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    Shuz; that is why Excel spreadsheets are for record keeping!
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    Quote Originally Posted by kbstenberg View Post
    There is only one answer. 1 mold to fill each purpose for a firearm.
    ^^^

    For me that ends up being one per caliber that I own plus several in the caliber I shoot the most (both multiples and various weights, nose profiles, lube grooved or not, etc.).

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    Quote Originally Posted by AnthonyB View Post
    Shuz; that is why Excel spreadsheets are for record keeping!
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    I do have them on an Excel spredsheet, it's just that I fail to keep it updated when I buy and sell!
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    ENOUGH? Wash your mouth out with soap. The very concept is pure heresy!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shuz View Post
    Tony
    I do have them on an Excel spredsheet, it's just that I fail to keep it updated when I buy and sell!
    Ray
    My number one rule ... Never Sell a Mould .
    Rule #2 ... Never Lend a Mould .

    I don't understand this concept of " Too Many Moulds " ...
    it's like a politician ... having too many votes ?
    It is an incomprehensible situation !
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    Just added another. I'm closing in on "enough molds", I'm sure of it!
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    463. The average boolit caster usually doesn't need more than 463 molds. Exceptional boolit casters on the other hand may require more.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kevin c View Post
    ^^^

    For me that ends up being one per caliber that I own plus several in the caliber I shoot the most (both multiples and various weights, nose profiles, lube grooved or not, etc.).
    Exactly. I want one for every caliber..and then many in my most used. For me that is .358. Hollow point, flat nose round nose swc gas check, micro and regular groove... Love it.

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    Just a few more.
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    Last week I was offered 2 brass SAECO molds in really good shape. (1) 2 cavity .310-118 with handles and (1) 4 cavity .358-158 SWC ------ I couldn't say "NO"

    OK I already had 6 .358 - 158 molds but no SAECO 4 cavity, and
    30 cal mold in 75, 93, 100, 120 grain but no SAECO 118 [that casts purdy little boolits ]

    he offered me a 1 cavity 358-147 WC BU I already have a 1X, 2X, and 6X so I passed on that one --- maybe I need to see a Dr.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dunross View Post
    Just added another. I'm closing in on "enough molds", I'm sure of it!
    Just One More ...Then I'll Have Enough !

    I Got It
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    I have a few molds, all iron, that I have been buying and trading other things for since 64. I have never sold a mold.
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    Will let you know when I get there.

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    Whatever I have plus one!
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    You can never have too many firearms, lead alloys, powder, primers ( at this time too many primers may be an oxymoron) brass, projectiles and especially too many molds. Frank

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    kinda like girlfriends, there's always room for another pony at the stable

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    How far is west?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rapier View Post
    I have a few molds, all iron, that I have been buying and trading other things for since 64. I have never sold a mold.
    I've traded a dupe mold.. but don't sell.

    I had slowly been trying to cast for everytrhing i shoot.. and during covid that got harder.. but i'm 98% there..

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    I'm gonna say about 280. I can't think of many more that I need/want.
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    How about when the camera crew shows up to do a show for Hoarders ... you might have enough!

    I knew a long time ago I was going to get moulds for every firearm I own ... even a buckshot mould ...
    but I also have moulds and reloading dies for calibers I've never owned ... just in case someone gives me a firearm in one of those calibers .

    I had a set of 9mm Luger Dies and two moulds for decades with no gun ... then 6 years ago my Dad hands me a Walther P38 and tells me "here you take thus , I don't need it any more ." and just like that ...I have a 9mm Luger and I was ready Teddy !
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check