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Post by hammer on Apr 18, 2016 9:12:50 GMT -5
Who makes the best molds for casting true authentic Keith 44 caliber bullets ?
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COR
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Post by COR on Apr 18, 2016 9:29:24 GMT -5
RCBS 250K (my favorite)
Lyman 429421
LBT (Veral Smith) will do a "True" Keith
Mountain Molds will allow you to make your own
Accurate Molds has some catalogued ones that look good
MIHA did one (I believe) although I don't have one
There are more I'm sure.
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wdr2
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Post by wdr2 on Apr 18, 2016 10:34:10 GMT -5
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Post by fanofthefortyone on Apr 18, 2016 10:52:53 GMT -5
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Post by sixshot on Apr 18, 2016 13:38:42 GMT -5
Lyman changed their Keith style moulds many times over the years, I have a few that are suppose to be Keith style but really aren't. My 45 mould #452424 is a mould I've had for many years & taken a lot of game with but its not one of the better moulds they've produced because the front driving band is thin. The original mould like those made by H&G, or the one COR mentions form RCBS is a much closer design than mine. The Miha mould is excellent & I also have it. Its a heavier bullet when cast from the same alloy which suits me fine. The Lyman drops a slug that weighs about 260 grs. & has accounted for many, many deer & several elk, the Miha mould casts closer to 280 grs. depending on alloy but the driving bands are correct or very close to it, & can be made in solid or HP form.
An original H&G mould will cost a fair penney!! Dan Lynch at Mountain Moulds can make you one or Verl Smith at LBT can do the same but will tell you his design is better & maybe it is.
Dick
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Post by 2 Dogs on Apr 18, 2016 14:08:12 GMT -5
My favorites are the Miha versions. They are very well made molds with several HP designs.
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Post by chris623 on Apr 18, 2016 17:03:01 GMT -5
As fanofthefortyone previously mentioned, NOE bullet molds just finished making a Keith Signature Series set of molds for the Keith LSWC in several calibers. I've been casting my .357 and it's a beautiful bullet..........and the most accurate .357 bullet I shoot. Nice thing about it is it's not a new design of Keith's bullet............it is the original design. If you have time, read this and you'll see what I'm talking about: castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?1954-quot-Real-quot-Keith-Bullets |
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Post by jaydubinwi on Apr 18, 2016 20:32:08 GMT -5
As chris623 said, the 357 and 41 molds mentioned in the real Keith bullets thread are for sale now at NOE. The 44 should be done in the next 2 weeks with the 45 after that. The thread in Chris623's post is long but very interesting. Worth a look
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Post by boatswainsmate on Apr 18, 2016 20:55:08 GMT -5
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Post by zeus on Apr 18, 2016 21:30:34 GMT -5
All three nose types of HPs in that pic! Nice pic
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