CZ 97b, fixed an issue!

[chris in va]

The past three years I've been struggling with the Lee 452-228-1r mold in my 97b. Numerous live round stovepipe or 'bolt holdover' jams, aggravated by the fact I can't lengthen the OAL due to the short leade.

On a whim I went back to the TL 230 collecting dust and with a little experimentation discovered the problems cleared up. Seems there is more bullet nose length on the TL to prevent this issue. I seat it so the last TL ring is barely showing above the case rim, 1.265". Any longer and it doesn't fit in the mag.

 

[Jim243]

The past three years

While I don't pour lead, it just seems to be that in three years you might have just bought a different mold. I know they are costly but...........

Glad to see you solved your problem.

Jim

 

[salvadore]

Really Jim, I'm going on two years fighting that same mold, (different problem). Sometimes you just don't want the b******s to win.

 

[chris in va]

Unfortunately Lee doesn't make another decent RN 45 mold, and I'm not about to spend $100 on a Lyman, etc not knowing how it'll fit in my CZ.

On a side note, why does Lee screw up their designs so badly? They can't follow protocol with proven designs like a standard 45 ACP ogive, they have to make it the shape of a balloon.