Where was it?

[Todd M]

I can't seem to find the thread I remember reading sometime ago about an old Ideal 45 colt mould that casted big enough to be used as a light bullet in a 45-70 load. I am 99% sure it was on this site, do any y'all recollect such a thread?

 

[JonB]

I can't help you with the Ideal mold or the thread ...BUT
I have one that might fill your needs?
I have a older Lee 6 cav GB mold, copy of the Ohaus 270gr SWC that casts larger than desired.
It drops a 267gr bullet that measures .456 on one side of the seam and .457 on the other side.
I size then to .454 for 45 colt.

 

[Doughty]

What diameter and weight are you looking for? With what alloy?

 

[Todd M]

Well, I've been thinking that I would like to try 250 grain bullets in my 45-70 to save some lead and start new shooters out with lower recoil. I use COWW for all my bullets and size to .459.
JonB, do you have a picture of the cavities on your mold? Possibly I could lap this one a couple thousandths bigger if necessary for they may shoot well as cast.

 

[Dusty Bannister]

This one is a little small but if lapped out might be lightweight and easy on new shooters.


Home > Reloading > Lead Bullet Casting > Lee Moulds > .456 Dia

• Double Cavity Conical Mold 456-220-1R (44 Ruger Old Army)
• By: Lee
  Item # 006-90384
• Price: $18.94
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• Status: In Stock
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• LEE RELOADING PRODUCTS
  
  
  .456 Diameter 220 Grain 1 Ogive Radius
  Handles and sprue plate are included with mold.

 

[JonB]

Here is photo and sample bullets and a top punch.

 

[RBHarter]

Collar button !
Like 165 gr I think .
It just hit me .

http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/produc...cts_id=1806&osCsid=qlcs1n9v692d7e46mh8v14ev62

 

[Todd M]

Pm coming JonB.
I am aware of the collar button, and maybe I need a NOE mold but I can't swing the money currently for one
Dusty, thanks for that link, I forgot Lee offered that one.

 

[Brad]

Need some collar buttons to try? I can send some

 

[Todd M]

Brad I won't turn down an offer like that, maybe it will convince me..
Very kind of you.

 

[RBHarter]

That was just quick to find for me .

I get the budget constraints .