311041 in a Savage 308??

[Lizard333]

Does anyone do this. I love this boolit in my 30-30's, and was wondering if anyone has tried it a bolt action 308. I am pretty sure that it will suffer in long range shooting, 150 plus yards, but thought I could shoot this at a hundred yards. Any comments are appreciated. If this isn't a good round, can you suggest a good mold. Thanks!!

[caillouetr9981]

Have used this bullet for years, mostly in .30-06, but also in 30-30, .308, and .30-Herrett. It did good work in all of them.

It is a GREAT 100-yard hunting bullet, if you're not trying to set speed records.

Might not be the most accurate - you often have to try a LOT of loads to get one that works well, but hey, shooting a lot is one of the best reasons for molding bullets!

Reggie

[2Tite]

In my heavy barrellled 700 Remington, using H4227, Im getting grouips from 3/4 inch to 1 1/8inch very consistently. For me it's the go to bullet for 30 cal.

[longbow]

I have had very good results with this boolit in my .308 over 19 to 22 grs. IMR4227.

Also, a friend used some of my loads in his Savage 99 lever action .308 to win a shoot ~ small local shoot but still he, was shooting against "J" bullets.

Longbow

[jhrosier]

I've had good results with the 31141 in 30-06, 308, 30-40 Krag, 7.5 Swiss, and a B barreled Finn Mosin.

Jack

[Larry Gibson]

Shoots fine in bolt actions in other .30 cals than 30-30. I've used it for years in the .308W and the '06 for deer to 200 yards. It is my "go to" .30 cal hunting bullet.

Larry Gibson

[selmerfan]

It's almost like you're flashing the Ben-signal. Can't believe he hasn't chimed in yet. YES - I use this boolit in my .308 with good success, just targets and steel, but I'm pretty sure Ben took out some whitetailed deer with it last year.

[Lizard333]

This is good news. I'm going to give it a try then. It has been great in my 30-30, so I'm looking forward to trying it. Thanks for the info!

[Rocky Raab]

I have the Lee version, and it is my ONLY .30-cal bullet. I've used it in the .30-30, .308 and even a 30 Herrett. Great bullet.

[LUCKYDAWG13]

works great in my Encore 308 :)

[Hang Fire]

Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook, 4th edition lists it for the .308, and several other 30 caliber cartridges.

[Hang Fire]

I've had good results with the 31141 in 30-06, 308, 30-40 Krag, 7.5 Swiss, and a B barreled Finn Mosin.

Jack

I think the 311041 was listed as the 31141 in Lyman's 3rd edition CB handbook. Yep, just looked it up. t'was.

[MT Gianni]

Add 100 yards to your best accuracy estimate.

[Lizard333]

I am going to be ordering some sizing dies for this boolit and I was wondering what you are using? I am currently sizing my 311041 to 309, but I have only been using it in pre-64 winchester 30-30's. I am thinking that 311 is good place to start, but I am not sure. Won't have access to the rifle, as my nephew is using on a hunting trip, for another couple weeks.

[wmitty]

I've got an older '99 with the lever safety in .308 and it shoots this boolet very well with Re-7. Downed a few hogs with it, also.

[1Shirt]

Shoots well in all my 30's including my 308 Sav, and my K-31 Swiss when sized down to .309. Have it in HP and standard, and find the HP version to have a very slight advantage in accuracy in my rifles.
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