I'm having a real problem finding a suitable mold for my Mosin rifles. The ideal product would be similar to the Lyman 314299 or NOE 316299:
- 4 cavity, preferably aluminum
- About 200 grains in Lyman no 2
- Drop from the mold with driving bands at .315 so I can size to .314"
In times past, I could just pick the right number from the NEI catalog, call Walt Melander and tell him what I need. Apparently, with Walt's passing, its not the same company anymore. Too bad. I checked the recommended suppliers listed on the sticky here. Ordering from Lyman is a crapshoot. NOE only takes group buys. Mountain Mold won't make a 4 banger. Not sure about the others, some don't even have websites.
About all I can do to feed my rifles is order more ready made Lyman 314299s from Montana Bullet Works. While these are excellent boolits and correctly sized at .314", I prefer to make my own and 500 of them cost as much as a mold would. I'm just commiserating here, but if anyone has suggestions, please fire for effect. thx - CW