Anybody know?
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Anybody know?
Originally Posted by JRLesan
Yes, but not all RCBS top punch numbers equal Lyman.
The Top Punch Chart I have indicates that RCBS #424 is equal to Lyman #649. #190 and #191
Which appear to be for a 45 cal. round flat boolit .
You can custom fit a top punch with Epoxy Putty . Easier still is use a flat punch...fill the cavity with epoxy and sand flat. Any bullet with a flat spot on it , WC , SWC, RF, can all be seated with a flat punch.
Gary
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Thank you. Mold hasn't arrived yet but I do have the 191 punch so shouldn't have to mess with epoxy or a flat punch. Where can I locate the top punch chart that you apparently have access to???
Scott
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If it is a flat point bullet and you cast for other FP bullets why not use a flat punch?
How simple can it be?
As simple as using the punch I already have instead of scrounging a flat point...
You don't scrounge a flat point. If you have any skills and a grinder you make one out of a punch you have.
Gee, I never thought of that. I'll head out to the shop right now, chuck up my 191 Lyman top punch (which I just happen to have) in a collet in my lathe and turn it into a flat punch. How simple is that? All I really ever wanted to know was a cross between an RCBS punch # and a Lyman punch # which is what the 2nd poster graciously supplied me with.
We learn from others and grow in our work/hobby---if we are lucky enough to associate with knowledgeable people in the first place. This is a great site. james
You can make all the fun of me you want. Since I went to a flat punch years ago I have never looked back when it comes to sizing flat noses bullets. Need just one punch for many different caliber bullets as long as they are flat nosed.
I was just passing along some information.
Sorry it wasn't what you wanted to hear but was trying to be helpful.
You are helpful, thanks for posting an idea / solution that most would not think of.
Ken
I have made flat punches using a bolt (1/4 or 3/16 diameter I think?) chucked in a drill press and a hand file to round off the hex heads. Then you can cut to whatever length you need. Works well if you don't want to sacrifice a perfectly good top punch.
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