Lyman, .457" diameter, 535 grain bullet mold, single cavity, steel blocks only. These precision mold blocks are made in the U.S.A. and tend to cost a bit more than other brands. They are nice quality. Special steel alloy mold blocks hold heat, for even casting temperature. Steel blocks almost never wear out, if properly stored. Blocks are made in one size, cut with a single cavity for large bullets. Mold handles are sold separately. Use large Lyman handles on all current production molds.
Use Lyman Top Punch: #132
Shoot this bullet "as cast", and apply the lubricant with fingers. As cast bullets often shoot better than sized bullets, especially in original antique bores, oversize bores, or worn bores.
Size this bullet to "exactly fit" your new high quality modern made rifle, such as a name brand 1874 Sharps replica, or an original with a new Green Mountain barrel.
We consider a bullet to be an "exact fit" when it is .001" to .002" larger than the actual groove diameter. Measure your bore. If it measures .458" (most Shiloh, C. Sharps, and many Pedersoli and ArmiSport rifles have this dimension), then you should experiment with .459" and .460" bullets. Also test .458" bullets, which may shoot better, but avoid anything smaller, which will cause lead fouling.
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Handles, for bullet mold, LEE Commercial mold handles for six cavity molds, also fit Lyman, RCBS and similar mold blocks.
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Lee Lubricating & Sizing Die, .457" diameter
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Lee Lubricating & Sizing Die, .458" diameter
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Lee Lubricating & Sizing Die,
.459" diameter
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Lee Lubricating & Sizing Die,
for .460" diameter cast lead bullets,
ideal for antique rifles with oversize bores,
U. S. Model 1873 & 1884 Springfield Rifles & Carbines!
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SPG Bullet Lubricant,
one 1-1/4 ounce stick, for Black or Smokeless Powder
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Handles for large mold blocks,
by Lyman,
fits all current single and double cavity molds
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.457" Sizing & Lube die,
by Lyman
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.458" Sizing & Lube die,
by Lyman
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.459" Sizing & Lube die,
by Lyman
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Lyman top punch #132,
for Luber-Sizer Press
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