Top punch for Rapine 460405

[mleeber]

Anyone know which Lyman top punch works with the Rapine 460405 mold? The flatnose is larger than the typical Lyman FP punches.

Thanks!

[SharpsShooter]

I have this mould and just use a flat nose punch. The meplat is large, but you shouldn't have any problems unless you are decreasing diameter a lot or using a really hard alloy. Mine drop out at .4595 and I just run them through a .460" die to lube them.

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[mleeber]

Thanks! Any idea what the punch number is for the flat punch? What lube are you using?

[SharpsShooter]

Don't have the top punch number right in my head. I'll check after a bit and post the info. I use Bullshop's NASA lube. It was designed for blackpower cartridge use specifically, but I also use it in a 30-40 Krag with good results.


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[SharpsShooter]

No number on the punch,sorry. It measures .315 in diameter and is just a plain old flat punch.

I finally did recall that Buckshot made it for another project and I have found it to be useful on others

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