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  1. 05-31-2013, 10:29 AM #1
    Neo
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    Question Cast bullet molds help needed marlin 444

    I just bought a Marlin 444SS M/G and I am look to do so casting for it but here in Australia I can only find lee molds in .429 but I have notice tha most people use .431 or .430. I am wandering if I can use .429 molded bullets in my 444.
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  2. 05-31-2013, 11:02 AM #2
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    I think .429 will be to small. I use .432/433 in mine. If all you can find is Lee molds, you will have to beagle them to get to the size you need.

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    If you intend to beagle them check out this post:

    http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...eagling”
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    In a Marlin, 0.432" is the answer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Neo View Post
    I just bought a Marlin 444SS M/G and I am look to do so casting for it but here in Australia I can only find lee molds in .429 but I have notice tha most people use .431 or .430. I am wandering if I can use .429 molded bullets in my 444.
    I started with .430" die , then went to .431" shortly thereafter . After a couple years with that I ordered custom sizing dies from Buffalo Arms of .432" and .433" . I used the .432" for a little over 2 years and sold it to a friend , now I use a .433" die exclusively for the 444 !
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