Hi, Gents:
Walt Melander of NEI bullet moulds died of a heart attack this morning. I believe NEI was Walt alone, so there'll be a big hole in the custom mould business, without his 500-600 designs.

Bye
Jack

Jack: Three weeks ago I was ready to order a mold from Walt. Had to get a money order etc. mailed to him but got tied up preparing for a moose hunting trip. When I got back he was gone. I sent a query to him about different molds for the caliber/rifle and got back the most succinct and direct information I have ever received from a shooting products supplier. This is a major loss to the cast bullet fraternity and I have missed my chance to own a mold made by him unless I can come to terms on a used one owned by a poster on this board. There are a few other one man operations out there making molds but I am amazed how few men and how specialized this aspect of reloading is . What a pity.

It is truly a regrettable loss to our sport. I hope someone steps up and takes his place.

Yes, I hope someone is able to pick up and continue carrying the "torch".

Always am saddened by a loss of anyone in the fraternity.

Regards

NEI is under new ownership

A gent name of TERRY LYONS has bought NEI and he is in production. Contact information is unchanged.

NEI Handtools, Inc.
51583 Columbia River Highway
Scappoose, Oregon 97056 USA
Phone (503) 543-6776 | FAX (503) 543-7865
email@neihandtools.com
http://www.neihandtools.com/

Bye
Jack