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Just received my latest acquisition from Miha in Slovenia. Recently acquired a 1975 S&W Model 25-2 with the typically large throats they are known for, so wanted another .455" mould for it and my 25-5 as well.

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Designed for the Webley, it is basically a .455 inch hollow base wadcutter with a crimp groove. Should work well.

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I like that. Keep us informed.


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That is a pretty mould, and a nice design! I can envision loading a few of 'em backward, for giggles.


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Originally Posted by HuntnShoot
I can envision loading a few of 'em backward, for giggles.


Nah, we use this bullet for that purpose.

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Originally Posted by USSR1991
Originally Posted by HuntnShoot
I can envision loading a few of 'em backward, for giggles.


Nah, we use this bullet for that purpose.

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Another beauty! That is a 454424 clone, yes? I like that pentagonal cavity and how it opens. With what alloy are you casting those?


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Actually that last bullet is a 454423, designed by Elmer Keith for the .45 Auto Rim cartridge. With the 97 Pb/2.5 Sn/0.5 Sb alloy I use, they come out of my mould at 224 grains. Here it is on the left having come out of my Colt Gold Cup at 800fps.

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