kfd518,
The web site for all of the Ranch Dogs bullets, load data, and pressure information from the Ranch Dog is Ranch Dog Outdoors. Click on "Load Data" below the bullet for data you need.
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Forum: Leverguns
kfd518,
The web site for all of the Ranch Dogs bullets, load data, and pressure information from the Ranch Dog is Ranch Dog Outdoors. Click on "Load Data" below the bullet for data you need.
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The micro groove barrel will shoot fine if you size the boolit to .311. I shoot Lyman 311041 (170 gr.), 311291 (170 gr.), Ranch Dog/NOE 311165 (165 gr.), and RCBS 30-180-FN (195 gr.), all very...
Forum: Leverguns
What I meant was that when you shoot the gun the pressure inside the cartariage will be around 30,000 psi trying to push the bullet and crimped on GC out of the case and down the barrel and it would...
Forum: Leverguns
I use Hornady crimp-on Gas Checks that crimps on the base of the lead bullet. Put on the GC by hand (you will feel it click onto the base of the bullet). Then put it in the sizer and size the bullet...
Forum: Leverguns
A proof load is a cartridge that will produce pressure well above the normal maximum pressure to prove that the gun is strong enough to be used. All guns are proofed before being issued for use or...
Forum: Our Town
The discussion on carry guns has been interesting but don't leave out the weapon that never runs dry. A sturdy 4" folding knife such as the Puma or Buck make should be in everyone's pocket. A last...
When I read your question, I looked at the Lee site. He does not have .359 as a choice in the push through sizes. He does have .358. If I had a choice it would be .359 or .360.
Forum: Cast Boolits
Another good all around boolit is Lyman 358665, the cowboy boolit.
The Accurate 31-170D is a very good copy of the Ranch Dog TL311-165-RF first mold (.227 nose and .916 length of bullet). A later RD mold uses the same name but is a little shorter (.253 nose and...
While you are considering a 30 caliber mold you should consider three outstanding molds, Lyman 311291, Lyman 311041, and RCBS 30-180-RN. 311291 has a 100+ year history of pleasing shooters and is...
Forum: Leverguns
Move the bullet back until it does not touch the rifling. It should move freely. Then you can try moving the bullet out until you feel resistance. That or a little shorter is your OAL with this...
RCBS 38-150-SWC is my number one choice for 38 Special. It is very close to the Lyman 358477 (the old style) but I prefer the RCBS mold. I get boolits that drop from the mold at about 153 - 155...
Forum: Cast Boolits
The description for a mold might say it is .309 but it will make a bullet .311. I size all my bullets for 30 caliber to .311 and all my 38 caliber for revolvers .360. If you try other sizes you...
Forum: Cast Boolits
The description for a mold might say it is .309 but it will make a bullet .311. I size all my bullets for 30 caliber to .311 and all my 38 caliber for revolvers .360. If you try other sizes you...
Forum: Leverguns
30 caliber boolits usually drop from the mold at .311. Size the boolit to .311. Lube and use. It is that simple. If it gives you accuracy and no leading you do not need to slug the barrel. ...
Forum: Cast Boolits
Lee liquid alox works great as a sizing lube. I don't waste time waiting for them to dry. I swish them in LLA and size and put gas checks on the wet boolits. Then swish them again and let them...
Forum: Cast Boolits
If you want a 180 to 200 grain bullet try the RCBS 30-180-FN. It will drop from the mold about 193 grains and with lube and gas check will be near 200. It is extremely accurate in my 308 at about...
Forum: Cast Boolits
If you want a 180 to 200 grain bullet try the RCBS 30-180-FN. It will drop from the mold about 193 grains and with lube and gas check will be near 200. It is extremely accurate in my 308 at about...
Forum: Leverguns
Another peep sight should consider is the Skinner Sight. If your rifle is drilled and tapped for a scope sight the Skinner Sight will use those holes to mount the sight. It is also a good looking,...
Forum: Leverguns
My preference is to just remove the aperture and use the threaded hole. Your eye will still automatically find the center of the hole and the ring will be a little blurred but it is just as accurate...
Forum: Cast Boolits
While you are waiting for Lee go to the vendors section and look at NOE. NOE is going through a list of Ranch Dog designs and making molds. Also look at NOE BULLET MOULDS and look at the inventory...
Forum: Leverguns
When you get your peep sight, get a large hole in the peep or just take the peep out of the sight. It will be just as accurate and much faster that working with a small peep hole.
Forum: Cast Boolits
You are not going to like this but, the fastest, cheapest, most effective way to remove the LLA is to melt the boolits and recast them.
Forum: Leverguns
If you have trouble with leading your boolits may be sized too small. Try sizing to .311 and use a gas check and I think your troubles will be solved.
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |