Help needed with top punch

[james nicholson]

I need a top punch for the Lee Bator 22 cal mold. I have the Lyman 646 that is supposed to work, but it deforms the nose. I am currently following the Perfessor's advice on filling the punch with jb weld, but on a small punch this is very tedious. Is the Perfessor still around? Or is someone else making custom top punches? Thanks, Jim

[runfiverun]

which bator?
they have the old round one and the new rcbs knock off.
if it's the new style I'd get the rcbs punch.

[james nicholson]

This bator is the old one. Round nose with an apx 25% meplat. I bought it about 3 years ago from Midsouth's special order list.

[runfiverun]

a flat punch made from a cut off bolt should work then.

[telebasher]

I've used a 462 (225462) on my Bator which is an old one.

[MT Gianni]

a flat punch made from a cut off bolt should work then.
Using a 1/4 " bolt you will need to put it in a drill press and turn the threads off to let it fit a 22 caliber. Use a good file and you are done in 5 minutes or less including set up time.