I don't know how I missed this when you first posted. This is an AWESOME resource! Thank you, very much. It's super valuable. Really appreciate it. How do we send you samples? Did I miss that in some message above?
8mmFan
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I don't know how I missed this when you first posted. This is an AWESOME resource! Thank you, very much. It's super valuable. Really appreciate it. How do we send you samples? Did I miss that in some message above?
8mmFan
Thank you very much. I didn't post my address to send samples, I share that in a message.Quote:
Originally Posted by 8mmFan
Heres my Spreadsheet again. It updates automatically as I add to it.
I like to have 3-5 samples that are as cast (not sized or lubed) so I can reserve the best for pictures and use 1 for measurements as it always mars them. The bullets from each mould need to be in either small baggies or envelopes with the name/number of the mould, as well as the alloy they are cast with and any markings on the mould. If the alloy is unknown, just write unknown alloy. I'll take all the measurements.
Anyone care to guess what I have here?
https://i.postimg.cc/8571prv6/85-FF1...85705-D851.jpg
One of every mold Lee makes?
I have made several bullet moulds with the cherries I have cut to cast a .002" over groove diameter bullet. Will send you the bullet and number for your list. I usually start with an aluminum set of blocks or a Lyman style cast iron blocks. Keep up the good work! The Barnes book Cartridges of The World is a great reference work. Your bullet listing will be great also. Best Regards, Charlie Rockindaddy
Pretty darn close, actually one of every mould Lee makes that I don't have a sample for. Not counting discontinued moulds of course.Quote:
Originally Posted by RayinNH
I'm pretty excited about it!
https://i.postimg.cc/vBNp3qc1/A06-BC...174-D0-EA6.jpg
I will update the Spreadsheet shortly.
I sure hope they gave you a good deal. Gonna take a while to cast all of them molds.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bazoo
Very nice. Now if you can just talk Mihec and Al into sending you a box like that....
I'd love that.Quote:
Originally Posted by jdgabbard
Al? you mean NOE?
I've updated my Spreadsheet to reflect the new Lee moulds/bullets.
Unfortunately, mould 90237 the C476-325-RF was no longer available. If any of our 480 ruger/475 Linebaugh shooters could provide that one I'd sure appreciate it.
I hope Lee gave you those molds for free, as a sponsor. It’d be appropriate given all the work you’re doing here.
That would have been nice, but Lee did not give them to me. They did give me a healthy discount though, so when I'm through with them, I'll be able to recoup the money selling them as used.
I see you every a sample of every Oregon Trails’ bullet. I’ll be eager awaiting that data, because they are used in the Western Handloading Manual #1. Cast Performance bullets are in that manual too, so hopefully they sponsor you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bazoo
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Did Rim Rock and Oregon Trails send you free samples to cover every bullet they make?
Yes, I have every sample from Oregon Trails and Rim Rock Bullets and they were gracious enough to send me their samples free of charge.Quote:
Originally Posted by justindad
If there are any of their bullets you'd like me to cherry pick and do first, I'd be glad to.
I'm not familiar with Cast Performance Bullets. Do you mean these guys https://grizzlycartridge.com/ ?
My responses are in blue below.
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Originally Posted by Bazoo
Rim Rock Bullets owes you some kind of referral credit. Just bought a bunch of stuff from them and would have never found them if not for youQuote:
Originally Posted by Bazoo
Have you ever thought about making a print version?
Might keep in mind Missouri Bullet too ;-) I've had a few phone calls with them and will be receiving samples of all of their wares.Quote:
Originally Posted by justindad
I'll see if I can dig that one out for you when I get into them again. I've done a few of them so far, but I need to do some tweaks to the site before I do them all.
Thanks, I will keep an eye on them, if they could/would provide a large chunk of LBT's bullets, that would be a great blessing to me.
Thanks for letting me know, and I'm glad that BulletMatch has helped both them and you. They are good to talk to and seem like good folks. I've never ordered from them, but I did receive a large flat rate box stuffed with samples.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2TM101
You mean like... a book? Something akin to Cartridges of The World, but for bullets? Yes sir, I've been ruminating on that idea for a while. It may have to be in volumes, especially if I included much in the way of commercial cast bullets.Quote:
Originally Posted by justindad
I could certainly see it being a valuable reference though, if all the mould maker's bullets were in it: Lyman, RCBS, Lee, Saeco. Maybe smaller volumes for each company or for a several companies, with history about the company.