???Cast Mold for .45-70 Gov. Handi ???

[czvz]

I have been considering getting into casting bullets for my .45 - 70 Handi for deer hunting in Minnesota.  Typical range less than 100 yards.  What make and model bullet mold (Lee/Lymann) would lend itself well for brushy less than 100 yard shots for deer?
Thanx

[smokinjoe5150]

Lee 405 hollow base # 459-405-HB part # 90268

[johnjohn]

I've got one of those (405 gr.h.b.) and am well satisfied with it.

[andrewtheelder38]

another super duper accurate bullet in that caliber is the lyman 457124?.....it is a 385 grain round nosed cast lead bullet and i would describe it as spectacularly accurate in my handi rifle at about 1385 ft/second.

[Catshooter45]

Man, there are so many choises for this wonderful caliber!  Lyman still makes several good ones.  Their 457122, 125, 124, or 462560.  Try 'em, you may discover a whole new aspect of our pastime.  I doubt my Handi will ever get a jacketed bullet, cast just works to well for me.


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[Lucky Joe]

I have this Saeco mould that throws a 350 gr. bullet that is accurate to a fault out of my Buffalo Classic.

[peternap]

I use the 405 Lee. I shot a hundred of them today and they are very accurate at 100 yards. It's a plain based bullet and in my Handi (They're all different) they don't like to be pushed too hard. I think I've settled on 36.2 grains of 4198

I also shoot the Ranch Dog 350 grain although my Guide gun likes them better than the Handi.