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John Boy Ex Member	Hoch 38-55 Mold Number - Know What it is? Jan 8^th, 2017 at 10:28am	Print Post
	(You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) Story: Have a tray of 50 nose pours but don't know where they came from Believe they are Hoch bullets ...Thanks Kindly


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RSW Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1307 Location: Arizona Joined: Sep 8^th, 2006	Re: Hoch 38-55 Mold Number - Know What it is? Reply #1 - Jan 8^th, 2017 at 10:42am	Print Post
	If you are not able to come up with the mould number, you could send the illustration you posted here to Colorado Shooters Supply and I'll bet they will cut you a mould to those specifications. Over the years they have cut a number of custom moulds for me. All have satisfied my needs. Poke around on their web site for a couple of minuets and you can figure out how to order a custom mould. Web site: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)

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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Hoch 38-55 Mold Number - Know What it is? Reply #2 - Jan 8^th, 2017 at 12:32pm	Print Post
	JohnBoy that is real close to the Mould CPA sells as noted below. Hoch Nose Pour .38 Schuetzen .376" x .368" tapered for breech seating 1.21" long 310 grains suitable for .38-55, .38-56, etc. 14" - 18" twist short- and mid-range, up to 300 yards JLouis

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John Boy Ex Member	Re: Hoch 38-55 Mold Number - Know What it is? Reply #3 - Jan 8^th, 2017 at 1:03pm	Print Post
	Gents - Thanks Kindly for the quick replies: * I poured through the Hoch website for the stock and custom molds - came up with blanks. I'll call & then send Hoch the bullet jpg * J Lewis - calling Gail might be a possible answer too


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bpjack Frequent Elocutionist Online Posts: 3816 Location: East Olympia, WA Joined: May 18^th, 2008	Re: Hoch 38-55 Mold Number - Know What it is? Reply #4 - Jan 8^th, 2017 at 3:35pm	Print Post
	Here is the Hoch 38 tapered bullet that CPA sells. It is a bit longer than the one above and has 2 more grease grooves. On mine cast 20-1, the base band is .376 and the next one in is .375. about ..3735 for the middle bands and .369 at the front. Mine weighs in at about 314 gr. It seats easy and shoots well in my 16 twist 38-55 high wall. Jack

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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Hoch 38-55 Mold Number - Know What it is? Reply #5 - Jan 8^th, 2017 at 5:34pm	Print Post
	Jack the one I got from CPA came in at 310grs. everything else appearing to be the same. That bullet shot extremely well in my 15 Twist Douglas XX with 300MP. I have a 10 Shot 200yd. .958 group shot on a score target and that bullet always shot extremely consistently well for me. I think it a good off the shelf choice from CPA if currently in stock for one to take into consideration for the benchrest Schuetzen events.
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bpjack Frequent Elocutionist Online Posts: 3816 Location: East Olympia, WA Joined: May 18^th, 2008	Re: Hoch 38-55 Mold Number - Know What it is? Reply #6 - Jan 8^th, 2017 at 6:32pm	Print Post
	I haven't tried 300MP in the 38-55 yet although it is on my short list of things to try. Been using 4227. I bought the rifle for 200 yd BP use and as a backup to my 32-40. As soon as the weather improves a bit it will be tested with 300MP. Jack

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bpjack Frequent Elocutionist Online Posts: 3816 Location: East Olympia, WA Joined: May 18^th, 2008	Re: Hoch 38-55 Mold Number - Know What it is? Reply #7 - Jan 8^th, 2017 at 7:06pm	Print Post
	I was shooting a 300 gr Saeco in that BP match. Maybe I will try the Hoch and see what it will do. I may shoot sitting instead or prone. I never did get comfortable shooting at that uphill angle. Jack

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nuclearcricket Oldtimer Offline Posts: 824 Joined: Oct 15^th, 2008	Re: Hoch 38-55 Mold Number - Know What it is? Reply #8 - Jan 8^th, 2017 at 9:38pm	Print Post
	John, does that bullet have a little dimple on one side of the nose? if so then I gave you those bullets. I will check in the morning to see if my numbers match that bullet and can give you the mold number. Sam


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Chris C Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 327 Location: Deep in the woods of Oklahoma Joined: Feb 12^th, 2014	Re: Hoch 38-55 Mold Number - Know What it is? Reply #9 - Jan 8^th, 2017 at 10:39pm	Print Post
	I can answer that question, Sam. Yes, it does! And it weighs 294 gr if that'll help.

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nuclearcricket Oldtimer Offline Posts: 824 Joined: Oct 15^th, 2008	Re: Hoch 38-55 Mold Number - Know What it is? Reply #10 - Jan 8^th, 2017 at 11:13pm	Print Post
	I will send the mold number in the morning. Sam


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Schuetzenmiester Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 6707 Location: Cool Wet Side of WA Joined: Apr 27^th, 2008	Re: Hoch 38-55 Mold Number - Know What it is? Reply #11 - Jan 9^th, 2017 at 1:53am	Print Post
	Jack, Might be a good place to try your backrest?

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bpjack Frequent Elocutionist Online Posts: 3816 Location: East Olympia, WA Joined: May 18^th, 2008	Re: Hoch 38-55 Mold Number - Know What it is? Reply #12 - Jan 9^th, 2017 at 8:11am	Print Post
	I was thinking lounge chair! Jack

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nuclearcricket Oldtimer Offline Posts: 824 Joined: Oct 15^th, 2008	Re: Hoch 38-55 Mold Number - Know What it is? Reply #13 - Jan 9^th, 2017 at 9:38am	Print Post
	the mold number is 376-300 and here is a pic of the other side of the nose. I purchased this mold used from someone on here a while back. It cast great and seems to shoot very well. I really have not been able to play with it all that much but did set the bullet on top of about 45 g of CTG Goex and ran 10 straight on pigs at 300M. Sam


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John Boy Ex Member	Re: Hoch 38-55 Mold Number - Know What it is? Reply #14 - Jan 9^th, 2017 at 12:34pm	Print Post
	EUREKA Sam: Every bullet in the tray has a dimple! Then it has to been you that gave me a tray of these bullets! Forgot all about the gift ... Thanks Again Email from Hoch: Hi John The mould is marked on the left hand side of the blocks with a serial number and the weight and diameter of the bullet. This is a custom bullet mould and I cannot give you any information from the bullet design alone. Thanks, Dave Have to love it when a mystery is solved. I'll send Hoch the mold number and ask if they will send me the bullet diagram Chris: You have two options if you want this bullet, order from Hoch or wait till I get the diagram that Accurate or can cut a bottom pour mold from


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