What's up at NOE?

[Burnt Fingers]

Looking around the site it seems that just about everything is out of stock. Is Al quitting the business? It used to be I'd get a weekly email with what was new that week. I haven't gotten one of those for a while.

[trapper9260]

I am looking at the site now and I see the same thing, what I think it might be just a guess, is that he can not keep up with the demand for how things are . That is all I am thinking. Since other items for reloading and ammo is coming up short.

[Rodbuster55]

I just received a bullet mold and a couple of sizers. It did take a little longer than normal to ship. I think they are just overwhelmed with orders like everyone else.

[jaysouth]

Try Arsenal or Accurate. They ship much quicker than NOE.

[Burnt Fingers]

Try Arsenal or Accurate. They ship much quicker than NOE.

Neither one make hollow point molds.

[BK7saum]

Seems like there has been a run on primers, powders and reloading supplies. Why not bullet molds too? It seems that NOE'S invemtory goes in waves. He'll run low, then focus on inventory runs to get requested molds back in stock.

[harley6699]

I have been looking for a 9mm hollow point mold and it seems no one has a mold for sale except for a mold with no lube rings, I have not perfected the art of powder coating and I really don't mind the sizing and lubing. it is all part of the hobby.

[sigep1764]

I have been looking for a 9mm hollow point mold and it seems no one has a mold for sale except for a mold with no lube rings, I have not perfected the art of powder coating and I really don't mind the sizing and lubing. it is all part of the hobby.
Look at the Elco boolit from NOE. If its not in stock, call him. He can usually cut it and have it at your door within 2 weeks.

[Yooper003]

I needed a couple of sizing bushings from noe, bushing cost 19:90$ , shipping cost 26:50$ . I did not order!

[tinsnips]

Yooper you have to go into calculate shipping costs to get the right shipping charge .

[bedbugbilly]

I have always had good luck with NOE - I have no idea of if or how many people work with Al. Everyone needs to remember that most everything is shut down - which means all of us are in home quarantine and as a result - we turn to our hobbies to occupy our time and I am sure MANY are ordering items related to the hobby - dies, powder, primers, molds, etc. That may be why NOE is not showing a lot of items in stock right now - but it's that way with a lot of suppliers. We have to remember that even those who are still possibly working in a shop cranking out items by themselves or in larger supply houses that are still open are no different than the rest of us. There are just so many hours in a day and they have families to take care of like the rest of us. Things are going to be in short supply for a while until everything gets up and running again.

[BigAlofPa.]

I placed an order with Accura outdoors. My Boolets came in 3 days. Im still waiting on my Missouri bullets order. At least they do have on the site delays will accour.

[mattw]

I really like NOE moulds, have a few... maybe 6. But, this is the exact reason I do not have more. The ones I am after are never in stock.

[Hickory]

I ordered a mould from NOE over a week ago and have heard nothing from them.
They maybe closed because of the China flu.

[Conditor22]

Al spent a little time getting Castpics back up, for those who don't know NOE is now sponsoring Castpics.

I believe that with many more people home they can't keep up with the demand. In my humble opinion, NOE molds are well worth waiting for.

[lightload]

My experience with NOE has been good. I have observed over the decades that skilled machinists and gunsmiths are not talkative as a group, and sometimes do not communicate with us as we would prefer.

[Teemu]

I needed a couple of sizing bushings from noe, bushing cost 19:90$ , shipping cost 26:50$ . I did not order!

Those bushings go probably should go on envelope. Call Al and ask.

[root]

I have been looking for a 9mm hollow point mold and it seems no one has a mold for sale except for a mold with no lube rings, I have not perfected the art of powder coating and I really don't mind the sizing and lubing. it is all part of the hobby.

THIS^

I don't powder coat at all

I've sent several emails with no reply asking if they have this with a lube grove.

Simple yes or no would work.

Oh well.

Rich

[Cosmic_Charlie]

I am surprised at how many of their items are out of stock. But with an catalog that large I can see keeping up with demand might be challenging. Not sure why they feel the need to offer 2, 3, 4 and 5 cavity molds when 2 and 4 would satisfy most customers. I have had prompt shipping and received top qualty items from them.

[DeadWoodDan]

I also was in the market for a 9mm mold and other goodies. Spent days on the site hoping the molds would be cut and I could place a big order. Couldn't wait so ordered what I knew I needed but before checking out I called and spoke with Al. I suggest if anyone thinks they have a question or need an answer just call Al personally answers most times. I would also add that for those new or only having gotten into this hobby within the last few years. NOE, Accurate, Miha,Arsenal and those who have came and gone have given us shooters more than we could hope for in the last decade. Group buys use to take many months if not a year to complete and get molds shipped. Today these fine people can not only deliver within a couple months but each Vendor have more to offer than I could have imagined many years ago. Be patient call and talk to our Vendors you will get more than you ever wanted. Also NOE just sent an email out over weekend with whats new in stock...yes 9mm...Good luck everyone and hope to see you at the range soon. Kevin

[Cosmic_Charlie]

I ordered some items on Sunday and were shipped on Monday. That's very fast service!

[Sven205]

I sent an email at the end of April but didn't receive a response.

I think it's common that some sites don't monitor the built in "contact us" area and emails or just aren't computer people. So, a phone call may be in order and may be the preferred method of communication...

[Littlewolf]

i dont know all the details. however i do know that ever since NOE got the new web provider, that as items sold out that they stayed that way. i've ordered from Al (NOE) several times with only one glitch years agoin which Al called me first thing monday morning and got it fixed. im going to guess that the products are being made and inventory being updated on the end of NOE but not on the end of the web provider. also there is an ebay seller kknown as wholesalehunter who is listing truckloads of NOE molds.

