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Moulds? I don’t need no stinkin’ moulds

1 (2.3%)

1 to 15 moulds

10 (22.7%)

16 to 30 moulds

7 (15.9%)

31 to 50 moulds

8 (18.2%)

51 to 75 moulds

7 (15.9%)

A plethora of moulds (over 75)

8 (18.2%)

I am too lazy or maybe busy to count

3 (6.8%)

I only have molds not moulds

0 (0.0%)

Total votes: 44

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Green_Frog Frequent Elocutionist Offline "It ain't easy being green" ASSRA Life #281 Posts: 4066 Location: Lynchburg, VA Joined: Apr 18^th, 2004	Re: How many bullet moulds do you have Reply #15 - Dec 10^th, 2024 at 11:06am	Print Post
	Once upon a time I tried to collect an example of every Ideal/Lyman mould for 32-40 and the 32 S&W family, then there were those for the 45-70, and the 38, 44, and 45 pistols. Then I discovered the boutique mould makers and oops, here came another dozen or so! I’ve been slowing down in recent years. I don’t knowingly collect any molds… and the only fungi I collect are mushrooms and bread yeast. Froggie


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16290 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: How many bullet moulds do you have Reply #16 - Dec 10^th, 2024 at 11:09am	Print Post
	I'd have to count to be sure, but a little over half a milk crate. Not counting collectible molds like old Ideal, Pope, etc. I keep in secure storage.

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kootne Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 441 Location: Libby, Mt. Joined: Mar 6^th, 2012	Re: How many bullet moulds do you have Reply #17 - Dec 10^th, 2024 at 11:25am	Print Post
	I have never given it thought. The Harbor Fright/Pelican knock-off box they live in still has room for a few more (if they don't have handles). So, in the spirit of herd mentality, I counted them. There are 25. Can only think of two more I really need. Eventually I will get them. One for Dad's old Webley MVI that I had the throats honed on and one that properly fits the Stevens Pope.

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John Rigby Full Member Offline Posts: 212 Location: Midwest Joined: Nov 8^th, 2005	Re: How many bullet moulds do you have Reply #18 - Dec 10^th, 2024 at 5:57pm	Print Post
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wcf3840 Senior Forum Member Offline ASSRA Life #299 Posts: 358 Location: Palatine Joined: May 28^th, 2007	Re: How many bullet moulds do you have Reply #19 - Dec 10^th, 2024 at 6:02pm	Print Post
	Well over 100.


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gunlaker Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2331 Location: lower mainland, B.C. Joined: Dec 13^th, 2010	Re: How many bullet moulds do you have Reply #20 - Dec 11^th, 2024 at 5:23pm	Print Post
	I have almost enough. I need a couple of custom ones and wouldn't mind tracking down another Hoch 322205 as a backup . Actually the total number of molds I have is probably 40 or so and it won't likely get much higher. I'll probably sell off a few here and there as I get others. Chris.


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Oakdale Participating Member Offline Posts: 42 Location: Maplewood, MN Joined: Jun 7^th, 2017	Re: How many bullet moulds do you have Reply #21 - Dec 12^th, 2024 at 9:28am	Print Post
	When I bought my CSA Model 74 in 2009, a good friend said...."welcome to the world of mold and rear sight collecting". I still have only the rear sight that I bought in 2009. But molds? He was closer to correct on that spculation! Tom


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SBoomer Oldtimer Offline Posts: 961 Location: Michigan's Frozen North (U.P.) Joined: Jan 28^th, 2010	Re: How many bullet moulds do you have Reply #22 - Dec 12^th, 2024 at 9:45am	Print Post
	I bought another one this morning…….


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gnoahhh Oldtimer Offline Posts: 830 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Joined: Mar 31^st, 2010	Re: How many bullet moulds do you have Reply #23 - Dec 12^th, 2024 at 10:24am	Print Post
	An even 60 here. Maybe 10-15 of them actually get used regularly. I'm glad Jack started the thread, it forced me to take stock of my molds and create an inventory - and realize I'm in need of more. In terms of streamlining, the jello molds went on eBay yesterday. My larger bullet molds will have to pull double duty now. Little fruit punch flavored Minie balls, anyone?


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Cat_Whisperer Frequent Elocutionist Offline No 1, 9.3x74R Posts: 3888 Location: Mountains of Virginia Joined: Apr 17^th, 2004	Re: How many bullet moulds do you have Reply #24 - Dec 12^th, 2024 at 10:34am	Print Post
	gnoahhh wrote on Dec 12^th, 2024 at 10:24am: .... My larger bullet molds will have to pull double duty now. .... I'm looking for a 4.5" mold for my mortar...

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gnoahhh Oldtimer Offline Posts: 830 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Joined: Mar 31^st, 2010	Re: How many bullet moulds do you have Reply #25 - Dec 12^th, 2024 at 11:25am	Print Post
	Cat_Whisperer wrote on Dec 12^th, 2024 at 10:34am: gnoahhh wrote on Dec 12^th, 2024 at 10:24am: .... My larger bullet molds will have to pull double duty now. .... I'm looking for a 4.5" mold for my mortar... And I need a .610 RB mold for my deck gun. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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bpjack Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2842 Location: East Olympia, WA Joined: May 18^th, 2008	Re: How many bullet moulds do you have Reply #26 - Dec 12^th, 2024 at 11:37am	Print Post
	Gunlaker wrote: I need a couple of custom ones and wouldn't mind tracking down another Hoch 322205 as a backup Chris, I lucked out a year or so ago and picked up a brand new copy of that mould here on the forum. My first one is still going strong but does exhibit some minor base fining at times. I am not ready to retire it yet. I will put a note on the new one so my kids can contact you if I kick the bucket before I unbox it. Oh wait, they won’t be able to mail it to Canada due to the postal strike Jack
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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16290 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: How many bullet moulds do you have Reply #27 - Dec 12^th, 2024 at 12:36pm	Print Post
	Just picked up another mold a couple days ago! .32-40 caliber to go with the .28 Special I already had. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) The .28 mold, which has some interesting gas venting. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)

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gunlaker Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2331 Location: lower mainland, B.C. Joined: Dec 13^th, 2010	Re: How many bullet moulds do you have Reply #28 - Dec 12^th, 2024 at 12:50pm	Print Post
	That's some interesting venting Val! I have some Zischang molds that came with my highwall and they have similar venting in the block cavity. On the sprue plate there is a vent, not too dissimilar to what Steve Brooks re-invented some time ago. I don't know how functional that venting is on the top of the mold blocks on that 28 cal mold, but it looks pretty neat. Chris.


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16290 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: How many bullet moulds do you have Reply #29 - Dec 12^th, 2024 at 1:34pm	Print Post
	gunlaker wrote on Dec 12^th, 2024 at 12:50pm: That's some interesting venting Val! I have some Zischang molds that came with my highwall and they have similar venting in the block cavity. On the sprue plate there is a vent, not too dissimilar to what Steve Brooks re-invented some time ago. I don't know how functional that venting is on the top of the mold blocks on that 28 cal mold, but it looks pretty neat. Chris. Thanks Chris. Both molds are HM Pope, but the .28 is much earlier than the .32-40, and guessing he decided all that hand work wasn't needed later?

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