of month and if we have at least 25, OFF they go to LEE.

Umm... maybe I misunderstood. Mine contains a personal check, made out to you.
You want me to replace it with a money order? I'll need to know who to make it out to.

[David R]

38134
48602
89460
14103 (me)
48183
BOP1WO
29407
32127
30736
71360
71479
83706
98501
38001
84051

Total 16, one has purchased 2.
David

[David R]

Personal check , Money Order, Pay Pal, what ever. I will deposit it all at the end of the month, wait a week and send it to LEE.

Kinda lookin forward to this mold. I think its gonna be the one in the 308.




Umm... maybe I misunderstood. Mine contains a personal check, made out to you.
You want me to replace it with a money order? I'll need to know who to make it out to.

[David R]

38134
48602
89460
14103 (me)
48183
BOP1WO
29407
32127
30736
71360
71479
83706
98501
38001
84051
47401
67502
85933


Total 19, one has purchased 2.
David

[David R]

38134
48602
89460
14103 (me)
48183
BOP1WO
29407
32127
30736
71360
71479
83706
98501
38001
84051
47401
67502
85933
P3L144
57317


Total 21, one has purchased 2.
David

Hopefully by the end of the month, we can send this on in.

[Nrut]

Count me in David...just sent PM for your address...thanks mic

[David R]

46147

That Makes 22. It won't be long before we hit 25.

I will stop taking checks at the end of this month. I will deposit them and wait a week. Anything after the end of the month must be Money Order or Pay Pal. A couple have said they will send checks before the end of Oct. That is fine with me.

Lookin Good.

[David R]

A nutter one showed up today.

67401

That is Twenty Three!!

David

[Newtire]

Am sending out my check tonite Dave!
Newtire

[David R]

84319

Twenty Four!

David

[big uns]

My MO will be in Monday's mail. Thanks in advance . Denny

[David R]

98522
91911

Twenty Six with more coming

David

[LostCajun]

David R.. PM for you

[Bman]

Put me down for # 27! Will be sending a check out today, tomorrow latest.

Brian

[David R]

38134
48602
89460
14103 (me)
48183
BOP1WO
29407
32127
30736
71360
71479
83706
98501
38001
84051
47401
67502
85933
P3L144
57317
46147
67401
84319
98522
91911
10009
VOJ3AO

Twenty Eight

Life is good.

David

[Bman]

David R got the PM and the check is in the envelope and will go out tomorrow AM.

Thank you,

Brian

[David R]

95006
45343

Movin on UP :)

David

[KB291]

David,
Really ...Da chek is in da mail today... really!
KB291

[wmitty]

feller's, am i doing this right? I sent a pm to David R for an address and amount. Am I missing something?

[Johnch]

Yes that's how to do it .



I sent you a check the other day :bigsmyl2:

Johnch

[David R]

Checks are still coming in, cut off date is OCT 31. After that I will deposit them and only acept money orders or Pay Pal.

Looking Good!

Thanks to all that commited in the first place for coming through. We are well over the 25 mark now.

David

[David R]

38134
48602
89460
14103 (me)
48183
BOP1WO
29407
32127
30736
71360
71479
83706
98501
38001
84051
47401
67502
85933
P3L144
57317
46147
67401
84319
98522
91911
10009
VOJ3AO
95006
45343
70053
42701
72642
56477
36375
72774
43445

and one ordered two.

That makes 37. Anybody missing?

Checks go to the bank around Nov 1st.

[Willbird]

I am greasing the wheel bearings in my wheelbarrow to move ingots to the lead pot and 31141 away to the lube sizer when the molds are done :-)

Bill

[David R]

After the 311407 comes in and this one, I just MAY have enough 30 cal molds......Cept a 311284, and a 314299...............

[poletax]

PM sent to you David.
I need amount and address.
Thanks , Poletax.

