W.H. Wolf custom mould maker?

[LeadHead72]

Recently I picked up some moulds, and included was this Lyman 280483 that has been modified/converted to a 322-200 apparently by a certain WH Wolf. The sprue plate has been replaced by a fabricated one and both sides of it are polished to a mirror shine.
Does anyone know anything about this person/company?

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[Doughty]

I believe you are talking about Werner Wolf, a Hamilton, MT resident. A very respected machinist and Schuetzen shooter, in his day. Werner is even older than I am. I don't believe he is doing any machine work these days.

[LeadHead72]

I believe you are talking about Werner Wolf, a Hamilton, MT resident. A very respected machinist and Schuetzen shooter, in his day. Werner is even older than I am. I don't believe he is doing any machine work these days.

Thank you, Doughty. I found very limited information but enough to discover that he died a few years ago and was known for making quality firearm-related tools. Too bad I don't have an 8mm rifle to use with this mould.

[405grain]

Those molds look like they were made for the 8.15x46R cartridge. It is a popular Schuetzen cartridge that usually uses a .321" bullet.

[Bazoo]

I was unaware of him, thank you for sharing. Sorry to hear of his passing.

It looks like a Lyman sprue plate to me, just that it's been polished.

[LeadHead72]

Those molds look like they were made for the 8.15x46R cartridge. It is a popular Schuetzen cartridge that usually uses a .321" bullet.

Good info, thank you.

[Bazoo]

Those molds look like they were made for the 8.15x46R cartridge. It is a popular Schuetzen cartridge that usually uses a .321" bullet.

Thank you. I have never heard of it. I'll have to do some research on it, I don't really know where to start. Is there a Schuetzen forum? I don't suppose you have a link or two handy with info on it?

[kootne]

I am guessing it was probably made for a 32/40. There are a number of active schuetzen shooters in the Bitterroot area where he was from.

[LeadHead72]

I am guessing it was probably made for a 32/40. There are a number of active schuetzen shooters in the Bitterroot area where he was from.

That actually might make a lot of sense, because I also received the following mould from the same person:
https://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?468373-Winchester-32-40-165

[Bazoo]

It appears to have slightly cupped meplat. I've never seen that before.

[LeadHead72]

It appears to have slightly cupped meplat. I've never seen that before.

Oddly enough, I hadn't noticed that before. Will have to take a look at it to see if it's a photo anomaly or not.