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Thread: Which top punch for Lyman 358432?

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    Which top punch for Lyman 358432?

    Hello,

    I want to get the proper steel top punch for my Lyman 358432? I am currently using an Aluminum top punch and it is a nightmare to remove from my lube sizer. What proper top punch does the 358432 use?

    Thanks,

    Divil

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    Old Lyman Literature lists the #429 for that bullet.

    Last edited by Bazoo; 11-27-2023 at 07:48 PM.
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    I can't locate Lyman's information for #358432, but if that mould is a button nosed wad cutter, try this: Cut a #8 penny or #10 common nail* so that you have only the head and a 1/2" shaft. Polish and trim the head so that it will fit a .357", .358" or .359" sizing die. If you size those CB's nose first, you'll find the nail head won't slip off the button nose.

    *If you have other Lyman nose punches, measure one or two so as to determine whether you'll need a #8 or #10 common nail.

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    #429 is still listed at various places we shop.
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    Thanks gents. I found a second hand #429 online.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Divil View Post
    Thanks gents. I found a second hand #429 online.
    And if it doesn't fit exactly perfect ... a small ball of J-B Weld Epoxy Putty will correct the fit ... clean the nose punch and grease the boolit ...
    mould / boolit release is a big help here !
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