What top punch for an old Lyman/Ideal #225096 .22 cal semi RN mould ???

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Checked the Ol Buffalo chart and found the mould but no refererences to top punches. It is of course a .22 cal with a semi RN fast taper point. It is very similar in the nose to the new Mihec #227-65 mould of which I am wanting to size some casts given me. There is a Saeco .22 cal mould out there with a #211 punch that may be of the right configuration as well but I dont know if they would fit in a Lyman 450 lubesizer. If all else fails who makes the blanks that you can do the hot glue custom sizer trick with ??? Apprecite any guidance you may give folks.

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[.22-10-45]

Now thats an oldie you don't hear much of today! I have that mould in a single cavity. As for top punch..you could use an oversized one & fill with epoxy with release agent on bullet nose for custom fit.

[HARRYMPOPE]

the #462 works fine on my 22596.If the TP leaves a little mark no worry.

George

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Thanks guys but wouldnt you know it being Christmas time and all I shot a message off to Mihec Moulds and just before 1:00 am he replied that he would send one to me for the mold. I had heard Miha was a pretty decent fella but that was above and beyond the call. I had asked if his top punch crossed over to a Lyman or RCBS # and if not were they available to sell seperately. I wasnt looking for a gift but he wanted to help and I am very grateful to him . In the true spirit of the season,,, " Merry Christmas everyone " !!!

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