Just aquired a wack of nice molds...

[swampmaster]

I also came upon a large haul of moulds 35 lyman and RCBS moulds and about 15 Lee moulds.Now just need to know which ones I need to keep

[sundog]

prolly all of'em. sundog

[DaveInFloweryBranchGA]

Swampmaster,

Why don't you list them and we'll help you go through them. (grin)

Dave

[swampmaster]

Ok you asked for it I will start with the lyamn then the RCBS and the Lee I already have listed in the for sale because I know I dont need any of them.

410-28 2hole 212 grain Fn WILL SELL

358156GW 1hole 155 grain UNSURE

311410 1 hole 130 grain WILL KEEP

454424 1 hole 255 grain swc WILL KEEP

311413 1 hole 169 grain GC WILL KEEP

429421A 2 cavity 245 grain WILL KEEP

358495 4 hole 141 grain WC WILL SELL

358495 2 hole 141 grain wc WILL SELL

358495 2 hole 141 grain wc WILL SELL

358495 1 hole 141 grain wc WILL SELL

356402EM 2 hole 121 grain c UNSURE

450229 1 hole 155 grain C, MN WILL SELL

311359 2 hole 115 grain PTGC WILL SELL

35891B 2 hole 148 grain WC WILL SELL

225462 1 hole 57 grain RNGC WILL KEEP

35887 2 hole 140 grain WC WILL SELL

358477 2 hole 150 grain SWC UNSURE

356404 4 hole 95 grain FN WILL SELL

311284 1 hole 214 grain HPRNGC WILL KEEP

358156 1 hole 155 grain SWCGC UNSURE

358311 2 hole 158 grain RN WILL KEEP

356402 2 hole 121 grain C WILL SELL

Ideal 452484 1 hole 225 grain RNGC UNSURE

225415 2 hole 50 grain FN WILL KEEP

266459 1 hole ? grain RNGC WILL SELL

12ga. Slug 475 to 525 grain 1 hole UNSURE

257463 2 hole 75 grain RNGC WILL SELL

311291 2 hole 170 grain RNGC WILL KEEP

311291 2 hole 170 grain RNGC WILL KEEP

16ga. Slug HB 1 hole ? grain UNSURE


RCBS

38-148 WC 2 hole WILL SELL

25-50 RN 2 hole 50 grain WILL SELL

45-200 SWC 2 hole WILL KEEP

33-200 FN 2 hole WILL KEEP

35-200 FN 2 hole WILL KEEP

Then like I listed before I also have Lee moulds in the for sale section and I also got 7 New Lyman Mould Handle swhich I am Keeping

[Scrounger]

What do you want for the RCBS 35-200-FN ?

[swampmaster]

I am not sure all what I want to keep or need to keep but I know I need the 35-200 for my 356 winchester and 35 rem. I also think I need to keep some of the 22 cal moulds just in case I ever decide to cast for them.

I really would like to hear what moulds I should keep that I might not be able to replace some day.Then I will decide what all to get rid of and give first chance at them here in the for sale

[C1PNR]

I think I see 2 of the 358156 moulds. If you decide to let one go, I'm sure interested in one in a 1 hole design.

Also interested in the 257463 2 holer.

I guess we'll hear from you when you have it all figured out what to keep, what to divest.

[PatMarlin]

If you want to trade or, sell SM I'd like the:

454424

311284

THanks

Pat

[floodgate]

Swamp:

"I really would like to hear what moulds I should keep that I might not be able to replace some day."

From my experience - and even though it might benefit others of us - DON'T SELL ANY of your moulds! I sold about fifty several years back, in a fit of "housecleaning" - and have ended up buying replacements for at least a dozen of them. Loan them, fine, but think twice before selling.

floodgate

[Lloyd Smale]

id be interested in that rcbs 38- 90rn mold.

[gutshot_again]

I'd be interested in the 33-200 FN 2 hole if it's excess to your needs. Perhaps we can work out a swap.

[Cherokee]

I could be interested in the RCBS 25-50 mold.

[Bucks Owin]

I too would like a 358156. HP or not, doesn't matter, I just want to assemble and shoot some of "Skeeter's loads"

Dennis

[lefty_red]

Swamp

PM about the 41-212-FN mold.

Jerry

[mooman76]

I'm interested in any of the 22 cal moulds if you deside to get rid of them!

[swampmaster]

I think I see 2 of the 358156 moulds. If you decide to let one go, I'm sure interested in one in a 1 hole design.

Also interested in the 257463 2 holer.

I guess we'll hear from you when you have it all figured out what to keep, what to divest.

Any Idea of the difference between the 358156GW and the 356156

I have nbo need for most of these moulds and will offer them here before anywhere else.That I promise,but what are considered fair prices for some of these.Some of them I have seen what they are selling for new and think it is unreal. Can someone that is not interested in any of them give me a fair and reasonable asking price on most of these.That may also help me decide which ones to keep or not keep

[rebliss]

So tell me if a "whack of molds" is nine, then what is 10 molds?

Suppose this has anything to do with that hammer game, "Whack-a-mole?"

[floodgate]

swampmaster:

"Any Idea of the difference between the 358156GW and the 356156"

So far as we have been able to determine, the two letters (like "GW") following the "caliber + cherry number" code Lyman uses have no specific meaning; they may just be a date code, an ID of the machine used or its operator, or maybe the specific cherry if they have several in use at one time. A "U" prefix on an older mould from the '50's - 70's means "Undersize", "ES" means "extra-small", and an "S" can also mean either "small", or - in at least one case - "short" (where the cherry is run only part-way into the mould). You should see a one-, two- or three-digit number stamped elsewhere on BOTH of the Lyman / Ideal blocks of a set; it is a "match number", to keep the pair of blocks together after cherrying (i.e., cutting the mould cavity half-way into each block simultaneously with a form cutter) through subsequent machining, finishing and packaging. If they don't match, you've got an interesting problem!

BUT, Lyman seems to grind successive cherries "by eye" as the old ones wear down, so two moulds with the same ID number may well differ in details of shape, weight and diameter (not to mention alloy, casting temperature or technique).

There are also changes in "fashions", like rounded vs. square-cut, vs. beveled lube grooves, drive band widths, etc., etc. - as has been discussed extensively in connection with the "Will the REAL Keith bullet please stand up?" discussions over the past few months.

All I can say is cast 'em and see.

"You pays yer nickel (lotsa them!) and yer takes yer chances!"

floodgate

[swampmaster]

Thanks for the info that helped alot, Now maybe you can answer another question the Lyman 311284 mould I have is a RNGC- HP is the HP needed or can I cast a solid with it or is the HP more desireable?ANd what might I use this bullet for?