I didn't have a choice with my .40, (single cavity only for some reason) but looking at getting a bullet mold for my .54 and noticed that Lee offers the .530 mold in single and double cavity. Any disadvantages to the double cavity variety?
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Double cavity bullet molds
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sledgemeister
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apart from being quicker to produce projectiles in a quicker fashion no.
I have heard in rare cases that the different cavaties throw a slightly different weight by a few grains but for average person throwing lead down the range will not make a difference.
I have heard in rare cases that the different cavaties throw a slightly different weight by a few grains but for average person throwing lead down the range will not make a difference.
GreyWhiskers
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AZ, I prefer double cavity moulds, mainly because I can make em twice as fast.
I quit buying Lee moulds because the aluminum blocks didn't hold up for me. RCBS has been my favorite for years but they no longer make a .530 RB mould.
GW
I quit buying Lee moulds because the aluminum blocks didn't hold up for me. RCBS has been my favorite for years but they no longer make a .530 RB mould.
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No catch, they just help you cast faster. :grin:
Rebel
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Ohh good, now he will be a faster caster, followed after some experience by master, faster, caster. :grin:
Russianblood
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Rebel said:
That's better than becoming a master of putting a worm on a hook. :rotf:
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Yep, sure nuff is. :grin:
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I have a Lee .400 double cavity mould that works very well. It is a chore to load, but the increase in accuracy is worth the effort at times.
I also have a Lee .495 double that works very well in my .50s.
I have seen no difference in weight or shape between the 2 cavities in spite of looking for any sign.
I pay the extra and get the double when they are available.
Mike's Reloading is where I got my .400. He had a bunch custom made by Lee and was selling them for just a couple dollars over the regular Lee list price. I understood that Lee was considering stocking the .400 again, but this was a few years ago and I am not sure if that happened or not.
CS
I also have a Lee .495 double that works very well in my .50s.
I have seen no difference in weight or shape between the 2 cavities in spite of looking for any sign.
I pay the extra and get the double when they are available.
Mike's Reloading is where I got my .400. He had a bunch custom made by Lee and was selling them for just a couple dollars over the regular Lee list price. I understood that Lee was considering stocking the .400 again, but this was a few years ago and I am not sure if that happened or not.
CS
walruskid1
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when he gets to the range he'll be a master, faster, caster, blaster. :youcrazy:
