Casting with and Adjusting a RG mould

This is our procedure for casting with one of our RG (Removable Guide) HP (Hollow Point) moulds.

First follow the instructions in our “Hints and Tips for casting with NOE Moulds”
http://noebulletmolds.com/smf/index.php/topic,2.msg2.html#msg2
This will get you started in the right direction.
Pay close attention to the section on pre heating and make sure that you heat the pins as well as the mould blocks.

Cold HP pins are the biggest problem we see with new casters as well as seasoned casters and RG moulds.
Cold pins will stick! – You need to have the pins as hot or hotter than the mould blocks.

The second biggest problem we see is not settling the pins down on there brackets before you close the
mould blocks to pour the next batch.

Pin setting deep in nose

Pin not setting on bracket

The pins need clearance with there brackets in order to function correctly. And if you don’t let them return
to there correct position on the bracket you will get divots on the nose of your bullets or inconsistent
hollow points and weight variances.

Pin setting even with nose

As I close a RG mould I tip the block so the pins slide back in to the pin holes and use a “tap, tap, tap”
on the handle pivot bolt as I close them. This will let the pins settle all the way down on the brackets.

Mould block tipped and ready to start to close

Adjusting RG pins
Our pins are adjusted at the time of assemble to assure that they will open and close OK.
Some times a FN pin will set a little high in the block and need to be adjusted.
To do this you can use a small crescent wrench as shown below.

You can gently bend the clip down to let the pin set even with the nose of the bullet. it is very easy to
move the pin down .005″ to .010″.

We hope the above information helps you with casting Hollow Points and our RG moulds

Bullet maker, maker
Swede Nelson