[Newtire]

I lubed up the swivel seat on my stool for high speed swivels left & right to the 311407 bucket & then to 311041 bucket. Figure since they are about the same weight, just adjust both sides to same bearing preload. Lee Liquid Alox used of course.

[David O]

David, this looks like what I need so I just joined. Will PM you and can send check tomorrow. Thanks, David O

[David R]

One more check came in today

06512

David

[Poorboy]

PM to you David. I want on of these.

Thanks

[Pawpaw]

I ordered the handles for the 311041 this morning. I know David has a lot to do, what with handling the money and getting the order out, and the Lee cutting the molds, and return shipping ad infinitum, ad nauseum.

This is the first time I have participated in a group buy. Does anyone have a loose wild-assed guess when we might see the mold in the mailbox. I'm not in a hurry, and dont mean to rush anyone, but I'm trying to get a handle on a timeline.

Actually, I've already got the ammo loaded for deer season and probably won't start messing with this mold till after Christmas, but I'm just trying to get some idea of how long these things take.

Thanks in advance.

[David R]

My guess is you won't even see the mold till after christmass. ONLY a WAG.

David

[David R]

A nutter one showed up today

67401

David

[David R]

38134
48602
89460
14103 (me)
48183
BOP1WO
29407
32127
30736
71360
71479
83706
98501
38001
84051
47401
67502
85933
P3L144
57317
46147
67401
84319
98522
91911
10009
VOJ3AO
95006
45343
70053
42701
72642
56477
36375
72774
43445
67401
06512
27539
33170
92399
and One more from Paypal.

One bought two.

That makes a total of 43. I also have a check from our famous boolit designer. That makes 44.

Tonight I will orginize, and catalog all bucks and adresses. Bank tomorrow if my work load lightens up.

And I was concerened we would not make 25.

David

[Poorboy]

David

Money order in mail on Monday, 3-day service make for you receiving Thursday, sorry I'm late.

Poorboy

[David R]

In my best Jamacan voice:

No problem Mon.

David


David

Money order in mail on Monday, 3-day service make for you receiving Thursday, sorry I'm late.

Poorboy

[David R]

I have MOST of the checks catalogued in an Access spread sheet. Our boolit diesigner is sending me the drawing today.

Willbird sent me a REAL 31141 from his mold.

I Sent it to our boolit designer.

He is sending me the drawings.

We are movin on with this.

David

[Pawpaw]

Just checking my bank statements this morning. My check hasn't cleared yet. Have you cashed them yet?

[Cayoot]

Is it too late to get in on this one? I FINALLY have enough money to get in on 2 mold orders. I'd like this to be one of them.

Can I? Huh? Can I?

[David R]

I have been crazy at work. Checks are cataloged and going to the bank in a day or so.

Order goes in when they all clear.

The hold up is all mine.

David

[Idahoser]

Is it too late to get in on this one? I FINALLY have enough money to get in on 2 mold orders. I'd like this to be one of them.

Can I? Huh? Can I?
I'd bet he'll still take a Paypal order, but you better PM him quick!

[Cayoot]

Thanks...it's been done! :razz: :lovebooli

[David R]

2 more checks recieved,
35405
62801

Please see the HONCHO ONLY thread, I want to send this order through our main represenative.

I set up a poll, it seems the order will go in Dec 15. This small delay could save each and every one of US about $19.00 PER MOLD.

Vote in the poll, but I think we should go with the LEE REP to get a discount and help all of cast boolit man kind.

If this works, I will send each one of you a rebate check back with your new shiny 31141 mold.

Question, post here or PM me.

David

[Tristan]

Is it too late to get in on this order?

I'd love to have a 4 - 6 cavity 31141

[David R]

Nope, its not too late. You need to send a Postal Money Order or pay in Paypal.

send me a PM and I will let you know where to send the $s.

Join in on the fun.

