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captain-03
07-30-2009, 01:30 PM
Got a couple Lyman .225 moulds that need top punches - they have been discontinued by Lyman -- the moulds and top punches are #225450 (#450) and #225462 (#462)???????

Will
07-30-2009, 03:42 PM
Take a 1/4" bolt and drill a 7/32 hole in the exact center of the head then fill it with some of the two part epoxy putty and use a 225450 bullet with the nose lubed to make a pointed hole in the putty. Let it harden and it should work for you.

Marlinreloader
07-30-2009, 03:51 PM
Get a hold of Buckshot. He is a member here. He makes them or a kit for them.

Should be in castpics at bottom of the page

Marlinreloader

Vly
07-30-2009, 05:35 PM
A big +1 for the kit from Buckshot. He does a fine job making up the "blank" top punches, so after you have customized it, it looks good and works great. Order a few extra of various sizes so you will always be able to make up a punch for any new moulds you acquire.