Which top punch for Lyman 358432?

[Divil]

Hello,

I want to get the proper steel top punch for my Lyman 358432? I am currently using an Aluminum top punch and it is a nightmare to remove from my lube sizer. What proper top punch does the 358432 use?

Thanks,

Divil

[Bazoo]

Old Lyman Literature lists the #429 for that bullet.

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[Maven]

I can't locate Lyman's information for #358432, but if that mould is a button nosed wad cutter, try this: Cut a #8 penny or #10 common nail* so that you have only the head and a 1/2" shaft. Polish and trim the head so that it will fit a .357", .358" or .359" sizing die. If you size those CB's nose first, you'll find the nail head won't slip off the button nose.

*If you have other Lyman nose punches, measure one or two so as to determine whether you'll need a #8 or #10 common nail.

[Winger Ed.]

#429 is still listed at various places we shop.
If its not an exact fit, a little JB weld will fix it.

[Divil]

Thanks gents. I found a second hand #429 online.

[gwpercle]

Thanks gents. I found a second hand #429 online.

And if it doesn't fit exactly perfect ... a small ball of J-B Weld Epoxy Putty will correct the fit ... clean the nose punch and grease the boolit ...
mould / boolit release is a big help here !
Gary