I have a number of 38-55 rifles. Most of them are extremely accurate with .378-.379 bullets. But one of them, A Lyman Ideal "mini-Sharps" needs a much larger bullet otherwise it tumbles bullets badly. I ordered a .380, two cavity, brass mold from Accurate Molds. It arrived within two weeks!
When I got it I wanted to place it in the bookcase as a piece of art! It was simply beautiful!
But I finally got time to throw some lead and away I went.
First I used a tooth brush, Dawn dishwashing liquid and very hot water to give it a good cleaning.
I put the mold on my little electric hot plate and got it up to 300 degrees.
My lead is 20-1 from RotoMetals and I use a PID to keep the temperature at 725 degrees.
The first three casts were slightly wrinkled but the fourth pour was perfect. I've never owned a "high-End" mold. Everything I have is Lee, Lyman and RCBS. All my molds need a bit of persuasion with a wooden hammer to release the bullets. But this Accurate mold just drops the bullets upon opening. Beautiful!
The bullets are perfect specimens of a cast bullet..and measure EXACTLY .380 with my alloy.
Accuracy out of the Lyman is "Benchrest" accurate!

I think I'm going to replace a bunch of my molds with Accurate brass versions......

Roy,

That's good to know. I just ordered a tapered Ron Long style .40 cal mould from Accurate a week ago. I just received a e-mail from Tom this morning that its on the way. I can't wait to start casting for a 40-50SS Bartlein barrel CPA is installing on my Mod 52.

Bob

Just took a look at the website. The amount of designs offered are as many as the stars in the sky.

     Joe.