30-30 Flat Nose mold choice?

[PBSmith]

I have one and really like it , But I have only used it in my trusty 30-30 Winchester . I kept a eye out for a ideal Lyman for a year or so but most of what I saw were in ruff shape or rather pricey so for a shore- thing I went to NOE . If you want to try some I'd be glad to send you some .

Thanks toallmy. PM sent.

[PBSmith]

Like many, I'm especially fond of the Lee C309-170-FN.

Tatume, if the Lee mold dropped to spec size (0.309), the bullets would be useless in my rifles.

[PBSmith]

I own a Marlin 336 built in 1948 and the Lee C309-150-F is it's favorite. If bullet is to be used for hunting anything larger than small deer you might be better served with more weight. Be careful in looking over the specs before you buy. A lot of the heavier bullets have a nose that is too long to feed in the lever actions when seated to the crimp groove. Gp

Thank you for that reminder, gpidaho.

[PBSmith]

The NOE 30 caliber bullets are on sale right now, so this is a good time to get one.

Thanks ELkins. The sale is what prompted ths thread. I should look into the RanchDog designs before buying. I've read some about them and come away confused as to which version would be best suited for my needs.

[toallmy]

Got your message , I'm sorta confused with the ranch dog molds also , I see the tumble and standard lube grove , but they come in different weight also .

[sghart3578]

I usually shoot the Lee 150-RF in my 336. I have to "Beagle" it to get it to size and gas check at .311" but it shoots very well.

I have recently purchased an Arsenal mold:

http://arsenalmolds.com/bullet-molds...it=99999999999

It drops large enough to gas check and size to .311".

I have only had it long enough for one range trip but 25 gr of IMR3031 had me hitting clay pigeons at 75 yards with ease.

My rifle is a 1952 Marlin 336 with a Skinner peep sight.


Steve in N CA

[Tom W.]

I've had a Ranch Dog mold for years. Sized, lubed and with a gas check it weighs 170 grains or so. I mostly use it for Fire forming my 30-06 A.I. with light loads of Red Dot, but Have used it and loaded it for a late hunting buddy of mine for his 30/30, and it works like a dream! My youngest son has used it with my NEF single shot 30/30 and did really well with it, too. I'm in the process of loading up some 30/30 rounds now, I just got the dies set up for my press and am deciding on a powder to use. I probably won't hunt with the rifle, but just getting out and shooting accurate rounds that I put together has a benefit....

[Texas by God]

I usually shoot the Lee 150-RF in my 336. I have to "Beagle" it to get it to size and gas check at .311" but it shoots very well.

I have recently purchased an Arsenal mold:

http://arsenalmolds.com/bullet-molds...it=99999999999

It drops large enough to gas check and size to .311".

I have only had it long enough for one range trip but 25 gr of IMR3031 had me hitting clay pigeons at 75 yards with ease.

My rifle is a 1952 Marlin 336 with a Skinner peep sight.


Steve in N CA

25 grs of 3031 and the Lee 150f sized .309 will put 3 shots in an inch and a quarter consistently from my 30-30 bolt action.
A great combo.

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[toallmy]

I guess I will give the ranch dog a try , I ordered one yesterday a 165 gr plan base with lube groves .

[Shiloh]

I can't seem to get the .311 size with any alloy. Larry Gibson recommended Lyman #2. I make about .3105 with it. For my rifle, i'd really like to try a .31141 that ois .311. Other factor is the limitations of the rifle and the shooters vision.

Shiloh

[Shiloh]

I can't seem to get the .311 size with any alloy. Larry Gibson recommended Lyman #2. I make about .3105 with it. For my rifle, i'd really like to try a .31141 that ois .311. Other factor is the limitations of the rifle and the shooters vision.

Shiloh