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1886 win .40-70 cal,
vdms55
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could use some help locating a bullet mold that would produce a 330 grain cast bullet suitable to use in loading rounds to go through this 1886 Winchester chambered in .40-70. I found the load in "cartridges of the world". I am lead to believe that the projectile comes out of the mold around .405 and the size/lubber will cut it down to .401 all help is appreciated. thanks in advance
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I believe that a .405 sized to .401 bullet is going to be way too small. I own several 40-70 caliber Model 1885 high-walls (in 40-70 Ballard, 40-70 Sharps Straight), and the correct bullet weight is 330-grains, and a .407 sized bullet.
I'll look and see if I can find the Lyman bullet mold number for you.
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dies http://www.midwayusa.com/find?dimensionids=12447
added I think the correct bullet is Lyman 406150 330 gr. I would look at 403173 305 gr shooting as cast or 412263 made for the 405 Win cast soft and sized to your rifle.
I might have some of the 412263 bullet I cast back in the 70's when I was shooting a Win 95 in 405. I borrowed the mold as it was rare even back then.
RCBS #40-300-SP-CSA, also currently available, will throw a 300gr. .410" bullet that would also size down to .405".