Fowler
.401 Bobcat
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Post by Fowler on Jan 22, 2021 11:12:01 GMT -5
Has any one used their molds? There are a couple of designs I am interested in, mostly copies of existing molds so I am also curious how close to the original design they ended up being...
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Post by wheelguns on Jan 22, 2021 11:40:16 GMT -5
I can’t speak for the designs. Arsenal molds are ok, but I am not crazy about their alignment pin design. They are more flat and not pointed. Also the female pin is not a solid piece. It is a hollow sleeve.
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Post by matt56 on Jan 22, 2021 12:07:31 GMT -5
I believe the founder used to work at NOE and the molds are very similar in design. I have a few arsenal molds in designs that NOE doesn’t make but I’d rather buy from Al if possible
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jeffh
.375 Atomic
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Post by jeffh on Jan 23, 2021 18:06:23 GMT -5
My favorite moulds (meaning ones I own) are NOE and Arsenal.
I have a couple NOEs but would have several more if anything I ever went to look for had ever been in stock. What I DO have was a compromise, at least in the cavity count. Maybe NOE does things differently now, but I gave up. Why go to the site if what I want is never in stock? May just me my luck. No question on quality at all!
Arsenal makes what you order as far as I can tell. I got the last one in under two weeks. I ordered one right around Christmas and am still waiting, but was told up front it could be 4 to 6 weeks because of - you guessed it - COVID. It's worth waiting for and I know I'll get it. Very, very happy with his work and the quality of the mould. I buy the 4C versions, which I personally find to be a bit more "lithe and lively" in the hand compared to a 6C, and it complements my "timing" when filling a 4C and a couple 2Cs in the same session. Oh! The best part - I can get a 4C shipped for under $90!
I like them both. Both are excellent quality in my experience. I'd support either in a heartbeat - if they have what I want.
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Post by mart on Jan 25, 2021 22:18:08 GMT -5
I have several Arsenal molds. I’m very happy with them.
I’m not crazy about their interpretation of the Keith 41 mag bullet. The meplat is too small in my opinion. I have the mold and cast a lot with it for punching paper and ringing steel. I have several other 41 mold options for hunting.
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