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NuJudge
07-19-2017, 01:28 PM
Has anyone here used this .456" Lee mold intended to produce bullets for Cap & Ball revolvers, in a S&W model 25-2 with oversize cylinder throats?
http://leeprecision.com/mold-d-c-456-220-1r.html
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/432413/lee-2-cavity-bullet-mold-456-220-1r-456-diameter-220-grain-1-ogive-radius-conical?cm_mmc=se_service-_-OrderConfirmation-_-OrderConfirmation-_-ProductLink

Some of the Midway comments are very positive about using this bullet in a Model 25.

Dan Cash
07-19-2017, 02:47 PM
Once upon a time, I had that mould but it did not work in percussion revolvers. There is no reason for it to work well in a cartridge arm as the base is too small for the cartridge case. Slug you chamber throats, make them uniform is necessary and buy a mould that fits them.

NuJudge
07-19-2017, 08:17 PM
I have pin gauged my cylinder throats, and they will admit a .456" pin, but not allow it to pass out the front of the cylinder, on all the shot holes. All the shot holes will admit and pass out the front a .455" pin gauge. This bullet would appear to be a perfect fit for my cylinder throats.

Good Cheer
07-19-2017, 09:45 PM
There's only one way to find out if yours likes 'em!
:Fire:

Boogieman
07-19-2017, 10:22 PM
My Lee 220gr. .456 mold casts .456 on the front band & .451+ on the base band with pure lead. They were made for the Ruger Old Army. I have sized them to ,452 & shot them in my 1911 ,just see if they would work.