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Thread: .451" or .454" Round Ball Mold

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    .451" or .454" Round Ball Mold

    Looking for a round ball mold, .451 or .454 will do. Preferably something that won't break the bank.... It can be 1cav, 2cav, or more. Just looking for something fairly cheap to get me going with C&B.

    Let me know what you have.
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    I think I have a 1 cavity 454 to spare. I’ll check if you are interested. Not sure what brand…

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    Brand doesn't matter so much as it being the right size and a decent price to get into. Mostly just trying to get up and running before I start investing any real money into the hobby.
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    I have a Lyman Ideal 451 Round Ball 1
    cavity mould in original orange cardboard box in very good condition $25 plus shipping.
    And a Lyman single cavity that cast at .4535 also $25 plus shipping.
    Also if you need 36cal I have a Lyman 375 1 cavity mould in original orange cardboard
    box in very good condition $28 plus shipping.

    I think I have an RCBS .454 2 cavity but I would need to double check and I'm out of town for a while.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BIGOX View Post
    I have a Lyman Ideal 451 Round Ball 1
    cavity mould in original orange cardboard box in very good condition $25 plus shipping.
    And a Lyman single cavity that cast at .4535 also $25 plus shipping.
    Also if you need 36cal I have a Lyman 375 1 cavity mould in original orange cardboard
    box in very good condition $28 plus shipping.

    I think I have an RCBS .454 2 cavity but I would need to double check and I'm out of town for a while.
    Bigox, sending you a PM.
    Last edited by jdgabbard; 09-25-2023 at 04:00 PM.
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    Here are the details.
    Ideal 454 round ball. Measured cavity with calipers. Looks to be 455.

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    Looks like Lee handles will fit, or the small Lyman handles.
    $30 shipped.

    Sam Sackett

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sam Sackett View Post
    Here are the details.
    Ideal 454 round ball. Measured cavity with calipers. Looks to be 455.

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    Looks like Lee handles will fit, or the small Lyman handles.
    $30 shipped.

    Sam Sackett
    Sam,

    That's a good deal. I'll send you a PM.

    Quote Originally Posted by BIGOX
    I have a Lyman Ideal 451 Round Ball 1
    cavity mould in original orange cardboard box in very good condition $25 plus shipping.
    And a Lyman single cavity that cast at .4535 also $25 plus shipping.
    Also if you need 36cal I have a Lyman 375 1 cavity mould in original orange cardboard
    box in very good condition $28 plus shipping.

    I think I have an RCBS .454 2 cavity but I would need to double check and I'm out of town for a while.
    Bigox, Still interested in that one too. I PM'd you.
    Currently looking for a Lyman/Ideal 311419 Mold - PM if you have one you'd like to get rid of!

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    Send me a pm if still in need. I have a Lee 2c I would part with.

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    Quote Originally Posted by oscarflytyer View Post
    Send me a pm if still in need. I have a Lee 2c I would part with.
    Thanks, Oscar. But I have committed to two molds already. I appreciate the help though.
    Currently looking for a Lyman/Ideal 311419 Mold - PM if you have one you'd like to get rid of!

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    I have offers for what I need. Closing this one out.
    Currently looking for a Lyman/Ideal 311419 Mold - PM if you have one you'd like to get rid of!

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