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bluejay75
02-04-2019, 11:12 AM
Fellow Boolit Casters,

THIS BUY IS NOW CLOSED...PLEASE REVIEW YOUR ORDERS FOR ACCURACY AND KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR YOUR INVOICE

This will be one of the last Group Buys for FY19. It has been a pleasure serving you but I need some time to cast myself. But I am going out with a bang. This one I liked so much I didnt want to wait the long duration for getting a mold cut with MP Molds...but this is THE ONE!!!

Mr. Glenn Larsen has come out of design retirement AGAIN to offer the Larsen C432-250 RF. It is spec'ed out for around 250 grains maybe a little over. Pin options is where this will be a must have. Will come with Large, [B]Deep Penta (Same Depth as the Large pin in the Hammer Series) and flat. Penta pins will be rounded to prevent breakage if expansion reaches the base of the HP. The large and deep Penta should get the weight down around 240 when loaded giving good weight for caliber and enough fulle diameter to seal the bore nicely, enter the bore straight and give maximum case fill with slow burning powder. Recipe and properties to replace quite a few molds.

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This is a new boolit design (scaled up from the C358-180 applying all of the same priciples that made the original boolit very accurate). This will be suitable for any 44 Special/Magnum (or longer versions) along with the 444 Marlin firearms. It will cast at about 0.432" or 0.434" (your choice) dependent on your alloy. The weight is as shown on the drawing dependent on your alloy of choice. Meplat to crimp will fit long Ruger Cylinders but has as much full diameter beyond the crimp groove as the HG 503.

WE NEED 12 TO COMMIT BEFORE IT MOVES TO ACTIVE AND A FULL 25 HP SIGN UPS BEFORE IT CLOSES!!!


Options and details . .
1. Mold will be available in 2 Cavity brass HP, 4 Cavity Brass HP, 4 Cavity Brass Solid or 6 Cavity Aluminum Solid only.
2. Available in .432 and .434 diameters (WW).
3. Comes with Large Pin, Shallow Penta, Deep Penta and Flat
4. Available in Gas Check or Plain base
5. Available in the Wonderful 6 Cavity Aluminum also.

Disguised Email- HP or Solid- Diameter-# of Cavities-PB or GC- Zip Code if you want to be able to track your package

Example:

j_bownes at yahoo dot com -SOLID .432- 6 Cavity PB-Aluminum- 12121
or
j_bownes at yahoo dot com – HP -.434- 4 Cavity GC-All Pins- 12121

Cost is as follows:

Solid Molds -
- 4 Cavity solid Brass 95 Euro's (80,75 with discount)
- 6 Cavity solid Aluminum 95 Euro's (80,75 with discount)

Hp Molds -
- 2 Cavity HP all pins included 95 Euro's (80,75 with discount)
- 4 Cavity HP all pins included 135 Euro's (114,75 with discount)


These prices will be converted to us dollars when you get the paypal invoice.

GROUP BUY DISCOUNT OF 15% GIVEN AT INVOICE TIME

Add a set of Handles for 20 additional Euros. A savings of 3 off standard pricing.

Please include your (disguised) email address with your request.
Miha will send out invoices about the time the buy gets closed. Payment's through PayPal (he's in Slovenia). Shipping's direct.

Sign Up List:

Solid:
1)j underscore bownes at yahoo dot com- SOLID – 0.432 – 4 cavity PB - Brass
2)kawacharles1973 at g mail dot com- SOLID – 0.432 – 6 cavity PB - Aluminum
3)AnthonyB (no space) 45 at Verizon dot net - SOLID – 0.432 – 4 cavity PB - Brass
4)greg ((att)) watch mans tower ((dott)) com – SOLID -.432 - 6 Cavity PB- NO LUBE GROOVES - 65552
5)denneyr at sbcglobal dot net - SOLID – 0.432 – 4 cavity PB - Brass- 73099
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Hollow Point:
1)j underscore bownes at yahoo dot com – 0.434 – 4 cavity HP GC- ALL Pins)(Honcho)
2)idahobronco at aol Dot com– 0.434 – 4 cavity HP PB-(ALL Pins)(Honcho)(Designer)
3)AnthonyB (no space) 45 at Verizon dot net – 0.432 – 2 cavity HP PB-(ALL Pins)
4)rocpyro at gmail- – 0.432 – 4 cavity HP PB-(ALL Pins) PLUS Handles
5)mrsparkman at mrsparkman dot com – HP -.432- 4 Cavity GC-All Pins- 22191
6)eagle-rain at cox dot net -HP – 0.432 – 4 cavity HP GC-(ALL Pins) 06096
7)MT pete 79 at hot mail dot com- – HP -.432- 2 Cavity GC-All Pins
8)bluewrench75 at gmail dot com -HP- .434- 4-cavity HP- GC-(All Pins)- 26034-DHL
9)greg ((att)) watch mans tower ((dott)) com – HP -.432 - 4 Cavity PB- NO LUBE GROOVES -All Pins- 65552
10)no34570 at gmail dot com– HP -.434- 2 Cavity GC-All Pins
11)429421 at gmail dot com– HP -.432- 4 Cavity PB-All Pins
12)boomsticksfirearms at lowcountry dot com - 0.432” 4 cavity HP GC all pins 29488
13)jbpaul at suddenlink dot net – HP -.432- 4 Cavity PB - All Pins - NO LUBE GROOVES - 71111
14)jbpaul at suddenlink dot net – HP -.432- 4 Cavity GC - All Pins - NO LUBE GROOVES - 71111
15)greggoryashley at yahoo dot com-HP- .434-2 cavity GC - All Pins -
16)pyoung 914 at yahoo dot com - HP - .434 - 4 Cavity GC - All Pins - 31069
17)linc4570 at gmail dot com 432 Brass HP -PB - 2 cavity all pins. V0C2W0
18)Worgen(dot)wiki(at)gmail(dot)com- HP-.432 - 4 Cavity PB - All Pins
19)namovlov AT bigpond DOT com- HP-.432 - 4 Cavity PB - All Pins
20)siberianfiveohfiveatgmaildotcom- – 0.434 – 4 cavity HP PB-(ALL Pins)
22)bvanfleet1 at roadrunner dot com - HP-.432 - 4 Cavity PB - All Pins- NO LUBE GROOVES+ SET OF HANDLES
23)Tryandstopthisox at gmail dot com- HP– 0.432 – 4 cavity HP GC-(ALL Pins)
24)slvfx50 at aol dot com--HP- .434-2 cavity GC - All Pins + HANDLES
25)siberianfiveohfiveatgmaildotcom- – 0.434 – 4 cavity HP PB-(ALL Pins)
*****Cutting Molds
26)jstahlconstruction AT yahoo DoT com-HP- .434-2 cavity GC - All Pins
27)rodharrisonok at yahoo dot com- HP– 0.432 – 4 cavity HP GC-(ALL Pins)
28)mhaley7030 at aol dot com-HP-.434 2 cavity HP GC all pins
29)Alamodefense at gmail dot com-HP- 0.432 – 4 cavity HP PB-(ALL Pins) 78250
30)vfluckey at midco dot net-HP- 0.432 – 4 cavity HP PB-(ALL Pins)
31)eddy martinez 13 at gmail dot com-HP -.432- 4 Cavity GC - All Pins -+HANDLES- 33027
32)denneyr at sbcglobal dot net -HP- 0.432 – 4 cavity HP GC-(ALL Pins) 73099
33)tibor at tibor dot org - HP - .434 - 4 Cavity PB - All Pins - plus handles - 99507
34)robert dot davisson at comcast dot net -HP- 0.434 - 4 cavity PB -(ALL Pins)
35)Rick b 270 at aol dot com- -HP- 0.432 – 2 cavity HP GC-(ALL Pins)
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AnthonyB
02-04-2019, 11:24 AM
AnthonyB (no space) 45 at Verizon dot net one two cavity .432GC with all pins and one .432 plain base four cavity solid.
Tony

bluejay75
02-04-2019, 11:44 AM
Gents...sorry for the name on this one. Waiting for it to be changed. This is a 250 grain Boolit.

tradbear55
02-04-2019, 02:15 PM
bluewrench75 at gmail dot com - .434- 4-cavity HP- GC-(All Pins)- 26034

Dr-Greg
02-04-2019, 03:17 PM
Would like it in Hitek if possible:

greg ((att)) watch mans tower ((dott)) com – HP -.432 - 4 Cavity PB -All Pins- 65552

bpatterson84
02-04-2019, 03:58 PM
4 cavity HP ~@ .432. Handles.

rocpyro at gmail

PWS
02-04-2019, 07:13 PM
Since this discussion seems to have died?!?:

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?370263-MIHEC-432640-434640-Lyman-Devastator-Clone-SOLID-ONLY-RUN

Please sign me up on this one for a 0.432", 6 cavity, solid, plain base, aluminum, mikefairbanks45 at moc tod oohay

bluejay75
02-04-2019, 11:04 PM
Since this discussion seems to have died?!?:

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?370263-MIHEC-432640-434640-Lyman-Devastator-Clone-SOLID-ONLY-RUN

Please sign me up on this one for a 0.432", 6 cavity, solid, plain base, aluminum, mikefairbanks45 at moc tod oohay

You did an excellent job encrypting your email. can you make it clearer so youre not missed when invoices come out.

chsparkman
02-04-2019, 11:20 PM
mrsparkman at mrsparkman dot com – HP -.434- 4 Cavity GC-All Pins- 22191

bluejay75
02-05-2019, 12:03 AM
All fixed up Gents...Thanks for trusting me to bring you good molds for the regular old shooter.

