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swmass
02-09-2017, 07:15 PM
Hey all, I am planning to buy a used Lyman 452374 online, but would like to get an idea of what time period it comes from before I purchase. In a perfect world I would like the older not so pointy style bullet. The bigger more important question would be is this mold old enough to where there is less chance of casting undersized, which the new molds are known for. So, would any of you happen to know what time period Lyman was selling bullet molds in a black and white box? I've supplied a picture of the box design in question

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swmass
02-09-2017, 07:19 PM
Better yet, here is a picture of the mold in question.

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skeettx
02-09-2017, 07:58 PM
See below

skeettx
02-09-2017, 08:00 PM
Orange boxes are older
Small orange boxes are even older
But if you will be shooting it in a 45 ACP as intended
there should be no issue.
If in a 45 Colt, then then new ones are .452 barreled
Mike

swmass
02-09-2017, 08:47 PM
It will be in 45 acp. I think I may grab it. I was under the impression new lyman dies came in hard orange boxes so I was unsure... I haven't been around long enough to purchase any of the older stuff when it was new[smilie=l:

John Boy
02-09-2017, 08:55 PM
So, would any of you happen to know what time period Lyman was selling bullet molds in a black and white box?
The name "Ideal" persisted on the moulds, loading tools, handbooks and advertisements until the early 1960's. After that, "Lyman" was the name on the books, moulds and tools, as well as the gun sights.