Snakejaw_Joe Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Any pards here have any experience with any of the Accurate Molds for 45-70 in black powder? I've handcast with a Brooks Creedmore mold with good results (https://brooksmoulds.com/basepour.html) but my Magma Master Caster machine and Hatch automated panel will be arriving Monday (finally, after 7 months on the wait list!) and the Brooks mold won't fit the machine. Accurate makes molds that fit the machine and I already purchased my 43-215c for it to satisfy all my 44wcf BP needs, but need one for 45-70 and 45-90. I was looking at the 46-535M (http://accuratemolds.com/bullet_detail.php?bullet=46-535M) and the 46-500D (http://accuratemolds.com/bullet_detail.php?bullet=46-500D), both look like they have enough groove space to prevent BP fouling. But both have flat noses, which I am not used to with the Brooks Creedmore roundnose design. Lube is a homemade soft lube from lanolin, beeswax and tallow. Any insight appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Well, Accurate can't cut a true round nose design (since they lathe cut molds instead of making cherries). You may have to "get used to" a flat nose, or switch over to a mold from Night Owl Enterprises (which are every bit as good as Accurate). They do make some round nose molds. https://noebulletmolds.com/site/product-category/458-460/ Some of Accurate's designs carry a fairly small diameter flat nose (meplat), however. I use a lot of Accurate molds, but I don't have a single one in .458 size. My go-to bullet for BP in .45-70 has been the Lyman 457193. Four good sized lube grooves and lots of data available for the 405 grain bullet. Has run 2 MOA or better with a good lube and Goex 2Fg. But, choosing a real good bullet depends a LOT upon what maximum distance you want to set up for, and what gun you are using. Sounds like you prefer to throw lots of weight (which for MOST SASS work will not necessarily be beneficial). Single shots of course can go with as heavy a slug as you want (and can spin), but if you ever want to shove something in a lever gun, you may need to be at the mid range or lighter bullet to get OAL short enough to match the action's capability. As I am sure you are aware, it's sometimes pretty hard to make a good mold decision just by looking at other folks recommendations - cast bullets being pretty finicky about which gun they want to perform well in. If you don't want to "fish around" to find a good design, you might be able to find some already cast that you could test run. Although .458 cast bullets are not widely available, especially in the heavy weights (above 405 grains).. Chey-Cast has a few selections, lubed with BP compatible lube (including a 530 grain Postell design). Good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Rich Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Talk to the folks at BACO. kR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOUTH-PACIFIC,SASS #59402 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 i have 2 molds 1 420g and 1 drops at 319when sized if you till him what you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 A 0.18 metplat is really not too noticeable differently than a round nose bullet ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Creek,5759 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 I like RCBS 500 gr mold. Have been using it for years . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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