What's your favorite 45LC mold ?

[derek45]

https://i.imgur.com/0nBRwgk.jpg

[HWooldridge]

I asked Tom at Accurate Mold to upsize the John Kort 43-215C mold to 45 caliber, which makes for a nice shape in lever actions and doubles as a black powder slug. It’s sort of a middle ground between a full Keith style and the old factory round nose. Here is the link:

https://www.accuratemolds.com/bullet_detail.php?bullet=45-251C

[35 Whelen]

For just general shooting and practice, the Lyman 454190.

https://i.imgur.com/ek6SA1Bl.jpg

For hunting, the RCBS 45-270SAA, or a reasonable facsimile thereof-

https://i.imgur.com/oAbzyzvh.jpg

35W

[gc45]

RCBS 270 over #9 or Power Pistol at about 980fps from my Ruger BH Bisley

[Walks]

#454190
no, wait
#452423 (N.O.E. version)
No, wait
#45-225-CAV (RCBS)
No, wait
#45-230-TC (Lee)
No, wait
#452424/454424
No, wait
#45-210J (Accurate)
No, wait
#452488

Thank the GOOD LORD, I don't have to choose.

Oh, and #45-270-SWC (RCBS) wish I still had it

Just added #452664

Too many to solidify into one choice.

[contender1]

Miha,, MP 454-640. With all pins.

[murf205]

This one is my favorite. It is a 45-253M from Accurate.305575305577
My 25-5 and 625-3 really like it with Accurate #5 powder.

[charlie b]

255SWC and 300WFN. I used Lee molds but just about any would work.

If I were to buy one today it would be the MP 45 275gn HP.

[gwpercle]

#454190
no, wait
#452423 (N.O.E. version)
No, wait
#45-225-CAV (RCBS)
No, wait
#45-230-TC (Lee)
No, wait
#452424/454424
No, wait
#45-210J (Accurate)
No, wait
#452488

Thank the GOOD LORD, I don't have to choose.

Oh, and #45-270-SWC (RCBS) wish I still had it

:goodpost:

I vote for Lyman #454424 / 452424 255 gr. SWC
Gary

[fc60]

Greetings,

The old Hensley and Gibbs #22 with the square grease grooves.

Cheers,

Dave

[stubshaft]

I too have to go with the 454424, although mine was made by NOE.

[Ramjet-SS]

Accurate Arms drops a 275 grain LFN loaded over Universal or Unique

[Larry Gibson]

My 45 Colts [excluding a Contender barrel used for pressure testing] are used just for fun shooting. They are all Uberti's; a M1873 Winchester, an Artillery SAA and an Evil Roy SAA.

305614

Since i shoot them for fun I figured I didn't really need to sling 250 - 300 gr of lead down range with each shot. When I hunt with a revolver, I use the 32 H&R, 357, 41 and 44 magnums with appropriate magnum loads for the job at hand. Therefore, for fun use in my 45 Colts I decided to try the Lee 452-200-RF. The 6 cavity mould drops them in rapid fashion at .254 cast of most any scrap range lead alloy. I load them over Bullseye or 700X to 1200 fps in the rifle. The same load is 950 fps out of the revolvers and is quite accurate in all 3 guns. Measured psi runs right at 14,000 psi. The revolver's fixed sights have been regulated for the group to hit just above POI at 25 yards. The adjustments on the rifle's leaf rear sight allow for accurate shooting to 200 yards. All three are way more fun than a guy should be allowed to have.

If I ever have to use them in an SD situation, I have full faith and confidence the 45 cal 200 gr RF bullet at 950 or 1200 fps will git er done......

[threett1]

270 SAA hands down

[MT Gianni]

Ideal 454424.

[Good Cheer]

Remember the old hollow base #450229?
Machine the nose to full groove diameter, load it backwards as a hollow point wadcutter and neither watermelons or armadillos will ever run away.

[johniv]

RCBS270 SAA. I could live with the Lyman 454424.

[black mamba]

Another vote for the RCBS 270.

[MostlyLeverGuns]

I like the 454424, started with single cavity Lyman from 1968, loaned out(lost). Still my favorite 45 Colt bullet, commercial cast or the Lee 452-252-SWC. I do intend to find another 454424 clone, just hasn't hit top priority.

[waco]

RCBS 45-270-SAA
Had this for lots of years. My only complaint is it casts too big. .454"+
I had Tom at Accurate cut one to drop bullets at .451"
Perfect to PC then size. Great bullet design.

[georgerkahn]

I too have to go with the 454424
geo

[cwlongshot]

Lyman 454424... RCBS SAA270 close second.

MANY MANY I REALLY LIKE!

[bedbugbilly]

In my Uberty 7 1/2" SAA I like and use the Ideal/Lyman 454-190 over a load of Red Dot. It just soots very well that that bullet and load that I use and I also lean towards the traditional RNFP boolit.

In my Uberti 1858 Remingtons with conversion cylinders - I use the Lee 452-200 RNFP with either BP or a Red Dot load - using the Lyman CB Handbook data and keeping them around 700 fps due to the conversion cylinder. Fun lots to shoot and I see no reason to push the limits..

Should add that I usually use soft lead if I have it or if not, range lead - tumble lube for smokeless loads and finger lube with my BP lube for the BP cartridges.

[smkummer]

454190 sized to .454 and 9 grains unique if very accurate in all my colt SAAs, New frontier, New Service and anaconda revolvers. Also it has enough neck tension that I can load 10 in the tube of my Uberti replica Burgess and fire away without the bullets pushing in.

