Modify 358439?
I have a later Ideal marked 358439 (hollowpoint) Keith mold in very good condition. Mine has the rounded grease groove and the reduced diameter (.355) front driving band. I'm thinking about sending it out to have the front driving band opened to match the rear two (.358+), but keep chickening out due to the relative scarcity (& high replacement cost) of original hollowpoint molds anymore. I know Erik would do an excellent job on it, but still I struggle over modifying it. What's your opinion? Keep it original, or go ahead and modify it?
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anachronism,
2013-05-27, 10:58
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- save it as is, buy another - Rob Leahy, 2013-05-27, 13:30
- How does it shoot for you? -
Glen,
2013-05-27, 16:40
- It shoots rather poorly in my guns. - anachronism, 2013-05-27, 19:55
- Agree with Rob. Don't modify it - cubrock, 2013-05-27, 18:24
- Eric has done quite a few of mine - seems undersize - John K., 2013-05-27, 18:33
- Modify 358439? - jgt, 2013-05-28, 09:27
- The verdict.... - anachronism, 2013-05-28, 19:06