Source for ring tail mould?
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Source for ring tail mould?
I found the bullets for sale, but I'd like to have the ability to cast my own.
Anybody know who makes one? Neither Lyman nor RCBS websites list it, though at one time I believe that Lyman made blocks numbered 557489 for the Sharps.
Anybody know who makes one? Neither Lyman nor RCBS websites list it, though at one time I believe that Lyman made blocks numbered 557489 for the Sharps.
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moulds
My 'Xmas Tree' mould was made by Rapine. I think NEI offers them as well.
I also shoot Lee .54 Minies with good accuracy. They roll into a good paper round.
I also shoot Lee .54 Minies with good accuracy. They roll into a good paper round.
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Re: moulds
I just got back from a midrange match, and over 100 miles of highway, combined with 72 rounds of heavy lead fired downrange means my brain seems to have pulled a hamstring. What is NEI?Todd Birch wrote:My 'Xmas Tree' mould was made by Rapine. I think NEI offers them as well.
I also shoot Lee .54 Minies with good accuracy. They roll into a good paper round.
I like the Lee Minie. It's relatively easy to cast, and yes, it seems to be designed for paper cartridges. I expect the ringtails will be considerably more work.
I'll have to ask Rob (Lockett, of Cast Meister) what alloy he's using for the ringtails.
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NEI
I have a 540 gr .50 calibre mould marked NEI. I presume they make other moulds as well.
Look 'em up on Google ....
Look 'em up on Google ....
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I knew I'd heard of them before, Todd, but it's been forever.
I found them, and I found the bullet in .540/475 grains, but I can't figure out their prices. Since they only take Paypal and various paper things like checks and money orders, I'll give them a call on Monday.
http://www.neihandtools.com/index.html
The mould number is 382, though they also have a ringtail in 525 grain.
I found them, and I found the bullet in .540/475 grains, but I can't figure out their prices. Since they only take Paypal and various paper things like checks and money orders, I'll give them a call on Monday.
http://www.neihandtools.com/index.html
The mould number is 382, though they also have a ringtail in 525 grain.
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That is the one I have.. Seems like it cost me $110.00 + shipping but that was sometime back. so things may have gone up. Got 2 or 3 NEI molds. seem to be good ones.Free_Stater wrote:I knew I'd heard of them before, Todd, but it's been forever.
I found them, and I found the bullet in .540/475 grains, but I can't figure out their prices. Since they only take Paypal and various paper things like checks and money orders, I'll give them a call on Monday.
http://www.neihandtools.com/index.html
The mould number is 382, though they also have a ringtail in 525 grain.
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