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    Hoch 38-55 boolit ?

    Looking for some sample or mold from Hoch, about 330 grains, maybe a bit less. I was given a bag of these years ago by a fellow who also had a '75 C.Sharps. He said they were very accurate. They were. He is long gone, so are the boolits, and it seems Hoch also. I would like to get a current maker to spin one up for me if I can find it. I've been looking for about 20 years to no avail. Is there a pictured list of Hoch products out there somewhere? circa 1995. Sure would appreciate any help here. thanks

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    sunday bump

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    Have you ever tried the Lyman 378674? It sounds similar to the Hoch mold you mentioned. I use it in my 38-55 with black powder and have been happy with it.

    https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1010233441

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    Have you thought of the Accurate Mold? 38-310E is the one I have, but I haven't spent much time on it.

    http://accuratemolds.com/bullet_deta...bullet=38-310E

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    I have a Hoch mold that drops a 295grn .
    .383 Base diameter .371 nose one wide grease gruve in the base and 3 in the nose.
    Mold # 382295.
    It's an older mold that I bought at the local auction house along with one for the 32-40. Yes I use them. Pm me and I'll get a sample cast .
    Bill

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    376310 or 377310 is likely what you want

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    thanks all, I have many molds, Lyman/Ideal, heavies, lights but this mold shot about 1 minute of angle to 600yds, 21 grains of 4198. I really wish I knew what the code number was. I will probably break down and buy from Accurate, or somebody in the 310 range.
    BrassMagnet- do you have those molds?
    wwmartin - pm inbound - I don't know any of the particulars.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ascast View Post
    thanks all, I have many molds, Lyman/Ideal, heavies, lights but this mold shot about 1 minute of angle to 600yds, 21 grains of 4198. I really wish I knew what the code number was. I will probably break down and buy from Accurate, or somebody in the 310 range.
    BrassMagnet- do you have those molds?
    wwmartin - pm inbound - I don't know any of the particulars.
    Of course I do!

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