Making list of top punches for Lee Molds -- please contribute!!!

**copdills** · 08-06-2008, 04:03 PM

Thanks for putting this togather , good information

**94Doug** · 08-06-2008, 04:15 PM

I have yet to try my theory out, but those punches made for the "pointed" boolits, the 303 and 93 sure look like they would work for a lot of applications. With the long taper and no real bottom, I can't imagine they would damage too many styles of Boolits.

Doug

**beemer** · 08-06-2008, 04:39 PM

Lee C312-155-2R
Lee CTL312-160-2R

Use the RCBS #554. I did lap slightly to break the sharp edge.

beemer

**happy7** · 08-07-2008, 09:18 AM

This list has been posted on castpics by the way. But please keep the info coming as it will be updated as we learn more.

**44 mag nut** · 08-10-2008, 12:01 AM

What about top punches for Saeco?
22 Bator, Lyman 225462FW I use Saeco 498.

RP · 08-10-2008, 01:55 AM

Looks like a good list anyway it can be all added together in a neat order for printing. love to have a copy hanging in my reloading room for quick look

**bartmasterson** · 08-30-2009, 12:43 PM

Hi All,

First time posting here. Ran across this old(er) thread about RCBS and Lyman top punches for Lee bullets. I am in need of an RCBS top punch for the Lee C452-300-RF mold. I'm having a real time finding this out. Could have sworn I saw this on the net somewhere a while back but can't seem find it now. I think it specified the RCBS 600, same as for the C430-310-RF. I see the Lyman 649 listed but am mostly interested in the RCBS top punch.

Anyone got an idea about this one? I didn't see it in your list, which is a great resource for the bullet caster, by the way.

Thanks.

Bart

**Bad Water Bill** · 02-15-2010, 03:06 PM

Has anyone updated this list and if so where?

**RayinNH** · 02-15-2010, 06:57 PM

http://castpics.net/

On the left menu "Top punch references"

**Bad Water Bill** · 02-15-2010, 11:31 PM

Thanks Ray.

Just printed all 3 mfgrs so I have them at a glance.

**FredT** · 03-29-2010, 07:57 PM

LEE 358-158-RF Lyman #637 works better than Lyman #43.

**Horserider Blue** · 04-09-2010, 10:25 PM

What top punch works for the Lee 452-160-RF?

**fryboy** · 04-10-2010, 09:40 AM

379-250-RF 449 tho the 311 will work in a pinch ( it's originally for a spire point and doesnt contact the tip tho ) this one isnt on the list in the link above btw

**RayinNH** · 04-10-2010, 10:01 AM

Horserider, go to my post #29 and follow the link. I do believe the boolit your need a punch for is listed. Welcome to the board as well...Ray

**wiljen** · 04-10-2010, 10:23 AM

I will follow this thread and try to add as many as I can to the page on CP so we wont need an additional sticky etc.

**Czech_too** · 08-19-2010, 04:37 PM

Regarding the 365-95-1R, (9x18 Mak) I've found the Lyman #311 to work with minimal deformation to the nose. Just a slight marking which shouldn't affect the feeding.

**tackstrp** · 01-17-2011, 03:27 PM

356-102-1R have the lyman 311 top punch. does not fit correctly leaves an indentation or righ cut. on the bullet

**GP100man** · 01-17-2011, 09:38 PM

Lyman 495 will work for for anything in 38caliber with a flatnose
Lyman 402 is perfect for Lees "sharp pointed" swc molds 105-140

**happy7** · 01-17-2011, 10:11 PM

A 430 should work. I have an RCBS 430 and this mold. I will try to remember to check for you tomorrow. I'll let you know if I find something that fits well.

**iwottopq** · 04-04-2011, 04:24 AM

Hello to all.
Have anyone news on what T.P. I can use with a Lee mould C309-170-F ???
Thanks
Nino

BP	Bronze Point	IMR	Improved Military Rifle	PTD	Pointed
BR	Bench Rest	M	Magnum	RN	Round Nose
BT	Boat Tail	PL	Power-Lokt	SP	Soft Point
C	Compressed Charge	PR	Primer	SPCL	Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP	Hollow Point	PSPCL	Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt"	C.O.L.	Cartridge Overall Length
PSP	Pointed Soft Point	Spz	Spitzer Point	SBT	Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN	Lead Round Nose	LWC	Lead Wad Cutter	LSWC	Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC	Gas Check

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