Originally Posted by
Gene Perryman
Buckshot and NVcurmudgeon:
What diameter does the Lee 185 and 200's come out of the mold?
Will depend upon alloy, casting temps, and your mould but for me generally it's (drive band-nose) .312"x302" and .309-10"x.300". The nose is long enough on the 200 grain slug so that if it just touches it should work well.
What diameter does the Lyman 311266 and 314266 come out of the mold?
You mean 311299 and 314299? Same caveates as above and .310"x.301" and .314"x.302". As above these are round numbers and there may/can be an added or missing tenth in there
I may try one of the Lee molds as they are 1/3 the price of the Lyman!!!!
Lee moulds are a good deal, and no doubt but a Lyman mould can be handed down to your grandkids. So can a Lee, but it will be unused, slightly used or worthless. There is no contest in survivability between cast iron and aluminum. With care and thoughtfull use (get some Bullplate lube) you'll get your moneys' worth from the Lee.
I,m leaning toward the Lyman 311672 as its not a bore riding and the 160 wt. Does anyone know the as cast diameter of it?
Sorry, I don't.
Thanks for your help fellows,
Gene Perryman
I tried some of the Magnus 165's at 50 yds behind 7grns of AA#5. It did not lead the barrel, was sorta accurate, and boy was it dirty.