NOE mld for .375 H&H?

[AbitNutz]

I've apparently slipped into my African caliber phase again. My normal MO is to order the correct NOE mold for my current affliction and then cast and shoot until it passes, I dislocate my shoulder or run out of money feeding all that powder into those big cases. I've gotten part of this out of my system with my Ruger No.1 in 450-400 Nitro-Express. I've gotten a couple of nice NOE molds in .411.

However, I also have a Winchester (Miroku) 1885 in 375 H&H. I looked on NOE's sight and there's nothing in .375-6. They only list for .378-9. I think that's a bit too large. RCBS, Lyman and Saeco all seem to have a suitable mold or two in .375-6.

Should I just not worry about it and size them down to .376? Go with RCBS, Saeco or Lyman? I'm afraid that if NOE mold drops any larger with my particular linotype mix, then I'll smear the **** out of the grease grooves.

Any others I should consider?

As a total side note...I have two Winchester 1885's. One was made in in the early 1920's. The other was made a few years back by Miroku in Japan. Both are in perfect condition. I hate to say it but...the Miroku shows finer fit and finish, not to mention being made of a more modern steel mix. I've also had the opportunity to compare both to the Italian clones. While pretty good, the original 1885 still bests them and the re-issue 1885 is quite a bit better.

[Hardcast416taylor]

I share your interest, and pain, about feeding African calibers. My suggestion concerning size and possible fit for these large caliber molds is to contact either "Swede" at NOE or Al at Accurate about a change of diameter or other measurements. I do know Al will modify his mould to fit your requirements or needs, besides offering advice on using any of his designs. Best of luck.Robert

[dave roelle]

How about sizing to 0.368, wrappping wet 2 wraps of notebook paper(let dry)---size to 0.377---load and shoot like jacketed. Works steller in my 375 H&H bolt gun.

You'll find the thread at "smokeless paper patch" :)

Dave

[Hardcast416taylor]

How about sizing to 0.368, wrappping wet 2 wraps of notebook paper(let dry)---size to 0.377---load and shoot like jacketed. Works steller in my 375 H&H bolt gun.

You'll find the thread at "smokeless paper patch" :)

Dave

On page 5 of the Accurate moulds on line catalog they already have 2 paper patch molds offered. The #37 - 300 and the #37 - 310 work up nicely for the .375 H&H caliber.Robert

[rockrat]

I have the BRP 310 boolit. Size it to .379" and shoot it over a healthy dose of 4759 w/mag primer. Shoots very well in my #1. I have a NOE 275gr. but haven't been to the range with it yet.