45/70 and 500 mag

[doodle]

what are some of the most commonly used molds for these 2 rounds? make and grain.also does lee make a push thru sizer in these sizes

[Digital Dan]

For the .45-70 one of the old standbys is the 457125, and yes, Lee makes push thrus for the round.

http://www.lymanproducts.com/lyman/bullet-casting/mould-details-rifles.php?entryID=79

(http://www.lymanproducts.com/lyman/bullet-casting/mould-details-rifles.php?entryID=79)

Dunno nuttin' 'bout the .500..........

[montanamike]

This was the first mold I had for the 500. It's a great all around boolit. Lee 440 501
https://www.google.com/search?q=lee+440+501&client=ms-android-verizon&prmd=msivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwim5av6zZHLAhVB8mMKHZ1WCaAQ_AUICSgD&biw=640&bih=279#imgrc=ZVHGnWHc-MU71M%3A

As far as the 45/70 I like the rcbs 45 405 rf
https://www.google.com/search?q=rcbs+458+405&client=ms-android-verizon&prmd=sivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjczOG5zpHLAhUUTGMKHe1cB4IQ_AUICCgC&biw=640&bih=335#imgrc=cfHkfhg38wR_vM%3A

[alfloyd]

I 2nd this:
As far as the 45/70 I like the rcbs 45 405 rf

Lafaun

[Doggonekid]

NOE makes a 430 HP boolit. What makes this mold nice is you can change out your pins and make it a 450 GR RN FP. I have never use the FP pins. I happy with the beautiful HP boolits it throws. NOE has about 30 different options for the .501. I only have 15 molds but my NOE molds are my favorite. I don't know if Lee makes a push through sizer die for it because I use the RCBS LAM II.

162549

Hope you can blow up the picture enough to see the boolits.

[StrawHat]

doodle,

For what are you planning to use the 45-70? It makes a difference. I like the Lyman 457122 for hunting but prefer a longer bullet for what I consider target shooting. Long range shooters, over 300 yards, use only a couple of numbers.

Kevin

[MT Chambers]

Any bullet that is near 400 grs or heavier, with large FP and is accurate in your rifle will work, I would not use HP designs on our big bears, moose and elk. I have and use FPs up to 555gr. in my 45/70 for the big stuff.