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Thread: Lee handles on Lyman/RCBS molds?

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    Lee handles on Lyman/RCBS molds?

    Not sure why, perhaps it's too late and I shoudl be in bed by now.

    But if I'm correct, can Lee handles be filed down to fit Lyman or RCBS molds?


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    Yes, the Lee 6 cavity handles work.
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    you dont have to do anything they work better than the regular handles i just found out today i got a Lyman 429640HP and didnt have the 2cav handles looked at myLee 6cav and bingo they are much better . You have long tap area and handles will not get hot. Best thing i have found since ifound out about girls rick

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    I was getting ready to post about that when i saw Murphys question . When you try them you will throw the single handles away. I did pin the 6 cav handles but they were loose anyway shotman/rick

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    Mold Handles... They are mine and I use them for whatever application... I have filed down a set of Lyman... drilled holes in Lyman... put shims on Lee handles... I see little need to BUY handles SPEACIAL for a mold... Maybe an Origonal might initially fit better but then I enjoy the challenge and my boolits end up round (mostly) but especially well adapted to the launcher.

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    After machineing the thickness down in my mill I have used Lee handles on RCBS and LBT molds. Have not tried them on Lyman [have several Lyman handles] but if I needed to I would make them work.
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    Lee 6 cav fine on Lyman Slug mold

    Works fine on 12 ga slug mold

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    Thanks Marc. I PM'ed Murphy with this question and he asked the group for me.....
    Thanks for all the responses.
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    Lee handles work ,just make them to fit , only downside is that once you fit them to an RCBS thickness they don't work well on the Lee/Lyman moulds .
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    You guys just saved me enough to pay for another GB.

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    As inexpensive and adaptable as they are, I get one or two extra pair when they're on sale to have when I need them. They're really a good buy. Learned it right here.

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