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How many times in my life have I issued that warning? Yet, I failed to heed my own advise. 10, 15, 20 years ago- who knows- I sold my .32-20 mold when I divested myself of my last .32-20 rifle, a Lyman 3118 as I recall. Now, upon the cusp of buying my first ever .32-20 revolver (don't shoot me- they simply got past me) I find myself shopping for another such mold. Would that I had that mold back. The groceries I probably bought with the proceeds have long since been digested, but now I need that mold and wish I hadn't been so stupid as wanting to eat or something.
Word of advice: don't sell the mold. period.
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I sold 4 molds over the years that I wished I had back. So now my thoughts are; never sell a mold or a set of dies.
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glad you mentioned this. made me go look at my molds. found my old ideal 30-152w in the garage with a nice brown patina growing on it. i need a keeper.
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My favorite moulds are old moulds. Sell them not.
I am..........disturbed.
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Just getting into this game, myself. I needed another aspect of this hobby to keep my interest, right? And to spend money on. Note to self for the future, put it on the shelf and don't sell.
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I won't sell a mold. I have a 457125 that a close friend borrowed but I don't think I will even do that again. He was one of the few you would trust to have your back if you had to clear a building. But let a few dies go as a youngster when trading rifles. I don't want to do that any more. I guess I won't say never. Be Well, RZ.
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I sold a mold to someone here on the ‘Fire that I now wish I hadn’t. Don’t remember who bought the mold. A Lyman 410-459 that was my favorite 41 magnum bullet. I got out of the 41 magnum business, but would now like to have one (or two). They discontinued that bullet mold, so it can’t be replaced. I screwed up!
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The only dies I'll sell are specialty dies that belong with a wildcat rifle being sold. How many times in that instance have I had to scrounge for dies because a rifle I bought didn't have the oddball dies it needed. That's one of my pet peeves.
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They take up so little space. Well combined with all the others they do but... You might have to go custom on this one. Not many out there right now.
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I've only sold one I purchased in the early 70's the Lyman # 410426 originally designed for the .401 Winchester self loading rifle however always favoring heavies for my handguns this 245 gr bullet turned out to be very deadly on venison launched via my 41 mag even in RN config. I sold the mold to a friend who had used it for a few years then passed away only to buy it back from his wife later..
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I've sold a couple of molds I would have kept now. I also sold a set of 9mm dies several yrs ago. I knew I'd never need them since you could but 9mm for $8.00 a box then. Lucky for me I have a couple of good friends that are casters also. I was just loaned a Lee 105 gr 6 cav 38/357 mold to try. Two short casting sessions cranked out over 1k bullets. I'll be set for the next yrs matches.
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I realize this is an old thread but in regard to wishing you had a certain mold back why not have one made? If you were fortunate enough to have access to one that wasn't for sale maybe the owner would loan it to you long enough to measure the cavity and make a new one. Or even use a cast bullet for measurements.
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Sure, I've done that very thing. But the thing is, a new custom mold will cost at least a C-note versus not having done something dumb years ago and sold the mold that would've filled the bill for maybe $30-40.
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I just sold a Ranch Dog 311165 today. Heck, I even thought about selling you my NEI 140 gr 6.5mm mold. But I think I’d regret selling that one. I’ve got two .260 Rems to feed and who knows what will happen with projectile supplies in the next decade or two.
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Ahh, Selmer, you don't want that stinky old 6.5 mould! Sell it to me and I'll send you bullets from it when you need 'em.
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Never sold or gave away any brass or iron mold. Thrown away four Lee molds over the years.
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The demand for such is fickle. I recently tried to sell a 35 cal and had no interest. Same for some in 45 and 50 cal
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How many times in my life have I issued that warning? Yet, I failed to heed my own advise. 10, 15, 20 years ago- who knows- I sold my .32-20 mold when I divested myself of my last .32-20 rifle, a Lyman 3118 as I recall. Now, upon the cusp of buying my first ever .32-20 revolver (don't shoot me- they simply got past me) I find myself shopping for another such mold. Would that I had that mold back. The groceries I probably bought with the proceeds have long since been digested, but now I need that mold and wish I hadn't been so stupid as wanting to eat or something.
Word of advice: don't sell the mold. period. Exactly!
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I sold 4 molds over the years that I wished I had back. So now my thoughts are; never sell a mold or a set of dies. Amen to that, especially about the dies. My old set of RCBS 6mm Rem dies are now in northern California with a friend. I am about to start a fast twist 6mm build and I'll have to buy a new set along with the bag of brass I gave him. Oh, well.
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