MTtimberline
02-05-2019, 11:16 AM
Please put me in for a 2 cavity HP .432 GC w/ all pins.
MT pete 79 at hot mail dot com
Thank you

Any chance for a .45 version?

bluejay75
02-05-2019, 11:23 AM
Please put me in for a 2 cavity HP .432 GC w/ all pins.
MT pete 79 at hot mail dot com
Thank you

Any chance for a .45 version?

They are next...then close out with a .458/.460.

Same concept.

tradbear55
02-05-2019, 03:42 PM
You forgot to add me to the buy, thanks. Post #4.

Dr-Greg
02-05-2019, 08:08 PM
You forgot to add me to the buy, thanks. Post #4.

Forgot me too, post #5

no34570
02-06-2019, 01:07 AM
Hi
I'll take a 2 Cavity .434 HP GC mold all pins included please
no34570 at gmail dot com

no34570
02-06-2019, 01:11 AM
Good on ya bluejay75
Pat on the back for all the good work :smile:

bluejay75
02-06-2019, 09:25 AM
I think I got everyone this time...2 more HP molds and this one goes active. Take a look at the 300 grainer as well.

no34570
02-06-2019, 05:13 PM
bluejay75
I'm slot #10 but I asked for .434 dia please in the HP mold

Cheers

Mal Paso
02-07-2019, 11:22 AM
If you're Absolutely Sure this is The One.

4 cavity .432" Plain Base HP with all pins

429421 at gmail dot com

bluejay75
02-07-2019, 11:51 AM
If you're Absolutely Sure this is The One.

4 cavity .432" Plain Base HP with all pins

429421 at gmail dot com

I'm hedging my bets...ALL IN! The collett crimp is the most consistent crimp in my opinion. And is less finicky to brass length or if you get the perfect length and the crimp groove is just in the wrong place youre screwed. Theres no chance of any of that happening here.

Then youll ask why not just go with a slick sided boolit with no crimp groove. I have found that grooveless boolits have a narrower sweet spot when loads are concerned. So if youre trying to shoot plain base, max slow powder powered accurate loads from mixed brass... Larsen figured it out with the 358. That same concept in 44, 45 and 458 should have similar results.

bluejay75
02-10-2019, 11:07 PM
No problem. Both great molds. I’m only shooting PB 44s now.

chsparkman
02-10-2019, 11:34 PM
Previously "mrsparkman at mrsparkman dot com – HP -.434- 4 Cavity GC-All Pins- 22191 ",

Please change to mrsparkman at mrsparkman dot com – HP -.432- 4 Cavity GC-All Pins- 22191


Thank you.

Boomsticks Firearms
02-10-2019, 11:54 PM
boomsticksfirearms at lowcountry dot com - 0.432” 4 cavity HP GC all pins 29488

bluejay75
02-11-2019, 03:58 PM
Fixed up gents. This one is now active!!!

Dr-Greg
02-11-2019, 10:59 PM
Also put me down for:

greg ((att)) watch mans tower ((dott)) com – SOLID -.432 - 6 Cavity PB- NO LUBE GROOVES - 65552

autodidact
02-14-2019, 10:01 AM
Please include me for the following:

jbpaul at suddenlink dot net – HP -.432- 4 Cavity PB - All Pins - NO LUBE GROOVES - 71111
jbpaul at suddenlink dot net – HP -.432- 4 Cavity GC - All Pins - NO LUBE GROOVES - 71111

Thanks,
JB

big bore nut
02-16-2019, 12:13 AM
Put me down for a brass 2 cavity HP GC w/ all pins .434 greggoryashley at yahoo dot com

bluejay75
02-18-2019, 04:03 AM
I have asked Mihec to go ahead and order the cherry for this one. Thanks again Mr. Larsen for coming out of retirement for what Im sure will be another classic and accurate design.

LEADHOPPER
02-18-2019, 09:49 PM
pyoung 914 at yahoo dot com - HP - .434 - 4 Cavity GC - All Pins - 31069

I've got a MP 359-640 HP 2 cavity mold that i use a set of pins to make it a solid if at all possible.

bluejay75
02-18-2019, 09:58 PM
Gotcha sir. It will come with a flat pin. Good to see a fellow Georgian on here. I got my Wildlife Biology Degree from FVSU and lived in Perry while I was in college.

244ack
02-19-2019, 12:46 AM
lincoln underscore edward at yahoo dot ca 432 Brass HP -PB - 2 cavity all pins. V0C2W0

LEADHOPPER
02-19-2019, 07:10 AM
I hate it when my mind works faster then my fingers. Its amazing how one word can change the meaning of an entire sentence. What i meant was that i could use a set of flat pins for the 359-640 mold.

Law.man
02-19-2019, 08:01 AM
I'll have one please. 4 cav. brass HP .432 + a set of handles. Worgen(dot)wiki(at)gmail(dot)com. Much obliged!

Ramslammer
02-20-2019, 04:03 PM
G'Day
Please put me down namovlov AT bigpond DOT com HP -.432- 4 Cavity PB-All Pins
Thanks
Andrew Judd

bluejay75
02-20-2019, 04:17 PM
Fixed up sir.

Cherry Request done.
1 more HP and I put this one into last call.

Someone please share this on singleaction pro boards and Marlin owners. Im sure there are at least ten other shooters wanting a mold to load long to reach the lands.

frank505
02-23-2019, 07:23 PM
Four cavity plain base .434 with all the pins
siberianfiveohfiveatgmaildotcom

bluejay75
02-23-2019, 09:22 PM
All taken care of.

StuBach
02-24-2019, 10:50 PM
Since this discussion seems to have died?!?:

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?370263-MIHEC-432640-434640-Lyman-Devastator-Clone-SOLID-ONLY-RUN



I’m with PWS, really wanted to try Devastator but since that one is dead I’ll see what this one comes out like.

Tryandstopthisox at gmail dot com

.432 4cav HP GC

bluejay75
02-25-2019, 08:09 AM
I’m with PWS, really wanted to try Devastator but since that one is dead I’ll see what this one comes out like.

Tryandstopthisox at gmail dot com

.432 4cav HP GC

Before i sign you up...PM Mihec about cutting some and leaving the 432640 in his inventory. IMO it is his his most sought after and popular mold. I will ask him as well. Thats the Boolit that started me casting and I hated having to wait for it.

They are not the same boolit. The 432640 is not my most accurate 44 mold but its the most versatile.

My message to Mihec:

Sir,

This is the mold that started me casting. Your mold! It might serve you well to leave this one in your inventory and if you send one to Fortunecookie45LC on youtube...you will never be able to keep one in stock due to the demand. It is by far your most popular 44 mold.

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?376073-ACTIVE-MP-Molds-Larsen-C432-250-RF-for-44-Special-Magnum-444-Marlin/page2

firedude
02-25-2019, 06:58 PM
bvanfleet1 at roadrunner dot com HP-.432 - 4 cavity - PB- all pins - No lube grooves - with handles.

StuBach
02-25-2019, 08:30 PM
Go ahead and add me on this one. I talked it over with the shooter who I cast 44s for and he really like the idea of this one, I’ll keep my eye out on the other one but this one fits more boxes currently and looks to be a accurate design which is what we’re after.

bluejay75
02-27-2019, 11:04 AM
All fixed up!!! Im interested to see the magic I will find between 24-25 grains of H110.....

Iowa Fox
02-27-2019, 06:28 PM
bluejay,sent you a pm with a couple questions. Thanks

Iowa Fox
02-28-2019, 05:14 PM
since Glenn Larson's 358 is one of the most accurate bullets I have i want to jump in on this one.

Put me down for

2 cav gas check HP with all pins in 434.
slvfx50 at aol dot com

frank505
02-28-2019, 06:10 PM
I’d like two of the four cavity plain base 434 diameter with all the pins instead of just one

bluejay75
02-28-2019, 06:33 PM
I’d like two of the four cavity plain base 434 diameter with all the pins instead of just one

Acknowledged...

bluejay75
02-28-2019, 06:39 PM
Wasnt expectin this one to fill up this fast. I will put it in last call when I can confirm that the cherry has been delivered.

Thanks again gents.

Iowa Fox
02-28-2019, 07:25 PM
Can you add a set of handles to my order.

Thanks

frank505
03-01-2019, 12:05 AM
Is there a dimensional drawing of this bullet? Thecrimp to meplat is .382 correct?

frank505
03-01-2019, 12:25 AM
Never mind I think. Glenn says the front band is .100, and the nose above is .282. Should fit just fine in a model 69 Smith

StuBach
03-01-2019, 10:33 AM
Wasnt expectin this one to fill up this fast. I will put it in last call when I can confirm that the cherry has been delivered.

Thanks again gents.

Very excited that this one went so fast. Looking forward to trying it out. Thanks for the efforts BlueJay!

Dpmsman
03-01-2019, 04:51 PM
I’m in too. jstahlconstruction AT yahoo DoT com.2 cavity HP 432 please.

bluejay75
03-01-2019, 08:18 PM
Youre welcome Gents.....

wdr2
03-08-2019, 01:43 PM
bluejay75 - Any idea how well this design will work in a Marlin 1894CB 44Mag (mine has Ballard rifling)?

bluejay75
03-08-2019, 01:49 PM
Good caliber to weight ratio....able to be loaded long or short...and radiused edges make it a fine design for a lever gun. Get the 434.

Lefty SRH
03-08-2019, 02:47 PM
Put me down for 1 mold
4 cavity plain base with all the HP pins
Schockley at icloud dot com

8mm
03-10-2019, 07:39 AM
I'm in for a .434 2 cavity HP GC all pins

mhaley7030 at aol dot com

bluejay75
03-11-2019, 05:50 PM
Youre added sir...

Target4fun
03-13-2019, 08:57 AM
Alamodefense at gmail HP 432 4 Cavities PB 78250

All pins

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

bluejay75
03-17-2019, 11:18 AM
Fixed up Mr. Alamo.

Gents....dont overlook the solid version of this. As a rookie alloy-ist...I am getting expansion from my flat nose boolits even after I water drop and am getting good accuracy on all except the Beartooth Clone without a GC. Just food for thought.

StuBach
03-18-2019, 05:05 AM
Please check mine, number 23. I’m listed as ordering PB but would like GC.

Saw the correction, thank you.

bluejay75
03-26-2019, 09:50 AM
Please check mine, number 23. I’m listed as ordering PB but would like GC.

Saw the correction, thank you.

Done sir.

thraxx
03-26-2019, 10:59 AM
I'll take one, please

4-Cav .432 GC HP

vfluckey at midco dot net

bluejay75
03-26-2019, 02:39 PM
Fixed up gents.

bishopgrandpa
04-02-2019, 12:10 AM
bishopgrandpa-fthornhill78 at gmail dot com-.432-4 cav HP-PB with all pins please. 12020 zip

bluejay75
04-02-2019, 07:46 AM
Taken care of sir.

Law.man
04-02-2019, 08:09 AM
Hey Bluejay, could you delete the handles off my order? I'm no. 18 in the HP list. I just bought a couple in the handles only GB, so I'm set for the time being. Thanks!

bluejay75
04-02-2019, 08:21 AM
Done sir.

bishopgrandpa
04-03-2019, 11:07 PM
#31 bishopgrandpa. Would like to change to plain base if not to late.

reddhawkk
04-06-2019, 11:55 PM
eagle-rain at cox dot net HP – 0.432 – 4 cavity HP GC-(ALL Pins) zip 06096

bluejay75
04-07-2019, 04:38 PM
Taken care of sir.

PWS
04-11-2019, 03:22 PM
Sorry but I have to bow out. Please remove me from this buy. Solid mold, #4 on list, mike fairbanks.

bluejay75
04-22-2019, 01:34 AM
Done sir.

PbHurler
04-22-2019, 07:22 AM
Bluejay, Please sign me up for:

(1) Brass 4 cavity Plain Base, .432" Solid
and
(1) Brass 4 cavity Gas Check, .432" Hollow Point (all pins)

denneyr at sbcglobal dot net

Zip 73099

Thank you

bluejay75
04-22-2019, 11:26 AM
Great choices sir. Got you down...

Kawacharles
04-26-2019, 02:44 PM
I'm in:

6-Cavity Aluminium, Plain Base, .432

kawacharles1973 at g mail dot com

bluejay75
04-28-2019, 09:20 AM
Taken care of sir.

thraxx
04-29-2019, 09:50 AM
Please change my order from a gas check to a plain base mold.

# 30) on the HP list (vfluckey)

thanks!

AlaskaMike
05-08-2019, 03:55 PM
I'll jump in on this one.

tibor at tibor dot org - HP - .434 - 4 Cavity PB - All Pins - plus handles - 99507

Thanks!

bluejay75
05-16-2019, 11:45 AM
this buy is now closed...please review your orders for accuracy and keep an eye out for your invoice

Mal Paso
05-16-2019, 09:53 PM
this buy is now closed...please review your orders for accuracy and keep an eye out for your invoice

It hasn't even been 4 months. What's the rush? LOL

Just like Costco, get used to finding something on one isle and they move it.

PbHurler
05-17-2019, 12:10 PM
Sweet!

Thanks for this one bluejay....

bishopgrandpa
05-29-2019, 03:36 PM
Are pins still an issue?
Anyone seen an invoice?

bluejay75
05-29-2019, 03:37 PM
No invoices yet sir.

Mal Paso
06-21-2019, 12:02 AM
Are pins still an issue?
Anyone seen an invoice?

If all you need is an invoice you can have one of my old ones.

BUMP

StuBach
06-26-2019, 11:05 PM
Any update on when we should expect this to run? I know Miha has a ton going on and pins have been an issue but curious when we should expect to see these coming around.

Mal Paso
07-30-2019, 09:52 PM
Any update on when we should expect this to run?

Nope

Bump

StuBach
08-17-2019, 02:03 PM
Bump.

Also, noticed this got moved to closed in delivery. If Miha hasn’t committed to run timeline yet wouldn’t it make sense to leave open so more could sign up if they want? Don’t want to delay it any more but why not add more orders if possible?

bluejay75
08-18-2019, 11:35 PM
Great point. I will inquire about run schedule and send this back to Active.


Bump.

Also, noticed this got moved to closed in delivery. If Miha hasn’t committed to run timeline yet wouldn’t it make sense to leave open so more could sign up if they want? Don’t want to delay it any more but why not add more orders if possible?

MstrEddy
08-23-2019, 11:38 PM
If it's not too late
I'd like 1 == SOLID -.432 - 6 Cavity PB- NO LUBE GROOVES with handles
eddy martinez 13 at gmail dot com
33027

bluejay75
08-24-2019, 08:37 PM
If it's not too late
I'd like 1 == SOLID -.432 - 6 Cavity PB- NO LUBE GROOVES with handles
eddy martinez 13 at gmail dot com
33027

Good choice and prefect timing. Miha just contacted me last week about this one.

Mal Paso
08-25-2019, 07:14 PM
Good choice and prefect timing. Miha just contacted me last week about this one.

And? Time estimate to run?

bluejay75
08-25-2019, 09:17 PM
And? Time estimate to run?

As we have all learned...there’s no right answer here. I can guess though. My estimate goes 4-6 weeks. There are only a few in front of it and two of those few are large orders.

Mal Paso
08-26-2019, 09:15 AM
As we have all learned...there’s no right answer here. I can guess though. My estimate goes 4-6 weeks. There are only a few in front of it and two of those few are large orders.

Thank You! I think all of us appreciate whatever info you can provide, no matter how thin.

tradbear55
08-29-2019, 06:53 AM
Please change my shipping to DHL, I'm #8 on the HP list, Thank you.

StuBach
08-29-2019, 07:00 AM
Please change my shipping to DHL, I'm #8 on the HP list, Thank you.

I saw some members requesting this on another GB as well, what is the benefit and cost difference to DHL? Or is it just due to regionality?

thraxx
08-29-2019, 09:34 AM
For 9 euros you basically skip the trouble at customs and have your mold in 3-ish days, plus tracking. I logged into DHL and set it so I get emails at every step, and then have the option to have them leave it at the door w/o a signature.

tradbear55
08-29-2019, 10:49 AM
Having them leave it at my door w/o signature and in 3 days, that is why I want the upgrade.

StuBach
08-29-2019, 08:06 PM
Thanks for the info, I’ll stick to the standard for now. I’m in no rush.

StuBach
09-20-2019, 05:44 AM
Any updates on this one?

Also, bump for more interest.

hotrod13
09-20-2019, 08:23 AM
If not too late:
rodharrisonok at yahoo dot com- HP– 0.432 – 4 cavity HP GC-(ALL Pins)

Ronic
09-20-2019, 05:31 PM
Ditto on trying to get in on this.
robert dot davisson at comcast dot net -HP- 0.434 - 4 cavity PB -(ALL Pins)

bluejay75
09-20-2019, 10:40 PM
Any updates on this one?

Also, bump for more interest.

It is in the queue to run is about as much as I can say for this one. When the pins come in it should run.

Lefty SRH
09-29-2019, 09:12 AM
Please remove me from this buy.

bluejay75
09-29-2019, 11:40 AM
Got you removed Shockley (Lefty). If there are any concerns that youre having PM me.

bishopgrandpa
10-01-2019, 03:01 PM
Please remove from this buy. #31.
Bought a 44-250 HP by MP that looks identical from another member.

big bore nut
11-10-2019, 07:38 AM
If I can still get in on this one I'd like a 4 cavity brass HP GC .434 w/all pins
greggoryashley at yahoo dot com

no34570
11-11-2019, 05:26 PM
Hey Bluejay75
I am #10 on the 2 cavity list can you update to say "Shipping to Australia" please?
Cheers

StuBach
11-11-2019, 08:39 PM
40 on the buy by my count, any updates from Miha on when this should run?

bluejay75
11-11-2019, 08:51 PM
This should run in the next 30 days. Theres only one in front of it. But it’s a large GB.

MstrEddy
12-09-2019, 11:17 PM
Bluejay,
Can you please change --
1)eddy martinez 13 at gmail dot com-SOLID -.432 - 6 Cavity PB- NO LUBE GROOVES +HANDLES- 33027
to HP -.432- 4 Cavity GC - All Pins -+HANDLES- 33027

Thanks!

MstrEddy
01-06-2020, 11:41 PM
Bluejay,
I'm going to have to back out of this one. Please remove me.

Thanks,
EM

StuBach
01-07-2020, 06:57 AM
Do we have any updates on this one? It closed and was supposed to go to cut back in May but I still haven’t seen an invoice or anything so is it going to run or has it been cancelled?

bluejay75
01-07-2020, 09:06 AM
It is going to run.

Mal Paso
02-06-2020, 09:33 PM
A belated Happy Birthday! This buy turned one year old 2 days ago.:guntootsmiley:[smilie=p::happy dance:[smilie=l:

I tried to find fireworks but there were none down here.

StuBach
03-11-2020, 09:12 AM
Bump.

AlaskaMike
03-19-2020, 05:33 PM
Still no word on this one?

In a previous post it was mentioned that there was only one mold run ahead of this one--was there some issue with that run that may be holding this one up?

StuBach
03-19-2020, 07:46 PM
I sent Miha an email asking if he knew any updates on this one. Will send update when he answers.

AlaskaMike
03-19-2020, 08:45 PM
Thanks for doing that Stu, much appreciated.

MiHec
03-23-2020, 08:37 AM
Molds are on the machine

StuBach
03-24-2020, 12:05 AM
Woohoo!!!

AlaskaMike
03-25-2020, 12:08 AM
EXCELLENT! I can't wait to get this one.

bluejay75
03-29-2020, 10:25 AM
All updated. If there are any other changes please let me know.

RickinTN
03-29-2020, 01:28 PM
2 cavity brass gas check hollow point .432".
Rick b 270 at aol.com

Iowa Fox
04-29-2020, 09:35 PM
Any News?

Dr-Greg
05-02-2020, 01:42 AM
Been waiting over a year for this. Miha posted it was on the machine a month ago.

bluejay75
05-02-2020, 11:49 AM
He has been running molds from his other sites. This one and the slug mold should be coming soon.

Mal Paso
05-23-2020, 08:41 AM
Today it is TWO MONTHS since " Molds Are On The Machine". I have my doubts that we will ever see this mold.

StuBach
05-23-2020, 09:13 AM
I assumed Covid impacted Miha just as much as others and may not be able to complete yet. Has anyone heard from him? Hope he and his country have suffered through this better than some of our areas.

vtech26
05-23-2020, 01:04 PM
Any extras I would like one:
0.432 – 4 cavity HP PB-(ALL Pins)
Vtech26ATyahoo.com

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

Ronic
05-26-2020, 01:08 PM
I'm 90% sure Miha gets his pins made for him by another manufacturer. If that is the case, that is where the slowdown could be coming from. The molds my just be waiting on pins then he can ship them out.

Mal Paso
05-27-2020, 09:29 AM
Both bluejay and Miha promised better communication.......... I sent Miha a PM Today.

bluejay75
05-29-2020, 12:12 PM
Both bluejay and Miha promised better communication.......... I sent Miha a PM Today.

My sincerest apologies sir. I will reach out to him as well. I’m sure pins are the hold up. I know these have been on the machine.

Mal Paso
06-25-2020, 10:29 PM
Three Months since " Molds Are On The Machine"! Still Not a Word!

bluejay75
06-26-2020, 11:07 AM
We are in communication. Pins are holding up this one and two others.

Iowa Fox
07-07-2020, 04:15 PM
Any word from Miha on a promiss date for the pins from his supplier?

Dpmsman
07-11-2020, 09:27 AM
I apologize but can you please remove me from the group buy. I’m #26. Thanks.

no34570
07-12-2020, 07:14 AM
Sorry,have to back out of this one,cannot afford it,have to put what money I have to paying my loan off,sorry ! :(

Dr-Greg
07-28-2020, 10:50 PM
This is probably the longest group buy I've ever been on, ever.

StuBach
07-28-2020, 10:53 PM
This is probably the longest group buy I've ever been on, ever.

Yeah, just waiting for someone to call this one DOA. I’m not taking my name off list on off chance it runs but sadly don’t have a ton of hope.

Mal Paso
08-02-2020, 11:46 AM
It's been dead down here for weeks. We could knock a few walls out and get our own mill.

When I first started lurking here there was an effort to launch an Iron mold maker. Brass molds were a rarity then, I still think Iron cast better. NOE MP and Accurate came along to fill that void but we lost the only independent Iron mold maker. Bill Sands made a valiant effort to save Ballisticast as near as I can tell but there was too much wrong. It takes a lot to run a business. You not only have to be good at your trade but every other little thing too. Just rambling to fill dead air. LOL

StuBach
08-02-2020, 04:42 PM
I love Miha’s molds and think he makes works of art that cast great but I have to agree, I love old school iron molds above all others I’ve tried. Would love to see more makers get into making them. I keep meaning to try one of Tom’s iron molds but I look at his site with all the options and I get paralyzed by the options cause I already have all the designs I like that I know about, why spend the money?

AnthonyB
08-02-2020, 05:07 PM
Just saw that my order is wrong. The two cavity HP is supposed to be GC, not plan base. I don't mind on waiting for delivery.
Tony

Lakehouse2012
08-03-2020, 08:43 PM
Hey Guys, I'm helping Miha out by putting a list together of the GB's stuck in closed, but havent been delivered. I'm assuming this is one of those that have not been delivered, correct?

Thanks,

Lakehouse2012

StuBach
08-03-2020, 09:33 PM
Hey Guys, I'm helping Miha out by putting a list together of the GB's stuck in closed, but havent been delivered. I'm assuming this is one of those that have not been delivered, correct?

Thanks,

Lakehouse2012

That is correct, this one is not delivered yet. Thanks for the assist Chris.

bluejay75
08-05-2020, 06:04 PM
Another one held up by pins gents.

Mal Paso
09-07-2020, 01:48 PM
So another month has gone by without a word.

Are Pins something that can't be made anymore?

I find this more than rude.

I PMed Miha, Bluejay and Lakehouse.

StuBach
09-07-2020, 10:07 PM
I haven’t been too active in the GB side of the forum lately, has any of Miha’s GBs gone through lately? Just curious if this is a pin issue or a low priority buy?

Mal Paso
09-08-2020, 10:15 AM
I haven’t been too active in the GB side of the forum lately, has any of Miha’s GBs gone through lately? Just curious if this is a pin issue or a low priority buy?

Yes, others have shipped while we sit on the sidelines.

I sent an email through Miha's website and got an automated response.

I have only started to stir the pot.

Dr-Greg
09-09-2020, 12:28 AM
Yes, others have shipped while we sit on the sidelines.

I sent an email through Miha's website and got an automated response.

I have only started to stir the pot.

Stir, baby, stir. I'm ready for this one to end. Let's do this.

I can't believe that a full blown machine shop can't make its own pins. What the heck? That's got to be the most simple part of the mold.

StuBach
09-09-2020, 09:28 AM
I’m not sure on this but when I first started buying MP molds it seemed like this was Miha’s side hustle. If memory serves he told me his day job was programming of some sort (web design?). I was under the impression he just has the CNC for doing the mold blocks, hence why he would outsource the parts he doesn’t have tooling for. Also, I recall reading that he was picking up some big European contracts for his CNC work so I’m sure that takes priority over these one-offs.

Either way, while I’m annoyed that this got “closed” prematurely, I’m still thrilled we have a resource like Miha to help us with this hobby. Hopefully we won’t have to wait too much longer (though I did just have to blow most of my slush fund to replace my dead table saw so hopefully it goes before the funding disappears [emoji20])

Disclaimer: This was several years ago that Miha and I talked and i am inferring some things based on our conversations. Please feel free to correct me if my data is incorrect.

Lakehouse2012
09-09-2020, 11:29 PM
This GB is Bluejays, so I'm kinda outta line posting on his thread BUT I dont want to see folks getting all knotted up inside, SO:

1) Europe has the same issues we do; Covid. When I spoke with Miha a month ago, all the countries he is buying steel from have put restrictions on who (govt and large businesses) can buy. Depending on the destination country (Slovinia in this case) Germany and Switzerland were refusing to sell unless it was a large order, as in tons at a time. Miha had to rebuild his supply-chain, it took time.

2) He used to be part-time to molds, but went exclusive several years ago, he and his father are the only ones that work consistently because many people in his area are lazy or its easier to suck off their government (remember it used to be behind the Iron Curtain). Getting people to work is difficult or close to impossible.

3) The whole of Europe goes on freakin "holiday" for about a month in the August timeframe. Go back and check posts from previous years August, its the same whining every year. I'm not saying I agree with it, thats just what it is.

4) Those pins that you say are so easy to make- this comment bothers me. Everyone of his mold designs are specific to the pins. Measure some from different molds, height and location of the cross-pins changes, depending on lots of factors. Then you add in that its high-carbon steel (machining is tougher) and the diameter and length are held to .0005". Then multiply that by 25-50 molds with 4 cavities each, and there are usually 3-5 pin choices with each mold. Thats as many as 500 precisely ground, TINY - <language> pins high carbon parts for a single GB. Miha has over 100 designs of mold he has created over the years, and he is trying to keep them all in stock.

5) I've got calls and messages into him like I'm sure many others. Hes not responded to me either. I hope he and his family are safe and everything is ok.

None of you are going to die without receiving this mold at a specific time. I get that quarantine has some people on edge, but for the love of humanity, just ease up. The molds will get made, and this issue will pass.

If you no longer want in on the mold, just respectfully post that you no longer want it. No reason to be a Richard Cranium.:Fire::Fire::Fire:

Peace and out,

Lakehouse2012




Yes, others have shipped while we sit on the sidelines.

I sent an email through Miha's website and got an automated response.

I have only started to stir the pot.


Stir, baby, stir. I'm ready for this one to end. Let's do this.

I can't believe that a full blown machine shop can't make its own pins. What the heck? That's got to be the most simple part of the mold.


I’m not sure on this but when I first started buying MP molds it seemed like this was Miha’s side hustle. If memory serves he told me his day job was programming of some sort (web design?). I was under the impression he just has the CNC for doing the mold blocks, hence why he would outsource the parts he doesn’t have tooling for. Also, I recall reading that he was picking up some big European contracts for his CNC work so I’m sure that takes priority over these one-offs.

Either way, while I’m annoyed that this got “closed” prematurely, I’m still thrilled we have a resource like Miha to help us with this hobby. Hopefully we won’t have to wait too much longer (though I did just have to blow most of my slush fund to replace my dead table saw so hopefully it goes before the funding disappears [emoji20])

Disclaimer: This was several years ago that Miha and I talked and i am inferring some things based on our conversations. Please feel free to correct me if my data is incorrect.

Mal Paso
09-10-2020, 09:31 AM
We all have problems. I keep my customers updated on delays. We have heard NOTHING from Miha except the molds were on the machine 6 months ago. He promised better communication, there has been NONE.

bluejay75
09-10-2020, 02:15 PM
I will apologize for this as well. As with everything we have to maintain hope that things will get back to normal or the new normal as soon as possible.

While there was down time Miha did run all the molds that he had pins for and a lot of the older designs are now in stock for the first time in quite a while. He runs molds for 4 different places and the casting community is clamoring for the new ones to be run.

My apologies once again.

Lakehouse thanks for the plus one. I didn’t know what to say.

Lakehouse2012
09-11-2020, 01:05 AM
Miha called me back at 12:45am EST.........

He is about 1 week from being able to send invoices. He is working his tail off with all the orders, but you guys should start getting feedback very quickly. Somebody owes me a mold for expediting....

no34570
09-11-2020, 01:43 AM
Sorry see post #138
I'm out of this one,sorry all money is going to loan repayments,so sorry!

MiHec
09-29-2020, 07:14 AM
E-mails will be out tomorrow
https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/s640x640/120390161_2829935820570508_791664637902465323_o.jp g?_nc_cat=100&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=dVTb_On08ZUAX8VRzc-&_nc_ht=scontent-mxp1-1.xx&tp=7&oh=1ac0d5aea5f08a19c98c4acb00d9fb31&oe=5F985526

StuBach
09-29-2020, 08:08 AM
E-mails will be out tomorrow
https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/s640x640/120390161_2829935820570508_791664637902465323_o.jp g?_nc_cat=100&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=dVTb_On08ZUAX8VRzc-&_nc_ht=scontent-mxp1-1.xx&tp=7&oh=1ac0d5aea5f08a19c98c4acb00d9fb31&oe=5F985526

Yay, super excited!

Thank you Miha for the update.

Mal Paso
09-29-2020, 10:09 AM
Very Cool!

I keep stopping by to have another look.

Now I'm starting to worry. Hope everything is alright!

StuBach
10-02-2020, 06:33 PM
Did I miss the invoice in my email? Haven’t seen mine come across yet so just wanted to make sure I hadn’t deleted it on accident. Anyone else get theirs yet?

Mal Paso
10-02-2020, 07:08 PM
Nope and I've been checking here too. Miha usually posts "Invoices Out" and to email if he missed you.

Iowa Fox
10-02-2020, 07:36 PM
Nothing here plus I keep checking this thread so I don't miss it in the email.

bluejay75
10-03-2020, 01:26 PM
Not yet. But soon.

MiHec
10-07-2020, 05:05 AM
E mails are out!!!!!!

tradbear55
10-07-2020, 06:39 AM
Order is in. Thanks Miha.

Kawacharles
10-07-2020, 06:40 AM
Finally! Paid.

StuBach
10-07-2020, 06:40 AM
Order in, thank you.

hotrod13
10-07-2020, 07:15 AM
Thanks Miha, order is paid and ordered a few extras

PbHurler
10-07-2020, 08:52 AM
If anyone winds up with a .432" (all pins) Gas Checked version that doesn't work for you, I'm interested.

I got missed on the original order somehow. been in contact with Miha to no avail. Website says they're available, but only in 2 Cav. I can't find a 4-Cav. per my request/order

But I'll keep trying....

I think I "gott'r" done! :happy dance:

bluejay75
10-07-2020, 09:33 AM
If anyone winds up with a .432" (all pins) Gas Checked version that doesn't work for you, I'm interested.

I got missed on the original order somehow. been in contact with Miha to no avail. Website says they're available, but only in 2 Cav. I can't find a 4-Cav. per my request/order

But I'll keep trying....

I will settle for a solid mold if we can get you taken care of. I will keep you posted as a backup. I requested a 434 though.

autodidact
10-07-2020, 09:34 AM
Has the payment/order process changed again?

We used to pay for molds via responding to a PayPal invoice.

Then it changed to using a code on Miha's website.

I got a PayPal invoice for this mold and paid it.

What is the proper method going forward?

PbHurler
10-07-2020, 03:34 PM
I will settle for a solid mold if we can get you taken care of. I will keep you posted as a backup. I requested a 434 though.

Thank you! I believe I got an order in on MP's website.....

(Yup, just got his confirmation email, as well as one from PayPal)

Mal Paso
10-07-2020, 09:42 PM
I'm glad Miha is alive, I would have checked up on him if it wasn't such a long drive.

StuBach
10-07-2020, 10:22 PM
I’m impressed with his new process. Ordered first thing this morning and not long after already had DHL tracking info that it will be here on the 14th. Also glad it’s coming DHL and doesn’t need a signature like USPS, they never even try and knock in my area just make you come in for pickup. Nicely organized Miha.

Also very glad your still with us and able to produce these wonderful works of art.

MstrEddy
10-07-2020, 10:24 PM
Got mine ordered. And a couple of extra items.
Thanks Miha and Bluejay for taking care of this.

Iowa Fox
10-08-2020, 01:09 PM
I'm paid up

tradbear55
10-09-2020, 04:53 PM
Mould showed up today. DHL is fast! Another work of art from Miha. Thank you.

AnthonyB
10-09-2020, 05:55 PM
Color me unimpressed. I got the old PayPal invoice for one mold and an email link for the second mold. Following the email lead to an hour long process, and I never learned how to combine shipping on the two mold I ordered with the original process here on the board. Have not yet managed the process for the second mold.
Tony

tradbear55
10-09-2020, 06:13 PM
Larsen .432 https://imgur.com/gallery/IKdRtll
Tried to post pics hope they made it. I have weak computer skills.

AnthonyB
10-10-2020, 09:57 AM
Ordered the second mould last night. Second time went much smoother.
Tony

LEADHOPPER
10-12-2020, 06:22 PM
Got mine this afternoon. Now to clean it and get it ready to cast up some great looking boolits.

Iowa Fox
10-12-2020, 08:42 PM
Got mine this afternoon. Can't believe how quickly it got here.

bluejay75
10-12-2020, 08:51 PM
Show some cast boolits or molds if you guys don’t mind. When this is resurrected from the archives 10 years from now will surely help.

Mal Paso
10-13-2020, 09:06 AM
DHL was supposed to deliver yesterday but didn't. No email and they don't advertise their number. No information in tracking.

DHL is a step down from USPS.

Iowa Fox
10-13-2020, 01:05 PM
Anyone get a chance to pour one yet?

StuBach
10-13-2020, 07:36 PM
DHL ended up sending mine via USPS once it got into Michigan but it arrived today a day earlier than projected.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201014/6ab97ad30cdea2132262c4359952364f.jpg
Updated photo showing all accessories received. Another work of art as per usual.

Mal Paso
10-13-2020, 08:12 PM
WAAAAA! My mold is stuck in DHL HELL!

They emailed today to say my address of 20 years was no good. They won't deliver to a PO Box. There is a contact number but Not On Their Site. They will try again tomorrow but their english isn't good and it might be hopeless.

Mal Paso
10-14-2020, 07:37 PM
DHL 800 225 5345 They don't really speak english and got my additional information wrong. I looked up the time they were here yesterday and waited for an hour on the side of the road and GOT MY MOLD. I pointed out my mail box to the driver who was a native english speaker along with the fact that the mailbox numbers are not sequential and you have to LOOK.

One star for DHL. They should turn over local delivery to someone who knows the area, They are in San Jose and the closest dropbox alternative is 53 miles away.

THE MOLD IS ON THE HOTPLATE!

Mal Paso
10-14-2020, 10:45 PM
I would have been back sooner but you know I had to run the pot. Finished ahead of the stupid PG&E power shut down. May have to blow on the pot (ProMelt2). Here is the Penta. Mold runs like a dream.

Mal Paso
10-14-2020, 11:59 PM
The Alpha Hotels turned the power off to prove they could. I had the generator fired and the pot connected in minutes. I was at 300F when I put the power back. Seems to be OK. It's supposed to cool to 160F before you turn it off. (RCBS Pro Melt2)

The bullets Mic .4324"-.4326" from 95.5, 3.5,1 Alloy. Within .0005 across different axis all the way to the ogive. The mold fit is perfect and it ran Great first time out.

Anyway were running the Computer and Satellite on Gasoline. We'll see if homemade electrons are as good as Store Bought.

RickinTN
10-29-2020, 09:29 PM
I had the opportunity to cast a few today. After a short bit of warm up I began getting good bullets. The OD of the bullets is .433", about what I expected. The gas check shank however measures between .417" to .419". The gas checks I have won't even come close to fitting. I have another gas checked mold from Accurate and the shank measures .400". It's about a perfect fit. What is everyone going to use for gas checks with these bullets? Any suggestions appreciated.
Take care,
Rick

bluejay75
10-30-2020, 05:18 AM
I had the opportunity to cast a few today. After a short bit of warm up I began getting good bullets. The OD of the bullets is .433", about what I expected. The gas check shank however measures between .417" to .419". The gas checks I have won't even come close to fitting. I have another gas checked mold from Accurate and the shank measures .400". It's about a perfect fit. What is everyone going to use for gas checks with these bullets? Any suggestions appreciated.
Take care,
Rick

When I run into this i size with GC only then lube and coat on a second step.

RickinTN
10-30-2020, 08:06 AM
I would love to size with the gas check in one step as I don't coat. The gas checks won't come close to going on the shank. The shank is about .017" too big.
Rick

bluejay75
10-30-2020, 01:16 PM
I usually have the opposite problem with Gator checks. My mold comes in the mail today and I ordered the 434. Will share my experiences when I get some cast.

Mal Paso
11-05-2020, 09:31 PM
I would like a 432 aluminum 6 cavity Plain Based mold if possible.

429421atgmaildotcom

Thanks

StuBach
11-05-2020, 09:39 PM
I would like a 432 aluminum 6 cavity mold if possible.

429421atgmaildotcom

Thanks

Looks like he only has the 2 and 4 cav available now. Here’s link to his website for them.


https://www.mp-molds.com/bullet-casting-equipment/?product_cat=&s=Larsen&post_type=product

Mal Paso
11-06-2020, 10:05 AM
Looks like he only has the 2 and 4 cav available now. Here’s link to his website for them.


https://www.mp-molds.com/bullet-casting-equipment/?product_cat=&s=Larsen&post_type=product

I talked to bluejay75 last night and the Aluminum molds haven't run. They usually run with the brass but didn't this time. I asked to put my name in for if and when they do.

Thanks!

StuBach
01-08-2021, 12:01 AM
These do turn out nice, cast up some pentas and some solids and am very pleased. With my 4/4/92 blend the pentas came in right at 242gr and the solids at 251gr.

These will do some damage.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210108/4f321144b2fb8d1ca42efbd301a6676a.jpg
(Right one has been sized and checked with aluminum check)

Mal Paso
01-09-2021, 01:41 PM
Nice! I've got a scope coming to see how accurate these are.

Who made the gas checks and how did they fit? I was looking at that mold too.

StuBach
01-09-2021, 01:45 PM
Nice! I've got a scope coming to see how accurate these are.

Who made the gas checks and how did they fit? I was looking at that mold too.

Gas checks were made by me on a FreeChex III out of .014 inch aluminum I got off Amazon. The checks fit very snuggly and we’re almost impossible to install once both were powder coated. I may need to drop to a slightly thinner material or check before pc

If you want to shoot me a PM and I can throw some of the checks in the mail to you.

LEADHOPPER
02-20-2021, 11:36 PM
Finally had enough free time to actually sit down and cast with this mold. I see some others have had issues with the gas check shanks being oversized. I too have run into this issue. What has everyone's fix been for this? I have Hornady 44cal gas checks and they fit on my MP434-640 mold great. Can't even get them to start on this one. Any suggestions?

Thanks

LH

bluejay75
02-22-2021, 09:34 AM
Run them through the sizer as just the boolit and check. Powdercoat afterwards. A tight fit still seats square. I have the 434 mold and this is what is working with mine. There are so many different kinds of gas checks out there. Its hard to accomodate all of them. Are you using the undersized shank GCs? Most of the time the shank is too small and having standard shank GCs and "normal" shank GCs have helped me out. I only have one mold that needs the undersized. The balance I can make work by coating afterwards.

RickinTN
02-22-2021, 01:29 PM
The gas check shank on my mold is just too big. Please advise as to how to return the mold for a refund. It's no good to me without gas checks,
Thanks,
Rick

LEADHOPPER
02-22-2021, 07:32 PM
It doesn't matter when I try to put the gas check on the shank is roughly .015 larger then it should be. My MP434-640 has a .404 shank this mold has a .419 ish shank. I'm using standard Hornady gas check and from everything that I've found they are the same size as all standard gas check. I'm kinda in the same boat as Rick, that this mold as is ain't going to work the way it is. Has anyone been able to get in contact with Mihec about this issue. I sent him an email and a PM but haven't heard anything back from him as of yet.

Thanks
LH

bluejay75
02-22-2021, 09:10 PM
Is your mold a .434? Is this bare lead or after it has been coated.

Anyone else with the same problem speak now. I will begin sending PayPals for shipping costs until I hear back from him.

I will consolidate and send back to him. Let me speak to him first.

Let’s see how many others had the same issue so we can clear them all at once.

LEADHOPPER
02-22-2021, 09:40 PM
Yes, mine is a .434 and yes bare lead. Sounds like a plan. Just keep us in the loop and hopefully we can get this all figured out, because I'd really like this mold with the correct sized gas check shank.

StuBach
02-22-2021, 09:53 PM
I can say that if Miha is going to run another set I would pay him for the corrected blocks but if not I’ll deal with tight gas checks before going without the mold. These were a bear to install but they ended going on nice and tight which probably isn’t a bad thing.

I’ve also found that 44mag rounds PCd are fine without a gas check. We’ve done pretty extensive testing with the 429-244 gas check mold both checked with PC and non-checked Pc and found you get similar velocities and accuracy. Not saying I’ve stopped checking them as a normal practice, but maybe try a few PCd without gas check before opting to send the whole mold back for a refund. Also, other forum members may be interested in buying/trading.

I expect Miha will make it right as he’s a good man to work with and has done similar in the past.

bluejay75
02-22-2021, 10:29 PM
[QUOTE=RickinTN;5125624]The gas check shank on my mold is just too big. Please advise as to how to return the mold for a refund. It's no good to me without gas checks,
Thanks,
Rick

So you just want a refund and not new mold blocks. Was yours a 434 diameter?

RickinTN
02-22-2021, 10:38 PM
I believe mine is a .432 but would have to check to be sure. New blocks work for me instead of returning, as long as they work as they should. Mine is a 2 cavity brass.
Rick

bluejay75
02-22-2021, 10:39 PM
I believe mine is a .432 but would have to check to be sure. New blocks work for me instead of returning, as long as they work as they should. Mine is a 2 cavity brass.
Rick

When it was just a few he let me manage the return. You can send the mold and I will issue a refund as soon as I see a tracking number.

bluejay75
02-22-2021, 10:42 PM
I can say that if Miha is going to run another set I would pay him for the corrected blocks but if not I’ll deal with tight gas checks before going without the mold. These were a bear to install but they ended going on nice and tight which probably isn’t a bad thing.

I’ve also found that 44mag rounds PCd are fine without a gas check. We’ve done pretty extensive testing with the 429-244 gas check mold both checked with PC and non-checked Pc and found you get similar velocities and accuracy. Not saying I’ve stopped checking them as a normal practice, but maybe try a few PCd without gas check before opting to send the whole mold back for a refund. Also, other forum members may be interested in buying/trading.

I expect Miha will make it right as he’s a good man to work with and has done similar in the past.

Are you ok with just getting new mold blocks sir?

bluejay75
02-22-2021, 10:44 PM
I seated 3 different checks on my boolits and yes the shank is on the large side but all seated square. Even the undersized GCs.

Did any of you try different GCs or did they just not seat on the ones you have?

StuBach
02-22-2021, 10:59 PM
Are you ok with just getting new mold blocks sir?

For sure but only if he’s running a series of them and I’m more than happy to pay for them. If it’s him being put out please don’t sweat it.

Would anyone else be happier to have a replacement block set instead?

bluejay75
02-22-2021, 11:08 PM
It will be the same as last time we did a mold block exchange on a mold I ran. You will send the blocks or mold to me. I will issue the refund or you will get a new set of mold blocks if you chose to get replacements.

This gets the affected blocks out of circulation. There have been times when the defective blocks have been resold and the issue is being raised with Miha from the second or third buyer. To keep those communications down and the trickle in of the affected blocks it is best to get them out of the circulation.

When you send the blocks, if you happen to have a few casted boolits to put in the box. The measurements will help get the GC shank correct.

I will keep you posted. I have a message out to him and will follow up with a phone call in a few hours when he opens.

bluejay75
02-22-2021, 11:10 PM
But I am prepared to issue a refund as soon as I get a tracking number if that suits you. For the mold you bought and a small flat rate box.

LEADHOPPER
02-23-2021, 08:16 AM
I'm definitely good with replacement blocks. We waited a long time for this mold whats a little little longer. If you'll PM your Info I'll get everything together to send your way. Definitely appreciate you spearheading this effort.

bluejay75
02-23-2021, 09:21 AM
Just heard back from Miha. Heres where we are. Of the 100+ molds of this same design that he cut to include the prototypes he used for testing, no one has said that these GC shanks are too large or too small except the three who have replied here to this forum. This may very well be a GC issue rather than a mold issue. I have different models of GCs that I will send you samples of if you want to try them (my input). And ALL GC versions of this mold has been sold out for weeks.

He is willing to provide GC expanders to the three of you that feel your GC shanks are too large for the GCs you have. Option 1.

Return for refund. Option 2.

Cut new blocks. Option 3. But only after all reasonable attempts have been made to remedy and problem has been assessed.

He requested that you post pics with calipers showing the reading at the base and nearest the bottom driving band. He needs that to do a couple things...see if it is a mold defect (Diameter) to correct, mold defect (too rounded or bulged on the GC shank end). You can send those photos directly to him but Im certain most of us casters would like to see them too to compare to ours.

What are your thoughts?

bluejay75
02-23-2021, 11:00 AM
278355

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Rickin TN. Yours might be undersized as well. I spoke to leadhopper this morning and the Hornadys he has mic like a Gator Undersized GC. My older Hornady GCs mic 10-12 thou under the Gators and almost the same as a Undersized GC. Please mic your Gas Checks and see what you come up with.

Commercial GCs are built for commercial molds. There's a little you have to give up to get larger diameter boolits to be able to size at a larger diameter. Most Lyman, Hornady etc are built to service off the shelf molds primarily and come out of the mold at .430 max. Have to be able to seat a check on those boolits with little or no lead displacement. So they have to be smaller.

bluejay75
02-23-2021, 11:07 AM
Measurement midway of the check is .416 and is .418 at the mouth.

278357

Now these are too big for my 434 640 and when sized to .433 they spin freely in my hand and will not come off. But when I powdercoat everything works out the way its supposed to. Otherwise I have to use undersized GCs to get a first time seat on a non powdercoated boolit.

StuBach
02-23-2021, 03:28 PM
Thank you, for the info. Upon further consideration, I’m good with the mold I have. Tight gas checks are a good thing in my opinion so I’m good with as is.

Thank you and Miha for looking into this for us.

bluejay75
02-23-2021, 07:54 PM
Anyone else?

Mal Paso
02-24-2021, 08:40 PM
Will the aluminum molds ever run? Or have they?

danmat
02-24-2021, 10:57 PM
Bluejay can you clear your inbox

bluejay75
02-24-2021, 11:28 PM
Bluejay can you clear your inbox

It’s cleared now.

bluejay75
02-24-2021, 11:29 PM
Will the aluminum molds ever run? Or have they?

Will follow up when I can catch him. We have had sporadic contact with him this week. He’s swamped. The secret is out. More orders than he has ever had.

MrWolf
02-25-2021, 09:48 AM
Was asking the same question as Mel but not sure this would be preferred mold for my newly acquired Marlin 44 lever.

bluejay75
02-25-2021, 01:51 PM
Was asking the same question as Mel but not sure this would be preferred mold for my newly acquired Marlin 44 lever.

I’m sure it would work, but I would be willing to bet a beer that the 432 Hammer PB will work better right out of the mold and coated. Skipping sizing.

MrWolf
02-25-2021, 09:29 PM
Assuming you are referring to your other group buy. I am in on that so looks like I am covered unless I am missing something. Thanks bluejay75.
Ron

bluejay75
02-25-2021, 11:37 PM
Wolf. I was referring to the 270 grain 44 Hammer. If there’s not one on the site I may have an extra you can borrow.

