CLOSED: RERUN- MP 359-135 FP - 6 or 8 cav Solid

[Lakehouse2012]

It's been 2 years since this one has run. This mold is ABSOLUTELY my #1 favorite, it has the perfect balance of weight, and many many friends have loaded these and everyone tells me the same thing, it's the most accurate bullet for pistol they have ever used. I have well over 100,000 shots on my 6-cav brass and I'd like to see others appreciate it like I have. So- offering it to the masses.

Here is the GB from 2017

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?331812-MiHec-359-135-FP-Solid-8-Cav-Aluminum-6-Cav-Brass

242897

Here are the options for this run, you can only choose:
1) Lube groove with either: (Bevel Base or Flat Base)
OR
2) NLG gets you a Flat Base

Prices are with shipping included, below.

- 6 Cavity solid Brass 95 Euro's (80,75 Euros with discount)
- 8 Cavity solid Aluminum 95 Euro's (80,75 Euros with discount)


Sequence of events:
1) Participants order molds and are placed on the list.
2) Group Buy will close (which will be posted on the thread) at some time determined by MiHec.
3) Molds are made from the orders on the list at the time it is closed or by altering what you want via PM to MiHec after it's closed. (Extra molds should be available... order them by PM to MiHec)
4) Invoices will be sent out via e-mail from the listed addresses and you pay by using Paypal...... It is my understanding the invoice will be in Euros which Paypal converts from Euros to dollars.
5) After you pay, the mold gets shipped.

6-cav Brass (Specify Bevel Base or Flat Base) and (Grooved or NLG)

1) (hermans) - 6 cav brass, NLG, FB - hcs45acp at gmail dot com
2) (nueces5) - 6-cav, NLG, FB, - hernangabriel At yahoo dot com dot ar
3) (misterzr) - 6 cavity, NLG (Brass mold) - keith(dot)kohlruss(at)gmail(dot)com
4) (alamogunr) - 6 cav, NLG, FB - alamogunr AT charter DOT net
5) (oldhenry) - 6 cav. brass, lube groove BB. HHWADKINSIII at aol dot com
6) (cord) - 6 Cav, Lube Groove, Flat base .....denbay58 at twc dot com
7) (autodidact) - 6 cav brass, NLG, FB - jbpaul AT suddenlink DOT net
8) (autodidact) - 6 cav brass, NLG, FB - jbpaul AT suddenlink DOT net
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8-cav Aluminum (Specify Bevel Base or Flat Base) and (Grooved or NLG)

1) (Lakehouse2012) - BB, grooved - sorgatz At ameritech d0t net (honcho mold)
2) (Wasalmonslayer) - 8 cav, grooved, BB - max@yvmarine dot com
3) (Dvdmacdaddy) - 8 cav Alum NLG - jayrbaker at gmail dot com
4) (Loudy) - 8-Cav-NLG - Need email
5) (mto7464) - 8 cav, FB, grooved + handles - mto 7464 at sbc global dot net
6) (ed7219) - 8 cav, NLG - Edmorgan5 AT Hotmail DOT com
7) (danmat) - 8 cavity alum, lube groove, FB, - ksuevn at aol dot com
8) (Kevin c) - 8 cav alum, grooved, BB - kevin_c1520 at yahoo dot com
9) (ThomR) - 8 cavity alum, BB, NLG thomrunyon at gmail dot com
10) (BD) - 8-cav alum w/groove, BB - Need a disguised email
11) (sagebrush rebel) - 8 cav alum, NLG - dbachvette at yahoo. com
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13) (igolfat8) - 8 cavity NLG - igolfat8 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com
14) (robbyPGP2014) - 8 cav alum, BB with lube groove - robvickybinion1976 At gmail dot com
15) (ddcrawford) - 8 cav alum, lube groove, FB - crawford.david.d AT gmail DOT com
16) (beetmagnet) - 8 cav NLG, FB - Starkherz 199 at gee mail dot com
17) (dimaprok) - 8 cav alum, LG, flat base - dimaprok at gmail dot com
18) (joebaja) - 8 cav. Alum, NLG, FB - joe.w.baja at gmail dot com
19) (tomme boy) - 8 cav, NLG - angied11975 (at) gmail (dot) com
20) (afish4570) - 8-cav Alum, FB - + handles afish4570 at gmail dot com
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[Wasalmonslayer]

Heck might as well get one it looks like a dandy!
8 cavity Aluminum, grooved, bevel base
max@yvmarine dot com

[Lakehouse2012]

Heck might as well get one it looks like a dandy!
8 cavity Aluminum, grooved, flat base
max@yvmarine dot com

Thanks Buddy!! :)

[Wasalmonslayer]

Man I thought this one would have went like wildfire....
Maybe everyone is hung over!

[Dvdmacdaddy]

I’ll take 8 cav Alum NLG. jayrbaker at gmail dot com

[Lakehouse2012]

I’ll take 8 cav Alum NLG. jayrbaker at gmail dot com

You've got it, your on the list, thanks!

[Wasalmonslayer]

Bump for a good one guys
Let’s get this rollin :)

[Wasalmonslayer]

Bump for a great design

[Cord]

Please add me to the list for a:

8 Cavity solid Aluminum Lube Groove Flat base .....denbay58 at twc dot com

Thanks!
.

[Lakehouse2012]

Please add me to the list for a:

8 Cavity solid Aluminum Lube Groove Flat base .....denbay58 at twc dot com

Thanks!
.Thanks, ive got you on the list!

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[Lakehouse2012]

Monday Bump

[Lakehouse2012]

Who wants a great 9mm/38spec load?

[Lakehouse2012]

9mm shooters, you have no idea what you are missing here... This hits harder than 124 and the FP causes NICE sharp holes in paper for competition. USPSA or IDPA, this is a must-have!

[flyingmonkey35]

if I didn't have one already I'd buy one.

bump to the top

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[hermans]

9mm shooters, you have no idea what you are missing here... This hits harder than 124 and the FP causes NICE sharp holes in paper for competition. USPSA or IDPA, this is a must-have!

I just want to confirm this...I got mine in the group buy about 2 years ago, and this is by far my best 9mm boolit. As he says, it hits a plate or a popper like crazy, it is super accurate, and because of it's relatively short bearing surface compared to the nose, it loads very easy in the tapered 9mm case.
No swaging to reduce your diameter causing all the nasty problems normally associated with loading lead boolits in 9mm.
If you are serious about casting and shooting 9mm, guys this mold is a must have!

[KVO]

Echo Hermans' response above. This is my favorite 9mm mold by far for general purpose shooting and a lot of my others are just gathering dust. 8 cavity rocks. Between the 359-135 and the 360-640 all my 9mm needs are met, no muss no fuss.

[Lakehouse2012]

Monday Bump

[Lakehouse2012]

Miha will only be shipping via DHL from now on and i think no more invoicing, rather youll be notified the order is ready and you purchase (similar pay methods) on his website.

This is going to be a HUGE time saver for

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[dverna]

Please do not get upset.

I wish you had offered this instead of the 44-40 bullet for the Master Caster. I believe there will be little interest in the 44-40 mold for a Master Caster, but this should get a lot of attention. I would certainly order one immediately.

This 135 FP bullet is so versatile. Good for many 9mm's and can be shot un-sized in most .38/.357 guns.

Again, no disrespect intended. You do a great job as a honcho.

If this is inappropriate in this thread, I will not be offended if you want me to delete it or ask the moderator to do so.

[Lakehouse2012]

Please do not get upset.

I wish you had offered this instead of the 44-40 bullet for the Master Caster. I believe there will be little interest in the 44-40 mold for a Master Caster, but this should get a lot of attention. I would certainly order one immediately.

This 135 FP bullet is so versatile. Good for many 9mm's and can be shot un-sized in most .38/.357 guns.

Again, no disrespect intended. You do a great job as a honcho.

