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  1. 01-10-2021, 05:34 PM #1
    Jim22
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    Nose Punch for Lee bullet

    I started casting for my .375 JDJ rifle with Lee's 379-250-RF bullet. It is designed for .38-55 loads and is plain base. When I ordered it I guessed at which nose punch to use in my Lyman lube-sizer. Guessed wrong so I'm asking if anyone here knows which nose punch is the right one. Lubing with Carnauba Red and filling both lube grooves. Sizing to .376".

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  2. 01-10-2021, 06:28 PM #2
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    On occasion I have placed a small ball of aluminum foil, not too tight, inside a top punch then sized a bullet. The ball will crush to the shape of the bullet and will work very well.
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    When I needed an exact match I'd use a bit of JB Weld in the punch and 'mold' it to the bullet nose.
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