Another mold question...

[cwlongshot]

This is a Lyman Mold, sorry no numbers but it casts 457 and weighs 235g as I cast it (13-15 Bhn)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/CWLONGSHOT/Temp%20stuff/sporting%20pics/Bullets/Casting/59D39988-0873-4509-A6BB-39AE389995ED_zps6m0beqz7.jpg

CW. EDIT;

What was this bullet designed for? Why the strange round tip?

[obssd1958]

And the question is??

[LenH]

Looks like the old Lyman 454-309 Wad cutter. Shoots great out of .45 colt Blackhawk. I have shot 1000's of those cast out of a 2 cavity mold.

Not sure of your question. but that is my story and I'm sticking to it.

[beagle]

I'll second that opinion. Have one and it's a great, hard hitting shooter./beagle


Looks like the old Lyman 454-309 Wad cutter. Shoots great out of .45 colt Blackhawk. I have shot 1000's of those cast out of a 2 cavity mold.

Not sure of your question. but that is my story and I'm sticking to it.

[bedbugbilly]

I'll chime in with another vote for the 454-309. I have the mold but haven't cast in it in a long time - an excellent boolit in the 45 Colt.

You state it casts at .457. Just curious - how are you measuring it? Micrometer or dial calipers?

So we are waiting . . . what is your question? :-)

[upnorthwis]

Looks like it could use a little more heat.

[cwlongshot]

Sorry guys emergency call had me away couple days.

I was able to see mold and yes looks like it is a 454309
measured right out of water bath .457 as dropped. Using dial calipers.

Question was what was it designed for, Special caliber? Why the lil round nose?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/CWLONGSHOT/Temp%20stuff/sporting%20pics/Bullets/Casting/3ADA226D-9ED2-4E72-B02E-8E3389705B88_zpsxyv1silz.jpg

CW

[Walks]

1. You really should use a MICROMETER.
2. If you could find the 125yr old guy who designed the mold, then you could ask him. Otherwise I don't believe you could find out. No one at LYMAN would know, that's for sure.

[cwlongshot]

I have one, but its gonna measure the same diameter...

CW

[Reverend Al]

At that diameter that would be a VERY good candidate for a .455 Webley or .455 Colt ... just sayin' ...

[georgewxxx]

Sorry guys emergency call had me away couple days.



Question was what was it designed for. Spec caliber? Why the lil round nose?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/CWLONGSHOT/3ADA226D-9ED2-4E72-B02E-8E3389705B88_zpsxyv1silz.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/CWLONGSHOT/media/3ADA226D-9ED2-4E72-B02E-8E3389705B88_zpsxyv1silz.jpg.html)

CW
It was designed for the .45 Colt as a wadcutter, but will work in some 45 ACP's also

[cwlongshot]

Thanks guys!

I loaded a dummie in 45 Colt last night. When these stabilize, I'll load some up and give them a try!

Still wonder why the lil domed tip... makes me think it was special designed for a particular gun or action or caliber...

CW