If this is inappropriate in this thread, I will not be offended if you want me to delete it or ask the moderator to do so. This is great feedback. Thank you. I will change the 44-40 into this bullet design. I'm driving for the next couple of hours so might not get to it until this evening but it will get done because I also have no use for a 44-40 or maybe on second thought I'll simply add 1/3 machine design and put this one in it. Again great feedback, thank you

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[mto7464]

8 cavity BB grooved with handles. mto 7464 at sbc global dot net

[mto7464]

change mine to flat base please.

[Taterhead]

...respectfully withdrawn per the note in post #37 below.

[Lakehouse2012]

I'm in for an 8 cav aluminum with flat base and NLG.

Spudboy 10 at ya hoo dot com

This will work with NOE handles, right?Ive got you added, yes will work with NOE handles.

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[danmat]

8 cavity aluminum lube groove flat base
ksuevn at aol dot com
thanks

[Lakehouse2012]

8 cavity aluminum lube groove flat base
ksuevn at aol dot com
thanksIve updated you on the list

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[kevin c]

Oh, what the heck...

One eight cav aluminum, grooved with BB for kevin_c1520 at yahoo dot com.

[Lakehouse2012]

Oh, what the heck...

One eight cav aluminum, grooved with BB for kevin_c1520 at yahoo dot com.[emoji16] thanks, you are on the list

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[ThomR]

8 cavity aluminum Bevel Base and NLG thomrunyon at gmail dot com

Any idea when this will get sent out?

[Lakehouse2012]

8 cavity aluminum Bevel Base and NLG thomrunyon at gmail dot com

Any idea when this will get sent out?Ive added you, thanks! Should go quickly

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[BD]

I'll take an 8 cavity aluminum with groove and bevel case. And I'd buy an iron or brass mold for the master caster as well if you get it going. Respond PM with payment info and I'll send you the $$

[Lakehouse2012]

I'll take an 8 cavity aluminum with groove and bevel case. And I'd buy an iron or brass mold for the master caster as well if you get it going. Respond PM with payment info and I'll send you the $$

Cool, I've updated you on the list! This one now goes to active status. I need a disguised email for you.

I'll put put up a buy for the steel mold for the MC, are you wanting this exact mold? how many molds are you needing?

[asmith80]

I'll take an 8 cavity, with groove, flat base

adamjsmith80 at gmail dot com

[MiHec]

Small problem here....... We never did this one as bevel base
If interest is big enough I will make a new cherry with bevel base

[asmith80]

whoops, had a brain fart and misred the title, kindly take me off the list

[Lakehouse2012]

Small problem here....... We never did this one as bevel base
If interest is big enough I will make a new cherry with bevel base

Sorry Miha, I missed that detail. There are 3 so far with BB, the rest are in for FB.

[Taterhead]

Oh my gosh. I need to do a better job of reading. I misread 359 thinking it stated 356. With 359 and PC it will be the wrong size for my needs.

Gentlemen, I am sorry to withdraw. And will update the post above.

[Lakehouse2012]

Oh my gosh. I need to do a better job of reading. I misread 359 thinking it stated 356. With 359 and PC it will be the wrong size for my needs.

Gentlemen, I am sorry to withdraw. And will update the post above.No problem, ive removed you from the list.

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[kevin c]

I'm OK with flat base, Lakehouse, if it turns out that's the only version.

[hermans]

I love this boolit so much, I want another mold, this time in brass!
So, I want a 6 cavity brass, lube groove, flat base
hcs45acp at gmail dot com

[Lakehouse2012]

I love this boolit so much, I want another mold, this time in brass!
So, I want a 6 cavity brass, lube groove, flat base
hcs45acp at gmail dot comThanyou, ive updated you

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[nueces5]

I would like to buy one NLG plain base, 6 cav, brass
I would like to know if you can send me to Argentina
Thank you

[Lakehouse2012]

I would like to buy one NLG plain base, 6 cav, brass
I would like to know if you can send me to Argentina
Thank youYes he can send to you. I will add you to list, but i need a disguised email

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[nueces5]

PM sent

[Lakehouse2012]

PM sentYou are on the list, thankyou!

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[nueces5]

Sorry, maybe my question is a newbie question
Why most choose the mold of 8 aluminum cavities ?,
I have not had a good experience with the molds of two aluminum cavities of Lee.
I understand that the sprue plate with cam should be more comfortable, I only have a brass mold and I liked it a lot.
I would like to hear your opinions, why do you choose the mold of 8 cavities?

[hermans]

Sorry, maybe my question is a newbie question
Why most choose the mold of 8 aluminum cavities ?,
I have not had a good experience with the molds of two aluminum cavities of Lee.
I understand that the sprue plate with cam should be more comfortable, I only have a brass mold and I liked it a lot.
I would like to hear your opinions, why do you choose the mold of 8 cavities?

I think it is simply to make more bullets in a shorter time. I have this specific 8 cavity aluminum mold and I also have some 6 cavity brass molds from MP. You will see that I have now also ordered one in brass. Why? I like the brass molds better. The sweet spot when the mold is running perfectly is just "bigger"? for me with brass.

Also the durability of the brass is better that aluminum, you have to take very good care of your aluminum molds, since the metal is very soft.
The only "down side"for me with the 6 cavity brass mold, is that it is pretty heavy, and you have to first before you start, get a good patina on the brass mold to prevent tinning - there is a lot of good advice here on how to achieve that.

So I think it comes down to personal preference, both MP's brass and aluminum molds are first class, I just like brass better. Hope I have answered your question?

[hermans]

Thanyou, ive updated you

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Lakehouse2012,
Can you please change my order to a NLG please, I have started down the powder coating path now, so might as well get one with NLG. So it is for a brass mold, NLG and Flat Base.

Thanks

[Lakehouse2012]

Lakehouse2012,
Can you please change my order to a NLG please, I have started down the powder coating path now, so might as well get one with NLG. So it is for a brass mold, NLG and Flat Base.

ThanksNo problem ive got you fixed

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[nueces5]

I think it is simply to make more bullets in a shorter time. I have this specific 8 cavity aluminum mold and I also have some 6 cavity brass molds from MP. You will see that I have now also ordered one in brass. Why? I like the brass molds better. The sweet spot when the mold is running perfectly is just "bigger"? for me with brass.

Also the durability of the brass is better that aluminum, you have to take very good care of your aluminum molds, since the metal is very soft.
The only "down side"for me with the 6 cavity brass mold, is that it is pretty heavy, and you have to first before you start, get a good patina on the brass mold to prevent tinning - there is a lot of good advice here on how to achieve that.

So I think it comes down to personal preference, both MP's brass and aluminum molds are first class, I just like brass better. Hope I have answered your question?

Thanks, perferct

[ed7219]

I would like an 8 cavity Al NLG . Thanks Edmorgan5 AT Hotmail DOT com

[Lakehouse2012]

I would like an 8 cavity Al NLG . Thanks Edmorgan5 AT Hotmail DOT com

Thanks, I've got you on the list.

[Screwbolts]

I would like to be added to this group buy.

8 cavity Aluminum, grooved, flat base,

airlandseahobbies at g mail dot com

[Drew P]

249992
I have this mold and it replaced all my other 9mm. It’s great and 8cav aluminum can pile them up QUICK!

[Lakehouse2012]

I would like to be added to this group buy.

8 cavity Aluminum, grooved, flat base,

airlandseahobbies at g mail dot comIve added you to the list! Thanks

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[Lakehouse2012]

I'll take an 8 cavity aluminum with groove and bevel case. And I'd buy an iron or brass mold for the master caster as well if you get it going. Respond PM with payment info and I'll send you the $$

BD- I need to get a disguised email from you, please post here so I can update the list.

Regarding the master caster, you can go directly to MPs website and have him cut one for you. If I had a few more people chime in, I could start a GB and save each person a little cash.

[Screwbolts]

Lakehouse2012, I need to cancel my participation on this group buy. :-(

[Lakehouse2012]

Lakehouse2012, I need to cancel my participation on this group buy. :-(No problem, you are off the list.

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[BD]

bdallam@deletethispartgmail.com
I'm heading down the powder coating trail as well so can we make it an NLG?

