Hensley & Gibbs Bullet Moulds: 1991 to 2021

[Texasflyboy]

Good to see you too buddy. Email on the way.

[Burnt Fingers]

WOW! I've only got 11 H&G molds.

That's quite the collection!

I did scoop up a #249 six cavity the other day. I never even knew it existed, but once I saw it I knew I had to have it.

I love the four cavity H&G molds as well as the four cavity SAECO molds.

I do have to say that brass molds by NOE, MP, Arsenal, and Accurate come very close to the quality of an H&G mold, at least in my opinion.

[LenH]

I have an eight cavity, a 6 cavity and a 4 cavity. The 8 cavity is a S242 .45 SWC and is a beast, the 6 cavity is a 73 a .38 SWC 145 gr and the 4 is a 50 .38 WC.

[Devon]

If my records are correct, I have 23 H&G Molds. Some I don't even have guns chambered for. I have 68, 50, 45, 51, 290, 256, S55, 254, 251, 309, 55 & 73. Several multiples. Five 10-cavity molds. I probably need therapy.

[Mk42gunner]

If my records are correct, I have 23 H&G Molds. Some I don't even have guns chambered for. I have 68, 50, 45, 51, 290, 256, S55, 254, 251, 309, 55 & 73. Several multiples. Five 10-cavity molds. I probably need therapy.

Devon,

Purely in the interests of you feeling better, you can send all those H&G molds to me for disposal. For just a slight nominal fee, of course.

Robert

[FISH4BUGS]

If my records are correct, I have 23 H&G Molds. Some I don't even have guns chambered for. I have 68, 50, 45, 51, 290, 256, S55, 254, 251, 309, 55 & 73. Several multiples. Five 10-cavity molds. I probably need therapy.

You are not the only one. I have a bunch that I don't even own guns for. They were unusual, mint condition or new in the box, or not that expensive.
It's all Tom's fault!

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

I will also forward my appreciation for your hard work...as it has helped me with a couple purchases.

The three molds I own are from the earliest of times, labeled Geo A Hensley.
one is a well worn 4 cav Long nose 38 WC, but still casts great.
one is a 2 cav #50 that looks minty, haven't poured any yet.
Lastly is a 2 cav, with one cav a #68 and the other cav is #6, this also looks minty and casts great, but both cavities are a wee bit on the fat side.

So I guess I have to say I current don't own a H&G mold ...I own three H molds, LOL.

[SSGOldfart]

If my records are correct, I have 23 H&G Molds. Some I don't even have guns chambered for. I have 68, 50, 45, 51, 290, 256, S55, 254, 251, 309, 55 & 73. Several multiples. Five 10-cavity molds. I probably need therapy.

Naw your just getting started.
Thanks for sharing this post,I enjoy reading your articles.I've used some H &G molds since the 70's myself

[lightman]

My H&G molds are a pleasure to cast with. Thank you for all of the work you did in gathering info and starting a web site.

[AndyC]

I only have a 2-cavity H&G #68 (the famous .45acp 200gr SWC design), but it's a work of art. Sadly somebody broke the original bolt that holds on the screw-plate, but it was replaced with a modern bolt and still works just fine.

Oddly-enough, I acquired it in a trade for my detested Lee 6-cav so-called 'clone' of that bullet (not even a close clone, as you'll see below) and still feel I came out on top. Here's an interesting comparison photo I took a number of years ago and clearly shows the differences - I do love the subtle curves on the nose of the H&G:

[chumly2071]

For some of the extremely popular, and great performing profiles, I wonder if there would be any value in laser scanning the cavities and making some CAD models? Might be worth it to get new versions available.

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[PDshooter]

I have a H&G68 6 cavity mold bought it back in 1986. I just love it. I think I paid around $275 for it. It's a work of art. Very heavy don't drop it on your foot.
I meet the owner when I was in Oregon 85. Back then He said it was one man operation. I knew then if I was going to order I better do it soon. I wish I would have bought more

[alamogunr]

I've got 6 H&G molds. The only one I cast with now is the 4 cavity #50. I also have a 6 cavity #50 but have gotten too old to handle it. I have never understood how anyone could use those 10 cavity monsters.

[Chill Wills]

I am among the casters that have not had much experience with H&G molds. Do these come up for sale often or are they the rare bird? Then too, these are not great times to find loading and casting equipment.

[Burnt Fingers]

There's always a few available on Fleabay.

I own a few H&G molds. As far as I'm concerned MP, Arsenal, Accurate, and NOE make a mold that's every bit as good as an H&G.

Part of the mystic around H&G molds is that they were VERY expensive, the other choices were Lyman, RCBS, and Lee, and a small handful of others depending on the time frame.