What does the "S" marking on an H&G mold number mean

[Andy]

I have an H&G 4 cavity mold marked 50 BBS, I know the 50 is the mold number (146gr target WC) and bb stands for bevel-base, but what does the "S" mean?

Is it a shorter version of the normal mold? It is a murphy oregon mold if that makes any difference.

Thanks,
Andy

[lightman]

I'm not sure, but that has been speculated on some. Many believe it means special. As in a different diameter than what was standard for that particular bullet.

[TexasGrunt]

Special order. Different diameter.

[Andy]

Thanks for the info, I'll have to check the measurements against the normal size for that mold. I appreciate you guys writing back so quickly.

[AKtinman]

Special. But not necessarily different diameter.

I once had a H&G 4 cavity marked #503S. Two cavities were 250 gr and two cavities were 280 grain.

Lots of good info here:

http://www.hensleygibbs.com/

[rwadley]

I have an S marked one that is hollow pointed.

[Andy]

Thanks for the additional info guys

[mozeppa]

san francisco mint mark? :bigsmyl2:

[LenH]

I have a H & G S242, it is supposed to cast a 160 gr, SWC out of linotype. I believe the regular 242 cast a 185 gr. SWG of the same configuration.

[Smoke4320]

san francisco mint mark? :bigsmyl2:

what would GAY S look like ?

[mozeppa]

what would GAY S look like ?

S ...is my guess.:bigsmyl2: