Okay, we've lost our source of the Big Lube Bullet Molds (Dick Dastardly), we've lost probably the best known source for cast Big Lube bullets (Mark Whyte). Some of us have lost our secondary sources for bullets, so let's pool our resources and figure out how to keep us in lead.
Everyone may not be a disciple of the deep wide groove bullets like the Big Lube Styles. Some are currently not available as molds. Let's see what we can do to remedy the mold availability. I'm already working the Snake Bite Grease Wagon substitute (you'll like it). It would also be great if we had someone who wanted to get into casting that could fill the void Mark left.
The next bullet for me is the .44 Mav Dutchman replacement, though I know the majority of y'all will want something like the PRS 250gr .45 or the 200gr .45. If you can send me specifics on the dimensions of the PRS I would appreciate it. I have some somewhere and can't find them, I don't shoot much .45 Colt. I can post or send a sketch indicating the dimensions I need (actually for any of the bullets you would like again).
Pipe up about other bullets you want to see. There are already mold replacements for the EPP-UG for the .44 Cap & Ball guns, there is also a replacement for the EPP-UG 36. There is also a nice 130gr-135gr mold for .36 Navy Bullets (a big lube variant which works well). There are also some .44 and .45 molds currently available I am evaluating (but not big lube). I have contacted Accurate Molds, MP molds and Lee. Tom at Accurate isn't an issue, but his groove depth may be unless I can get him to give us a bit deeper. Lee acts like they are too busy to even talk unless we have a big group order. The group orders over on CastBoolits.com have gone South since some problems during the pandemic. We could get exact duplicates of the Bullets of the Big Lube style we are used to from Lee but as I said they act like it isn't important to them. Their catalog has also shrunk a lot. And Mihec over at MP molds is covered up as well.
So to get started vote above and then post what you have. Don't just say "I use a Lee .45 mold". Tell us which mold by number or post a picture of the bullet if you don't know what the model number is.
Oh, and you can vote for as many of the lines as apply and change you vote later if you wish. This is about gathering information...
One last thing, I have no financial interest or direct affiliation with any of the vendors I have been working or talking with. My only interest is for anyone who wants to shoot Real Powder to have the best bullets available for that purpose.
~Mako