Can 230 grain lee mold be modified I want the tip to be flat and be around 250 grains

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Originally Posted by Duster340

I did something similar with an extra 214gr Lee SWC mold. Turned it into a 240 gr WFP with a .385 cutting but on the drill press at work. Turned out nice a shoots great.

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Left is original 214 gr SWC. Middle is 232gr button nose, Right is the final product 240 gr WFN

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I think I have just decided to leave this mold alone and go adventure to other molds...

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Originally Posted by Dragonheart

If you really want to pursue full power with accuracy using PC cast rifle bullets, I would suggest finding the post by Bama, "Accurate PC 350 yards". But to save you a little time I will tell you Bama has gone to great lengths to correct the inherent problem of non-concentric cast rifle bullets. He produces not perfect, but the most concentric PC checked cast rifle bullet I have ever seen, so it can be done. I wouldn't spend any time trying to achieve worthwhile results with your mold; instead I would suggest learning for one who has already invented the wheel.

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I will take a look for that post as it may help me out with other molds...

Dragonheart you are a hoot!!

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Originally Posted by Duster340

I did something similar with an extra 214gr Lee SWC mold. Turned it into a 240 gr WFP with a .385 cutting but on the drill press at work. Turned out nice a shoots great.

Attachment 235195

Left is original 214 gr SWC. Middle is 232gr button nose, Right is the final product 240 gr WFN

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That turned out rather well I think.