David

[njmj]

David,
Is there room for one more? If so, M.O. or paypal, what's your pleasure. Thanks, njmj

[KB291]

DAvid, you can hold out an extra couple of bucks if there is a refund. That's for Honchoing this and the "pain and suffering" of putting it togather. Wont hurt my feelin's at all. :grin:

[David R]

NMJ, send a PM and I will send you a snail mail and Paypal addy.

KB291,
I already told 452.1 our boolit designer I would donate and extra money to the site in his name for drawing up the boolit. Without his design we would be SOL.

This is a not for honcho profit system as far as I am concerened. As long as I don't loose any $s and I get one of these molds, I will be quite happy.

I am also glad this is going to be part of the first Mass purchase.

David

[David R]

2 came today
98501
18707

David

[Idahoser]

2 came today
98501
18707

David

What is that, 50 now?

[David R]

Nuter one :)

65679

Gotta be over 50

[David R]

35748

[slug]

38134
48602
89460
14103 (me)
48183
BOP1WO
29407
32127
30736
71360
71479
83706
98501
38001
84051
47401
67502
85933
P3L144
57317
46147
67401
84319
98522
91911
10009
VOJ3AO
95006
45343
70053
42701
72642
56477
36375
72774
43445

and one ordered two.

That makes 37. Anybody missing?

Checks go to the bank around Nov 1st.

Hi>
I'm #19 on the list. My postal code is P3L 1H4.
Thanks.
Slug

[njmj]

David, looks like 08010 is missing :sad: njmj

[David R]

08010 Came yesterday.


checks go in the bank Monday. I will post a final list from my database after that.

My check goes to the "Head Honcho" next week.

Slug, thank you fixed it.


David

[Cayoot]

Hi David,

Back in the beginning of November you told me that you got my money order, but I don't see my zip code on the list (49783). :veryconfu

[David R]

33594

A full list will be posted by monday.

David

[David R]

Add 82718 :)

David

[David R]

67401
46147
75482
PL3 1H4
57317
85933
67502
47401-8644
98501
38001
83706-4353
71479
71360
30736-5802
32127
29407
BOP 1W0
48183
14103
486021210
08010
38134
89460
06512
91911
84319
98522-0186
11429
VOJ 3A0
95006
70053
42701
72642
56477
36375
72774
43445
35405
49783
33594
18707
33131
27359
82718
92399
62801
35748
65679
49651
30083-4008
56379
14103

54 total, 2 bought 2 molds.

All that were asking if you were on the list, you are here!

This is copied and pasted from my acces Data base and has nothing to do with the earlier postings.

Checks go in the bank today.
David

I would like to send this in instead of wait again, but the price goes back to original $56.00 shipped. What do you guys think? If I see some discussion, I will post another Poll.

I have a beautiful drawing by 452.1 and all will be ready to send in as soon as all the checks clear, should be buy the end of the week.

Whaddyathink?

David

[Willbird]

I say send it in,

Bill

[Cayoot]

I'm with Will, send it in. [smilie=w:

[old goat]

...Send it now!.....Please!!! Send it now!

...It was to cost $56.00 when the money was sent, so I'm still okay with that price. Put another way, it was what I had expected to pay. Let's get it on and over with!....Please!!!!!


...old goat

[Bodydoc447]

I am okay with sending it in now if that is what the group wants to do. I am so far behind in casting it won't make any difference either way.

Doc

[Bman]

One more for sending it in now.

[Tristan]

Yep, git 'er done! ;)

To my mind it's paid for. I'm looking forward to making some boolits!

[BorderBrewer]

Dave,
One more for sending it in.

[JCherry]

Go ahead and send it in.

Have Fun,

JCherry

[Mel-4857]

Send it in. It's paid for. Thanks for putting all the work. Mel

[David R]

No need for a vote, Its a DONE DEAL! Check goes in Monday.

If anyone wants OUT, lemme know.

I also got one vote via PM. He is in too!!


EeeeeHHaaaa!

