30-06 bullet mold

[michael m]

I would like a 180-200 grain +/- mold to use in a prewar model 70. 30-06

What would you recommend? I am not trying to set world records,
just shoot hopefully 1" groups at 100. I shoot well. This is just for fun.

[waksupi]

I would go with a 200-220 gr. Loverin design.

[bangerjim]

I cast. PC. and shoot all the Lee 30's with great success in all my '06's. And my 30-30's, too

banger

[newrib]

I use a Lyman 311299. If I had to buy another it would be the same mold but I would choose the NOE version of the same mold. The NOE molds are easy to make good bullets with.

[Outpost75]

+1 for #311299. I like the NOE version and for a light plinker load 12 grs. of #2400 or 8 grs. of Bullseye without the GC, or for a nearly full charge load which cycles my M1 Garand from 36-40 grs. of 4064, RL15 or Varget, with the GC.

[Budzilla 19]

Old Lee 190-RNFP mold, size 'em to 309, gas check, HI-TEK bullet coating,29 grns of IMR-4198, col to crimp groove, fire them all day long!! No problems so far, will shoot .5" or less if you do you part!!! ( sure wish Lee would make this mould in a six-cavity! I would buy one tomorrow) Good shooting.

[leadman]

I have been shooting the Lee 200gr 30 caliber lately and it has been working real well. I also shoot the Lyman 311041, 170gr FN in my 1903a3 sporter and they will shoot less than .5" at 100 yards at times. Very consistent around moa most times.

[skeet1]

I am very partial to the Lee 312-185 sized .311 for my 03-A3.

Ken

[hylander]

NOE 202gr. 312299 on top of 18.0 gr. 2400

[Cmm_3940]

Here's another one to consider. NOE 188gr FP '30 Hunter'

http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/product...1nlum7tnv7nu27

Regarding the 311299, I recommend avoiding the newer Lyman version of this mold. The one I bought drops boolits with noses at ~.2995", which is too small for a bore rider design in my Mod. 70., Mod. 54, and M1903. They shoot like banannas. If you decide on a 311299, you definitely want the NOE version, not Lymans.

[cga]

Another vote for the NOE 311299

[ubetcha]

I recall someone using the RCBS 165gr sil over I think 13gr of Red dot. I have not tried this load yet, but will when it warms up outside to get to the range

[richhodg66]

I have found the 311284 to be a great bullet in my '06.

[michael m]

No one has mentioned any Saeco 30 cal.s?

[lotech]

Your choices are many. In my pre-'64 Model 70 .30-06, I'm currently using a ww Lyman #314299 (hollowpointed by Eric Ohlen). This bullet and the regular non-HP version are bother very accurate, sized to .311" and seated to where they are slightly engraved. Best loads have been with 20 grains SR4759 and 21 grains 5744; muzzle velocities in the mid-1600s.

A few alternates in your selected weight range that shoot well in about any .30 cal. are the SAECO #301 & #315 and RCBS 30-180-FN & 30-180-SP.

[MBTcustom]

It's not really as heavy as you are wanting, but you might look into my 30XCB bullet design available from NOE molds.
Even though it only weighs 165 grains, it has proven to be very accurate and easy to use in the 30-06. It's all the bullet you would need for target shooting.
it was designed for shooting high velocity, but it's no slouch in the accuracy department, and is a modern design that reflects the advancements that have been made in bullet lube.

[Larry Gibson]

+1 on the 30 XCB, it is excellent in the 30-06 and most other .30 caliber cartridges.

Larry Gibson

[lar45]

The Ranch Dog 165 was very easy to get to shoot well at low velocities.
lubed with 45-45-10.
This is from my 30-06 Mauser.
I did pick up the 30XCB mold from NOE and have some bullets cast. Now I just need the time to load them and get some shootin in.

[Moonie]

I like the Accurate Molds 245gr GC in my 30-06, 35gr H4895 gives me around 1,950fps, is accurate and will likely shoot through any critter I choose to point it at.

[Rich/WIS]

Think a bigger issue is load, not bullet mold. Have several molds for my 06's and all perform well, although not 1" at 100 yards. Other consideration is what is rifle capable of, my pre war M70 won't do better than 1 1/4" with jacketed, and that is with a lot of testing. My better cast loads run about 2-21/2" at 100 yards and although I haven't tested every possible combination I suspect that may be the limit of accuracy in the rifle.