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milrifle
12-09-2014, 09:27 PM
Every top punch list I've found lists the Lyman 467 top punch for use with the Lee C312-155, but it blunts the nose of the bullet. It doesn't seem to affect the flight too much but it sure makes measuring OAL a pain in the neck. I know I could make one on the lathe and use some JB Weld, but I was hoping to find one already made, if possible. Does anyone know of another top punch that might work better than the 467?

Thanks,

Milrifle

RayinNH
12-09-2014, 10:13 PM
You could relieve the part that touches the point by drilling. That would leave the rest to grab the ogive of the boolit.

theperfessor
12-10-2014, 01:06 AM
See my sig line.

milrifle
12-10-2014, 08:12 PM
Thanks guys. PM sent.

bearbud
12-13-2014, 12:55 AM
The RCBS #554 top punch works great for me with the Lee 312-155. There is no visible damage to bullet nose.
bearbud