David

[Bman]

David thank you for your patience and hard work. I did not realize how much goes into ramrodding one of these deals!

Brian

[David R]

98501, You still want two? I want to be sure from your note that came with the second check.


83706, I am sure you want 2.

David

[black river]

Hello David.

Yes I want two molds.

98501

[David R]

One screw up on my part, Add 84501, he was the first to send in a PayPal.

Also add 43543

May be one more straggler, but if he sends it out today, no biggie.

David


Just so everyone know, Paypal charges ME about $2.03 for the transactioin.

[Cayoot]

Just so everyone know, Paypal charges ME about $2.03 for the transactioin.

I hope you pass that cost on to who ever sent you the pay pal....perhaps you should notify them that they need to send you an additional $2.03 via us mail eh?

It's only right.

[Willbird]

Actually David it is pretty good of you to accept paypal, I use it but I sure don't like the bite they take out of the $$.

Bill

[David R]

Most pitched in, Just like the Northereners "Aye". Most of them threw in a few extra bucks for shipping. A few didn't. I have been in business for a long time. I pretty much expect a few things like this. Its only a few bucks all the way around.

I made the first post on Aug 8th. Its been a long road, fun and interesting, but I will be glad when the last mold is shipped.

I recieved an ordere for 3 today from paypal and have one or two Money orders on their way. Checks are in the bank, I have the drawing...................

David

[45 2.1]

When you send it in, tell them to cut it at the upper end of the tolerence range, not the low end.

[Willbird]

Write on the drawing in red crayon "Make it like the pitcher"

[Ken O]

Any suggestions on what top punch to use?

[fiberoptik]

Am I missing? I'm pretty sure I'm on this. I saw my zip on 1 list, not on the other. 48602-1210
Inquiring minds need boolits! :violin:

[David R]

Fiberoptik,

I'll double check, I kept all the envelopes.

David

[David R]

Field6
06512
08010
11429
14103
14103
18707
27539
29407
30083-4008
30736-5802
32127
33131
33594
35405
35748
36375
38001
38134
42701
43445
43543
46147
47401-8644
48074
48183
486021210
49448
49651
49783
56379
56477
57317
62801
65759
67401
67502
70053
71360
71479
72642
72774
75482
82718
83705
83706-4353
84319
85933
89460
91911
92399
95006
98501
98522-0186
BOP 1W0
PL3 1H4
VOJ 3A0

2 bought 2 molds, one bought 3. Total 60 molds.
check is on its way to LEE.

All Aboard!

[C1PNR]

Any suggestions on what top punch to use?
My notes show recommendations of Lyman #8, 413, or 465.

That's about all I can tell you. Of course, since it is a flat nose you could use a .30 flat nose top punch that's just a little bigger diameter meplat than the 311041.

[Ken O]

My notes show recommendations of Lyman #8, 413, or 465.

That's about all I can tell you. Of course, since it is a flat nose you could use a .30 flat nose top punch that's just a little bigger diameter meplat than the 311041.

I kinda figured the #8 would be the one and bought one. I can always open it up for the larger meplat.

[David R]

Lee cashed my check, I sent a bank check so they wouldn't have to wait for it to clear from out of state.

Moving forward.

David

[helenajoe]

Hi David R,

Looks like I'm too late to get in on your group buy for the #31141 six-cavity Lee mould. Do you expect to have any extra moulds? I can make payment right away.

Would you please be so kind as to place me first on a waiting list should a mould suddenly become available?

If someone bought 2 moulds and now decides that they only need one, I'd be willing to buy your extra mould. Just send me a PM (personal message) or email.

Thanks & Happy New Year,
helenajoe
praymond@ipeg.com

[Murphy]

Hello David R.

I've just became a member of this site. I have been here before surfing. I also have friends who have visited my usual haunt on the web.

I was totally unaware that a group buy was going on here in regards to the 311041.

