Top Punch Question

victorj19

Are the various top punch numbers (3 digit) for Lyman and RCBS interchangeable?

If not does anyone have a descriptive RCBS chart? The RCBS website doesn't have a chart or pictures.

charliemeyer007

I don't think so. You can look up the mold and the correct top punch on this chart. Round nose, SWC, Flat nose or pointed by diameter. If you cast hard and you aren't sizing down much perfect fit isn't required unless you are a serious paper puncher IMHO.

http://www.midwayusa.com/general.mvc/index/appcharts~rcbs-top-punches

or look here http://www.castpics.net/subsite/TopPunches/default.html

added The RCBS website stinks to use. The only 32 mold I found was 115gr flat nose, must be a pistol/tube magazine bullet.

victorj19

Thanks so much. There a few matches in the pistol category. Doesn't look like any matches for rifle bullets. Curious that RCBS doesn't have an 8mm punch.

I copied the chart and now have an easy reference guide.