I have an Ideal 257388 mold and my version is the very sharp point.
According to Lyman, that takes a 418 top punch. There is a flat nose version of the 257388 also.
What I do not know is if that 418 top punch is for the flat nose version or the one for my very sharp point version.
Is there someone with a #418 TP that can look at or post a picture to give me an idea what I am up against?
According to what I see on the net, the #418 is discontinued so that leaves the used market for something that may not be the right one anyway.
I have considered the hot glue trick but with such a skinny boolit (25 caliber) how am I going to get it centered so the glue forms up in line?
I would sure consider buying a Lee sizer in .258” and push through size them if Lee listed it but they do not.
Thank you in advance
Three44s