MP HP mold with GC

[Brother_Love]

I purchased this mold from another caster and I love it but I am thinking about trying to de-gc one cavity. I am a little afraid to try it but I really want the PB version of this bullet.
it cast beautiful bullets and I hope I don’t ruin it.

 

[Ian]

Have you tried shooting them without gas checks?

 

[STIHL]

Reamer and a steady hand, or buy reamer and take it to someone with a mill, that would be money well spent too, if that is what you want.

there is an MP in my future too.

 

[Spindrift]

I also have a mould for that bullet. I haven’t shot it much yet, but I’m getting to it! Initial results were promising in my .35 Whelen. I bet you’ll love it!
I understand both your desire for a PB version, and your reluctance to modify it for fear of ruining it. Trying out some checkless bullets to see if they’ll work is a good suggestion, I think.

 

[Tomme boy]

Send it to Eric at HPMolds.

Hollow Point Bullet Mold Service: Specializing in multi-cavity hollow point bullet mold modifications and repairs. Custom speciality screws, machine shop services including micro TIG welding.

Specializing in multi-cavity hollow point bullet mold modifications and repairs. Custom specialty screws and Machine shop services.

www.hollowpointmold.com

 

[Ben]

If you want it done right, send it to Eric.

Ben

 

[Rick]

On a LEE mold have at it, no loss if you mess it up. On a fine mold like that Erik is the correct answer. He has done many molds for me and I can attest to the fact he is a true artisan and craftsman. His turn around time is excellent.

 

[STIHL]

I'm glad this came up, I was trying to remember his name, I have a 429-421 that I want to HP.

 

[Rick]

I'm glad this came up, I was trying to remember his name, I have a 429-421 that I want to HP.

Erik is the man. Two RCBS 44 Caliber 300 Gr. Flat Point Mold's. One Mold was converted to Cramer style HP by Erik Ohlen with gas check shank removed from one cavity, casting one HP GC and one HP PB. Second mold casting both cavities flat point, one plain base, one gas check. Two moulds, four cavities, four different styles of hunting bullets.



This is the cover photo on Glen Fryxell's book "From Ingot To Target".

 

[Rick]

I'm glad this came up, I was trying to remember his name, I have a 429-421 that I want to HP.

If you send it to Erik I highly recommend getting the Cramer style HP. A choice you will never regret.

 

[Ben]

yes, yes, yes

https://www.artfulbullet.com/index.php?threads/hp-insert-bar-noe-311008.6444/

 

[STIHL]

That actually would suit well to a two cavity mold!!! Hmmmm! need to find me a good two cavity 429-421 now. I have one, but id like to keep it as it is. May have to think on this a little while.

 

[Brother_Love]

Well, against everyone’s advice I de- gas checked one cavity. It took
me an hour to set up my drill press and vice. I checked level on it several times and then lined up the drill. I took the belt off the press and turned the drill by hand. I know I’m not good at this but maybe I was lucky. Anyhow I’m pleased and it cast nice PB bullets now.
Thanks for the help.

 

[STIHL]

Looks dang good. I would have tried it I’m sure, only thing I’d have done different I’d have bought a reamer of the exact size and reamed the sank out instead of drilling.

after my initial thoughts I have done some looking around, and for the price of machining time and setup time it’s quite expensive to have machining done. With that said If you have the necessary tools and ain’t scared to mess it up, then it really doesn’t matter.

success is always good.

what size drill did you use?

 

[CWLONGSHOT]

I have done one myself too. It was a lee so no worries dont know If Id attempt this on a "real" mold.
Looks good

I like this bullet allot and will be faced with same when MP has one I can get. I didn't want a GC shank either.
CW