[jonp]

For target the Lee 452-200 either RF or rnfp. For other use the Lee 452-255 RF

[rintinglen]

My 45 Colts [excluding a Contender barrel used for pressure testing] are used just for fun shooting. They are all Uberti's; a M1873 Winchester, an Artillery SAA and an Evil Roy SAA.

305614

Since i shoot them for fun I figured I didn't really need to sling 250 - 300 gr of lead down range with each shot. When I hunt with a revolver, I use the 32 H&R, 357, 41 and 44 magnums with appropriate magnum loads for the job at hand. Therefore, for fun use in my 45 Colts I decided to try the Lee 452-200-RF. The 6 cavity mould drops them in rapid fashion at .254 cast of most any scrap range lead alloy. I load them over Bullseye or 700X to 1200 fps in the rifle. The same load is 950 fps out of the revolvers and is quite accurate in all 3 guns. Measured psi runs right at 14,000 psi. The revolver's fixed sights have been regulated for the group to hit just above POI at 25 yards. The adjustments on the rifle's leaf rear sight allow for accurate shooting to 200 yards. All three are way more fun than a guy should be allowed to have.

If I ever have to use them in an SD situation, I have full faith and confidence the 45 cal 200 gr RF bullet at 950 or 1200 fps will git er done......

Say, can I borrow that mold--should make a great heavy boolit mold for my 25 ACP's!:kidding:

For the record, I like the RCBS 45-230 CM, but there are really too many good'uns to choose from for me to be dogmatic about it.

[Golfswithwolves]

I vote for the Ideal 454424. Keith's design, works well, and it's the prettiest bullet.

[Iwsbull]

Mp 45-640 with the large hollow point 306401

[Tracy]

454424. But I also really like the Lee 255 RF when I'm not going for max power.
Btw I like both of those in .45 ACP too.

[bigted]

454260 accurate big lube groove carry enough lube to shoot at least 50 through my Colt 4 5/8ths 45 Colt revolver or my new built '73' winchester. Very clean with Old E 3F powder

[derek45]

I ended up finding another LEE 452-255-RF that doesn't look like it was made by angry beavers and drunk monkeys

Smokes clear, Eastwood gray, Eastwood perrywinkle gray (LEE SWC)

https://i.imgur.com/BxBM5NK.jpg

[Good Cheer]

The old style #454613 with adjustable length interchangeable base plug tips.
https://i.imgur.com/LIYGzZJ.jpg

[Alstep]

I'm getting great results with an Accurate H&G 68 boolit and 6.0 Bullseye. Nice moderate load and accurate too.

[LabGuy]

I’m just punching holes in paper, been using the Lyman 452460 for years, lately with HP-38.

[Rodfac]

Favorite .45 Colt bullet = Lyman # 454190 Rnd FN. It shoots as accurately as the Lyman Keith inspired 454424 in my 7-1/2" bbl'd SAA & a Ruger NV with a 4-5/8" tube. Groups run ~2-3" at 25 yds if I'm having a good 'eyes' day. The load is 8.0 gr of modern Unique and I size to 0.454".

Lyman's 452460 or the H&G #68 actually group a bit better, but print 3" lower than the 454190 bullet. Too much trouble to hold over. Best regards, Rod

[MGD]

RCBS 270 SAA

I just does it all well

[M-Tecs]

Lyman 454190 for general fun. I've been shooting them since 1970.

[yeahbub]

I aquired a 235gr RNFP group buy mold that casts 1/2 WW/1/2 lead at .453 and they weigh 240gr with that alloy. Shoots to POA with the New Vaquero's fixed sights at ~900fps.

The Lee 452-255 RNFP also does very well with 38gr of 3f, compressed, with a card wad and Emmert's lube, but it's a lot of buck and roar.

[bhuch5]

[QUOTE=yeahbub;5494242]I aquired a 235gr RNFP group buy mold that casts 1/2 WW/1/2 lead at .453 and they weigh 240gr with that alloy. Shoots to POA with the New Vaquero's fixed sights at ~900fps.

Yeahbub- I believe I have the same mold . I purchased for my .45acp . The bullet feeds just fine but will not chamber reliably. I think the ogive is too long for the chamber . Mine is an unmarked Lee 6 cavity .Do you have a mold or bullet number as I need to sell mine and get a bullet that will fit my pistol. Yours is the only reference I have found on this bullet .
Thank you , Bruce H

[Hickok]

RCBS 45-255-SWC and 8.5-9.0 gr of Unigue.

Runs about 900 fps, out of My Ruger NM Vaquero with 4 5/8" barrel.

Works great for deer.....and probably anything else if needed.

[j p sixguns welldone]

glad i don't have to pick one but my favorites are lbt 325gr wfngc, lyman 454424 and rcbs saa 270, 2400 and 110 for powder. i'd be good for along time.

[pworley1]

For me the 454190 is the standard that all others are compared to, the 454424 is my second choice. There are many very good designs that will give very good results.

[jim 44-40]

The 454190 drops in cylinder real smooth and loads in cartridge loops on belt without hanging up.

[AlaskaMike]

RCBS 45-270-SAA hands down is my favorite. From 700 fps out of a revolver, all the way up to .454 Casull levels out of a Rossi carbine, it's accurate and hits hard on game.

[Good Cheer]

This one is a bore rider from Accurate, for a .45 Colt single shot rifle instead of revolvers.
That's the concept drawing at the upper left.
https://i.imgur.com/29sKfYR.jpg

[littlejack]

Wow, that boolit looks like it would be very accurate.

[lightman]

I use an original H&G Keith Type SWC thats in the 250 grain weight range. I've also cast the same bullet in a RCBS mold. These are shot in either revolvers or Contenders. The SWC bullet may not feed in a lever action rifle.