Lyman Top Punch 495

• Bullet-Nose Support: The Lyman Top Punch 495 is machined to match the bullet’s nose profile, so pressure is applied evenly during sizing and lubrication. This helps reduce nose deformation and keeps cast bullets closer to their intended shape.
• Made for Lube/Sizing Work: Designed for bullet sizing and case-preparation bench work, this top punch completes a Lyman lube-sizer setup and lets the press handle bullets with better alignment through the sizing stroke.
• Steel Construction: Its steel body stands up to repeated use on the loading bench. The rigid material helps maintain fit and contact shape over time, which matters when processing batches of cast bullets consistently.
• Model-Specific Fit: The 495 profile gives reloaders a dedicated punch number for compatible bullet designs rather than a one-size-fits-all contact surface. That improves repeatability and lowers the chance of marking soft lead noses.
• Broad Press Compatibility: Lyman notes that its top punches are interchangeable with RCBS, which makes the punch easier to integrate into an existing cast-bullet workflow without changing the rest of the setup.

About the Lyman Accessories Series

The Lyman Accessories range covers the practical tools and small components that keep a reloading bench working smoothly. In Lyman’s lineup, these products support the company’s better-known presses, dies, bullet-casting tools and case-preparation equipment by handling the small but important jobs that affect consistency. Rather than focusing on one large machine, the series is built around the idea that reliable ammunition assembly depends on correctly matched accessories, durable materials and straightforward bench use.

Within cast-bullet reloading, the series includes parts for lube/sizing equipment, shell handling and other workshop tasks where fit matters as much as the main tool itself. Components such as top punches are intended for reloaders who want repeatable results when processing lead bullets for target shooting, general handloading and high-volume casting sessions. The design philosophy is simple: use robust materials, keep the parts easy to identify by model number, and make them compatible with established reloading systems. That approach gives the series a practical role in both traditional handloading setups and more specialized bullet-casting benches.

About the Lyman Top Punch 495

The Lyman Top Punch 495 is a dedicated accessory for bullet sizing and lubrication work, intended for cast-bullet reloaders using Lyman lube/sizing equipment. Its job is straightforward but important: it contacts the bullet from above during the sizing stroke, and because the punch is shaped for a specific bullet nose form, it helps the press apply force without flattening or distorting the front of the projectile. That matters most with softer cast bullets, where an incorrect contact surface can leave visible marks or alter the finished profile.

Lyman describes its top punches as precisely machined to fit the bullet nose shape exactly, and that practical fit is what makes this model useful on the bench. Instead of relying on a generic contact point, the 495 pattern is selected to match compatible mould designs, helping maintain bullet shape while the bullet is sized and lubricated. For reloaders producing uniform cast ammunition, that means cleaner handling through the press and more consistent finished bullets from one piece to the next.

The punch is made from steel and weighs 145.00 g, giving it the durability expected from a bench accessory that may be used repeatedly in batch processing. It is also made in the USA, fitting Lyman’s long-established focus on reloading and bullet-casting tools. For users who already have mixed equipment on the bench, Lyman also notes that these top punches are interchangeable with RCBS, which adds flexibility when building or updating a cast-bullet setup.

About Lyman

The Lyman Gun Sight Company began in 1878 in Middlefield, Connecticut, and the brand has been connected with shooting equipment ever since. Today, Lyman Products is headquartered in Middletown, Connecticut and is known for making equipment and accessories for shooting and reloading. Its catalog covers the core tools many handloaders rely on, including reloading dies, presses, bullet-casting equipment and gun sights.

The company’s long history in sight design and reloading gives it a strong position in traditional shooting disciplines as well as modern bench work. Lyman expanded that role over time through developments in both product design and brand growth, including the acquisition of the Ideal reloading-tool business in 1925. That background is especially relevant for cast-bullet and reloading accessories, where practical bench experience, compatibility and durable construction matter more than unnecessary complexity.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Lyman
• Series: Lyman Accessories
• Category: Bullet Sizing
• Made in: USA
• Material: Steel
• Weight: 145.00 g
• Color: Silver
• Application: Case preparation
• Part Number: 2786769

Warranty

Lyman provides a 2-year warranty for this product. This stated warranty period covers the Lyman Top Punch 495 as a bench accessory in the company’s reloading range.