[Lakehouse2012]

bdallam@deletethispartgmail.com
I'm heading down the powder coating trail as well so can we make it an NLG?Absolutely

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[misterzr]

Count me in for one - 6 cavity BB NLG (Brass mold) - keith(dot)kohlruss(at)gmail(dot)com

[Lakehouse2012]

Count me in for one - 6 cavity BB NLG (Brass mold) - keith(dot)kohlruss(at)gmail(dot)comYou are on the list

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[Beetmagnet]

Yall be careful with this mold. I got 2 of these last time around and it got rid of most of my lead this past year. Look at the photo and be careful.
250898

[sagebrush rebel]

(sagebrush rebel) 8 cav alum NLG dbachvette at yahoo. com

[Lakehouse2012]

(sagebrush rebel) 8 cav alum NLG dbachvette at yahoo. comThanks, you are on the list

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[drfroglegs]

Hey Lakehouse,

Please add me to the list. Glad I caught this one, just happened upon the group buy trying to figure out which buckshot mold I got from Mihec a year or two back!

(drfroglegs) - 8 cav Al, NLG, FB, drfroglegs at yahoo dot com

[Lakehouse2012]

I've added you to the list,

Thanks


Hey Lakehouse,

Please add me to the list. Glad I caught this one, just happened upon the group buy trying to figure out which buckshot mold I got from Mihec a year or two back!

(drfroglegs) - 8 cav Al, NLG, FB, drfroglegs at yahoo dot com

[nueces5]

I was observing that the 8 cav molds have opening cam
and whoever orders me, from brass, doesn't have it
anyone who has used it, is it difficult to open the 6 cav sprue plate?

[Lakehouse2012]

I was observing that the 8 cav molds have opening cam
and whoever orders me, from brass, doesn't have it
anyone who has used it, is it difficult to open the 6 cav sprue plate?Neuces,

The 6 and 8 cavity molds out of aluminum are the only with a cam. There is a hardened steel plug under the cam which prevents any wear on aluminum.

These style are very easy to open and a pleasure to use for long periods of time.

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[drfroglegs]

Neuces,

The 6 and 8 cavity molds out of aluminum are the only with a cam. There is a hardened steel plug under the cam which prevents any wear on aluminum.

These style are very easy to open and a pleasure to use for long periods of time.

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Lakehouse, do you mind explaining what you mean by a cam? I have a few Mihec brass and aluminum molds, but I'm not sure what you mean by the Al mold having a cam?

Are you suggesting the brass one will have a top/hammer-to-cut sprue plate whole the Al one will have a bottom/swivel-to-cut using a third handle (like the Lee 6 cavity molds)?

Forgive my ignorance, just want to make sure I understand the differences between the molds. Pics would be great if anyone has them!

Thanks

[Lakehouse2012]

Lakehouse, do you mind explaining what you mean by a cam? I have a few Mihec brass and aluminum molds, but I'm not sure what you mean by the Al mold having a cam?

Are you suggesting the brass one will have a top/hammer-to-cut sprue plate whole the Al one will have a bottom/swivel-to-cut using a third handle (like the Lee 6 cavity molds)?

Forgive my ignorance, just want to make sure I understand the differences between the molds. Pics would be great if anyone has them!

ThanksSorry i didnt explain all that well, let me try again with pics.

2 types of sprue plates:

Mallet opening which have the pivot closest to you
And
Cam or Lee style sprues which have the pivot on the far side of you. This 8 cav aluminum has a handle that acts like a shear to cut your sprue, it uses a cam to leverage the force and cut for you.

There is a small steel plug in the alum mold that reduces wear.

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[Beetmagnet]

I was observing that the 8 cav molds have opening cam
and whoever orders me, from brass, doesn't have it
anyone who has used it, is it difficult to open the 6 cav sprue plate?
Not at all. Its typical of all sprue plates; if the mold is at proper temp, and you have let the pour cool down for too long it pops right open with a tap of a mallet.

[nueces5]

Not at all. Its typical of all sprue plates; if the mold is at proper temp, and you have let the pour cool down for too long it pops right open with a tap of a mallet.

Thanks!

[reddhawkk]

(reddhawkk) 6 cavity brass, lube groove, flat base: eagle-rain AT cox DOT net

[alamogunr]

Ok! I've held out as long as I can.

6 cav brass, NLG, FB, alamogunr AT charter DOT net

I've got the original 8 cavity aluminum mold but want to try a PC boolit.

[Beetmagnet]

Ok! I've held out as long as I can.

6 cav brass, NLG, FB, alamogunr AT charter DOT net

I've got the original 8 cavity aluminum mold but want to try a PC boolit.
If you can settle for. 358...
https://www.mp-molds.com/product/358-135-flat-round-nose-bevel-base-6-cavity-brass-no-lube-groove-mold/

[alamogunr]

If you can settle for. 358...
https://www.mp-molds.com/product/358-135-flat-round-nose-bevel-base-6-cavity-brass-no-lube-groove-mold/

I could live with the .358, especially since I plan to PC. I'm guessing the difference in price(€80.75 discounted w/shipping vs €83 + shipping)

I won't order unless someone tells me I'm missing something. DHL shipping is a serious consideration.

[Lakehouse2012]

I could live with the .358, especially since I plan to PC. I'm guessing the difference in price(€80.75 discounted w/shipping vs €83 + shipping)

I won't order unless someone tells me I'm missing something. DHL shipping is a serious consideration.The nose profile is slightly different on that boolit on Mihas website. Its also a good shooter but not identical to this GB.

regarding the BB, this group buy will offer a BB for first time with this profile.

When someone wants a NLG, the process miha has to do is, 1st create the mold as a lube groove, then 2nd step is he runs another cutter in to clean out the groove. When you run cutter in, the BB also gets removed. So you cant have a NLG with a BB.

Hope this helps,

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[Beetmagnet]

The nose profile is slightly different on that boolit on Mihas website. Its also a good shooter but not identical to this GB.

regarding the BB, this group buy will offer a BB for first time with this profile.

When someone wants a NLG, the process miha has to do is, 1st create the mold as a lube groove, then 2nd step is he runs another cutter in to clean out the groove. When you run cutter in, the BB also gets removed. So you cant have a NLG with a BB.

Hope this helps,

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I have extensively used all iterations of this mold, and the flat base is the most accurate one.
Just putting that out for anyone who's curious.
My experience is with Glocks and CZ's.

[alamogunr]

Ok! I've considered all the points of view and have decided to stay with this GB as indicated in my post #75 including the Flat Base.

[Lakehouse2012]

Ok! I've considered all the points of view and have decided to stay with this GB as indicated in my post #75 including the Flat Base.Ok Sir, ive added you to the list. Thanks,

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[robbyPGP2014]

Can anybody tel me how much the brass 8 cavity mold weighs? I have been looking at this ever since I became a member, my arthritis is getting worse and Have never even see 1 of these. My grandchildren are starting to shoot with me, so I need to ub my production but do not know if I will be able use it. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance

[Lakehouse2012]

Can anybody tel me how much the brass 8 cavity mold weighs? I have been looking at this ever since I became a member, my arthritis is getting worse and Have never even see 1 of these. My grandchildren are starting to shoot with me, so I need to ub my production but do not know if I will be able use it. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks in advanceThere is no 8-cav brass.

The 6-cav brass is 2.8 Lbs with handles
The 8-cav aluminum is 2 Lbs even with its handles.

If weight and fatigue are an issue, the aluminum would be very practical for you. The sprue cutter on 8-cav is very easy on your hands also once you get the heat going.

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[robbyPGP2014]

Thanks, thats what I was thinking . Cast some 38,s Tuesday morning with an old Ideal 4 cavity and it was enlisting to say the least.

[hermans]

There is no 8-cav brass.

The 6-cav brass is 2.8 Lbs with handles
The 8-cav aluminum is 2 Lbs even with its handles.

If weight and fatigue are an issue, the aluminum would be very practical for you. The sprue cutter on 8-cav is very easy on your hands also once you get the heat going.

