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Irascible
02-17-2012, 10:38 PM
I bid on an RCBS mould for the 44-250-KT last week and the price went crazy. NOT! A few days ago, I tried again and won(?) another copy of the same mould for $55. I opened the package with crossed fingers and :>) If this mould has been used at all it might have cast 10 bullets. It hasn't even turned blue from the heat yet. I cast today and it threw .432 bullets from ww + 2% tin I'm very happy. I have the 44-250-K and it will only throw bullets that are barely .431 from Lyman #2. I hope this bullet shoots well as I like the looks better than the Keith. The nose is barely shorter but the driving bands are the same. The crimping groove is smaller as is the lube groove. I think the Keith carries too much lube anyway, at least more than necessary with modern lubes. I havn't tried it with Bear grease though :>) Just joking.
I have another mould bid going, I hope it turns out as well.
seagiant
02-17-2012, 11:22 PM
Hi,
Congrats on the mold! Found this to explain and show the difference in these two RCBS molds! http://smith-wessonforum.com/reloading/121503-44-cal-rcbs-molds-what-difference.html
GLL
02-18-2012, 07:03 PM
Here is my old original photo that seagiant referred to.
The 44-250-KT is a favorite of mine !

Jerry

http://www.fototime.com/CA31CDAE474CB6D/standard.jpg

[L to R] RCBS 44-245KT, 44-250KT, and again 44-250K

RCBS has unfortunately changed its catalog designations around. Based on the mould boxes:

my 44-245KT is currently called 44-245-SWC #82043

my 44-250KT is currently called 44-250-SWC #82044

my 44-250-K is still 44-250-K #82080
Irascible
02-18-2012, 08:55 PM
GLL - I actually printed out that picture from a post a couple of months ago and that is what put me on a hunt for that perticular mould. Thanks
seagiant
02-19-2012, 12:24 PM
Hi GLL,
Thanks for the pics and the nice write up! Being the poster child for RCBS molds,I am always looking for info and opinions. I went to my loading bench trying to remember if the older paper boxed mold was the 44-250-K,that I had bought from a member here but it turned out to be the Keith for my 41 Mag.!