Lyman 457132

[Klaus]

Klaus, How many lube grooves does your bullet have? For the 535 grain version it should have four grooves. Lately I've seen shortened versions of 457132 and if your bullet was shortened, eliminating one lube groove, a weight of 490 grains is very likely. Also, several years ago the 457132 Postell bullet was available from Lyman with three different weights so those molds were offered for making the Postell bullets with two, three, or four lube grooves. If your mold is an early Lyman, or one that is marked Ideal, then you not only have a good lighter weight bullet mold but a good collector's item as well. Shoot sharp, Mike

Hi Mike,

it is the four grove Bullet ,
i know about a 475 grs version but never saw it at at any time
Paul Matthews has shortened a 535 grs Mould so he wrote in his books.
i have no explanation why this bullet`s weight 490 grs only
will take some pics this evening
Klaus