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Thread: Another mold question...

  1. 06-25-2018, 10:14 AM #1
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    Another mold question...

    This is a Lyman Mold, sorry no numbers but it casts 457 and weighs 235g as I cast it (13-15 Bhn)



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    What was this bullet designed for? Why the strange round tip?
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  2. 06-25-2018, 10:35 AM #2
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    And the question is??

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  3. 06-25-2018, 11:27 AM #3
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    Looks like the old Lyman 454-309 Wad cutter. Shoots great out of .45 colt Blackhawk. I have shot 1000's of those cast out of a 2 cavity mold.

    Not sure of your question. but that is my story and I'm sticking to it.
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    I'll second that opinion. Have one and it's a great, hard hitting shooter./beagle

    Quote Originally Posted by LenH View Post
    Looks like the old Lyman 454-309 Wad cutter. Shoots great out of .45 colt Blackhawk. I have shot 1000's of those cast out of a 2 cavity mold.

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    I'll chime in with another vote for the 454-309. I have the mold but haven't cast in it in a long time - an excellent boolit in the 45 Colt.

    You state it casts at .457. Just curious - how are you measuring it? Micrometer or dial calipers?

    So we are waiting . . . what is your question?
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    Sorry guys emergency call had me away couple days.

    I was able to see mold and yes looks like it is a 454309
    measured right out of water bath .457 as dropped. Using dial calipers.

    Question was what was it designed for, Special caliber? Why the lil round nose?



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    1. You really should use a MICROMETER.
    2. If you could find the 125yr old guy who designed the mold, then you could ask him. Otherwise I don't believe you could find out. No one at LYMAN would know, that's for sure.
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    I have one, but its gonna measure the same diameter...

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    At that diameter that would be a VERY good candidate for a .455 Webley or .455 Colt ... just sayin' ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by cwlongshot View Post
    Sorry guys emergency call had me away couple days.



    Question was what was it designed for. Spec caliber? Why the lil round nose?



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    It was designed for the .45 Colt as a wadcutter, but will work in some 45 ACP's also
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  12. 06-29-2018, 08:53 AM #12
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    Thanks guys!

    I loaded a dummie in 45 Colt last night. When these stabilize, I'll load some up and give them a try!

    Still wonder why the lil domed tip... makes me think it was special designed for a particular gun or action or caliber...

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