Custom hollow point conversions of one or multiple cavities of most Lyman, Ideal, RCBS, Saeco, and other steel, brass, cast iron, or aluminum bullet molds.

Inset-Bar hollow point conversion

  • $75.00 per altered cavity for multi-cavity; $100.00 for single cavity.
  • $125.00 for single cavity hollow base conversions over .40 caliber.
  • $175.00 for double cavity hollow base conversions over .40 caliber.
  • Add $50.00 per project for pins CNC turned to match your CAD drawing.
  • Add $20.00 per cavity for standard design Faceted / Hex pins (instead of round; limited sizes available )
  • Add $10.00 per cavity for hollowpoint openings larger than 0.250".
 Inset-Bar conversion examples

Stronger and more durable than Cramer-style conversions and just as fast, if not faster! Nearly any mold of any caliber or number of cavities can be converted to hollow point using this system. Including single and double-cavity Lyman, RCBS and other similar bullet molds. Inset-Bar assemblies are fitted to slide freely.

H&G 4 cavity molds can have up to 3 cavities converted with my Inset-Bar system. LBT and similar molds can have any and all cavities converted with this system.

Inset Bar may not fit longer rifle cavities on some smaller molds.

Additional Inset-Bar Assemblies

$40.00 per cavity for multi-cavity conversions; $50.00 for single cavity

Additional Inset-Bar assemblies, fitted at time of modification. Number of cavities must match primary Inset-Bar assembly.

Inset-Bar Extractor linkage option

$45.00 per mold Inset-Bar extractor option example

Inset-Bar Extractor linkage eases casting by pulling the inset-bar with hollow point pins out of the cavities as the handles are opened.

Mold guide users please note: Extractor link is not compatible with most mold guides.

Inset-Bar hollow point conversions for Magma machine casting

  • $225.00 for Double cavity complete with linkage
  • $175.00 for Single cavity complete with linkage
  • $225.00 for Hollow-base conversions over .40 caliber
 Double cavity Inset-Bar conversion example ( Magma Bullet Master ) Double cavity Inset-Bar conversion example ( Magma Master Caster )

Magma mold block Inset Bar hollow point conversions for machine casting. ( Hollow base available on certain mold models such as double ended wad-cutters and some nose pour molds. )

For Magma Master Caster ( single mold ) or the Bullet Master ( 8 mold ) casting machines. Inset bar hollow point conversions are complete with special extractor link, inset bar geometry and sliding pin clearances for Magma machine casting molds.

Note: Pin size and shape have some limitations to ensure proper bullet release when machine casting. The Magma Master Caster and the Magma Bullet Master use different extractor links, be sure to let me know which machine you are using. Linkage adjustment may be required for proper operation due to differences in individual machines. Adjustment must allow some minor remaining movement when the arms are fully open. Mold setup person should contact Erik for instructions. Machine conversions only available for Magma blocks or Accurate Molds Magma-type blocks.

Contact Brooks' Molds if you need a custom cavity on a Magma block.

Additional Inset-Bar Assemblies for Machine casting molds

$125.00 for double cavity

$100.00 for single cavity.

Additional Inset-Bar assemblies, fitted at time of modification.

Also available for previously converted molds. Add $50.00.

Standard hollow point modifications

$80.00 each Standard hollow-point conversion examples

Standard hollow point modifications are carefully centered, aligned and machined to provide a slip fit of the pin and knob assembly.

Includes: wood knob assembly fitted with one mild steel pin profile of your choice. ( Standard pin sizes up to .250". Larger pin sizes and more radical alterations available at additional cost. )

Extra HP Pin Inserts without knob assembly

Extra pins at time of conversion, common styles: flat point, cup point, deep or shallow hollow point.

$20.00 each

Replacement pins for factory hollow-point or hollow base molds

Hollow point mold Replacement pin examples

Original HP pin bore can be corrected for a worn, tapered, or out of round pin bore. Original style replacement pin assemblies are one piece and do not have interchangeable pin tips. Factory hollow pointed mold must be provided for the fitting of replacement pin.

Alignment of an off-center mold hollow point pin bore is not included in listed prices (correction is available).

Original style molds may be altered instead to the standard hollow point conversion, enabling interchangeable pin tip styles (standard hollow point conversion fee applies).

Lyman or Ideal replacement pins (current or vintage production)

$80.00 each

Hensley & Gibbs replacement pins.

$80.00 each Hensley and Gibbs replacement hollow point pin

Repairs and alterations available

starting at $30.00 and up, per repair Mold with Lightly milled sprue side

Repairs or alterations such as:

  • Repair of stripped screw holes.
  • Broken off screws or taps.
  • Sprue side resurfacing by milling machine or surface grinder.
  • Replacement of missing parts. screws and parts
  • Miscellaneous repairs.

Gas check or bevel base removal and/or rear drive band enlargement

$40.00 setup per mold + $10.00 per cavity.
  • Before you ship:
  • Shipping available to the USA.
  • All prices in US Dollars.
  • RCBS and Saeco molds will NOT fit in the small flat rate box.
  • Do not send handles and boxes because it costs more to ship and they are not required for conversion.
  • Please send the plastic RCBS mold box for modification to fit your Inset Bar conversion.
  • Firmly secure the mold blocks to each other with tape, zip ties, or several tight wraps of saran wrap. This will help prevent damage during transit.
  • USPS priority mail (small box / envelope) $12.00
  • (up to 4) Lyman / Ideal 1 or 2 HP cavity (or similar small molds without boxes)
  • (up to 2) four cavity Lyman molds (HP conversion or other repairs)
  • (up to 2) larger frame molds, such as RCBS or Saeco double cavity with conversions.
  • Extras, such as plastic mold boxes may increase shipping fee.
  • USPS priority mail (medium box) $20.00
  • (More than 2) RCBS, Saeco, NEI or other larger framed molds.
  • other large orders.
  • USPS Shipping Insurance see the USPS price chart

Workmanship guaranteed

My workmanship is guaranteed, limited to a full refund of fees and exchange for a comparable current production mold.