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I totally agree, I have both and the 8 cavity aluminum feels much lighter on the hands and back and you can easily keep going for 1-2 hours, and in that time you will have a large pile of boolits.

[tomme boy]

Is there a diagram of the bullet? I would like to see the drawing to see the #'s

[Lakehouse2012]

Is there a diagram of the bullet? I would like to see the drawing to see the #'sPics and detail is always in post #1.

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[tomme boy]

The dimensions are not though. That is what I would like to see

[Misery-Whip]

I am interested in one, but me and paypal had a falling out 4 years ago. Is there another payment option? And how long til production begins? Shipping extra?

Id be in for 8 cavity aluminum
Plain base at 135gr
Lee sprue handle ok

[alamogunr]

The dimensions are not though. That is what I would like to see

Back when we were signing up for Lee 6 cavity GB's, dimensioned drawings were posted. That is until someone started pirating the drawings and using them for their own purposes. I don't remember all the details but it seems that was the end of dimensions on GB's.

[igolfat8]

OK, please add me to the list. 8 cavity NLG. igolfat8 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com

[tomme boy]

All of the NOE molds have a drawing. So I don't buy that. The only one that was secretive was the the 45.1 guy.

Post these without a drawing is a deal breaker for me.

[alamogunr]

I just posted what I remember as the reason way back when. Not trying to change your mind about anything.

[Lakehouse2012]

The dimensions are not though. That is what I would like to see

You wont get dimensions with 45.1 designs. I see your other post, if this doesnt suit you, then you need to work wih Al on his molds.

NOTE- for designs which I create, I have included the dimensional prints.

[Lakehouse2012]

I am interested in one, but me and paypal had a falling out 4 years ago. Is there another payment option? And how long til production begins? Shipping extra?

Id be in for 8 cavity aluminum
Plain base at 135gr
Lee sprue handle ok

Hi Misery,

Will you PM me with your alternate payment method and we can move forward with the buy.

[Lakehouse2012]

OK, please add me to the list. 8 cavity NLG. igolfat8 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com

Igolf- Thanks, I've got you on the list!

[tomme boy]

I have already been burned on 2 molds because there were no prints listed. So that is why I asked. I guess I will go to Accurate molds then. At least he will want my business.

I will send Mihec a PM and talk to him.

[Papercidal]

I have already been burned on 2 molds because there were no prints listed. So that is why I asked. I guess I will go to Accurate molds then. At least he will want my business.

I will send Mihec a PM and talk to him.

This is a great bullet for 9mm if you would like to try pm me address and I will mail you a handful of coated bullets out of this mould.

[Lakehouse2012]

This is a great bullet for 9mm if you would like to try pm me address and I will mail you a handful of coated bullets out of this mould.Thanks Sir, this is a great way to get tommy boy the data he desires. Im sorry for the lack of drawings, im just the messenger on this GB.

I also have tons cast in this mold and Hitek coated. Id be glad to send you a few handfuls, you can measure and test before you buy the mold. PM me and i will help as well.



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[robbyPGP2014]

Put mei in for an aluminum 8 cavity BB with lube groove.This is my first time, so when the time comes for paymentI may need some help.

[robbyPGP2014]

me again,robvickybinion1976@gmail.com

[oldhenry]

Put me down for a 6 cav. brass, lube groove BB. HHWADKINSIII at aol dot com

Thanks,
Henry

[Lakehouse2012]

Welcome to the GB section, no worries, I'll help you through the process.

I've added you to the list between both of your emails. Thanks,


me again,robvickybinion1976@gmail.com

[Lakehouse2012]

Put me down for a 6 cav. brass, lube groove BB. HHWADKINSIII at aol dot com

Thanks,
Henry

Thanks Henry, I've added you onto the list

[Lakehouse2012]

We are at 19 molds, 1 more and this goes into last call!

[ddcrawford]

Put me down for:

8 cavity alum, lube groove, FB

crawford.david.d AT gmail DOT com

[Lakehouse2012]

Put me down for:

8 cavity alum, lube groove, FB

crawford.david.d AT gmail DOT comThank you, 5 more and then last call

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[Lakehouse2012]

Sorry guys, but this one needs more buyers before it goes into last call.

Miha has to make a new cherry to accommodate the Bevel Base. So 5 more buyers gets it into last call.

The bevel base will be a huge advantage for loading at production speeds.



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[Lakehouse2012]

Guys,

I had to modify the last few posts at Miha's request. Because this boolit is getting a bevel base o0tion this time around, it requires a new cherry. So 5 more buyers and then it will be last call.

Sorry for the confusion.

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[mto7464]

I thought everyone was OK with the flat base?

[Lakehouse2012]

I thought everyone was OK with the flat base?Some were ok, others want the BB. 5 more orders and then we have both available

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[robbyPGP2014]

If it will help change my mold ti flat base

[hermans]

Some were ok, others want the BB. 5 more orders and then we have both available

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Lakehouse2012,

It seems like we are stuck now, waiting for 5 more orders of the fantastic boolit?

If there are any lurkers out there wanting to get a top notch mold from the best mold maker out there (my opinion) at a very good group buy price...do not miss out on this one!
I have shot 10th's of thousands of these boolits out of my CZ Shadow and my Kimber Target II, the accuracy is outstanding and it is a very "easy" boolit to load. The weight makes it a great boolit for steel, overall a very soft shooting boolit.
So, please guys we need just 5 more orders to get this one going....this waiting is killing me��

[Lakehouse2012]

Lakehouse2012,

It seems like we are stuck now, waiting for 5 more orders of the fantastic boolit?

If there are any lurkers out there wanting to get a top notch mold from the best mold maker out there (my opinion) at a very good group buy price...do not miss out on this one!
I have shot 10th's of thousands of these boolits out of my CZ Shadow and my Kimber Target II, the accuracy is outstanding and it is a very "easy" boolit to load. The weight makes it a great boolit for steel, overall a very soft shooting boolit.
So, please guys we need just 5 more orders to get this one going....this waiting is killing me��

With the Christmas holiday now behind us and many folks (hopefully) having more time to view the forum, lets give it a week and see who else signs up. IF we are still in the same spot, I'll reach out to Miha and see what he may be willing to do.

Hermans is right, this boolit is one of the best all-around choices for any 380, 9mm or 38 special load you might have. It works great in my CZ, Ruger's and all my Sigs.

[mto7464]

Since he has the cherry from the last buy for the flat base I hope he would go ahead with this one and those that want the BB can wait. I have put off buying J-bullets in hopes of having this mold for the 2020 shooting season. I still have time but my casting is weather dependent.

[Beetmagnet]

I do not need this mold...I have 2 of them already. However, if it will help get the ball rolling then put me down for an 8 cav NLG flat base.
Starkherz 199 at gee mail dot com

[Lakehouse2012]

If it will help change my mold ti flat base

I can change yours to FB, but the rest of the folks still want access to the BB. So this isnt going to change the time-line.

Everyone needs to remember- the majority of Miha's molds will have a BB and FB option, if created cherry was designed for it to begin with. This one was poorly planned in the beginning, and now I'm fixing that by forcing the BB option. This NEEDS to be in the lineup.

REMEMBER- I'm the messenger here, trying to keep all the dialog straight for Miha. No reason to shoot messenger....

[Lakehouse2012]

I do not need this mold...I have 2 of them already. However, if it will help get the ball rolling then put me down for an 8 cav NLG flat base.
Starkherz 199 at gee mail dot com

Hi Beetmagnet, I'd be glad to put you on the list, gets us 1 step closer to getting these made. Thanks,

[dimaprok]

Ok, put me down please for 8 cav aluminum, LG flat base. Email: dimaprok at gmail dot com

[Lakehouse2012]

Ok, put me down please for 8 cav aluminum, LG flat base. Email: dimaprok at gmail dot com

Excellent, thank you , I've added you to the list!

[joebaja]

I'm in for 8 cav. Aluminum, NLG bevel base. email joe.w.baja at gmail dot com

[Lakehouse2012]

I'm in for 8 cav. Aluminum, NLG bevel base. email joe.w.baja at gmail dot com

I've got you on the list!

We are at 23 molds now, need 2 more to put into last call!

[Lakehouse2012]

I've got you on the list!

We are at 23 molds now, need 2 more to put into last call!

Monday Bump, another great 9mm load!!

[Lakehouse2012]

This GB is now officially closed, per Miha this morning. Will move over to closed/waiting when I get home tonight.

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[mto7464]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet

[tomme boy]

Add me to the list. 8 cav, bb, nlg

angied11975 (at) gmail (dot) com

[Lakehouse2012]

Add me to the list. 8 cav, bb, nlg

angied11975 (at) gmail (dot) com

I've added you to the list.

[afish4570]

Alum or brass...either one ....just read sorry I AM SO LATE IF I MISSED IT.....afish4570

[Lakehouse2012]

Alum or brass...either one ....just read sorry I AM SO LATE IF I MISSED IT.....afish4570

I added you but need a disguised email

[sagebrush rebel]

When and where will we notified on paying for our molds? Thanks Don

[Lakehouse2012]

@MiHec there were 2 late adds to this GB after you wrote me to close it, so pull the list again to get the full version.

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[Lakehouse2012]

When and where will we notified on paying for our molds? Thanks DonYou will get an email from Miha through PayPal which will be an invoice, pay that and then will ship. But it may be a bit longer before you see it, depending on how busy he is.

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[Cord]

Can I please change my mold from the aluminum to the 6 cavity Flat Base brass?
#4 on the list.
Thanks, sorry.....
.

[Lakehouse2012]

Can I please change my mold from the aluminum to the 6 cavity Flat Base brass?
#4 on the list.
Thanks, sorry.....
.

Hi, I've updated you on the list.

I'll also send Miha a PM to let him know of the change.

[Lakehouse2012]

Tomme boy - Sorry for not catching this sooner, but you cant have BB with the NLG. The NLG is a second boring process that Miha does to clean out the groove and it must also remove the bevel. Which is more important to you, the NLG or the BB? Please let me know and I'll fix your order.



Add me to the list. 8 cav, bb, nlg

angied11975 (at) gmail (dot) com

[tomme boy]

nlg is what i need. thanks

[Lakehouse2012]

nlg is what i need. thanks

Ok, Ive updated you on the list

[joebaja]

Looks like I made the same mistake as Tomme Boy - must be an Iowa thing - even for an expat. NLG is more important to me than BB as well. Thanks and sorry for not reading the description more thoroughly

[Lakehouse2012]

Thank you for catching that, I missed it also. I've updated your order.


Looks like I made the same mistake as Tomme Boy - must be an Iowa thing - even for an expat. NLG is more important to me than BB as well. Thanks and sorry for not reading the description more thoroughly

[kevin c]

...The NLG is a second boring process that Miha does to clean out the groove and it must also remove the bevel...

Learned something new. Now I understand why there are just often just the two variants (NLG+FB and LG+BB). I suppose the other variants could be cut, but might mean more time on the lathe and a different cutting program.

[Lakehouse2012]

Learned something new. Now I understand why there are just often just the two variants (NLG+FB and LG+BB). I suppose the other variants could be cut, but might mean more time on the lathe and a different cutting program.Yes, if there was enough interest in a NLG design, the BB could be part of it, but then that cherry would never be useable for a grooved mold.

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[drfroglegs]

I genuinely hate to do this, but please remove me from the list. The timing of this closing could not have been worse, started the new year off with over $2k in medical bills for my 6mo old (some surgeries, he's doing well though).

Hopefully I can pick up an overrun late in the year or I'll have to catch it next time. Thanks.

12) (drfroglegs) - 8 cav Al, NLG, FB - drfroglegs at yahoo dot com

[Lakehouse2012]

Hi Frog,

I'm sorry to hear of your boys' issues, and good to hear he is doing well. Family takes priority to toys, every day!

I've removed you from the list, but because Miha has already closed it, you may have to tell Miha when the invoices come out of your situation. Hopefully he sees this any doesnt even send the invoice.

Speedy recovery for your son.



I genuinely hate to do this, but please remove me from the list. The timing of this closing could not have been worse, started the new year off with over $2k in medical bills for my 6mo old (some surgeries, he's doing well though).

Hopefully I can pick up an overrun late in the year or I'll have to catch it next time. Thanks.

12) (drfroglegs) - 8 cav Al, NLG, FB - drfroglegs at yahoo dot com

[robbyPGP2014]

just wondering about how long it usually takes Miha to get in touch after a group buy closes. Asking because this is my first time and I do not want to mess the up.

[alamogunr]

I'm in this GB for a NLG 6 cavity. I already have the 6 cavity lube groove mold but haven't loaded it yet. I now have two grandsons(grown) that have 9mm pistols. Can anyone point me to a thread that has proven loads for this boolit, both conventional lube and PC? I'm hoping that I can find time to develop some loads for their guns that allow them to get in a lot of practice. The same applies to me. I've got a couple of 9mm's myself and would like to shoot them more.

All I've loaded so far is some PC boolits that I purchased from a commercial caster that operates down the road from me. He apparently got into it to support his competition habit. I prefer not to deal with him. I think he recommends whatever he has an excess of at the time.

[Papercidal]

I'm in this GB for a NLG 6 cavity. I already have the 6 cavity lube groove mold but haven't loaded it yet. I now have two grandsons(grown) that have 9mm pistols. Can anyone point me to a thread that has proven loads for this boolit, both conventional lube and PC? I'm hoping that I can find time to develop some loads for their guns that allow them to get in a lot of practice. The same applies to me. I've got a couple of 9mm's myself and would like to shoot them more.

All I've loaded so far is some PC boolits that I purchased from a commercial caster that operates down the road from me. He apparently got into it to support his competition habit. I prefer not to deal with him. I think he recommends whatever he has an excess of at the time.

I’ve had pretty good luck with both wsf and Alliant sport pistol with this bullet hi tech coated around 3.5 grains of either is a good starting point 4.1is where I ended up with wsf and 3.7 sport pistol.

[dimaprok]

Never heard of these powders so I had to look it up. From manufacturer's partial description: ...Sport Pistol's low-muzzle-flash formulation is also optimized for polymer-coated bullets, whereas comparable powders can dissolve polymer coatings at the bullet base during ignition.

Who knew that manufacturers starting to pay attention to us powder coaters :)

[mto7464]

I have been using this powder for about 6 months. Meters really well. I like it.

[hermans]

Lakehouse2012,

Do you have any idea what the status is currently with our here group buy?
It is just so quiet at this point in time.......

[alamogunr]

I’ve had pretty good luck with both wsf and Alliant sport pistol with this bullet hi tech coated around 3.5 grains of either is a good starting point 4.1is where I ended up with wsf and 3.7 sport pistol.

I don't have either of these powders at present. I do have lots of Bullseye, Red Dot(& Promo). I can't find any loads using boolits in this weight range and Red Dot. Bullseye yes. Don't really understand why Bullseye but not Red Dot. I'll probably stick with Bullseye since I'll be loading for my grandsons. Don't want to take a chance with a non-load manual load for them.

[Lakehouse2012]

Lakehouse2012,

Do you have any idea what the status is currently with our here group buy?
It is just so quiet at this point in time.......Hi guys,

Miha has this one on his short list, he is starting to get cherries in and was going to be cutting blocks this week. I'd guess that we get emails in next few weeks.

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[mto7464]

http://www.alliantpowder.com/reloaders/powderlist.aspx?page=/reloaders/powderlist.aspx&type=1&powderid=42&cartridge=23

They have 145 and 124 grain cast coated listed. Start with the heavier data and work up to mid way which would be 3.7.

[Beetmagnet]

Hi guys,

Miha has this one on his short list, he is starting to get cherries in and was going to be cutting blocks this week. I'd guess that we get emails in next few weeks.

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Any info on this? I'm paranoid that he'll send the email out and I'll lose it in the mix.

[mto7464]

Not yet but should be in the next week or two.

