All rcbs bullets moulds are machined to exacting specifications ensuring accurate and clean casts time after time. I believe that the paper patch molds for 30 cal are. Rcbs bullet mould handles for bullet casting molds 80025. Get the best deals on rcbs gun reloading molds when you shop the largest online selection at. Mlr, i think montanna bullet works out of billings sells a patched bullet that would work for you, and i think it is out of an rcbs mold but i dont know which one. This catalog is a record of molds ive made, and posted for reference. Multiple cavitity molds can be configured to cast a different design from each cavity. It is probably best to get a paper that you know is a good patching and build a mold to fit it rather than spend a goodly amount of money on a mold and then try to find a paper that makes it fit your bore and hopefully is also a good paper for patching, not all are. One of the issues involved with paper patching is the bullet needs to fit the bore nearly perfectly for best results. If ease of use, price, and bullet quality are what one is looking for, baco has hit a home run with this mould if you are in the market for a patched to bore size pp bullet mould in 45 cal.
Rcbs 2cavity bullet mold 308165sil 308 cal 309 diameter. This is the cheapest paper patch mould that i have purchased and yet it is the easiest to use, the bullets fall out and are visually perfect. The final solution was finding and using a lyman 125 gr gg gc bullet of. Very good accuracy has been obtained with paperpatched bullets, but the assembly procedure is. Double cavity molds all molds for pistol calibers are double cavity to speed casting.
Handgun bullet molds 80 rifle bullet molds 28 black powder molds. I would like to get a mould that would throw a bullet. Rcbs has been the leading producer of highquality reloading equipment and reloading supplies for over 60 years. We rely on a quality products, delivery and value for our customers. I prefer to seat my ppbs right on the lands or even to a slight crush fit, but feel free to experiment. Features six variable speed, rotating stations that completely prepare trimmed brass for reloading, all in one stop. Midsouth shooters offers a variety of lead bullet moulds by rcbs in different sizes to fit your needs. Paper patch bullet d reamer and shop made casting mold. You might give them a call and try some of their bullets to see if they would work for you. Unfollow bullet mold rcbs to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Best accuracy is usually accomplished with a much closer fit, tailored to a particular firearm.
Im aware that many molds are available to cast bullets for paper patching. My reason for paper patching was due to using an rcbs 167 gr bullet in. The general rule of thumb for smokeless and paper patch is to castsize to bore diameter then patch to groove diameter or a couple thou larger. My homemade mold for an ugly paper patch bullet if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Rcbs 1cavity bullet mold 40400pp 40 cal 404 diameter. Anyone know of a paperpatch mould number suitable for the 7x57.
All moulds are double cavity and made from solid cast iron blocks that are ground square prior to machining. Important information regarding paper patch bullet molds please read. No, it didnt work so my quest for a fatter bullet continued. His articles and little shorts in the question and answers column form the basis of all modern writing on the paper patch. They are cnc lathe bored to any design to your specifications. I see that rcbs makes a mold throwing a 300 grain semi pointed bullet for the c. Due to the variety of casting techniques, temperatures, alloys, etc. My reason for paper patching was due to using an rcbs 167 gr bullet in an over sized military bore and i had to make the bullet fatter. As a ammunition manufacture, we load over 400 calibers. Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances has been found in the state of california to cause birth defects, reproductive harm and other serious physical injury. If it is not in stock please call us to order as we do not stock all of our molds. Mar 22, 2015 lube grooved bullet on left paper patched without the paper on the right. Lead bullet rcbs moulds, reloading equipment, tools, components, and accessories.
All paper is different and each will add a different amount to the bullet diameter. Many cbe designs can be made into single, double or triple cavity bullet moulds. Lee 2 cavity bullet mold for 30 caliber 309 diameter 120 grain. Im using a brooks mold for 45 caliber paper patch bullets. Each mould is identified by a five or six digit number, followed by two or three letters. Anyone know of a paper patch mould number suitable for the 7x57 and the 8x57. The blocks are precision ground square prior to machining and steel alignment pins are used to ensure perfect mating of mold blocks even after years of heavy use. Rcbs has a mould like that but i have way too many. Most bullets from lee molds can be used as cast without sizing. Paper patch bullet molds help page 3 shiloh rifle forums. Melting and casting lead objects will expose you and others in the area to lead, which is known to the state of california to cause reproductive harm and cancer. The first two or three digits identify bullet caliber, the last three are bullet weight in grains. Mass produced bullet molds are designed with very conservative, minimal dimensions north of the crimp groove, so that they will chamber in the great variety of firearms out there. Bullet casting, reloading, including lyman devastator hollow point pistol bullet mould 9mm, lyman pistol bullet mould 9mm, lyman big dipper casting kit 115v, lee production pot iv 110 volt, lyman pistol bullet mould.