If under any circumstances there is an extra mould available, I would be more than happy to purchase it.

I do realize that another has already asked for 1st chance if one of these moulds come available, so I can only hope for the best.

Repectfully,

Murphy

[hpdrifter]

And just in case the previous two latecomers can't take up the slack, I'd like to be considered as third in line for any excess or renigs.

Thanks,
Rick Cullen

[David R]

I ordered a couple of extra. They are sold. I knew I could sell more, but this was a take orders and submit kind of thing. I Sold 60 molds and ordered 2 extra. I am waiting till they are shipped to sell the last one in case some body gets a lemon or if I screwed up.

I will be calling LEE next week about the status of our order.

David

[Murphy]

David, I'll keep checking here on the Group Buy forum. Thank you kindly for the updated information.

Should anyone happen to (and I seriously doubt any will ) fall short on their end of the buy, I'd surely appreciate a chance at one of the moulds.

Respectfully,

Murphy

[Junior1942]

Murphy, if mine casts too large for my liking I'll post it here for sale. I think it's a 314041 instead of a 311041. . . .

[Murphy]

Thanks for the offer. I'll stay in touch.

Murphy

[Idahoser]

I presume we'll keep the thread open for a while for reviews and impressions, right? Maybe some horse trading.

[Junior1942]

Two sizes
MurphyThey're/we're not getting it in two sizes. It's coming in .314" instead of .311".

[45 2.1]

They're/we're not getting it in two sizes. It's coming in .314" instead of .311".

What makes you say this?

[David R]

The drawing said .312 bands and .301 nose.

David

[Junior1942]

My mistake. Maybe I was thinking about the soup can order.

[NuJudge]

My mold arrived today, and I can't do anything with it until Saturday. Everybody else will watch Football, and I'll do something more productive!

CDD

[Idahoser]

Wife said mine came today

THANKS DAVIDR!

Hey, I feel special. 1 of 62 I think it was marked. Be a while before I get to try it (don't even have a furnace or anything yet)

[David R]

Boolits measure .312 to .313 around the bands. Front band measures .307, Nose measures .302 right in front of the driving band. 175 grains.

I shipped em all Friday.

Lee got em right. They cut em just like 45 2.1 drew em.

I poured 880 in less than an hour Sunday.

I called Doug and left a message thank him for doing such a good job. I also told the girl on the phone to make sure his boss saw the note.

A Big thank you to 45 2.1 .

David

[Murphy]

Should anyone decide to depart with one of these molds, I'll be more than happy to purchase it.

email: marc_murphy100@hotmail.com

Thanks,

Murphy

[Bman]

It's about to feel like Christmas again! Can't wait 'til mine gets here pot's already full of alloy and just itching to pour some boolits!

David thank you for all the effort in running this show.

[Tristan]

It's about to feel like Christmas again! Can't wait 'til mine gets here pot's already full of alloy and just itching to pour some boolits!

David thank you for all the effort in running this show.


Ohhhh, yeah!

I can't wait..... Doh! Better order some handles! :holysheep

[old goat]

...Received my mold today, Wednesday 2-1-06. It looks great! Thanks!


...old goat

[Bman]

Oh boy oh boy! Mould in the box when i got in and looks great! Thank you David for all the work and I'm guessing you numbered the moulds. Pots warming up now!!!

[holycross]

David,

recieved my mould today. Thats for dealing with the hard work and BS doing the group buy.

Mark Holycross

[Tristan]

Should have asked before - where's the best place to get the handles for the 6 cavity lee moulds?

Thanks!

[Bman]

Well did the test cast this evening. A random boolit measured .3115-.3125 between the grease grooves. .304-.305 above the crimp groove and weighed 176.7 grs. This was one test boolit and I imagine the rest will fall within specs for my needs. My only other .30 cal mould is the Lee .309-170, Man! what a difference. This here is a proper boolit, I hope it shoots as good as it looks! Unfortunately it will be a bit before I find out. Planned loads are between 24.5 and 30 grs IMR 3031 and around 30 grs H4895. Will post when I have some range results.

