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This is a great article. I have had good success with the 150gr Lyman 311466 w/o gas check over 10 grs Trail Boss in my 1917 Enfield 30-06. Just like the article says, tumble-lubed cast boolits at...

I have been using Lyman 311041 FN GC bullets in my 308 with 20 grs 5744 powder. Even though this load is only about 1600-1700 fps, I have shot 1 deer at 110 yds (broadside shot through heart) and one...

Oldest gun I have hunted with is a 24 ga Belgium double barrel percussion gun. Don't know the exact age but I would guess it was made in the mid-to-late 1800's. I still try to take it grouse hunting...

You might want to try cast boolits in your Whelen. Mine really likes the RCBS 200gr FN. My favorite load is 200 gr boolit powered by 42 grs H-335. This load chronos 2130fps from my Rem 700C and is a...

Velocity of this load is approximately 1700 fps so it is less than most think they need for hunting. Results are very good on game so I don't need more velocity. Bullet placement is what its all...

Here's a nice Texas hog that met a cast boolit and the boolit won. Shot this one with a 308 winchester using the Lyman 31141 FNGC over 20 grs of AA-5744. It is a very accurate load in my rifle, a...

I have been using Lyman 311466 cast boolits (no gas check) and charges of 9, 9.5, and 10 grs Trail Boss in my 30-06 with very accurate results. It shoots about 2" at 100 yds from my 1917 Enfield and...

I bought a Win 94 BigBore at a gun show about 20 yrs ago on a whim, wow was that a good deal! The more you use it the better you'll like it. Mine shoots 250 grainers and 265 grainers about equally...

The Lyman 311284 shoots extremely well for me in a 1917 Enfield, a Ruger #1, and a Colt Light Rifle, all 30-06's. The Lyman 31141 will also shoot well in them plus it is good in 30-30's and 308's....

I would like to buy one of your 70# boxes if you still have enough to include me in the sale.

Wow! More good info than I'll be able to try out for awhile. Thanks to all for the practical advice - I'm looking forward to an ever-improving relationship with my 1917.

Thanks for the reply. I'll start working on those loads as you suggested. Early results showed promise with 31141 and 5744 powder.

I would like to try Trail Boss in 30-06. Can you give me some advice on loads for Lyman 31141 0r 311284?

I am now the owner of a really nice looking Eddystone 1917 Enfield 30-06 service rifle and would like to develop some cast boolit loads for 100 yd match shooting. I have Lyman molds 31141, 311284,...

My 35 Whelen is a Rem 700 Classic with the 1-16 twist. It really likes the RCBS 35-200FN gascheck bullet with almost any of the medium burning powders. I load it close to 2000 fps and get good groups...

My rifle is a Ruger M-77R, same as it came from the factory but glass-bedded now. My 358 Win loads with the RCBS 200gr FN have all been good as long as I keep velocities at or below 2000fps. Loads I...

The Lyman 31141 170-gr FN works well in my 336. My favorite load is 24 grs Reloder 7 for about 1900 fps. This shoots as well as jacketed bullets in my 336 so there will be no more jacketed bullets.

Thanks for the good advice guys. I bought some cleaners and some contractors pencils. Now all I have to do is the tender loving care.

My 358 Winchester hunting load is the 200 gr RCBS 35FN with 45 grs RL-12. This works extremely well in my old Ruger M-77R with alox lube. They don't make RL-12 anymore so I'll have to find another...

My Model 94 Big Bore shoots well with the Lyman 375449 GC bullet lubed with alox using 22 - 23 grs of XMR-5744 plus Super Grex filler. This is not a heavy load, only about 1500-1600fps but it is all...

I have purchased several used Lyman molds but they all look like a good cleaning is needed before casting. Any suggestions for cleaning cast-iron molds?