Does the MP311-235 hollow point work with 308 Winchester?
Hello
Can any one say if this mold will feed from magazine with out jamming up and whether or not it can be made accurate in 308 Winchester rifles?
My concern is it may be too long.
From the MP-MOLDS website:
Cast .311 cal. – 233 grain solid
216 grain GAS CHECK Hollow point
230 grain PLAIN BASE Hollow point
NO LUBE GROOVE
Meplat to Crimp Groove: 0.872″
Crimp Groove to Base GC: 0.324″
Crimp Groove to Base PB:0.383″
Brass 3 cavity
Steel sprue plate
Hardened steel alignment pins
Allen keys included
RCBS/Lyman top punch included
Use LEE 6 cavity handle or MP mold handles (NOT included)
See our product pictures in gallery
I want to use this with rifles I already have as opposed to buying the blackout that it is designed for.
I have been casting and shooting the MP 308 HUNTER and the LEE 170RF bullets in 308 Winchester. These bullets are pretty fun however they are short and blunt.
The rifle is a Ruger American Hunter with a Leupold 1-4 and Magpul AICS plastic magazines.
The problem I am having is the nose shape hangs up when feeding and jams up, sometimes damaging the bullets nose and I must remove the magazine to clear the double feed.
The LEE bullet is more accurate with IMR3031 and the MP308HUNTER is more accurate with Trail Boss.
Started testing the Hunter bullet with Winchester Auto Comp and it worked!
I have also been looking at the RCBS silhouette bullet mold and a couple others too.
I am open to any suggestions as well. I have been loading the bullets so the cartridge mouth matches the crimp groove that is why the overall length around 2 1/2"
Thank you for the time and any responses are appreciated.
