Does the RCBS Bullet Mould 40-180-FN come with handles included?

No, the mould blocks do not include handles. You will need to purchase RCBS standard 2-Cavity Mould Handles (Item #80025) or compatible aftermarket handles separately to operate this tool safely on your reloading bench.

What top punch is required if I use an RCBS Lube-A-Matic to size these bullets?

To ensure proper sizing alignment without damaging the flat nose profile, this mould requires Top Punch #558 (Item #RC85558). The cast bullets are designed with a nominal diameter of .401 inches and weigh approximately 180 grains when using recommended alloy mixtures.

Can I use gas checks with this specific bullet mould design?

No, this is a plain-base style bullet mould and does not accept or require a gas check. It is designed for standard pistol velocities under 1,200 feet per second for .40 S&W and 10mm Auto ammunition to prevent excessive bore leading.

Are there any Australian electrical or safety compliance certifications required for this tool?

As a purely mechanical cast iron tool with no electrical components, cords, or heaters, it does not require 240V compatibility, an Australian AU power plug, or SAA/RCM safety certifications. It operates entirely manually over your lead melting furnace in typical Australian workshop conditions.

Bullet Mould 40-180-FN - RCBS R82066

Product Overview

The RCBS Bullet Mould 40-180-Fn (Manufacturer Model: 82066) is a heavy-duty, double-cavity bullet casting block designed for handloaders who demand highly repeatable and dimensionally accurate lead projectiles. Machined from solid cast iron, this mould is designed for casting custom bullets for .40 S&W and 10mm Auto pistol calibers. Because it is a purely mechanical, non-powered bench tool, it requires no electrical cords, 240V compatibility, or Australian SAA/RCM safety certifications, making it fully compatible with any standard manual reloading setup in Australia.

Key Features

Precision-Ground Cast Iron Blocks: The mould blocks are ground square prior to final machining, using hardened steel alignment pins to ensure the block halves mate perfectly over thousands of casting cycles.
Heavy-Duty Sprue Plate: Features a 3/16-inch solid steel sprue plate held under tension with tempered steel spring washers and screws, ensuring clean, flat bullet bases without tearing.
Plain-Base Design: Produces a plain-base, flat-nose (FN) bullet profile that does not require or accept a gas check, simplifying the casting and loading process.
High Thermal Tolerance: Built to withstand direct contact with molten lead alloys at standard casting temperatures between 340°C and 425°C.

Product Specifications

Model Number: 82066
Mould Capacity: 2-Cavity (casts two bullets simultaneously)
Bullet Diameter: Nominal .401 inches (approximately 10.19 mm)
Bullet Weight: 180 Grains (when cast with recommended lead alloys)
Bullet Profile: Flat Nose (FN)
Bullet Length: 0.62 inches
Nose Length: 0.43 inches
Meplat Diameter: 0.24 inches
Block Dimensions: 3.60" L x 2.20" W x 2.10" H
Shipping Weight: 0.9688 lbs (approximately 439.4 g)

Who is the Rcbs Bullet Mould 40-180-Fn for?

Handloaders casting for .40 S&W and 10mm Auto — requires a premium block that produces nominal .401-inch diameter, 180-grain projectiles using this RCBS bullet mould to achieve consistent feeding and chambering in semi-automatic handguns.
Competitive practical pistol shooters — requires a high-volume production setup, utilizing the 2-cavity capacity of this RCBS bullet mould to cast two 180-grain flat-nose bullets simultaneously for efficient bulk ammunition loading.

Less suitable for: High-velocity handgun shooters pushing 10mm Auto handloads past a velocity threshold of 1,200 feet per second, where this plain-base bullet style is prone to bore leading; these users require gas-checked bullet mould designs instead. Additionally, this mould block does not include handles or sizing accessories, making it less suitable for users who do not already own standard 2-cavity mould handles or the Top Punch #558 required for alignment in a bullet sizer.

SKU	RC39255LP
Model #	R82066
Brand	Rcbs
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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