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Offline Jeremiah Jones

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.45 Colt RNFP molds
« on: December 13, 2020, 09:20:25 AM »
I am new to reloading and looking for a 6 cavity mold for RNFP bullets.  I want something suitable for CAS, plinking and general use including home defense (if I run out of Critical Defense).  I will appreciate any/all suggestions.


FWIW: I have been casting balls for my muzzle loaders for 25 years.
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Re: .45 Colt RNFP molds
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2020, 12:02:56 PM »
Go look at Dick Dastardly Big Lube bullets. Whatever caliber you need he makes one and they hold a wagon load of lube. Good for real Black Gunpowder or smokessomewhatless powders.
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Re: .45 Colt RNFP molds
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2020, 07:45:24 PM »
I have been using this bullet for a looooong time in .45ACP, AR and Colt.
https://leeprecision.com/6-cavity-452-228-1r.html
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Re: .45 Colt RNFP molds
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Re: .45 Colt RNFP molds
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2020, 04:41:54 PM »
If you want something close to the original bullet profile used in the 45 Colt, there's this: https://leeprecision.com/mold-dc-452-255-rf.html

On the other hand, if you want a lighter bullet that still has some smack for knock-down targets, try: https://leeprecision.com/mold-dc-452-200-rf.html

For LWGL, there's this one: https://leeprecision.com/mold-dc-452-160-rf.html

I lean towards the first one, I tend to prefer heavier bullets.  In my experience, the lube carried by this one is barely enough for BP in a pistol.  I've not had good results using this bullet with BP loads in a rifle.  It worked well for me when using smokeless. 

The second is not a bad choice for smokeless loads, but has even less lube for use with BP.  It fed really well in the Rossi I used to have. 

I have no experience with the third bullet, but know of a couple of people who use it for target loads in their 45 ACP revolvers. 
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Re: .45 Colt RNFP molds
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2020, 09:09:20 PM »
I have used a lot of those 160 grain RNFP Lee bullets in my .45 CAS cases with FFFg BP.
Shoots like a charm but does not carry a lot of lube.
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Re: .45 Colt RNFP molds
« Reply #5 on: December 15, 2020, 09:49:51 AM »
Thanks everyone.  I placed my order.

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