Wanted to Buy 457 molds

[Texas Hillbilly]

I'm looking for a older Lyman mold number 457130,and others looking to Range test a old sharps 45-70, and set it up for mid range work

 

[David Reiss]

That is a current Lyman mold.

 

[Ian]

True, but you have to go back at least ten if not 15 years to have a chance at finding one that has a cavity which is round, cut to full depth, lined up, and casts large enough.

 

[358156 hp]

Lyman is less than Ideal anymore

 

[Ben]

My concern would be " Does it cast large enough ? "
My experiences with Lyman has been " Hit and Miss ".
Their 457 moulds more often than not will cast around .457", which for me won't work.

Ben

 

[Ian]

.455" x .457" is what the last four I bought cast...with WW +2% Sn.

 

[Texas Hillbilly]

Yes Sir Lyman reissued the 457130 a few years ago,but I'd like to find a older Ideal/Lyman if possible.even single cavity will work.


Ben this is a little weight button bullet,great for reduced gallery loads
It actually about the same weight as a.457RB which will be included in my range testing, How is your book coming alone??

 

[Ben]

I'm not smart enough to write a book, but thanks anyway for asking.

Best,
Ben

 

[Texas Hillbilly]

I'm not smart enough to write a book, but thanks anyway for asking.

Best,
Ben

I've read a lot of your post the last three or four years,I think you have a lot more information in your head that you should put on paper for the next generation of shooters and Handloads

 

[9.3X62AL]

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