I received a .457 Texan and was looking for suggestions for a mold around 300 gr.. What is the bore size on your? Haven't slugged mine yet.. Shoots NSA OK, but The cost is putting me off.. I just need a mold so I can shoot more..
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Airforce Best mold for Texan .457
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This is a great start, plus affordable:
www.midwayusa.com
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Lee 2-Cavity Bullet Mold 457-340-F 45-70 Government (457 Diameter) 340
Lee Bullet Molds are a great choice for reloaders looking for a quality mold at an affordable price. Lee machines their mold blocks from aluminum making...
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Sorry I can't help you on the mould, but Dale from varmit knockers makes some knurled slugs @ 301 grain with a deep hollowpoint. They shoot well in my texan. I shoot slugs that are .458 in mine. Pic of 3 shot group at 35 yards. Not real far but best I've got.
What kind of groups are you getting with the nsa? What distances?
What kind of groups are you getting with the nsa? What distances?
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I.m shooting a 280 to 285gr slug from my Texan from a NOE 460-315-RF-AV3 2 cavity mold with 3 sets of pins deep hollowpoint I get 280 to 288gr the small pin makes a shallow cup 290-300gr flat pin 300gr up depending on the lead mix, I generally 2lbs pure 1lb wheel weights. I size mine .457-458, I have tried 454 up to 458 just to see what they'd do. here's some of my boolits.
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I use this mold in my .457 Texan and at least out to 50 yards, it competes well with premium slugs. Past that, they fall a little short, but for S&G's, and just to get trigger time cheap, slugs out of that mold are just fine.This is a great start, plus affordable:
Lee 2-Cavity Bullet Mold 457-340-F 45-70 Government (457 Diameter) 340
Lee Bullet Molds are a great choice for reloaders looking for a quality mold at an affordable price. Lee machines their mold blocks from aluminum making...
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Works amazing in my pbba .457 and another guys texan .457 I seen on YouTubeThis is a great start, plus affordable:
Lee 2-Cavity Bullet Mold 457-340-F 45-70 Government (457 Diameter) 340
Lee Bullet Molds are a great choice for reloaders looking for a quality mold at an affordable price. Lee machines their mold blocks from aluminum making...
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We will have to see if this NOE 460-315-RF-AV3 4 cavity works... Dropping at 317 grs with pure lead, then powder-coated.... Sizing to 458... I have a few 457's sizing dies to play with...
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I Have the same mold in 2 cavity they shoot well out of my Texan I PC'd some and sized to .457 real accurate to 50 yards I just need some time at the 100 yard line now.
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