LBT 452230 WFN

[Brad]

Just bought this mould from a member here. This thing just drops bullets like nothing I have used before. So pleasant to use.
Need to work up a load and make a new seating stem as the existing one leaves a ring on the nose that just isn’t gonna work.

 

[358156 hp]

Welcome to the LBT Master Race!

 

[KeithB]

Nothing quite like bullet porn

 

[JonB]

Nice. I like the bullet design and the unique features of that LBT mold.

 

[Missionary]

I do agree LBT molds are good-uns.
That basic shape but 30 grains heavier would be fun in a 450 BM.

 

[Wasalmonslayer]

I have a couple of his molds and they are super easy to cast with!

 

[358156 hp]

Verals moulds aren't simply a design, they're more like a complete system.

 

[Ben]

Very nice !!!!!!!!!!!!

Ben

 

[Brad]

They drop a nice .454 and weigh 236-237 gr. Very consistent weights.

Got them powder coated and sized to .4515 tonight. I think I will start with 4.8 gr of Red Dot

 

[Brad]

They shoot quite nice but the recoil is definitely more than the 200 swc I am used to. Fed great, no issues there.
Pretty happy over all.

 

[358156 hp]

When I first saw the design I didn't it could ever feed in anything.

I was wrong. First time ever

 

[Outpost75]

With mine I just use a flat wadcutter seating plug and load 4.5 grains of Bullseye in .45 ACP for 800 fps. Feeds in everything. Great game bullet with 7.5 grains of Bullseye in the .45 Colt for 1000 fps.

 

[Bisley]

They drop a nice .454 and weigh 236-237 gr. Very consistent weights.

Got them powder coated and sized to .4515 tonight. I think I will start with 4.8 gr of Red Dot

Question: I have tried to size bullets from .454 throw diameter to .451-.452 and they stuck in my Star. How do you avoid that?

 

[Brad]

By using a Lee push thru sizer. With powder coating that is the best way to size anyway.

With my Star anytime I need to size down much at all I use a Lee push thru first.

The extra step is a pain but it sure saves the Star from undue stress.

 

[Rick]

Question: I have tried to size bullets from .454 throw diameter to .451-.452 and they stuck in my Star. How do you avoid that?

Sizing that much on a Star is no problem but not sizing dry bullets.


I use this lube, just a small amount on your fingertips is plenty, picking up the bullets and placing them in the die will lube them and there is no need to clean the bullets off afterwards.

 

[Ben]

Considering the cost of a Star right now, I think you're wise to minimize the strain on the machine.

Ben

 

[Wasalmonslayer]

Especially since now Magma is fading away too….

 

[Wasalmonslayer]

I use a super light dusting of Hornady one shot and size from .435 to .430 and they slip thru like butter.
It feels like you are doing less than 1 thou.