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What are the best lead molds? And which mold would I need for the 45-70 when I buy it? I've read that the Henry 45-70 shoots between 405 and 500 grain?

I have poured multiple fishing weight since I was little, but know nothing about bullets or the molds. I will getting books on this, but thought maybe someone would have info for me.
 

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I've used Lyman 457122 (330gr HP), 457125 (500gr RN) and mostly used they'e 480gr spitzer. Not sure they still make the last one any more. Use SPG bullet lube. I sold my lead pot, molds, etc to a friend for cheap on the condition he'd mold me some when I needed them lol.
 

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I have cast literally thousands of bullets with lee molds. There is a learning curve with the Lee molds as they will get a scratched up top from the sprue plate.
I do not smoke my molds I just clean them and apply soap stone to the top and pivots or I use one of those square carpenters pencils to add to the top and pivot..Graphite you know.
 

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What are the best lead molds? And which mold would I need for the 45-70 when I buy it? I've read that the Henry 45-70 shoots between 405 and 500 grain?

I have poured multiple fishing weight since I was little, but know nothing about bullets or the molds. I will getting books on this, but thought maybe someone would have info for me.

PM me your email address if you want and I will send you a pdf file by Fryxell which has a lot of good bullet casting info
 

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