?? Flat Nose ??

[Ben]

This is the NOE , 169 gr., .30 cal. , ELCO bullet.

http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/product_info.php?cPath=30_327&products_id=1842

The mold ID says it is a FN.
Certainly looks more like a spire pt. than a FN to me.
The bullet does have a VERY TINY flat on the end of the nose, but it more closely resembles a spire from my point of view.
Oh well....................

 

[fiver]

in all of the CNC cut molds your gonna see a flat point.
with a pointed 'cherry' there is too much deflection when cutting and they are super easy to break.
at 300$ a pop [and about a months wait] you want to protect them as much as possible.
but the flat allows a little faster oscillation speed and more repeatable [predictable] results from mold to mold.

 

[Ben]

I figured there was a good reason.

Ben

 

[RBHarter]

My pointed moulds appear to have the nose cut as a separate step with a separate tool . Just the 301618 from NOE .

The 260-120 FP looks like that too .

 

[Ian]

My pointed moulds appear to have the nose cut as a separate step with a separate tool . Just the 301618 from NOE .

The 260-120 FP looks like that too .

I wish Tom would start offering that option. I know that means two tool changes and re-zeros per cavity, but I'd gladly pay extra for a RN or .100" meplat option.

 

[fiver]

after looking at the price for a new saeco mold Tom's prices ain't too bad.
another 10$ for a 2 cavity mold wouldn't even be a secondary consideration for some styles.