Lyman 45468

[Ilwil]

A fellow offered this via phone, for a good price. It is a sc, possibly unused. I looked it up in my Lyman casting book, saw it throws a 175 grn bullet. So, I committed to buy it. When I got it, I found it had the base plug, making it a hollow base, almost Minie-type bullet. Does anyone know about this mould? Is it only going to make a suitable black powder bulle?. I've not heard of such a bullet for modern pistol cartridges.

[John Boy]

Does anyone know about this mould? Is it only going to make a suitable black powder bulle?
Yes, will make an excellent BP bullet. Designed for the 45 Colt with the HB for expansion (better obturation in the bore)

[Bent Ramrod]

I've used it in the .45 Auto with good results. It makes a low recoiling load for practice.

[Ben]

Not a thing wrong with that bullet style.

Good in the 45 Colt.