View Full Version : Lee .452 mould (230gr. RN) Casting at .454"
Dthunter
08-09-2012, 08:38 PM
Have any of you guys shot 45 ACP Cast bullets that measure .454"?
My mould was supposed to throw .452" bullets.
My alloy is straight Wheel weights, air cooled.
I was hoping to shoot them just tumble lubed and non sized.
What is your thoughts?
Larry Gibson
08-09-2012, 08:53 PM
Lee moulds are designed to cast to nominal diameter with a 10-1 lead tin alloy. Probaly would be a bit smaller with that alloy. Just thought I'd mention that before someone thinks it's defective, suggests you send it back and bad mouths Lee moulds in general.......
I like to shoot .454 size cast in my S&W M1917.
Larry Gibson
Dthunter
08-10-2012, 12:05 AM
thanks larry!
you are helpful as always!
zomby woof
08-10-2012, 07:30 PM
my 452 200 swc throws them at .455
acoop101
09-14-2012, 12:51 PM
try running your mold blocks hotter, I have the same mold and the hotter I run the mold blocks the less sizing the boolits need.
35remington
09-14-2012, 02:13 PM
Make sure the blocks are closing completely. Look for any burrs or flashing around the locating pins and alignment troughs.
WaywardSon
01-01-2013, 10:03 AM
^^^ This.
I check mine every time I close it to make sure it is fully closed. That said...load some up and give 'em a try. If they will chamber you are probably good to go. My sizer gets less use as time goes on.
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