kywindage
.240 Incinerator
"Ridin' the range once more, Packin' my old .44..."
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Post by kywindage on Sept 27, 2009 10:25:22 GMT -5
I have been casting bullets for about 40 years with an old Lyman single cavity 429421 in the version with the rounded grease grooves. I know Elmer Keith was not happy with this change in his design but bullets from my mould have always been very accurate.
I have decided to treat myself to a new Lyman 4 cavity mould and notice that they have returned to a design closer to Keith's original. Does anyone here have this new "old" design and how does it work for you?
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Post by Bowenbuilt on Sept 27, 2009 10:37:32 GMT -5
Other than having to give it a good sharp whack on the handle hinges to get the bullets to drop out.....no problem at all, the bullets are very accurate and if you use 2 of them you can cast all day without stopping to let the mold cool off.
The LBT aluminum molds work even better in this respect but still need a whack to get them to drop. Those sharp cornered grease grooves don't want to let go.
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Post by sixshot on Sept 27, 2009 10:40:54 GMT -5
Like you I have the old style with the round lube groove, I've had it many, many years & I doubt anyone would say there's a difference in accuracy. The square bottom style held more lube but with the excellent lubes we have today I doubt thats a factor, I know I've never shot a load hot enough to run out of lube (LBT soft)
Dick
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groo
.327 Meteor
I yet live!!!!
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Post by groo on Sept 30, 2009 18:40:47 GMT -5
Groo here
Along with sixshot,, Remember that Keith [hats off please]
was still testing at a time when Black Powder was still used and all the lube you could get
was the name of the game and some times more....
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kywindage
.240 Incinerator
"Ridin' the range once more, Packin' my old .44..."
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Post by kywindage on Oct 1, 2009 18:38:13 GMT -5
Good points All. I have decided to splurge on an LBT mould becuse it is aluminum and will be custom made for my Ruger Flat top.
Thanks for the feedback!
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kooz
.327 Meteor
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Post by kooz on Oct 2, 2009 5:40:56 GMT -5
Something to keep in mind is that Lyman molds are notorious for dropping small diameter bullets and that seems to have gotten worse over the years. I got one of the new 429421 molds and couldn't get it to drop any bigger than .426, I sent it back and they recut the block but I still could never got any bigger than .429 . If it were me I would look at the LBT Keith mold, it will drop perfect bullets and you can specify the diameter you want when you order the mold. Good luck
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Post by texashoosier on Oct 8, 2009 20:18:19 GMT -5
What is the total length and crimp groove to nose length on these bullets?
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