[jaysouth]

I spend an hour tonight trying to place an order. The new website needs some serious work in terms of functionality and layout. It will not accept my password and when I try to reset my password I am forwarded to a 403 error page. Al, if you monitor this, kick some *** and make your website more friendly and usable.

[FLINTNFIRE]

I quit looking for what I wanted , out of stock , or gas check design , size on some is larger then I want as with coating I do not need it that large .
Arsenal molds will cut to size you ask for , so I have went that route a few times , But the larger truth is I have quite a few molds .
There are some styles that I will wait for NOE to get back in stock , I enjoy my molds that NOE has made , sure is easy to hit the $1000 dollar club .
I transitioned over to the new site O.K. may have had to reset password , but it lets me sign in and see the past orders I made after I set up account .
Hope he continues to do well and hope he cuts more molds for all of us in the future .

[root]

I've bought brass molds in the past from NOE so i'm not new to his stuff.

I get the emails and figured if they can send them they should take the time to reply.

And yes like many here i'm far from a new caster and have over 20 molds.

Not a lot but they are designs i do use.

I'll have to try arsenal on my next one.

I bought a 220grn 10mm mold from mt molds. Didn't show it on the page.

Answered all my emails and i had a nice 2 cavity brass mold for my delta elite and ruger match champion in under a week.

Rich

[sghart3578]

"I'll have to try arsenal on my next one."

I am very happy with my Arsenal copy of the 311041. Very accurate in my 30-30.

I have molds from NOE, Accurate, RCBS and now Arsenal.

I will definitely buy from Arsenal again.


Steve in N CA

[hockeynick39]

I believe that NOE may be just a tad overwhelmed like many other companies currently.

For those looking for hollow points, try this link: http://www.hollowpointmold.com/

I have several of Erik's pieces in my mold collection. He does excellent work!!!!

[Huskerguy]

"I'll have to try arsenal on my next one."

I am very happy with my Arsenal copy of the 311041. Very accurate in my 30-30.

I have molds from NOE, Accurate, RCBS and now Arsenal.

I will definitely buy from Arsenal again.


Steve in N CA

I ordered an NOE a while back and recently a new Arsenal 358-150. The Arsenal shoots wonderful, love that. Put the two molds side by side and if you didn't look at the engraving you couldn't tell them apart except the NOE was 4 cavity, the Arsenal was 5. The Arsenal arrived last Friday and I started casting with it, took me a while to get the feel of the 5 cavity aluminum but once I did, it made lots of bullets. Did a full pot again on Saturday with better results and then again on Monday with zero issues until towards the end. I noticed a little flashing on a couple of bullets and looked at the mold to see if I had some lead on it. Turns out the sleeve/guide for the alignment pin had stuck and worked its way out. I felt a little sticking when I tried to open the mold every once in a while, well that was it. Not the sleeve has a slight bell on it and sticks out so the mold doesn't close perfectly. I have contacted Arsenal twice now, once by their customer reply and once by personal email. I have not heard a word.

I wanted to purchase a 9mm mold at the same time but I couldn't get anyone to reply to my communications so I just went with the one mold for now.

[rintinglen]

Arsenal made NOE"s molds prior to a business falling out. Arsenal having been left with a pile of raw materials after the break started making molds (allegedly with some of Al Nelson's design initially). Their stuff is identical in quality.

[rmatchell]

I'm guessing it's just the latest buying spree. Everything I have ordered has been at the mailbox within a week. MP molds and lee molds on titan have also been out of stock lately.

[Beagle333]

I'm thinking it's the buying spree.

[Burnt Fingers]

I've been looking for a 150 gr or so mold for 300 Blackout. I have the MP 311-410 clone and can't seem to get that boolit to shoot worth a damn.

Accurate doesn't make any spire type molds, or small flat point types.

I'm running them in an AR pistol so I need to keep the velocity up. Al is the only maker that offers something I'd like. They've been out of stock for months.

[NorthMoccasin]

Call Al. Emails dont work as well!

[ddixie884]

I for one, hope NOE is doing well as they have been a great help in making quality molds available at a fair price...........

[Hickory]

I'm still waiting for my mould, it's been two months since I ordered it.

[georgerkahn]

I'm still waiting for my mould, it's been two months since I ordered it.

Hickory -- I recommend ringing NOE! I eMailed an order for a mould, top punch, and handles late Saturday 6 June evening, and received -- in addition to both an order receipt eMail from them as well as a, "we're getting your order ready" message from them within minutes, then a few hours, respectively -- I was sent a third eMail indicating my order was both shipped, and will be delivered on Thursday 11 June. "Not too shabby, eh?"263445
In my wee assortment of bullet moulds, I have 54 manufactured by NOE, with the great majority purchased directly from them. I cannot recall even a hint of a "problem" with any order I placed. On one occasion, too, *I* was the one making an error in my order number sent, and (embarrassed a little?) rang to complain. Although I really felt stupid(er) -- Mr. Nelson offered to take back my mistake and refund or replace it with the one I had thought I had ordered. Again -- I could not think of a better place from which to purchase bullet moulds. Give Mr. Nelson a 'phone call? (801) 377-7289 is their telephone number.
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[Cosmic_Charlie]

Just got a shipping notification on a back ordered item and an expander and sizing bushing for 9mm. The back ordered piece was an adapter allowing the use of NOE's boolit sizer bushings in the Lee APP press. I too wish more of their molds were in stock as they have some nice ones.

[tomme boy]

Website was giving me some problems today. Called and he picked up on the second ring. Got what I wanted to order fixed.