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oscarlovel
04-02-2010, 06:42 PM
OK. I bought an ArmiSport 3 Band 1855 Type I NIB unfired. I've sized the land diameter at 0.578 with a set of precision pin guages. So, the $64K question is 575 or 577 bullet diameter? Twist rate is published as 1-48. I have a Lyman 575213OS Mold already. My current sizer die is 575. I'm thinking of getting a new sizing die to 576 or 577 if I can find one. I do not know the bullet diameter that the 575213 throws, as I have not cast with this mold. Back in the day, when I owned a PH Enfield (British) and Zoli Zouave with Dan Whitacre barrel, I used a Rapine 575510 and sized to 575. Shot great, but this rifle is a different breed, so your recommendations are requested. I'm going to try 45 gr. 3FG with 575213 sized to 575 to start with, probably tomorrow.
pastore
04-02-2010, 07:38 PM
The Lyman 575213 mold I have molds a .580-.581 bullet. I have heard people say that theirs molds .575. You pays your money and you take your chances. I do think that you need to get within .002 of your bore diameter for best results.
le piaf
04-04-2010, 04:01 AM
Hello , My Lyman 575213 NS give .575 bullets , my RCBS 58-500 give 576 , I resize them to .575 to fit whith my PH mle 58, i.e .001 lower the bore.
My sizers come from S&S firearms .
For best results (if authorized by N-S SA) try flat plug base (as Lyman 575213PH), they are easy to cast and have a solid skirt . In Europe M-base are also very appreciated for their accuracy.
Southron Sr.
04-04-2010, 11:55 AM
My experience has been that production bullet moulds can vary somewhat from their advertised size. Your best bet is to purchase a mould and then see what size bullet it actually throws. If it is the correct size for your bore, (after sizing) things are fine.

Of course, I would recommend that you glass bed your Enfield and also make sure that your tang screw is TIGHT.

GOOD LUCK!!!!
hobbler
04-06-2010, 09:28 AM
These guys do precision grinding of moulds to alter the diameter of the bands.
www.hollowpointmolds.com (http://www.hollowpointmolds.com)
They've done three perfectly executed jobs for me at very decent rates.
The planning is in process for No.4.