Lyman top punch chart help

[burch]

I have a 358477 mold and Lyman recommends a top punch for a Keith style SWC. My mold cast a rounder bullet. Has anyone figured out which top punch fits it or maybe someone can tell me how to make one.
Burch

[metricmonkeywrench]

Couple of discussions around on the topic, some use hot glue or jb weld as the leading methods to produce a custom top punch. Alternatively you can go after an existing punch with a file or Dremel to tune one to your needs.

I’ll check my older references in the am to see if there’s something different.

[Bazoo]

I have the RCBS 38-150-SWC. I use a number 8 top punch for it. The 429 punch doesn't fit as well.

[Mule Skinner 6D]

Also, in regards to top punches: I have two top punches marked 241 & 271. I believe they are Lyman old style top punches. Does anyone know what boolit molds they were designed for?

[dale2242]

I think I am using top punch #429 with 358477, Dale

[kungfustyle]

go on NOE and look for a top puch that resembles yours. They have most Lyman clones.

[gwpercle]

You can custom fit a top punch that is close with a small ball of epoxy putty .
Another option is a simple flat punch . Any boolit that has a flat spot , like SWC , can use a flat nose punch . Fill the nose cavity of one that doesn't fit with epoxy , putty or glue , let dry and sand dead flat ... it will work for any boolit with a flat spot on it ... and probably the best one to use .

Custom fitting saves you a LOT of time and trouble ...so many are supposed to fit ...but Don't !
Gary

[Walks]

I've used the #429 all My life (1954).
Used the same one since 1975 on #358429, #358477 & #358156.
Have a 4cav & 2cav for the 1st 2 and a Pair of 2cav for the last one.
Never left a mark on any of these bullets.
You never know until you try.
Some TP's are a bit rough, polish with a Dremel, or drip candle wax into the TP cavity and let harden (5min-freezer). That will shape a TP perfectly. Can last up to a 100 bullets if they don't take much sizing.
The #495 TP will work too, but guide it in a bit.
You can use just about any TP if it is not larger then the diameter being sized.

[Bosshaug]

I use the 429 top punch for my Lyman 358477 double cavity mold. If it deforms the nose any, my 71 year old eyes can't see it.

[MT Gianni]

There are several variations to many of Lymans molds. If the weight was similar the new cherry was accepted and stamped that. The 429 fits most. I think you're looking at a custom punch modified with foil or such.