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**Unclenick** · September 16, 2011, 10:50 AM

Old Lyman molds are sometimes available on eBay. You could search on your number. Also, Lee sells blank mold blocks. If you know someone with a lathe, they may be able to bore one out to your specifications, but that's risky.

If you just want to buy one, NEI has three .301" PP molds standard: 162, 167, and 175 grains. The 162 looks promising for hunting. Slightly flat tip and a crimp groove above the paper. The 175 is pointed for long range shooting. The 167 is inbetween. Their's are $100 for a 2-cavity without handles or top punch. You should be able to patch them as-cast, though and not need the punch. They work with RCBS handles, IIRC, and maybe with the less expensive Lee handles for their 6-cavity molds.

September 16, 2011, 10:50 AM	#9
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,057	Old Lyman molds are sometimes available on eBay. You could search on your number. Also, Lee sells blank mold blocks. If you know someone with a lathe, they may be able to bore one out to your specifications, but that's risky. If you just want to buy one, NEI has three .301" PP molds standard: 162, 167, and 175 grains. The 162 looks promising for hunting. Slightly flat tip and a crimp groove above the paper. The 175 is pointed for long range shooting. The 167 is inbetween. Their's are $100 for a 2-cavity without handles or top punch. You should be able to patch them as-cast, though and not need the punch. They work with RCBS handles, IIRC, and maybe with the less expensive Lee handles for their 6-cavity molds. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle Last edited by Unclenick; September 16, 2011 at 10:57 AM.