[afish4570]

What Lyman top punch # to lube this boolit??? Or can we order one withour order? afish4570

[alamogunr]

Miha includes a top punch

[Loudy13]

2 days ago I ruined my mold from the last run any chance there is going to be an extra 8 CAV BB/NLG?

[Lakehouse2012]

2 days ago I ruined my mold from the last run any chance there is going to be an extra 8 CAV BB/NLG?

I'm certain there will be Loudy13. Keep an eye out on this thread for when Miha starts shipping and then write him a PM. He always has extras.

[mto7464]

any word on this one? I have him holding my 300 BO mold so I can have them ship together.

[Loudy13]

I'm certain there will be Loudy13. Keep an eye out on this thread for when Miha starts shipping and then write him a PM. He always has extras.

will do

[autodidact]

Please include me for the following two identical molds.

(autodidact) - 6 cav brass, NLG, FB - jbpaul AT suddenlink DOT net
(autodidact) - 6 cav brass, NLG, FB - jbpaul AT suddenlink DOT net

Thanks,
JB

[Lakehouse2012]

Please include me for the following two identical molds.

(autodidact) - 6 cav brass, NLG, FB - jbpaul AT suddenlink DOT net
(autodidact) - 6 cav brass, NLG, FB - jbpaul AT suddenlink DOT net

Thanks,
JBThanks JB, I've added you for 2 identical molds.

Yours make 28 molds requested.

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[Loudy13]

Lakehouse if he hasn't cut these yet I would like a 8-Cav-NLG or I will message him when he starts sending them out.

[Lakehouse2012]

Lakehouse if he hasn't cut these yet I would like a 8-Cav-NLG or I will message him when he starts sending them out.

Loudy, edit a disguised email into this post, and I'm just going to add you to the list.

I've already put you into the list, just need that email :)

LH

[ddcrawford]

Is it possible to get a status on the production of this mold?

[MiHec]

Packing them. A day or two and you will have e-mails

[ddcrawford]

Packing them. A day or two and you will have e-mails

Thank you for the quick reply!

[tomme boy]

Anyone get a payment notification yet?

[MiHec]

E-mails are out!!!

[MiHec]

P.s. I didn't make flat base 6 cav brass molds. It is very small bevel base on bullet and it helps seating.
If you really need flat base let me know and I will machine some.

[Lakehouse2012]

Miha,
In the email, I didnt see an option for Lube Groove with Bevel Base, was it not made?


P.s. I didn't make flat base 6 cav brass molds. It is very small bevel base on bullet and it helps seating.
If you really need flat base let me know and I will machine some.

[autodidact]

E-mails are out!!!

I haven't received an email.

(autodidact) - jbpaul AT suddenlink DOT net

Thanks,
JB

[ddcrawford]

The first page of the thread states:

"Prices are with shipping included, below.

- 6 Cavity solid Brass 95 Euro's (80,75 Euros with discount)
- 8 Cavity solid Aluminum 95 Euro's (80,75 Euros with discount)"

I'm being quoted $102.61 after adding the coupon code??

[oldhenry]

I'm totally confused by the email.

I wanted a 6 cav. brass mold, with lube groove & BB. The only option I see in the email for 6 cav. brass is NLG.

Is the 8 cav. alum. my only choice for a lube groove BB.

I liked the old method much much better.

Henry

[tomme boy]

Just go to the website and look through the options there. Be warned though the web site seems to not like going through the link he provided. It locks up and would not let you put in the coupon code. I had to go to the website through my normal link and then it would work. Tried on two laptops a tablet and 2 phones before I just went to the normal website.

[hermans]

The first page of the thread states:

"Prices are with shipping included, below.

- 6 Cavity solid Brass 95 Euro's (80,75 Euros with discount)
- 8 Cavity solid Aluminum 95 Euro's (80,75 Euros with discount)"

I'm being quoted $102.61 after adding the coupon code??

This is also a "problem" for me....this put's it way over my budget:sad:

[tomme boy]

I never noticed the shipping included price????

I know Miha ships DHL now but shouldn't the price have been changed to reflect this? mine is already paid for but this should be addressed.

[alamogunr]

Where did I miss the "coupon code"?

I haven't received an email yet but I see tomme boy mentioned putting in the coupon code. What is it?

Just a comment, not a complaint. I, too, don't really care for prices to be quoted without the DHL shipping cost. I do like the certain delivery and not having to worry about a mold being lost somewhere between Slovenia and Tennessee but being assured of the total cost would be a plus.

[hermans]

Where did I miss the "coupon code"?

I haven't received an email yet but I see tomme boy mentioned putting in the coupon code. What is it?

Just a comment, not a complaint. I, too, don't really care for prices to be quoted without the DHL shipping cost. I do like the certain delivery and not having to worry about a mold being lost somewhere between Slovenia and Tennessee but being assured of the total cost would be a plus.

You will get the coupon code in your e-mail together with a link that will take you to your mold in the e-shop, this you can copy into the check out page which will give you the group buy discount.

[oldhenry]

Just go to the website and look through the options there. Be warned though the web site seems to not like going through the link he provided. It locks up and would not let you put in the coupon code. I had to go to the website through my normal link and then it would work. Tried on two laptops a tablet and 2 phones before I just went to the normal website.

The web site doesn't list a brass 6 cav. lube groove BB either. I tried 3 times to PM Mihec, but for some reason it will not go through.

[Lakehouse2012]

Guys,

I can answer part of your questions, Miha is going to have to "Step-UP" and answer the ship cost questions.

1) I posted Miha's price as it was 9 months ago, I haven't gotten any price changes, so Miha has to comment further on this.

2) Regarding the Bevel Base / Lube Groove combination; You can all see that in this thread on page 2, post #34 that Miha stated that he didn't currently have a Cherry for this mold but if interest was large enough, he would create. There were 8 or 9 of you that asked for this combination. Unfortunately there were a few more wanting NLG with BB. I spoke with Miha about this Tuesday, he said he was sorry but wasn't able to create both combinations at this time.

For the last 6 months, this (gun) industry has been shrinking, I wont bother guessing why, but it IS. Custom shops like MP-Molds have to make decisions which will allow them to weather this stormy season. I'm also bummed that the mold wasn't created, but I'm putting my chin up and saying it isn't the end-of-the-world.

More importantly - I'm praying for each of your health and safety during these next weeks. (I've already locked the TP in the gun safe :) )

Lakehouse2012



The web site doesn't list a brass 6 cav. lube groove BB either. I tried 3 times to PM Mihec, but for some reason it will not go through.


You will get the coupon code in your e-mail together with a link that will take you to your mold in the e-shop, this you can copy into the check out page which will give you the group buy discount.


Where did I miss the "coupon code"?

I haven't received an email yet but I see tomme boy mentioned putting in the coupon code. What is it?

Just a comment, not a complaint. I, too, don't really care for prices to be quoted without the DHL shipping cost. I do like the certain delivery and not having to worry about a mold being lost somewhere between Slovenia and Tennessee but being assured of the total cost would be a plus.


I never noticed the shipping included price????

I know Miha ships DHL now but shouldn't the price have been changed to reflect this? mine is already paid for but this should be addressed.


This is also a "problem" for me....this put's it way over my budget:sad:


Just go to the website and look through the options there. Be warned though the web site seems to not like going through the link he provided. It locks up and would not let you put in the coupon code. I had to go to the website through my normal link and then it would work. Tried on two laptops a tablet and 2 phones before I just went to the normal website.


I'm totally confused by the email.

I wanted a 6 cav. brass mold, with lube groove & BB. The only option I see in the email for 6 cav. brass is NLG.

Is the 8 cav. alum. my only choice for a lube groove BB.

I liked the old method much much better.

Henry


The first page of the thread states:

"Prices are with shipping included, below.

- 6 Cavity solid Brass 95 Euro's (80,75 Euros with discount)
- 8 Cavity solid Aluminum 95 Euro's (80,75 Euros with discount)"

I'm being quoted $102.61 after adding the coupon code??


I haven't received an email.

(autodidact) - jbpaul AT suddenlink DOT net

Thanks,
JB


P.s. I didn't make flat base 6 cav brass molds. It is very small bevel base on bullet and it helps seating.
If you really need flat base let me know and I will machine some.


E-mails are out!!!

[tomme boy]

The website does offer a NLG BB 8 cav mold. That was what I ordered on the site. We will see what shows up.

[oldhenry]

I already have the 130 gr. FB lube groove version of this boolit in a 8 cav. aluminum. I decided that a brass 6 cav. BB lube groove would be worthwhile: however, as it turns out it's not available.
I don't know if I need to withdraw my order since it is not offered (but I did get an email).
Nevertheless: if I can withdraw honorably, I'd like to do so. If not, I'll take anything that is not NLG.

BTW: the extra cost for DHL is understandable......no complaint there.

[Lakehouse2012]

I already have the 130 gr. FB lube groove version of this boolit in a 8 cav. aluminum. I decided that a brass 6 cav. BB lube groove would be worthwhile: however, as it turns out it's not available.
I don't know if I need to withdraw my order since it is not offered (but I did get an email).
Nevertheless: if I can withdraw honorably, I'd like to do so. If not, I'll take anything that is not NLG.

BTW: the extra cost for DHL is understandable......no complaint there.I understand, if the NLG is not useful, just ignore and do nothing else and you will be good.

Sorry about the confusion.

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[tomme boy]

WOW! It already showed up today. And it is a BB NLG. Exactly what I wanted. Already cast close to 500 bullets. After spraying with carb cleaner a couple times it took about 75 bullets to come out clean with no wrinkles.

[alamogunr]

E-mails are out!!!

I have yet to get an email. I guess it is the first snail mail email.

[Lakehouse2012]

I have yet to get an email. I guess it is the first snail mail email.

I sent Miha a reminder just now, keep an eye out for the email.

[mto7464]

got mine, both this one and the 300 blackout mold. Can't wait till I have time Thursday to cast some up.

[tomme boy]

Check your handle on the sprue plate. Mine is VERY loose. It rocks back and forth without the sprue plate moving. I noticed it moving around when the mold was just a little cold. I have another 8 cav and that one is not moving at all. Going to take a look at it tomorrow. It might just need to be tapped on and glued like the Lee molds have to.

[Loudy13]

Loudy, edit a disguised email into this post, and I'm just going to add you to the list.

I've already put you into the list, just need that email :)

LH

sorry lakehouse I missed that post tftcsl at yahoo dot com

if that is still an option if not I will go to the website and take my chances

Thanks again

[afish4570]

New to group buys . Am I supposed to go to his website and establish an acct. What is the process?? What is the link etc.afish4570

[Lakehouse2012]

afish- because the molds have already shipped, you need to PM Miha directly on this one. He has extras, and there is a 20% discount going on.


New to group buys . Am I supposed to go to his website and establish an acct. What is the process?? What is the link etc.afish4570

[Lakehouse2012]

sorry lakehouse I missed that post tftcsl at yahoo dot com

if that is still an option if not I will go to the website and take my chances

Thanks again

Loudy, will you reach out to Miha directly, tell him your email was missing and he will get you shipped right away.

[Lakehouse2012]

Hi Guys,

I spoke with Miha yesterday and want to further clarify a few topics:

1) He's very sorry about the mis-communication for the BB LG options for this mold, Miha got sick during the time the cherry was being made, and his only colleague taking care of the business, didnt understand the complexity of the order. So - Bottom line is that Miha is going to have another Cherry made for BB NG soon, but it will take some time.

2) Shipping costs... This is a tougher conversation. Miha has a difficult job on shipping. Depending on your country, the cost can be higher from Europe, and in some places, its just too slow or a bad idea to send via their own Post Office. So, the old prices I quoted made some assumptions, that dont always stay accurate.

Moving forward with new GB's Miha is going to create a form for us, where we put in our Home Country, and it estimates the type of service and the estimated cost more accurately.

Stay tuned, the shipping will be getting better very soon.

Thanks,

LH

[alamogunr]

Lakehouse2012, does this mean that I don't have to do anything and an email will be coming when the new cherry is available and NL groove molds are being machined?

It sounds as if no one received a NL groove mold. I guess I should read the last several pages of the thread to see if this is the case.

[tomme boy]

I got a BB NLG mold. So how come he would have to get a new cherry?

[alamogunr]

Sorry! I didn't read the post correctly. Is it correct that the only molds that didn't run are BB NLG? I ordered a flat base NLG. Would it be better to just cancel and make do with the mold from the original GB with lube groove.? I'm not in a hurry but don't want to add to the confusion.

[Lakehouse2012]

No, yours ran, you should already have the email from Miha.

The one that didnt run, was the BB lube groove. But that BB LG will run in the near future.


Sorry! I didn't read the post correctly. Is it correct that the only molds that didn't run are BB NLG? I ordered a flat base NLG. Would it be better to just cancel and make do with the mold from the original GB with lube groove.? I'm not in a hurry but don't want to add to the confusion.

[oldhenry]

No, yours ran, you should already have the email from Miha.

The one that didnt run, was the BB lube groove. But that BB LG will run in the near future.

Sounds good.
All thing come to he who waits

[alamogunr]

Sounds good.
All thing come to he who waits

I'm still waiting!

[alamogunr]

I have PM'd Miha with my questions about no email. I understand that he has had his own problems with this GB and I'm not pushing, but would like some response even if he has no mold for me. I'm not out any money and have my mold from the first run. A NLG mold would be nice to compare PC boolits with regular lube but it is not the end of the world to just PC the boolits from the mold I have.

[tomme boy]

Go to the website and order one. lakehouse can give you the code to enter. You don't need a email to order one. I had to as the link he gave me locks up my computer or would not let me enter the code.

[tomme boy]

Guys,

I can answer part of your questions, Miha is going to have to "Step-UP" and answer the ship cost questions.

1) I posted Miha's price as it was 9 months ago, I haven't gotten any price changes, so Miha has to comment further on this.


Lakehouse2012

I understand things happen. But this still has not been addressed. If shipping was included then that is the price that must be honored. Look through some of the other group buys and DHL shipping cost is not addressed in any of them either.

This may need to be moved to moderators to discuss the recourse if nothing is said or done. If everyone is fine with the extra charge then whatever. Living on a very limited income I am not OK with the non response
we are hearing on this.

[dimaprok]

Sounds good.
All thing come to he who waits

Yes, when I first got email notification I didn't even see it it was buried somewhere and I had to check the forum and search my email and there it was but like people have mentioned the price was higher than quoted so I wasn't sure what to do and I waited couple days and when I checked I noticed there was sale plus discount (it's not 20% it's 10%) and I placed the order and in one work week my mold arrived I was amazed, all the way from Slovenia!

I forgot to wash the mold as I normally do and I didn't preheat either so for next 20 minutes, or maybe it's the lube got in the cavities. I was getting wrinkles, could be also the aluminum plate I added where mold is rested that kept draining heat. I decided to smoke the mold and voila it started casting good bullets, I was just blown away how I would open the mold and bullets would just fall out without shaking or tapping, I was glad I got no lube groove. The little problems I encountered is 1) the handle for cam lever kept coming off which I fixed later with a drilled hole and a set screw 2) the nut that holds the cam lever to the sprue plate kept getting loose which I observed later messed up the edge of that cam lever that rides against sprue plate. I am thinking of taking a punch and making a divot between nut and bolt from becoming undone but I don't necessarily want to make it permanent. I noticed that the bolt actually spins in the nut so it's not wonder it becomes loose. Any idea how to fix this? 3) the cut sprue was getting stuck to the top and flipping upside down and shaking would not drop and required me to pry with forceps I was using to drop it back in the pot, eventually it got better but not completely.

I want to say, I am so impressed with this mold, I am hooked. Thank you Miha! I casted 1300 the first time and only had to stop because wife needed me.

