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I am having some issues tracking down a few things I need.

The main one is a Lyman H&I sizing die in a .311 diameter. I can find .312 but I would prefer the .311, it is for .303 Brit.

Second is a Lyman 9mm 147gran, dual cavity bullet mold. I can order from Wholesale sports, but would like to see who else might have both of the items.

Thanks.
 
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If you're stuck, I may be able to help you out. From the estate of an old shooting buddy, in addition to his 'tiddled' up 1911, I also purchased some old Lyman reloading equipment. In this 'batch' of equipment things like a 310 tong tool, Tru-line Jr press and the assortment of reloading dies for both I'll keep, just for the hell of it.

There is also a #45 sizer/lubricator and a set of 0.311" sizing G,H & I dies with two top punches, a #284 and a # 413. This, in part or as a whole I'll probably sell. If you're stuck, send me a PM.
 
Those RCBS handles will not work on Lyman molds, also Lyman 4 cav. handles are different then 2 cavity Lyman handles.
 
Johnn Peterson said:
If you're stuck, I may be able to help you out. From the estate of an old shooting buddy, in addition to his 'tiddled' up 1911, I also purchased some old Lyman reloading equipment. In this 'batch' of equipment things like a 310 tong tool, Tru-line Jr press and the assortment of reloading dies for both I'll keep, just for the hell of it.

There is also a #45 sizer/lubricator and a set of 0.311" sizing G,H & I dies with two top punches, a #284 and a # 413. This, in part or as a whole I'll probably sell. If you're stuck, send me a PM.
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Thanks but I just ordered the .312 dye from WSS, along with some other goodies.

Anyone want to tell me any reason why the .312 is a bad idea for .303 brit?
 
LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1 said:
Thanks but I just ordered the .312 dye from WSS, along with some other goodies.

Anyone want to tell me any reason why the .312 is a bad idea for .303 brit?
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Not a problem. It's not something I'll probably ever use but as I mentioned, it happened to be part of the package I purchased. It's a size that may be something someone shooting cast from a 7.62 x 39 Russian or 30 Luger, 7.62 Tokarev/30 Mauser or 32 ACP could make use of.

For your 303 Br., a first step that may be worthwhile would be to slug the bore as there is considerable variation in bore diameters. Then, my choice would be to size your cast bullets to 0.001" over your bore diameter. I have a Jungle Carbine and jacketed bullets that give me my best accuracy are those 0.312", such as those made by Hornady or Woodleigh.
 
LeeEnfieldNo.4_mk1 said:
Second is a Lyman 9mm 147gran, dual cavity bullet mold.
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If that is the #356637, I have the 4 cavity mold that works great. It's pretty much the only bullet I shoot in 9mm now. I shoot them pan lubed as cast without sizing. Accurate, very soft shooting, and not a hint of leading ever.

Keep in mind that they drop at about 154 to 158 grains depending on your alloy. I also don't crimp rounds made with these bullets since the beveled base allows me to seat the bullets with a bell a few thousandths smaller than the actual bullet diameter. So the crimp station on the press is basically a no-op.
 
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