452460 165gr Version

[94Doug]

I think I just came up with one of these. I will photograph when I can. It threw me off at first because the front seemed so slim. I was looking through some old posts, and apparently there is an Ideal chart that shows 200/165gr versions. This one does have some scribed vent lines by a previous owner, and leaves some whiskers, but it is pretty cool.

Doug

[Catshooter]

I'd like to see a photo. Sounds interesting.


Cat

[94Doug]

OK, I was wrong. First for everything. This still weighs up at 200 grains. Just must be an original design. Too bad it was vented by a previous owner, it leaves a whisker now and again. I'm re-selling this, but I just thought it was interesting.

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[94Doug]

dang. Have to re-try my hand at photos later.

[94Doug]

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=109863&d=1404636602

[94Doug]

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=109860&d=1404636126

[94Doug]

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=109862&d=1404636592

[jrmartin1964]

As you already determined, it's not a 165-gr. No.452460. The difference between the 200-gr. and 165-gr. version is that the 165-gr. is shorter, having only one lubrication groove - but the shape of the nose would be the same.

Not sure what you have there, though. What (if any) are the markings on the outside of the block?

[94Doug]

Yes, it is marked 452460. It must just be an original design.

Doug

[94Doug]

I guess I can mark it RARE. :razz:

[Catshooter]

You have a prime example of how boolit designs changed down the years at Ideal/Lyman.

The left hand block is un-vented, making it much earlier than the right hand block, which is vented. The LH block also shows the larger alignment pins.

I have an early mould marked 429215. It's a 205 grain round nose with a plain base. Now days, that same number will give you a gas checked 215 grain semi-wadcutter.


Cat