Looking for Unobtanium

[mac44mag]

Newbie to the forum, here. If I'm violating any protocols, my apologies in advance.

I recently came into possession of a beautiful T/C Hawken .54 Plains rifle only to be made rudely aware that mold blocks for the maxi-ball in any weight, especially the 430 gr. which is what I'd prefer, are almost non-existent.

I'm looking for a .54 maxi-ball mold, preferably the T/C 430 gr. Yeah, I know, me and 17,000 other guys.

If any one has one they'd be willing to sell, or has something similar, please let me know. If you know of a source, also please let me know.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Mac44Mag

[triggerhappy243]

mac44mag, there may not be a whole lot of t/c brand molds for sale, but there are a few mold makers that can make you what you want. I have 3 maxi-ball molds, one of them i got from a fellow forum member here. they do exist, buy you must be jonny on the spot with a I WILL TAKE IT reply at the ready.

[rodwha]

Maybe here?

https://www.trackofthewolf.com/list/Item.aspx/1201/1

*EDIT*

I see I hastily posted a link seeing the .32 cal Maxi mold. It seems the only one they offer.

[rodwha]

Accurate Molds can easily make most anything you'd want. I've had Tom make me 3 different cap n ball pistol bullet designs.

http://accuratemolds.com/

They currently have this one listed as well:

http://accuratemolds.com/bullet_detail.php?bullet=54-460M-D.png

[Oily]

Welcome to the forum. If anybody can find you a mould it will be here! Don't shoot muzzy's myself but people here are the most knowledgeable you will find. I don't post alot because I can find a bunch of info in the archives to solve most questions I have. Your post looked great to me and will likely get you a answer in short order. Disclaimer, this sight may cause late night browsing and loss of time syndrome.

[hockeynick39]

Here's a 460 gr maxi from accurate:

http://www.accuratemolds.com/bullet_detail.php?bullet=54-460M-D.png

and a 430 gr tapered:

http://www.accuratemolds.com/bullet_detail.php?bullet=55-430M-D.png

[Maven]

mac44mag, Try this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Thompson-Center-54-cal-Maxi-ball-1-cavity-mold-/232477972377?hash=item3620c45799:g:4CQAAOSwDcpZrsC p

[richhodg66]

Haven't used it in .54, but have a whole lot in .50. You want a design that loads easy, is accurate and hits hard, this is what you want.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1010238683/lyman-1-cavity-bullet-mold-548657-54-caliber-548-diameter-450-grain-plains-bullet

[bedbugbilly]

Can't add any more other than welcome to the forum!

[mulespurs]

If you haven't got one yet I may be able to help. My son rebarreled from 54 to 50 cal and may still have the mold. Send me a pm if interested.

[koger]

X2 on the lyman slug, shoots great in my .54 TC Hawken barrel, I use a veg fiber wad underneath it, very, very accurate.

[725]

Welcome aboard. A few sources:

As already mentioned, Accurate Molds, also NOE Molds. Two fine sources for what you want.

[DIRT Farmer]

Dont be afraid to try a 530 ball and some ticking, nope it wont work with 120 grains of wompum stompum but 70 grains of ffg and a 530 ball will shoot through a deer and not make your sholder sore or crack your stock where the bolt goes through.
Most shooting is punching holes in paper or knocking a can over. Not much lead or powder required
BTW welcome to the forum

[Chill Wills]

TC 54 cal Maxi-ball
I keep seeing them on ebay.

[scattershot]

I may have one. I'll check and let you know.

[scattershot]

Sorry, I don't have one, either.

Good luck in your search.

[Blammer]

could always get a sabot to shoot 50 cal bullets in it. :)

NOE may have a mould your looking for.

[KenT7021]

Watch eBay.I have seen a number of TC molds sold there over the last couple of years.

[jaegerstutzen]

Mac,I bought a box of moulds a while ago and have 2 54 T/C maxis. One is black alum. w blued sprue cutter, looks unused w small rust on cutter. .54 cal on sprue cutter and 789 on blocks Don't know weight as labels on box are illegible. Bullet length .090. $32 ppd. Another, gold, 54 M and 1467 on blocks. Someone has added a washer to sprue cutter and cutter does not lie flat on blocks. Bullet in it may need to be melted out. $17 ppd. Regards, Jaeger.

[Eddie Southgate]

Dont be afraid to try a 530 ball and some ticking, nope it wont work with 120 grains of wompum stompum but 70 grains of ffg and a 530 ball will shoot through a deer and not make your sholder sore or crack your stock where the bolt goes through.
Most shooting is punching holes in paper or knocking a can over. Not much lead or powder required
BTW welcome to the forum

Which is exactly why I gave my Maxi mold away years ago . Round ball usually shoots better anyway .

[triggerhappy243]

Which is exactly why I gave my Maxi mold away years ago . Round ball usually shoots better anyway .

if you only knew...............this is my hand cast 54 cal. maxi-balls at 100 yards.

[Chill Wills]

Here is one, Lyman 54 cal Maxi (Not mine)


eBay item number:
352171521355
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.

[Geezer in NH]

TC made .54 rifle but never a Plains rifle. Just to correct what you want is for their Hawken or Renegade.

[Baja_Traveler]

They are indeed Hen's Teeth.

Occasionally you get lucky and stumble across new in-box molds for a ridiculously low 10 bucks each...

Still have yet to build my .54 hunting rifle, but I'll have the mold for when it happens.

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