NOE / Ranch dog alternative

[Retumbo]

Just wondering who makes an alternative/equivalent to NOE's Ranch dog C311 165Gr. RF RG2 cavity GC (RD).

I have emailed NOE and have got no response. Does not look like they have made them in a while.
Preferably aluminum or steel.

[jmort]

Accurate, anyway you want it

[jmort]

Ranch Dog did not design that bullet with a hollow-point. Michael realizes that a decent meplat is all you need, which has been proven. If you don't want a real Ranch Dog 165 grain 30-30, then wait for the contraption.

[Retumbo]

Ranch Dog did not design that bullet with a hollow-point. Michael realizes that a decent meplat is all you need, which has been proven. If you don't want a real Ranch Dog 165 grain 30-30, then wait for the contraption.

I'm buying for looks, not function.

[dragon813gt]

I'm buying for looks, not function.

I don't think I've ever heard anyone say that when it comes to bullet design. Guns, cars and a bunch of other stuff.....you bet.

You can always buy one from Accurate and hollowpoint it w/ the Forster tool.

[Retumbo]

I don't think I've ever heard anyone say that when it comes to bullet design. Guns, cars and a bunch of other stuff.....you bet.

You can always buy one from Accurate and hollowpoint it w/ the Forster tool.

Already have half a dozen other .30 molds which cast bullets that perform their assigned duties most admirably. Just looking for something more exotic.

[jmort]

I am not sure what exotic means in this context. Shoot, kill, Dead.
Too bad the Ranch Dog is not "exotic". It just kills things.

[square butte]

I'm buying for looks, not function.

A man after my own heart ( smile )

[texassako]

You could always send one off to Erik at http://www.hollowpointmold.com/

[Gamsek]

This will give you 159grs with FP and 151grs with HP, its a GC 308 Hunting (312-159 GC HP/FP) from MP-Molds, so you can have both worlds. Very accurate in 308 and 300BO.

[jmort]

I have this mold ^^^
Good for .308
30-30 = Ranch Dog 165

[Smoke4320]

I have that MP mold as well .. its been excellent in 300 blackout, 30 Herrett and 308

[375RUGER]

I'm buying for looks, not function.

You could just buy the tumble lube version then.

[MT Gianni]

You could just buy the tumble lube version then.

I nominate the above for post of the Year.

[popper]

Interesting loading got BO.

[quasi]

you need to clean your mold before you damage it. Put some Bullplate on the lead scabs, wait a few minutes and scrape off with a chop stick.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

Just wondering who makes an alternative/equivalent to NOE's Ranch dog C311 165Gr. RF RG2 cavity GC (RD).

I have emailed NOE and have got no response. Does not look like they have made them in a while.
Preferably aluminum or steel.

I would call Al, the number is at the bottom of his website.
I see he has Zero stock of any C311 Ranch Dog molds, that's a popular one, I'm sure if he is asked he'll make time to squeeze it in a batch.

[hockeynick39]

If you want the GC version:
http://www.accuratemolds.com/bullet_...31-165RG-D.png

If you want the PB version:
http://www.accuratemolds.com/bullet_...=31-165R-D.png

I use the PB version because I make my own PB gas checks. Haven't tested any yet because it has been too warm here in recent weeks, hurricanes, and now cross country meets. I have a set with regular lube and another set with powder coating ready to go for two different Winchester 1894s.

[Retumbo]

Those would be great if they were offered with a hollowpoint option.