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A couple tenths under .454"?

Hello,

I ordered one of MiHec's 45-270 SAA moulds awhile back while the group buy was in place, but have have not yet had a chance to use the mould.

For those of you who bought this mould...

[QUOTE=Ziptar;1439931]Well,
Not exactly scientific but, I tried this out today. I cast a bunch of bullets with a Lee 452-255-RF and a Mihec 270-SAA.
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What size Mihec 270-SAA mould did you...

As for the Lee handles, do you have to use the 6 cavity handles, or will any of them work? I ordered the Miha handles, but somehow, my order got messed up and I did not get them.

Whose mould handles will fit Miha moulds? I have one of the 270 SAA clones.

Thanks for contact info!

I am interested in ordering a sizing die for a Star from Mr. Lathsmith. How do I get in touch with him?

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