I have been reloading for 15+ years but now getting ready to purchase a bullet mold for my 45-70 H&R single shot rifle. I have narowed it down to these 3x molds, and I would appretiate feedback on the pross/cons on each bullet design. I just want to buy ONE mold for my 45-70 that I can use with lighter loads/plinking, paper hole punching/bench shooting up to say 200 yards, and when pushed harder for hog hunting in Texas.
I plan on using Lyman #2 alloy, I will only use tumble/dip lubing with X-Lox (45-45-10 formula), and I will seat gas checks and size using a Lee sizing die which I lapped from .457" to .460" (my bore is .459+). With accurate molds, I am not worried about the exact weight/length since he can customize the design a little.
350/360 gr RD design from NOE:
Accurate 355RG, which except for the lube grooves is nearly identical to the RD above:
Accurate 375 (note different/larger meplat):
Is it fair to say that the RD and 355RG would have a slightly higher balistic coheficient?
Would the Accurate molds do better with tumble lubing?
Any other tips/advice?
Thanks in advance,
Will