200 Grain LSWC Molds
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200 Grain LSWC Molds
Those of you who cast their own bullets - specifically 45 caliber 200 grain semi wad cutter - Lee says their bullet is of the H&G 68 style or design. Is the Lyman 200 grain LSWC the same H&G 68 style? Or is it different? Same shape and dimensions?
Tim:H11- Posts : 2133
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Re: 200 Grain LSWC Molds
Internet search pulled this up
Chris Miceli- Posts : 2715
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Re: 200 Grain LSWC Molds
H&G eventually had two styles of 68. The 68 proper which is a plain base and the 68BB which is a bevel Base. SAECO/Redding sell a bevel Base version. The other makers follow the “intent’ of the design to varying levels. Most of them will shoot if cast well.
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Re: 200 Grain LSWC Molds
Try Accurate molds, the website is cumbersome, here is the page for the H&G 68 clone, and he has both flat base and beveled http://www.accuratemolds.com/catalog.php?page=13 When you order, you punch in the alloy, and size you want it to finish at. Also, what you want it made out of (steel, brass, or aluminum).
KenO- Posts : 182
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Avoid brass. Unless it’s stress relieved right it can warp.
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I just wanted to know if there were any major differences between the bullet design of a 200 grain semi wad cutter amongst manufacturers. I appreciate your recommendations. But they’re straying from my question.
Tim:H11- Posts : 2133
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Re: 200 Grain LSWC Molds
Yes in most cases they are all slightly different.
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Jon Eulette- Posts : 4399
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Re: 200 Grain LSWC Molds
i would consider any change to the bullet design a major change. Everyone has the mod design they use. Look at accurate mold you'll see several 200lswc shapesTim:H11 wrote:I just wanted to know if there were any major differences between the bullet design of a 200 grain semi wad cutter amongst manufacturers. I appreciate your recommendations. But they’re straying from my question.
Chris Miceli- Posts : 2715
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Wobbley wrote:Avoid brass. Unless it’s stress relieved right it can warp.
Ah, I have more than half a dozen brass moulds, and warping is not a problem.
Don
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Re: 200 Grain LSWC Molds
When I was casting, I primarily used a Lyman 200 grain 452460. It is different than the H&G 68.
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Wobbley wrote:Avoid brass. Unless it’s stress relieved right it can warp.
If the mold maker has enough experience to machine the mold, they probably know a little bit of metallurgy to go along with the machining expertise.
You don't stay in a precision field for long if don't produce a good product.
STEVE SAMELAK- Posts : 958
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Re: 200 Grain LSWC Molds
There is/was 5 or more different 68 designs. http://www.hensleygibbs.com/casting/hgmoldchart.htm
Just buy the Lyman 200 gr lswc BB .
You will have to wipe lube off the bevel area, after sizing in a Lyman 450 lube sizer.
Just buy the Lyman 200 gr lswc BB .
You will have to wipe lube off the bevel area, after sizing in a Lyman 450 lube sizer.
243winxb- Posts : 345
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Re: 200 Grain LSWC Molds
I have two 8 cavity H&G #68 molds that cast two different bullets. The lube ring is in different locations. They both shoot tiny groups at 50 yds.
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