RCBS 255-SWC owners Diameter dropped.

[Changeling]

I know this can vary, but I don't think it should vary by much (45LC), but I would really like to know what diameter you guys have been getting from this mold.
Please say what mix you used such as WW or whatever.

[RobS]

I think I answered this in another tread you posted, but I just can't remember for sure so since you asked specifically in this thread............

.455-.456 for the RCBS 45-255-SWC using WW alloy

[DGV]

As cast for me have been .455-.456. This is with WW metal.

[Lloyd Smale]

There are three differnt 255 rcbs swcs. If your refering to the most recent variation mine drops about 454- 455 the original drops 454. I have never measured the middle one as ive only casted a few with my buddys mold. the original version is hands down the best shooting design of the three. Good luck finding one though.

[Tom W.]

Mine was cut wrong at the factory, and they asked for it back, but I like the one I have. I'm all out of "as cast" bullets from that mold right now, but I know that mine takes top punch #638, the same as the mold for the 476 - 400 gr. bullet.

[Changeling]

Mine was cut wrong at the factory, and they asked for it back, but I like the one I have. I'm all out of "as cast" bullets from that mold right now, but I know that mine takes top punch #638, the same as the mold for the 476 - 400 gr. bullet.

Hi Tom. This is the RCBS 255-SWC # 82050 Top punch is # 424 I believe. Of course I could be wrong. I just don't have the time right now to check with RCBS.

[Tom W.]

Yup, that what it says on the box. 082050, with top punch # 424. However, when I used the listed top punch it didn't work and left a very bad ring on the nose. I took some pictures of the bullet along with some measurements and e-mailed them to RCBS. That's when they discovered that they had a LOT of molds that were miscut. The mold that I have looks like a .45 Caliber version of my 082094 which is a 476-400 swc, and both use the same top punch, # 638.

It doesn't look like a "textbook" SWC at all!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/OldeFarte/100_0385.jpg

[Lloyd Smale]

tom if you ever want to sell that mold let me know.

[Lloyd Smale]

thats not what im after. I have one of each off all the designs rcbs made except that one. Just wanted to mold to say i had them all
I do not have any specs other than what can be derived by measuring the bullet !

Lloyd may be able to help you !

If you have a design you would like to have made for yourself I would suggest you contact Bruce at BRP and discuss having a cherry made to your own specs. He has made custom designs for several of us here !

Jerry

[Changeling]

Thanks to all for there input.

[Changeling]

Oh, it's around. I'll work it out.

[frank505]

Dear Glenn;
Please do not get your panties in a knot over someone who has,and never will have any idea what we have done for many years with our sixguns. I have tried to help some of these guys with my experiences after 40 years of messing with the 45 Colt and, of course I have been told I am wrong. I refuse to get in a peeing contest with anybody when experience speaks volumes, not theory or "I read in a book". Just keep doing what you are doing, Lloyd and I really love your writings about your experiences.

HELP NEEDED FROM LlOYD SMALE

[frank505]

Oh, I just came back from www.lasc.com and read the new Himmelwright article. I did not find any sarcasm in it but maybe I missed it. I do have box of those strange looking wadcutters in 45 caliber. I think the old guy I got the bullets from still has it. I need to call and wish him a Merry Christmas.

[frank505]

He still has the mold, I have to call him tomorrow as they had company. Maybe he will loan to to me!!!!