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peter nap
10-05-2009, 09:12 PM
I did a search and couldn't find this althought I swear I saw it somewhere.

I just ordered my first Lyman mold:
Lyman 1-Cavity Shotshell Sabot Slug Bullet Mold 12 Gauge (681 Diameter) 525 Grain

http://www.midwayusa.com/mediasvr.dll/image?saleitemid=778041
Will any of my Lee handle work on it?

Acronn
10-05-2009, 09:29 PM
I do use a set of Lee handles that I dismantled from the Lee mold to use on the same mold you have. They are not as thick, so I cut out (and filed) a spacer to fill the gap. Works fine. But I have a drill press and a vice, other tools. I was pleased with the adaptation when I did it. Now I use that handle set for several Lyman molds and an old Ideal mold.

462
10-05-2009, 10:41 PM
Lee 6-cavity handles are a perfect fit.

malpaismike
10-05-2009, 11:19 PM
Hello the camp! Sure hope Lee will work with Lyman, cuz I just hooked up my 2-cav .38-55 to Lee handles. I found the upndown fit just right; only concern would be length. Now I'm fighting the urge to add another 1- or 2-cav on the same handle, but I figure getting everything tight, while doable, would be a chore. I'm satisfied with saving about 2/3 of Lyman cost. my .02 mm

shotman
10-06-2009, 01:56 AM
I have found a couple of the lees Where they drilled the hole left a bulge and it may need to be filed down. The Lee does better let mold open wider. And If you have to tap then the handle bolt is better than tapping the mold.
I found that little rosewood mallet that a guy sells on feebay to be the berries for that

peter nap
10-06-2009, 07:38 AM
Thanks Guys!