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Cast Bullet molds

jimmcgeh@lisco.comjimmcgeh@lisco.com Member Posts: 116 ✭✭
edited February 2011 in Perry Shooter Competition Shooting and Reloading Forum
I have 2 bullet molds that I can't find info for them.#1 is a
Harvey Protxbore number429518.
#2 is a Lyman 457658DV.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thank You
Jim
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  • bpostbpost Member Posts: 32,669 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I would think the second one is this:
    LYMAN 45cal 480gr #457658
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  • Hawk CarseHawk Carse Member Posts: 4,381 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The Harvey Protexbore is an unlubricated naked lead bullet with a zinc washer cast in place on the base to serve as a gas check and fouling scraper. It works fine if you have the zinc washers to match your groove diameter, poorly if not. I once took some of them in trade and was only able to use them by coating with one or another brand of dip lube.
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  • jonkjonk Member Posts: 10,121
    edited November -1
    The DV denotes the subcontractor on the Lyman mold, I believe.
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  • Rocky RaabRocky Raab Member Posts: 14,439 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The Harvey mould may have decent value to a collector, but not as a usable mould. The Lyman is intended for 45-70 or 45-90 cartridges.
    I may be a bit crazy - but I didn't drive myself.
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