First mould

[scottfire1957]

My wife wants to get my first mould as a Christmas gift. I'm wanting one that will cast 45ACP and 45Colt. I think the NOE 454 230gr HP will fill the bill nicely. But I think the same mould in the 255gr might be better. Opinions would be welcomed. Thanks!

[willie_pete]

Which do you shoot the most of?

wP

[scottfire1957]

The ACP so far, because factory ammo is less expensive. I'm hoping to change that.

[scottfire1957]

Oh. Springfield XD45 and Blackhawk 7.5.

[Bohica793]

The NOE 454-255 is great in the Blackhawk but I think too large for the .45ACP. The 230gr will work well in both.

[Echo]

^^^^ Plus 1

[scottfire1957]

Good enough. The 230 it is! I'll get the 255 another day: my birthday is in January.

[runfiverun]

a 225gr rnfp [for the 45 colt] will work perfectly in both.
ignore the crimp groove for the acp and use it or not in the 45 colt.
if I really had to narrow down my molds, that 225 rnfp I have from magma engineering would be my last 45 mold.

[scottfire1957]

I simply wanted the HP option, though there are so many molds from which to choose. I'm sure the NOE won't be my only .45 mould. I already have a mould for my .32H&R picked out.