Mold that drops .459 w/WW??

JBridger · Post by **JBridger** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 8:35 am

I've got a .459 groove dia. and I'm looking for a mold that will drop a true .459 in the 400gr range with WW alloy. I would like to use Lyman 457193, but have heard it will drop smaller than that with WW. Possibly the Saeco #018 is my next best choice. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

James

Smokin Joe · Post by **Smokin Joe** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 9:56 am

Lee 405 hollow base (459-405-HB):

http://leeprecision.com/cgi/catalog/bro ... lmol2.html

Ironramrod · Post by **Ironramrod** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 2:18 pm

My Lyman 457193 mould drops ww bullets at a smidge over 0.460, and I run them through a 0.459 RCBS sizer die.

Regards

zrifleman · Post by **zrifleman** » Sat Mar 14, 2009 6:09 pm

WW doesn't shrink as much as pure lead or 20-1 alloy so bullets should come out a little oversized.

JBridger · Post by **JBridger** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:40 pm

Thank you guys for the help. I'll give the 457193 a shot. No pun intended