[David R]

I have 50 308 cases loaded with 3 powders waiting for me to seat the boolits and test fire them It also happens that last week or so ago I bought a savage 340 in 30-30. How is that for timing?

Murphy, like I told you before, I have one extra, so its yours.

I would like to hear some accuracy reports.

Enjoy fellas.

Each mold is engraved with the boolit # 31141 and 1 of 62.

David

[Newtire]

Still waiting out here on the Left Coast of Kalifornistan. Is it coming by USMail or UPS? That way I'll know to try & figure out where they put it. You lucky Eastern Folks!

[old goat]

...Mine came US mail

...old goat

[Murphy]

David,

Email me where to send the funds for my mould. Here is my email address.

marc_murphy100@hotmail.com

I'll be looking for your email!!! Just put 'Group Buy' in the Subject Line of the email so I'll catch it.

Thanks!!!

Murphy

[porkchop bob]

David, my mold arrived today in fine shape. I do like the mold ID marking. I will mark my other 6-C molds in the same manner. :smile:

Bob

[bravokilo]

Mine's in...Thanks!!!

BK

[big uns]

Tristan, the best place to get handles for the 6 cavity molds I've found is either Midway or Boses guns. www.midwayusa.com or www.bosesguns.com . By the way my mold just arrived today! Thanks David for your effort in this group buy! :smile:

[Newtire]

...Mine came US mail

...old goat
OK,
Thanks OG. Will watch for that little slip that tells me I have a package that gets stuck between the junk mail.

[garandsrus]

Hi,

Would someone be willing to trade me some (20?) samples of this bullet so I can try it out? I have a Lyman 311291 that I can send you samples from if you would like them.

I am set up to size and gas check the bullets, so I just need the castings.

Thanks,
John

[Tristan]

David,

Mine came in today, and it looks good! First Lee 6 cavity I've ever laid eyes on... Thanks!

- Tristan

[Murphy]

David,

M.O. for the Lee mould left Oklahoma via snailmail today.

Many Thanks,

Murphy

[David R]

garandsrus,

Send me a PM with your snail mail and I will send a few to ya.



Glad to see every one is happy, still want to see some results.

I am going to try em out in my Wally world Stevens 200 in 308 tomorrow before I remove and ship the synthetic stock to trade for a wood one.

I will report on the results.

David

[Ken O]

Got mine in the mail today, thanks David!

[Johnch]

Mine was waiting for me in the mail today .

Can't wait till Sat to cast a few 100

Johnch

[fiberoptik]

[smilie=p: [smilie=p: I got mouldy mail!! Weee! Thanks for putting on it (scratching into it) the mould info, so I can tell which is which. Great idea! Now if only I can find my carbide pen for the other moulds.... :castmine:

[Bodydoc447]

Thanks, David. Mine arrived safe and in good condition 2/2. Looks like I need to shoot more 30-30!

Thanks again for all the hard work in running this deal.

Doc

[BABore]

Got my mould last night, not too bad looking. This is my first Lee 6 cavity.

I'm either the lucky winner or the goat, my mould is labeled 1 of 62. Are these moulds lathe cut or cherried? It would be interesting to get a bunch of us to cast with the same alloy and temperature to see what our sizes are. Say mould #1, 15, 31, 46, and 62.

[CSH]

Mine arrived yesterday (2/2). I'll fire up the pot and cast a few today, but it will be a couple of weeks before I can get to the range. Thanks David.

[Idahoser]

I wonder if the drawing used to create the order is available? I'd like to put a copy with the mold for reference when I'm old(er).

[CSH]

BABore, mine is also marked "1 of 62".

