30/30 and 32 sp

[kidmma]

I have a Marlin in 30/30 and a win 32 sp. I'd like to run a plain based bullet in each one. Just for range and possibly a light hunting load. any suggestions? The Marlin is micro groove.

thx

[pietro]

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I respectfully suggest that you pose your question in the "cast boolits" section of this forum's "guns & shooting" at the top of the home page.

Your question might receive wider readership, and likely a multitude of suggestions, there.


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[osteodoc08]

What equipment do you have and what budget for molds? Are you gonna cast them or just buy store bought boolits?

[Duckiller]

Don't worry about the micro groove. Ignore Lyman's 1600fps comments. Don't remember the number but I have a 150 gr flat nosed gas checked mold from Lyman that works great for 30-30. I use a Lee 8mm mold for the 32 WS. You don't need screeming velocity for either caliber at closer ranges. 1500-1700 will kill Bambi and friends at 100 yds or so with very little recoil. There are lots of good powders for these guns. I use Trailboss because I have plenty. Other powders will give yu a MV of less that 2000fps will work fine.I would look for something like H4198 or IMR 3031. Keep recoil down and these calibers are fuin to shoot.

[popper]

This sectio has plenty of info for both. Marlins typically need hard alloy sized 311. Typically 150-185gr. long list of powders that work fine. Wait a bit, others will chime in. In the mean time, peruse a lot of the posts here.

[OverMax]

Accurate mold for the 30-30
http://www.accuratemolds.com/bullet_...=31-170L-D.png

Accurate mold for the 32 Special
http://www.accuratemolds.com/bullet_...=32-170D-D.png

[richhodg66]

The 321232 has worked well for me in the .32 Special. The limited shooting I've done with it worked well in a .32-40 as well.

There should be plenty of options out there for the .30-30.

[bob208]

i have the lee 170 flat point for .30-30. I use the lyman 165 gr. round nose lavern made for the 8m/m. it works well in .32 spl and .32-40 also. but both are gas check

[pietro]

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I respectfully suggest that you pose your question in the "cast boolits" section of this forum's "guns & shooting" at the top of the home page.

Your question might receive wider readership, and likely a multitude of suggestions, there.

I stand corrected, gents !


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[kidmma]

I stand corrected, gents !


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Thanks had no idea best place was to put it!

[three50seven]

The 155gr .30 cal bullets from Acme bullet perform well out of my microgroove Marlin using either Trailboss or Unique.

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[Hick]

I am very happy with both the Lee 324175 and the Ideal 321437 in my 32 WS. I shoot them both plain based, with Ben's red.