Mystery mold, at least to me

[GOPHER SLAYER]

I am attaching pictures of a Lyman mold stamped 42498. I cannot find this mold in the Lyman cast book. I vaguely remember using it many years ago when I shot a lot of 44-40. The bullet I show next to it was poorly cast so it is useless try an get a measurement. Anyone else have this number mold?

[ShooterAZ]

It is indeed for the 44-40 or 44WCF. It's a 205 or 210 grain Round Flat nose style, and was very popular back in the day.

https://castboolits.gunloads.com/archive/index.php/t-305385.html

[GOPHER SLAYER]

Thanks Shooter. I had several 1892 in 44-40 caliber Winchester rifles in the ,60s & 70s. The bullet pictured was probably cast over 40 years ago.

[AlHunt]

The question is answered, but for future reference:

http://ps-2.kev009.com/ohland/Cast_Bullet/Ideal-Lyman_Molds/Ideal-Lyman_Mold_Descriptions.html

Scroll on down to 42498.

[Savvy Jack]

I have the 42499 HP

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[GOPHER SLAYER]

Jack, those bullets are beautifully cast and I see they are hollow point. They feed much better thru the lever action that the Keith design, at least for me.

[Savvy Jack]

Jack, those bullets are beautifully cast and I see they are hollow point. They feed much better thru the lever action that the Keith design, at least for me.

THANKS!!!
I have used the Hornady 240gr SWC HP with no problems in my Marlin 1894CB, never tried them in my Winchester 1873.

https://gritrsports.com/hornady-44-cal-430-swc-hp-240gr-lead-pistol-bullets-11118


Just cast up some more 43-214A's for the Winchester Saturday
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