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Bassman63
05-27-2013, 06:30 AM
hellow everyone,
I purchesed a new Lyman 22 cal 55gr mold, item #2660415 bullet # 225415. bullets drop out of this mold at .2585
diameter and weigh around 70 grains no matter what mix of metals I use. [smilie=b:

thanks Dave.

44man
05-27-2013, 09:09 AM
Hard to hit it right with store bought molds. Call Lyman.

243winxb
05-27-2013, 09:10 AM
Possible mismarked mold? Would seem you have this one? http://www.midwayusa.com/product/427712/lyman-2-cavity-bullet-mold-257420-25-caliber-258-diameter-65-grain-flat-nose-gas-check Lyman 2-Cavity Bullet Mold #257420 25 Caliber (258 Diameter) 65 Grain Flat Nose Gas Check :confused:

Doc_Stihl
05-27-2013, 09:53 AM
Are they round at .2585?

Bassman63
05-27-2013, 09:53 AM
Kinda what I was thinking on the 25 cal mold. I've sent email to Lyman.wasn't sure if anyone had the same issue

runfiverun
05-27-2013, 11:49 AM
that would be a champ in the 25-20.
if it is making nice roundish boolits at 2585 from ww alloy,
i'd bet you would have a line forming to buy it from you.

Bassman63
05-27-2013, 06:00 PM
If i get no satisfaction from Lyman it will be for sale or trade.