Ranch Dog molds make SWEET bullets, photos

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 6:33 pm

Finaly got time to try out my new Ranch Dog (Lee) molds today. They cast a sweet looking bullet. Cant wait to get to the range.
These were cast of 30:1 alloy with all Virgin metals.

Usualy people will use a coin in the photo to gain perspective for scale.

How does someone on the other side of the planet know what size a U.S. dime or quarter is? So I used a coin that had Hitler won we all would have been familiar with.

300gr RD .460 bullet cast of 30:1

350gr RD bullet cast of 30:1

Why not use other things in the photo and use the bullet for perspective?

or

I will shoot these in my 444 Marlin and my .45-70 Marlin cowboy using
Trail Boss at about 1100/1150 fps for a plinking load. FUN !!!

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 6:35 pm

Looks sweet!

Man, all these pictures of beautiful casting session results really want to make me start... if it was hot and humid out still!!!

DerekR · Post by **DerekR** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 7:43 pm

Good lookin bullets. Does anyone have one of his .30 caliber moulds? I might have to try one of those.

Mike D. · Post by **Mike D.** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:25 pm

OK, those Columbia River points got my attention. They are just another "weakness" of mine.

Nice bullets, too. Maybe I can try my hand at casting. Haven't had the urge so far, but you just never know.

Mojo · Post by **Mojo** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:51 pm

Those are almost too pretty to shoot. I have both the 350 gr. and 425 gr. molds for the .45-70 and really like both of them. RD does one heck of a job! Three days ago I signed-up for the 165gr. mold group buy for the .30-30 and can't wait! DerekD, go ahead and jump in the pool so the order can get placed. The last time I looked the count was up to 18 and 25 is needed for the order.

I also just got word that another group buy for a 113 gr. soupcan .30-30 just came in and should be shipped out within the next week or two. While not a Ranch Dog it is based on Junior's design and this one should be a hoot!

bsaride · Post by **bsaride** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 12:52 am

how do I find out about the mold order, got a 30-30
comming in next couple weeks.

LeverBar · Post by **LeverBar** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 2:49 am

Dang! Thems be purty boolets!

You are rocking someone's boat!(':lol:')

Junior · Post by **Junior** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 10:21 am

bsaride wrote:how do I find out about the mold order, got a 30-30
comming in next couple weeks.

See http://www.ranchdogmolds.com/

WCF3030 · Post by **WCF3030** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 11:01 am

Very Nice!
I'll need a full range report as well.

El Mac · Post by **El Mac** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 11:35 am

Stylish!!

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 4:13 pm

I just subscribed to Ranch Dogs 165gr .30 cal. two cavity mold thanks to Mojo`s urging. I think we need 5 more to complete the order.

I have had great luck with the Lyman 311041, but one can never have too many molds.

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 4:57 pm

I don't cast so I must know....

How did they get so shiny? Did they "pop" out like that or did you run them through some media?

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 6:59 pm

Andrew, They come out of the mold that way when cast of 20:1 or 30:1 lead/ tin alloy. The tin makes them shine like a new dime! Just like the Lone Rangers silver bullets.

1886 · Post by **1886** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 8:27 pm

Very cool lookin' things. 1886.

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 10:17 pm

Wow, you guys are gonna get me wanting to start casting again.

It is not a big deal now, cause I don't reload nor do I shoot a muzzleloader, but some day....

txpete · Post by **txpete** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 5:47 am

I brewed up a batch of the 350 gr ranch dog yesterday.I am going to use them hunting this year in the marlin 1895SS.
with casting your own it comes out to....$2.67 a box

for the powder/primers and gas checks.
pete