Top punch for Lyman 41026

[cdet69]

Does anyone know what top punch a Lyman 41026 mold uses? It is a 41 cal wad utter style.

[gwpercle]

Taken from Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook 3rd Edition , p.118 - Lyman Mould Reference Chart :
mould # 41026 - Top Punch #402 - Seating Screw # 402 .
199 grain - Wadcutter .

If you have trouble finding #402 top punch , buy a round nose or SWC top punch and custom fit the punch to your cast boolit nose with a small ball of epoxy putty . Grease the bullet nose , clean the nose cavity and insert the putty in the nose punch cavity . gently seat a boolit half way into a case , make sure everything is in line and true ... let cure . When cured remove the boolit and clean up your new custom fitted top punch .
Do Not use fast setting epoxy ...you need working time ... Trust Me !
Gary
Putty is used because it doesn't drip

[cdet69]

Thank Gary for the help.

[Bazoo]

402 is a commonly available size, I have two. One slightly modified with a rounded internal edge is perfect for 31141 as well as lee 358-140-SWC.