Iowa Fox
02-28-2021, 07:54 PM
Anyone else?

I haven't had a chance to give mine a try yet. The weather has been horrible here for months.

Petander
03-06-2021, 03:49 PM
Here is mine.

https://i.postimg.cc/nrwsFyrZ/IMG-20210306-210626.jpg

Petander
03-07-2021, 09:22 AM
https://i.postimg.cc/PqpgCFHt/IMG-20210307-150353.jpg

LEADHOPPER
03-07-2021, 09:55 AM
Petander, are you making your own gas checks? If so what gas check maker are you using? Thanks in advance.

LH

Iowa Fox
03-07-2021, 10:42 PM
Well after watching this thread I finally got a day warm enough to give the new mold a try.

I have a brass 2 cav 434 and 434 is laser etched on the mold block. After cleaning the mold with soap, water, and a tooth brush I installed the solid pins and gave it three heat cool cycles on the hot plate.

The pot was totally empty so I went to the pile of ingots of just as smelted clip on wheel weights, no other alloy added. My dimensions are all with straight clip on wheel weight alloy.

With a hot mold and pot at temperature the first bullet was filled out crisply with no wrinkles, spruce cut easily and the bullets fell out the mold the moment I opened the handles. Beautiful bullets and superb design from Glenn.

Here is where I start to cry. The gas check shank is .4185-.419 Same as LEADHOPPER's mold All my other 44 cal molds (Lyman and LBT) measure .404-.405 with a visible cut in the shank where the gas check goes on and the checks snap on nicely. With the big square shoulder on this mold I don't think a gas check expander is going to work for this one.


The bullet diameter is .4355-.436 which is getting pretty big.

I would like to hear what some of the other guys with the .432 and .434 molds are coming up with for cast dimensions and what alloy they used.

LEADHOPPER
03-08-2021, 07:21 AM
Iowa Fox, that's what mine is dropping with #2 alloy. It does drop a nice bullet, but she's a big girl for sure. Definitely don't have to worry about that one dropping undersized.

Iowa Fox
04-02-2021, 02:42 PM
Can we get folks that have actually cast with their GC molds to post measurements of their dropped bullets. Both from the 432 molds and the 434. Also if you haven't had a chance to cast your mold please post.

StuBach
04-02-2021, 02:47 PM
I’ve cast mine but unfortunately all of mine have already been gas checked sorry.

RickinTN
04-02-2021, 03:09 PM
Mine is a .432" mold and my gas check shanks are .418" plus a bit. My alloy is 50/50 Wheel weights and pure. I can't get a gas check on mine, and I don't powder coat.
Rick

Iowa Fox
04-05-2021, 09:30 AM
Rick what bullet diameter is your 432 mold dropping?

RickinTN
04-05-2021, 11:20 AM
The body of my bullets are between .4325" and .433" with one cavity leaning more toward .433". Would love to know where Petander is getting the gas checks shown on the bullets above but I notice he is from Finland. My suspicion he is making his own?
Rick

Iowa Fox
04-05-2021, 01:57 PM
My guess is that since he is from Finland and they appear to be aluminum he is making his own. I'm not sure how St Bach might have gotten checks on his. I have some Gators and Hornadys here, can't find the old Lymans that I have. I took a few of both and put them on a aluminum plate and heated them until they got soft. Then I took the round end of a small ball peen hammer and pressed it in to open them up. No way are they going to fit on mine. Whats got me bamboozled is out of the group buy only about three if us are encountering problems.

StuBach
04-05-2021, 02:11 PM
My guess is that since he is from Finland and they appear to be aluminum he is making his own. I'm not sure how St Bach might have gotten checks on his. I have some Gators and Hornadys here, can't find the old Lymans that I have. I took a few of both and put them on a aluminum plate and heated them until they got soft. Then I took the round end of a small ball peen hammer and pressed it in to open them up. No way are they going to fit on mine. Whats got me bamboozled is out of the group buy only about three if us are encountering problems.

I will admit, my checks are made on a FreeChexIII out of aluminum and they were pretty tough to get on. I checked all the ones I’ve cast with this mold prior to noticing the issues everyone was having otherwise I would have done a little more testing between my hornaday check and the different thicknesses I have. This is not an offer of sale by any means but if someone wanted to do some testing I could sell/trade them some of the checks I made if they want? I don’t shoot 44 a lot but got in the groove and made some extra checks a couple weekends ago so I could spare some of what I have. Send me a PM if interested.

For those of us making our own, another thought I had was sourcing some slightly thinner material to cut them out of to make these easier. I use .014” thick sheeting currently based on Pat Marlin recommendations so I was wondering if there is a source for 0.012” or even 0.010” available to try? I know some say you can make out of soda cans but those come out too thin in my opinion and don’t stay on great (though didn’t test that against these bullets either).

Note: I am happy with my mold and not trying to complain about the shank as I didn’t have too much of an issue. Just trying to assist those that are having issues.

StuBach
04-17-2021, 04:52 PM
I finally had a chance to get some more cast up and my gas check shank came in at .418” with 94/3/3 alloy. I have the .432 4cav HP version.

I ran a little test with the three types of checks I had on hand: Hornaday (roughly 2014 purchase), vintage Ideal (1950s era), and my own Freechex III checks made with .014” aluminum.

Freechex were by far the easiest to apply though they were still a bit tough. Vintage ideals weren’t bad but did shave a little lead when being applied. The Hornaday were by far the hardest to apply. They actually cut into the lead that had lead coating the outside rim.

All were able to be applied but I did have to use some case lube in the die to get them to run through as this bullet is slightly oversized with my alloy and my Star .429 sized struggled a little. Actually had two of the test bullets with Hornaday checks get stuck to where I had to drill them out, but no issues once I used the case lube. If using normal lube in sized or tumble lube on bullets I suspect you wouldn’t have an issue.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210417/c4acbe44798e7ce1c0ddae0d2b8f32d1.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210417/5dfcc9ab6b8b6f3688afe58df1877f30.jpg
Here is photo of Hornaday check with lead cutting on outside of the check (right side in photo). Please not lead cutting makes check look like it’s uneven but it is on square.

Moral of the story, use checks other than Hornaday and you’ll likely be ok. Do I wish shank was slightly smaller to fit checks easier, yes, but do I feel it’s outside of acceptable tolerances to where I need a replacement, no. I have other 44 molds that have tight shanks too so this isn’t outside of normal I don’t think.

Mal Paso
05-06-2021, 10:33 AM
Thanks for the post! Took me half a month to notice. The Closed Buys Icon has been white (no posts) so long I gave up looking.

Iowa Fox
06-22-2021, 01:06 AM
Time to break the radio silence on this one. Miha needs to get at least three of us fixed up on a refund or re cut. I know everyone is swamped right now but he can't ignore us any longer.

RickinTN
06-25-2021, 12:37 PM
Time to break the radio silence on this one. Miha needs to get at least three of us fixed up on a refund or re cut. I know everyone is swamped right now but he can't ignore us any longer.

I fully agree. We are being brushed off. I have a mold which is absolutely worthless to me. I was told at first to return it for a full refund, and that it would be sent as soon as I furnished a tracking number. I asked for an address as to where to ship the mold and the world went quiet.
This has gone on for far too long. A gas check shank which is .014" or more too large is un acceptable.
Rick

Iowa Fox
07-06-2021, 02:04 PM
The last group buy that I was in before this one was the 7mm Thor from the Sands group which was a total disaster. At least the Sands family had the decency to admit they screwed up and squared things away. This guy will not acknowledge he miss cut at least three molds and is choosing to ignore the problem hoping it will go away. The mold I received is worthless to me. The only thing its good for is a sinker on a catfish line.

I have sent him direct email but he ignores them, will not even reply.

Bluejay can you bump this one off top dead center so that I am not forced to file a claim back through pay pal?

chsparkman
11-07-2021, 05:43 PM
I finally got around to casting a big lot with this mold yesterday. I have the .432 mold, GC, and I'm having the same problem. I have a supply of Hornady checks and some old Lyman, and neither will fit on the boolits. Impossible. So count me as number 4 having the same problem.

RickinTN
11-07-2021, 06:01 PM
I sent an e-mail and haven't heard a word. Apparently not willing to take care of the issue. I guess I'll have to try to get my money back through Paypal.
Rick

Iowa Fox
11-10-2021, 12:44 PM
I'm still waiting for him to make good on his mess. The mold I received is totally unusable- money wasted. I don't know what this guy is trying to pull.