[nueces5]

very happy to have received my mold today
I washed it with solvent and then with water and soap, then I did three heat cycles in my electric oven and in the afternoon I will use it
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[MiHec]

Finally I made some Bevel base molds - need to pack them

[Lakehouse2012]

Finally I made some Bevel base molds - need to pack themThat is awesome news!!! I need to get one of these.... :)

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[Dvdmacdaddy]

The boolits just fall out of the mold. Have had less shaving, with the flat base NLG, while loading than other bevel based boolits I have. They are very consistent in weight and size. Extremely accurate and very few fail the Wilson Case gauge. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200401/1e873a08b37ed84b9db15ad86c6d6d94.jpg
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[Loudy13]

ordered my BB mold last night and it is on they way cant wait to try it out!

[alamogunr]

Cast my first NLG boolits yesterday. Only took about 2 throws to get good boolits. This mold is hard to get the sharp base that I am used to with a plain base mold. Is that normal with NLG molds? Will that matter with PC?

The pictures that Dvdmacdaddy posted look like mine except I can't really tell about the bases. I''m used to very sharp bases on the MP clone of H&G 68 that I cast just before these.


I've not powder coated yet either. Plan to try it out next week after I get enough .45 ACP cast up for a good supply.

[alamogunr]

I've got to back up. In the above post, I mentioned that I was not getting good sharp bases with this mold. I took a good look at the mold this afternoon and the ID is etched on the top, partially obscured by the sprue plate. The ID is .358-135 with BB etched below the size and weight. The BB is what is partially obscured.

I've never owned a bevel base mold so I didn't know what it would look like. I guess the mold is casting exactly like it is supposed to. I didn't order a bevel base but I'm not complaining either.

I just looked back and found that this mold was delivered on 3/26. Miha posted in post #206(3/31) that he finally machined some bevel base. Is that bevel base different that what I received? Was my mold an experimental mold? Inquiring minds want to know!

[Elkins45]

That picture you posted is not a bevel base. The bevel would be obvious.

[alamogunr]

I didn't post a picture(I wish I knew how). I referred to the pictures posted by Dvdmacdaddy in post #208. I don't know what to call this mold. I can detect a slight "turn in" at the base in the mold, just enough to catch a finger nail. I've only seen pictures of bevel base boolits. Those pictures showed a well defined bevel on the base. I bought this mold for the sole purpose of powder coating. I don't think that the base configuration will make much difference. I'm going to be loading for my grandsons 9mm handguns.

I still think that my boolits look like Dvdmacdaddy's. They do no have a real sharp base like the ones I cast today in the
MP 452-200 mold. That is my go-to boolit for .45 ACP.

[Loudy13]

I received my NLG BB mold in a short amount of time under a week after I ordered it on the website with the coupon codes. I did order the .359-135 and upon receiving my mold I noticed it is stamped .358-135. Anyone else have this issue and did anyone cast any yet and measure what they are dropping at? I size all my 9mm and .38 to .358 so I'm hoping that these do not drop to small with the lead I am using. And its hard to not just start casting with this new shiny mold.

[afish4570]

I finally figured out how to do the computer work...not really good at this stuff. Order form listed .357,358 or .359. I selected .357 which if I don't like I can powder coat. Really a nicely finished mold. Will cast a batch and give an update. afish4570

[hermans]

I received my new mold today after a very long wait......yes stuff takes a long time to get here to darkest Africa!
The mold is, as all my other molds from Mihec, a work of art and I normally look at it in total awe for a day or two, just because it is just so beautiful.
It is my first NLG mold, so will start casting in a few days and get some powder on those beauties!

[afish4570]

I finally figured out how to do the computer work...not really good at this stuff. Order form listed .357,358 or .359. I selected .357 which if I don't like I can powder coat. Really a nicely finished mold. Will cast a batch and give an update. afish4570

Cast a batch 0f 2400 (600/hr.). Just lubed and sized to 358 and lubed with LARS 2700. I have jug 0f Green Dot I would like to use. Anyone using this powder? For IDPA in to get 975 fps. for power factor. Also what overall length are you loading?afish4570

[alamogunr]

I've got both the lube groove mold and the NLG mold of this boolit. Looking for load information. I plan to load a bunch for the grandsons so loads will be mid-range at most. I'm going to use the NLG to get into PC and for now the lube groove boolits will be tumble lubed.

I've got several powders that I hope I can use: Bullseye, Red Dot(& Promo) & Unique come to mind first. I wouldn't be averse to obtaining another powder if it was a much better choice.

Hope I'm not interfering with afish4570's inquiry.

[hermans]

I also have both NLG and LG now, but unfortunately I do not use the powders that you guys get over in the states, so cannot give you load information, but I do load mine to a COAL of 1.112 inch.

[alamogunr]

Thank you, hermans. The main reason I'm trying to get load information is that, loading for my grandsons is that they are both students, the older is in chiropractic school and the younger is still has one year of college left, if this virus thing is ever over with. Neither get to shoot much but I want them to have ammo available when they do. I also want to have confidence in its safety

I can use the standard manuals, of which I have several, but will have to extrapolate since no one specifies a 135 grain bullet. Everyone who has the mold seems to love it but no one suggests a load.

[hermans]

Thank you, hermans. The main reason I'm trying to get load information is that, loading for my grandsons is that they are both students, the older is in chiropractic school and the younger is still has one year of college left, if this virus thing is ever over with. Neither get to shoot much but I want them to have ammo available when they do. I also want to have confidence in its safety

I can use the standard manuals, of which I have several, but will have to extrapolate since no one specifies a 135 grain bullet. Everyone who has the mold seems to love it but no one suggests a load.

alamogunr,

I do load Somchem's MS200 and S121 which is very similar to your Bullseye and RedDot powders...according to my burn rate chart, so just check that before you proceed.
So what I am loading with this boolit, that is the LG version and powder coated, that I have been using for a few years now, is 3.7gr MS200 with the COAL at 1.112. This gives my 980 f/sec which is not a hot load at all but a very nice plinking load and it also makes the IPSC power factor easily. This is fired from my CZ Shadow 1 of which the barrel length is about 4 inches if I am not mistaken.
Unfortunately due to the COVID19 lock down here I have not been able to do load development on the NLG version, but I suppose the velocity should not be drastically different from what I have been reading here on the forum?
So, that is my load and is not what I say you should load with your powders, but maybe it can be of some use for you when you try to work out what you should load with your powders.

Hope I could be of some assistance to you, and keep us posted on your progress.

[alamogunr]

I do have a chronograph so I can start low with those powders and work up. Even though I don't have the exact gun that the grandsons have(S&W Shield) I can make sure that I don't even approach max loads. This is an incentive to get started on PC also. I'll probably try Red Dot first since I have both Red Dot and Promo, just have to make sure that I don't forget which one I'm using at the time. I like that Red Dot is somewhat bulky(?).

Won't be able to do much testing for awhile due to "social distancing". Been reading up on why us old folks are more at risk. We fall into risky categories for several reasons. Not the least of which is age.

[mto7464]

I do have a chronograph so I can start low with those powders and work up. Even though I don't have the exact gun that the grandsons have(S&W Shield) I can make sure that I don't even approach max loads. This is an incentive to get started on PC also. I'll probably try Red Dot first since I have both Red Dot and Promo, just have to make sure that I don't forget which one I'm using at the time. I like that Red Dot is somewhat bulky(?).

Won't be able to do much testing for awhile due to "social distancing". Been reading up on why us old folks are more at risk. We fall into risky categories for several reasons. Not the least of which is age.

You might try sport pistol. I am using it with this mold and shoots better then I do. It is suppose to be made not to react with the PC. There is load data for it as well using coated bullets.

[Dvdmacdaddy]

Cast a batch 0f 2400 (600/hr.). Just lubed and sized to 358 and lubed with LARS 2700. I have jug 0f Green Dot I would like to use. Anyone using this powder? For IDPA in to get 975 fps. for power factor. Also what overall length are you loading?afish4570

I am loading the NLG to where the case mouth is even with the rim on the bullet, OAL 1.112. I am running 3.4gr Titegroup getting 940fps out of the Sig P365XL, or 1003fps out of the Walther PPQ Q5 Match.