I was told that the old Winchester 30-30's were designed to use a 170 grain bullet. I see a lot of 308 bullets tend to be a bit lighter. I see in Lee molds a range of 150 grain to 200 grain. At NOE I see mostly bullets running to the heavier side in .310 molds.
I bought a Lee DC MOLD C309-170-F for loading 30-30 based on that recommendation. It was for a family member who plinks with the grandkids from time to time but no real accuracy testing is expected. It worked so good enough.
I know that a given firearm may love a weight or profile that does not follow the "norm" but as I consider buying a mold or molds for 30 caliber I am wondering if folks can recommend weights or molds that have given them good results. Really looking at broad coverage of different rounds with decent accuracy.
I suppose with the low cost of Lee 2 cavity molds I could purchase a couple of molds in the same profile as the 170 grain I already have. Just wondering what weights would be most promising for loading the broadest range of 30 rifle rounds.
I expect that I would powder coat rifle bullets.
Link is to Lee 30 molds but I would certainly consider NOE or MP or Lyman. Possibly Accurate molds, never done business with them but folks who have recommend them. I'm inclined toward a mold in .310 when I was looking at NOE. I figure sizing down is easier than making them bigger.
https://www.titanreloading.com/lee-m...t-molds/30-cal