[KYCaster]

BABore, CSH, I also have "1 of 62". David must have lost count and started over a couple of times. {:^D
Regardless of how it's marked, it looks like the best machining job of the half dozen group buy molds I have.
Thanks, David, for taking care of this for us. These group buys have got to be a nightmare for the honcho.

Jerry

[BABore]

Here I went and thought I was special. Well, in reality we all have one of sixty-two.

[Willbird]

Thanks Dave for all the hard work, I know how nice it is to drop them off at the PO and be alllllll done :-)

Bill

[slug]

Arrived safely today.
Many thanks, Dave.
Stew in Sudbury

[Pawpaw]

Mine showed up in the mail today at zip code 71360. Good looking mold.

Many thanks, Dave.

[db2]

David I recieved my mold today thanks for your time and effort.
67502
db2

[Cayoot]

David,

I just got home after 3 days on the road. My mould was waiting for me..What a Treat!!! [smilie=p:

I really appreciate your taking the time to scratch the mould I.D. on it, that helps a whole lot!


Thank you very much!

[Newtire]

Stuck in Snowstorm going over Sierra/Nevada range I guess. Still not reaching Calif!

[David R]

Your are all welcome. Yes, they are all 1 of 62. I thought if some one sold one later on, it would increase the value by $.02 Besides who wanted to get the Last one.

Mine was perfect. when pouring the boolits with the pot on 800, the bases were frosty and the noses were shiny. This told me I had the temp perfect. The whole batch came out that way. It was harder to tell after they hit the water, but I kept a few un quenched and hope to have my daughter the photographer take a few pics.

I shot them out of my Wally world stevens 308 today at lunch time. 1/2 to 3/4 inch groups at 50 yards. 3 or so inches at 100 yards because the wind was blowing like crazy.

Boolits were loaded so I could just barley see the top of the first lube grove. Charges were 9.0 Promo (red dot), 15 grains WC 820 and 44 grains of WC 860. my standard load for this gun with most any boolit. Groups were a horizantal spread from the wind. Promo and WC860 shot the best for me.

OK, I got the first range report in, lets see some more. Next is my savage 340in 30-30. I still only have 20 brass and am sizing them in a 308 sizing die. It works but only sizes 2/3 of the neck, nothing more.

Willbird, I will be glad to delete 100+ PM from my inbox and put this pile of envelopes away. I will do it again, but not right away. It was fun.

I have one mold left (yes murphy after yours) that I am going to raffle off in the eastern cast boolit shoot I am working on.

I think with alittle more work I can get this boolit to shoot as well as my 2 cavity 311644. It would be nice to pour 6 at a time and get the accuracy I want. I only tried one OAL, 3 powder charges and nothing more.

David

[Bigscot]

David

The mould was at home when I got home today. Thanks for heading up this buy.

BS

[garandsrus]

Hi,

If any more molds become available, please let me know! I joined this site after the buy was already closed.

Thanks,
John

[black river]

Hello David

Got the molds, thank you very much.

[C1PNR]

Pony Express showed up at Zip 83706 today and everything is Great!

Thanks to you for running this one.:)

[David R]

I am holding on to all these envelopes for a few more days. Then I will dump em and unload the 100 and some PMs in my box.

Thanks Everyone

David

[Nrut]

I am holding on to all these envelopes for a few more days. Then I will dump em and unload the 100 and some PMs in my box.

Thanks Everyone

David
David ...It usually takes two weeks if everything goes smoothly to receive a package from the states....I'll let you know when it arrives...thanks mic

[BorderBrewer]

Dave,
I haven't received mine yet. My zip is 91911. Hopefully tomorrow.

[Newtire]

Mailbox giving off happy vibes as I approached & nice long red Lee box behind lid was reason. Arrived in good shape and my name inscribed in gold inlay on sprueplate as I requested. "One of Sixty-Two". Great touch.
Thanks Dave for heading up this one & all the hard work...Really!
Newtire

[wmitty]

David, I have not received the mould as of 2/7/06. Maybe tomorrow?


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