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Thread: Need source for custom (?) mold for a 526 round ball....any sources?

  1. 01-20-2022, 10:56 AM #1
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    Need source for custom (?) mold for a 526 round ball....any sources?

    Hopefully someone knows a source for a round ball mold that throws a 526 ball....my muzzleloader likes these best and I can't seem to find a mold anywhere....

    Ideas?

    Thanks!
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  2. 01-20-2022, 11:11 AM #2
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    Only one I can think of.
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  3. 01-20-2022, 12:01 PM #3
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    as far as I know - 45workhorse probably has the best suggestion.

    I was looking for a specific size HB conical mold for a specific project which lead me to, I believe, Moose Molds? You might try doing some searches for that - at the time, they made a number of odd size RB molds IIRC - but it has been a while and I have no idea if they are still in existence or if they are still making RB molds.
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    I just looked at moose molds but they dont show a 526...I've emailed them and will see what they say...
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  5. 01-20-2022, 03:26 PM #5
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    Keep and eye on Ebay, or order from Tanner Molds.
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    Other than the already mentioned JT ball molds, you can order a .526" from Marty's arms, which is a 5 cavity. Unfortunately they have gone way up in price, and even with the Bubbarountree discount code is $117.
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  7. 01-21-2022, 10:25 AM #7
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    I'll check that out....once I have a good mold i'll cast and shoot forever so I'm willing to pay for a good one...
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  8. 01-21-2022, 04:16 PM #8
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    Keep a eye on ebay, I bought my .526 Lyman there 10 years ago.
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  10. 01-29-2022, 03:47 PM #10
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    Lee Precision will make custom molds the last time I checked. Send them an email to confirm as it has been a long while.
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