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MJT Junior Member Offline Posts: 50 Location: Indiana NW Joined: Aug 17^th, 2015	Stevens 25-20 Single Shot Bullet Casting Mold Oct 14^th, 2015 at 7:10pm	Print Post
	I'm in the process of assembling components for reloading the 25-20 SS. I have brass, powder, and dies, but have a question on bullet casting molds: The mold I believe is a correct one is marked; 257 464 132 From reading info on the Lyman Ideal molds, I believe the important number is 257, which indicates sized bullet diameter. The 464 is the number the mold maker uses to keep track of mold models, etc. and the 132 is the one to match the mold halves. If this is incorrect, I'd appreciate some help where needed. I read lots if info and tried not to get confused. The other question I have is what is the best alloy for this bullet as well as the lube I should use. The bore on my rifle is well worn, but I've been told it may just shoot pretty good, so I'd like to try it before deciding if I want to change anything. I appreciate any and all help!


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frnkeore Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 7729 Location: Central Point, OR 97502 Joined: Jun 16^th, 2010	Re: Stevens 25-20 Single Shot Bullet Casting Mold Reply #1 - Oct 14^th, 2015 at 8:41pm	Print Post
	Dave, How about this one. It's a 257420 that I cut the GC off of. I shoot it in my 18 twist Ballard, BSed. Frank

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MJT Junior Member Offline Posts: 50 Location: Indiana NW Joined: Aug 17^th, 2015	Re: Stevens 25-20 Single Shot Bullet Casting Mold Reply #2 - Oct 14^th, 2015 at 8:50pm	Print Post
	So I believe the mold I have is incorrect? Am I interpreting the nomenclature in the Lyman website correctly? What length bullet do I need for this load/ Thanks!


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jy3855 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 368 Location: California Joined: Jul 13^th, 2015	Re: Stevens 25-20 Single Shot Bullet Casting Mold Reply #3 - Oct 14^th, 2015 at 8:58pm	Print Post
	My old Lyman book shows the 257454 as a 92 grain (#2 alloy) semi-spitzer). Judging by Dave's input, it doesn't sound like a good bullet to evaluate if your worn bore can still shoot accurately.


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MJT Junior Member Offline Posts: 50 Location: Indiana NW Joined: Aug 17^th, 2015	Re: Stevens 25-20 Single Shot Bullet Casting Mold Reply #4 - Oct 14^th, 2015 at 9:14pm	Print Post
	Thanks.


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calledflyer Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4036 Joined: Mar 9^th, 2015	Re: Stevens 25-20 Single Shot Bullet Casting Mold Reply #5 - Oct 14^th, 2015 at 9:24pm	Print Post
	MJT, you are reading the mold allright, it probably isn't a bullet for the work you want to try. I checked and found that the 257464 bullet is, like, 89grs. and gascheck style. Probably good for something like a .250 Savage, .257 Roberts, or similar. Something shorter,like the guys are suggesting would be better for you. But, what the heck, shoot some just for grins.


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MJT Junior Member Offline Posts: 50 Location: Indiana NW Joined: Aug 17^th, 2015	Re: Stevens 25-20 Single Shot Bullet Casting Mold Reply #6 - Oct 14^th, 2015 at 11:08pm	Print Post
	Understand. Thanks for the clarification. I'll try another length. What about needing a gas check in a worn bore?


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