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I like to run 2 molds when casting for my 40-65 1886. I have one 40-65 mold that throws a 260 gr. bullet. A 40-82 mold , I think, will also throw a 260 gr. bullet. Will these bullets be one and the same ? The reason being is that I’m having trouble finding another 40-65 mold and see a 40-82 mold for sale. I’m pretty sure they will throw the same bullet but want to be sure. Thanks, Dale.
35th Security Police Squadron, Phan Rang AB, RVN, May 70-71.
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Dale, I have a original Winchester 40-65 and 40-82 mold in near mint condition. I took a bullet cast in one and it fits perfectly in the other. All my Winchester loading tools are original antiques. When I use jacketed, I used Reardon .407″, they are no longer available. T/R
I use an RCBS .41-260 FN die for both my 40-65 and 40-82 loadings. I size the bullets to .406 and they work fine for me. All the barrels in question (antique 1886’s) slug .4055 to .406.
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November 7, 2015
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Big fan of NOE as well, he makes improvements on many of the old Lyman designs in very high quality multi-cavity moulds as well as other classic and more modern designs. If Swede’s moulds aren’t quite what you want check with Tom at Accurate. He has many mould designs in his catalog and is willing to create a custom mould for you if you’ll just tell him what you want. His turnaround time is remarkably short. Both are very good people to deal with.
Someday I’d like to add a Winchester mould to my little collection.
I wish to thank all who replyed to my question. But sometimes I have trouble putting in print what’s in my head. I meant to say that that it was “orginial” Winchester molds I was asking about. TR’s reply answered my question. But I do thank you all. Dale.
35th Security Police Squadron, Phan Rang AB, RVN, May 70-71.
All gave some, some gave all.
November 7, 2015
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I suspected you may have been referring to original moulds. Very interesting topic, prices seem to be all over the place and sometimes a well-used mould is hard to identify. If it’s not too much trouble I’d be interesting in seeing some pics of your moulds.
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