Light bullets in 45/70

[Mike]

I have several of Accurate's aluminum molds and they are very, very good. No problems at all. Actually, Accurate's molds are what I often recommend the most. Shoot sharp, Mike

[Ironramrod]

The Accurate Arms aluminum moulds are premium quality.

Regards

[Nuclearcricket]

My experience with Accurate Molds Aluminum blocks is limited to just one mold. I think to say that my experience is very satisfied would be an UNDERSTATEMENT. Now keep in mind that no mater who cuts a mold, or what that mold is cut from no one will make a mold that will drop a bullet that is exactly what you specify. There are just too many variables. Now with that all being said, the mold that I got is as close to what I asked for as I feel is possible. It drops bullets within .001" of what I wanted. I also know that I can vary the bullet diameter a little by changing the alloy and casting temp some. I am very very happy with the mold that Tom made for me. To add to that a little, I took a standard listed mold and had him make some small changes to his design. I places my order over the internet on the Wednesday before the 4th of July. My mold was delivered the following Monday. He is locates in Salt Lake City and i am in PA. A turn around like that is just almost hard to be-leave in this day and age. The only small fault that I have found in his mold is that the alignment pins are just a hair snug and when closing the molds I have to give them a little extra squeeze to make sure they are closed tight.
I do have molds from several of the major manufacturers, Lyman, RCBS, NEI and Sagebrush. The sagebrush mold I have not used yet but from looking at and at the sample bullets that came with it (I got it used) I have no doubts that it is an excellent quality mold. I would recommend Accurate molds to anyone and I would purchase another one from him without hesitation.
I have also heard that his brass molds are excellent also but I have never used his or anyone else's brass mold so I can't form an opinion from my own experience but I would feel that they are also of very high quality.
Sam

[Mike]

Loophole, I've been thinking about getting Accurate's #46-405G myself. If you get it maybe you could send me a bullet or two just to try. That bullet carries a lot of lube and should do well. Shoot sharp, Mike

[Kurt]

I like to swage light bullets at .452" 350 gr to make light loads for the .45-70 trapdoor for the young kids to shoot at the range if their Mon or Dad lets them. Even Mom likes to take a turn shooting the blk powder rifles
I put a knurl on those pistol bullets to get them to .459-60" and load 20 to let them shoot the TD. Very light recoil with 50 gr of 1F and they shoot fine in the slow twist the TD has and they are good enough for the Kids to bust clay birds or swing a bowling pin at 100 yards.

Kurt

[loophole]

I ordered accurate 46-405E yesterday. For those who haven't seen the Accurate website it's worth a look.
Many different bullet designs for each cal. & weight. I'll let you boys know the mold works.
Mike, let me know if you want samples.
Steve K

[Mike]

Steve, Sure, I'll take 10 to 20 of those bullets for a try. Let me know when you have some to spare and I'll give you my P.O. Box address to send 'em to. No hurry, just whenever. And thanks for the offer. Shoot sharp's the word, Mike