My plan b would be to have someone with a working 4jaw chuck on their lathe dont ask. Cast bullet engineering cast bullet moulds hand cast. Bullet swage with rcbs a4 press turns bullet inside out duration. One is straight sided and the other two are two dimensional. In this i show my rcbs 500 grain paper patch bullet mould. I knew id have to mold some to get the mold warmed up to get smooth bullets like the one that was in the mold when it was shipped. I also like my steve brooks grease groove mould, i am sure his pp moulds would be great. These molds are designed to fit lee six cavity handles. All rcbs bullet moulds are machined to exacting specifications ensuring accurate and clean casts time after time. The forums at enjoying fine old rifles and good friends one shot at a time. Rcbs bullet moulds are machined from solid cast iron blocks to exacting specifications to ensure accurate, clean, repeatable castings cast after cast. I am going to use the imformation on brents page for making the patches, but im afraid purchacing the swaged bullets ready made is to expensive. Hollow base molds these are available in single cavity only.
I lube them with the lube i make for grooved bullets, although many types will work. These are three paper patch using the creedmoor nose. Nei lee rcbs saeco and lyman ideal, are companies im familiar with to whatever degree. The patch is carefully wrapped around the bearing surface of the bullet. I finally got my rcbs melting pot out to mold some bullets since my rifle is in the current build cycle once they can reopen. Cast bullet moulds hand cast lead projectiles with brass molds. Three hardened dowel pins provide positive alignment in both vertical and horizontal planes. Its useful only on magma machine molds and only when casting by hand. Up to 31% off on bullet molds from rcbs is only one of the reasons to purchase from opticsplanet. Mould blocks are made from durabar 654512 extruded fine grain ductile iron. Cast bullet engineering specialises in hand crafted molds for the hobby caster and are used with standard rcbs.
I have abused myself with a list of lymanideal molds which alaskanguy was going to do something with. My main interest in hunting and recreational shooting but not necessarily competition. We also have some designs that create hollow point or hollow base lead bullets or are used for paper patch or powder coating. Rcbs bullet molds are machined from solid cast iron blocks to exacting specifications to ensure accurate, clean, repeatable castings cast after cast. The list on cast pics does not have the silhouette, or cowboy, or skirmish molds, for a start. Most of them have undersized bullets, and are getting a bullet that fits perfectly after wrapping and are not sizing after they wrap the paper on the bullet. Apr 04, 2010 in this i show my rcbs 500 grain paper patch bullet mould. Our moulds are made for saeco handles which are available from midway. Ever since 1943, when fred t huntington founded the company in the back of his fathers oroville, california, laundry and drycleaning plant, the company and its employees have gone to extreme lengths to provide customers the highestquality reloading tools and accessories. This means you need to carefully measure the bore of your rifle and then have a custom mold made by one of the many mold makers. I got into paper patching because its so expensive to shoot factory ammo. Black powder bullet molds bullet molds bullet casting.
Ive had the best luck with the lee 379250 as it drops the fattest bullet of the bullets ive tried ranch dog, lyman and rcbs. Lube grooved bullet on left paper patched without the paper on the right. Harrison was first with reliable technique and data for the modern patch paper patch bullet. Harrisons articles on modern paper patch bullets using smokeless powder in bottleneck cases. The patch lube has but one purpose to prevent tearing the patch when the bullet is seated. The mold cavities are cnc machined for unmatched roundness and size control. Unless noted otherwise, all rcbs bullet moulds are double cavity type. These molds are designed to fit rcbs and six cavity lee handles. Before i waste a lot of time on assembling a current list of rcbs molds, does anyone have a complete list. Swc rcbs clone bulletclassic rcbs designplain base designmaterial. The vented sprue plates are standard on nose pour moulds. Cast bullet engineering cast bullet moulds hand cast lead.
Custom quality cast bullet molds for sale buffalo arms. I shoot an rcbs 550 gr paper patch bullet wrapped with computer paper. All moulds are shown slightly smaller than actual size. The perfect 3855 bullet im thinking about having a custom mold made for my 3855. You will need no other lube when using ppbs and smokeless powder. Best results will be had shooting a bore diameter after patching bullet, if you are using black powder. A special sprue plate that attaches to a magma style casting machine mold. A cast bullet is made by allowing molten metal to solidify in a mold. If your first step of reloading is manufacturing bullets, this is a necessity. The lip of paper extending past the base of the bullet is then twisted together, and may be pushed into a depression cast into the base of the bullet. I used to have a 45 caliber ballard paper patch mould, and it cast 0. This allows the mold to be used with handles for hand casting. The paper patch is moistened slightly with water to make it more pliable and slightly sticky. The advertisement suggests that with a 1 to 20 alloy the bullet will be.
Cast bullet engineering specialises in hand crafted molds for the hobby caster and are used with standard rcbs, lee commercial or kal handles. The most accurate bullet was the 400 grain saeco at 1,200 or. See our selection below and make midsouth shooters your lead bullet mould headquarters. View bullet mold preparation video for proper mold lubrication and smoking if you dont see your desired mold, check out our custom services page. You design your bullet using our online design program. Specializing in personalized molds for smokeless revolvers, lever actions, and high velocity rifle. As new designs are ordered, they are numbered and added here.
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