40 cal Lee REAL bullet molds? Anyone interested.

[curdog1]

I see lots of talk, but how many of us are interested in having custom molds built for 40 cal? I was thinking a target of around 170 to 180 grains, using the typical lee design. This should be short enough for the common 1:48 twist we see in many of our RB barrels. From what I see the $250 set up fee is waived if a minimum of 40 units is ordered. I know I would take 2, and have others that may speak for another few. Sorry if this is a repeat of prior chats, I could not find any in my search.

 

[BruceS]

I see lots of talk, but how many of us are interested in having custom molds built for 40 cal? I was thinking a target of around 170 to 180 grains, using the typical lee design. This should be short enough for the common 1:48 twist we see in many of our RB barrels. From what I see the $250 set up fee is waived if a minimum of 40 units is ordered. I know I would take 2, and have others that may speak for another few. Sorry if this is a repeat of prior chats, I could not find any in my search.

I would be in for one or more if they are willing to make them.

 

[Rudyard]

I would be in for one or more if they are willing to make them.

For what ballistic considerations I Know not, But the TC ' Maxi ' bullet ,If only one I have is for a 50 cal seems to shoot very well & Ide expect one of 40 cal might do as well . my first rifle was a 40cal Delcur barrel 1 in 48 .I used a McQuire made 'Picket style conical' patched till it got firm then trimmed the thin greased ' Lawn' kerchief patch I it shot OK up to two hundred yards That TC mould was the only TC anything I.ve owned ,Ime tempted to get or make one in 45 cal.
Rudyard's view

 

[#blackpowderbill]

LEE already makes a 40 cal mould. As do others. Not a REAL but I bet you could find a design that would work

 

[Eterry]

I'm on the road tomorrow, but I'll dig out some of my 40 cal REALs from my custom Mold. The 40 cal pistol bullet aren't stepped like a REAL, and may have issues moving off the powder.
Mine are 187grs, using pure lead.
They work pretty good for me with 60grs fffg and an overpower wad in a Coleraine barrel.

 

[curdog1]

Thanks Eterry.
So much knowledge on this site. I was hoping to see if anyone was interested. Appreciate those that replied. I will contact Lee again and try to lock in an price and timeliness.

Eterry - what twist you shooting from?

 

[Jay Templin]

I’d buy one.
Jay

 

[longcruise]

I might be a buyer. Cast weight would have to be a minimum of 170 grains.

 

[Old Grunt]

I'd be interested in one

 

[Tony Logan]

I'm on the road tomorrow, but I'll dig out some of my 40 cal REALs from my custom Mold. The 40 cal pistol bullet aren't stepped like a REAL, and may have issues moving off the powder.
Mine are 187grs, using pure lead.
They work pretty good for me with 60grs fffg and an overpower wad in a Coleraine barrel.

I have been waiting to try some of yours since October 2021, if you ever want to sell a few I want to shoot a couple before buying a mold.