Round ball mold for my shooting bag

[Norskie]

I'm looking for a ball mold to put in my bag; something that looks 19th century. I had a bullet mold catalog with one in it but the Finance Committee must have thrown it out when she was spring cleaning and I can't remember the name of the firm. They also had a mold very similar to the old CVA Deerslayer conicals that I can't find anymore. Getting forgetful is hard work!

 

[PaulN/KS]

Rapine bullet molds is the one you are probably thinking of.Good quality and a VERY nice guy to deal with.Sorry,I'm at work so don't have his phone number but I am sure someone will here.Best regards,Paul

 

[GJP]

Hi the number for Rapine bullet moulds is (215)679-5413.

 

[Norskie]

Rapine! That was the one. Thanks, guys!

 

[mmahlock]

Depending on your caliber requirement, Dixie has a Brass Bag mould. When I got started they sold all sizes but since then they've limited their selection. I'm not sure but they may sell one without a cavity that you could have bored to your size.

 

[CrackStock]

I believe that Dixie has discontinued the brass bag mould. Threw a lump of lead that looked more like a turnip with deep grooves in it anyway.

CS

 

[mmahlock]

I just got a new brass bag mould from Dixie and now I understand.

The one I got seven or eight years ago was cut for a .610 ball. It throws a decent ball, but I wouldn't want to try to use it for everyday casting. I wouldn't want to use the steel one I got from Rapine either. They heat up quickly and no matter how well you insulate the handles they get HOT.

As for the new one, its cut for .350 and it dosen't look to be as well finished. I need to file off flash from around the fill hole and who knows what the ball will like it thows. The mould itself is very small compaired to the old one I have.

Anyone finding a GOOD brass bag mould send me a PM I'd like to have one for my pistols (.440) and one for my trade gun (.600) even it they are just for show.

 

[CrackStock]

Actually, steel is more correct and less likely to be damaged as long as you keep them from rusting.

The only source that I know of is Ray Rapine at (215)679-5413.

(Note to Musket Man -- I have contacted Ray and he is still in the mold making business. Can we put him in the Links section for future reference?)

As to insulating, I have made wood handles for the Dixie hair curler molds so that I did not actually touch the mold handle. The Dixie bag mold would be harder to fit with wooden handles since the handles are so curved.

CS

 

[mmahlock]

Actually, steel is more correct and less likely to be damaged as long as you keep them from rusting. CS

Yeh, but the brass ones are so pretty and shiny. :winking:

I the one I have from Rapine works well and is made to actually thow balls. I just hope the new ones I'm currently waiting for are as good.

 

[weirdjack]

As to insulating, I have made wood handles for the Dixie hair curler molds so that I did not actually touch the mold handle.

I cut my .66 Dixie hair straightener (it isn't a curler) mold down into a bag mold decades ago. Lop off the handle loops, round the mold block some with a grinder and reduce it's size, brown the metal, and it looks very nice as a bag mold. As for hot handles....that's my overtemp indicator. When it's too hot to hold with my bare fingers, the mold block has heated also to the point of frosting the ball. I cast 15-20 balls, let it cool a little, cast 15-20 more, etc. The hot fingers give me a good indication of when to let it cool.
Jack

 

[Ohio Rusty]

Check out the brass bag moulds at Smiling fox forge. I have one of their brass ones in .62 and it throws a really good ball without any problems.
Ohio Rusty

 

[mmahlock]

Just checked them out. Nice. :bow: