Lee molds

[Mike Payne]

I wonder why Lee does not make a double cavity .570 mold? I have been sighting in a 58 cal. rifle it shoots .562 balls with a linen patch pretty good. I shot some .570s today with a thin muslin patch today it shoots great! Both were shot with 80 gr of 3f.

 

[TNGhost]

I wonder way Lee does not make a double cavity .570 mold? I have been sighting in a 58 cal. rifle it shoots .562 balls with a linen patch pretty good. I shot some .570s today with a thin muslin patch today it shoots great! Both were shot with 80 gr of 3f.

Could be its too large for their double cavity format. I know that is the case with some other larger projectiles. Not sure what the "breakpoint" is.

 

[Mike Payne]

Could be its too large for their double cavity format. I know that is the case with some other larger projectiles. Not sure what the "breakpoint" is.

I’m pretty sure they make a .575.

 

[SDSmlf]

Could be its too large for their double cavity format. I know that is the case with some other larger projectiles. Not sure what the "breakpoint" is.

I know I have a Lee double .600” roundball mold. Just used it.

 

[hawkeye2]

Lee currently lists round ball molds in .535", .562" and .575". I have 2 Lee double cavity molds that cast fairly heavy bullets and my experience is that it is very difficult to maintain them at a constant temperature. There isn't enough material in the new style blocks to deal with the heat.

 

[TNGhost]

I’m pretty sure they make a .575.

You are correct they do not catalogue a .570 right now, .600 seemingly the breakpoint between doubles and singles.

Their custom service I do believe would make one for you:

https://leeprecision.com/custom-services-custom-bullet-molds

Usually, their custom stuff is not that expensive, and they are a lot quicker with it than others are.

Lyman does catalogue one for $115:

https://www.lymanproducts.com/round...ullets throw perfect, ball after ball, with a

 

[AlexB]

Lee makes my favorite molds and the custom option is the way to go.

 

[x_count]

Marty's Molds makes a 5 cavity mold in 570 for $120.

 

[Mike Payne]

You are correct they do not catalogue a .570 right now, .600 seemingly the breakpoint between doubles and singles.

Their custom service I do believe would make one for you:

https://leeprecision.com/custom-services-custom-bullet-molds

Usually, their custom stuff is not that expensive, and they are a lot quicker with it than others are.

Lyman does catalogue one for $115:

https://www.lymanproducts.com/round-ball-bullet-moulds#:~:text=Round Ball Bullets throw perfect, ball after ball, with a

I saw the Lyman kind of pricey and I am kind of lazy like the double cavity. Thanks for the tip I will try the custom service.

 

[rchas]

Midsouth Shooters has the lyman mold for $87 now. Lee's setup cost is prohibitive ($250) and they require a minimum order of 2 molds.

This outfit in Great Britain will do custom single molds for about $45; I have no clue on what shipping might be. https://www.ballmoulds.com/

 

[TNGhost]

I saw the Lyman kind of pricey and I am kind of lazy like the double cavity. Thanks for the tip I will try the custom service.

You might talk to TOW about it. They stock all kinds of odd ball diameters and Lee molds, and they might be willing to deal on going in with you on getting a mold for themselves, etc.

 

[Tenring]

Could be its too large for their double cavity format. I know that is the case with some other larger projectiles. Not sure what the "breakpoint" is.

I believe you are right there may not be enough real estate for two.

 

[SDSmlf]

I believe you are right there may not be enough real estate for two.

OP is looking for a double .570” diameter round balls. As I previously posted, Lee does make double .600” diameter roundball molds. Real estate for two .570” roundballs is not a problem.