HTC-459-367 (458 Socom & 45-70) Any interest?

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Any interest in a bullet like this one?  Maybe also in an RG config which would bring the weight roughly to 350ish?  Maybe a crimp groove?

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[Full.Lead.TacoKeymaster]

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Molds should be on the mill this week, hopefully.  Here is a video of the “proof mold” and test fitting in the cartridges (45-70 and .458 socom)  Bullets were cast, sized, and powder coated with a clear coat.

https://youtu.be/bIG32Mo0hkE

[davidpalliesParticipant]

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So, having not done one of these before, how do I proceed? Wait until I get the promo code PM’ed to me, and then go put it in My cart and check out?

[Full.Lead.TacoKeymaster]

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yup, wait until you get the email/pm and then add yours to the cart and check out and use your promo code for 15% off.

[davidpalliesParticipant]

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Cool

[davidryanParticipant]

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Molds should be on the mill this week, hopefully.  Here is a video of the “proof mold” and test fitting in the cartridges (45-70 and .458 socom)  Bullets were cast, sized, and powder coated with a clear coat.

https://youtu.be/bIG32Mo0hkE

Any load development yet?

I loaded a bunch with 1680 in socom. A couple months ago, I developed a recipe using hints from Lyman data with a slightly heavier NOE mold. I actually added too much powder I think but no signs of pressure. So, this time around, I am using slightly less powder with a lighter bullet. I also have loads for the new Heavy NOE slick side mold and….. I even will test a few of the bullet buttons. Those may not cycle or even exit barrel so I am saving those for last.

I did have one issue with this mold that I have never had before. Our friends at NOE must have been having a bad day. They torqued the crap out of the screws that hold the pins in place (for hollow point). I normally use flat point pin until mold has a couple uses (well seasoned). Would rather FP be installed by default. Tried to swap but only got one screw out. Second screw head is stripped. Tried other 2 but didn’t get far and gave up. Hopefully Al can fix it if no one has a recommendation.

So, I went with the default deep a hollow point pins for this first test. Will test this weekend now that the weather is clearing here.

[Full.Lead.TacoKeymaster]

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The deep hollowpoints look good.  I was getting good drops on my second cast (after breaking in the mold and preheating it).  As far as the mold pin problem, give Al a call and he can help you out.

[rogerchampParticipant]

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Why not make the nose metplat somewhere around .300 or more maybe .350 so this would be a awesome hunting bullet. Maybe split the difference and call it .325 metplat that way we can slam them w our lever guns

[rogerchampParticipant]

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There’s already small metplat bullets for socom on the site. Let’s make a good hunting bullet that’s slicksided for the 45-70

[Full.Lead.TacoKeymaster]

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There’s already small metplat bullets for socom on the site. Let’s make a good hunting bullet that’s slicksided for the 45-70

This bullet has already been produced (and looks very purdy if I don’t mind saying).  If you want a 45-70 specific bullet with a wider meplat (slick sided) then lets create a new thread and draw up a new bullet.  We can modify an existing design or draw up a completely new one.

[kevinbaker]

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I am sure others will be interested in a slick sided 45.70 bullet,

[Full.Lead.TacoKeymaster]

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I am sure others will be interested in a slick sided 45.70 bullet,

Is there a reason why you wouldn’t want to use it in the 45-70?  If you trim the brass to length and crimp in the groove, it will cycle in a Marlin 1895 (at least it did in my two). 
https://youtu.be/bIG32Mo0hkE

[kevinbaker]

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I have already purchased the HTC-459-367 mould, It arrived in Australia awhile ago, I have cast 300 hundred bullet with the mould and HItec coated them, sized them with my new NOE push through die, brass is trimmed and I will be loading and shooting them on Friday, bullets came out looking really nice, Hitec bake was so easy, always room for another 45.70 mould slick sides around the 400 grains.

Regards

KB

[Full.Lead.TacoKeymaster]

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So a heavier slick sided bullet eh?

[kevinbaker]

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Finally made it to the range to test fire the bullets, had my Sons Marlin 1895, 6 bullets loaded into the mag and cycled nicely, I didn’t try to shoot any groups but I could tell the accuracy was there as I knocked down most things I pointed the rifle at, very pleased with the bullet,
KB

[rogerchampParticipant]

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What was your load?

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