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Thread: Lee 459-500 3R Length

  1. 12-06-2013, 06:54 AM #1
    brad925
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    Lee 459-500 3R Length

    Has anyone tried these? I am wanting to purchase this mold but I am wanting to know what the OAL of this bullet is.

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  2. 12-06-2013, 03:19 PM #2
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    It's pretty long. In my handi rifle 45-70 I can crimp in the first grease groove (barely)

    Ill measure a few when I get home. Memory tells me it's around an inch or more
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  3. 12-06-2013, 03:34 PM #3
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    1.405" from my mold using #2 alloy.

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  5. 12-06-2013, 03:57 PM #5
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    Thanks I appreciate the info.
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  6. 12-08-2013, 04:01 PM #6
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    Mine are measuring around 1.35-1.36"
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  7. 12-09-2013, 12:42 AM #7
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    They're long, yes. But don't worry overly about the length of the finished projectile. They shoot great out of my trapdoor and sharps.
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