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wch
09-11-2012, 07:22 AM
I need a steer to sources for these 30 cal molds.
Thanks.
adrians
09-11-2012, 07:33 AM
E- bay. :?:
HARRYMPOPE
09-11-2012, 08:51 AM
If you just want to plink the Lyman 311008 is a good one.Up to 100 yards it shoots pretty darn well.
J..
09-11-2012, 04:48 PM
Depending on your final use, the #311008 or the #311410 might suit your needs. Prior to the advent of the gas check, Ideal made zillions of different .30 caliber moulds that differed basically in just weight and size of the base band. Many of the older Krag bullet designs were plainbase. Most of those plainbase heavy .30's were discontinued back in the late 70's but the more common ones still turn up on eBay with some regularity.

Of course, if youre so inclined, you can always turn the gas check heel off of a new mould.
adrians
09-11-2012, 06:00 PM
If you just want to plink the Lyman 311008 is a good one.Up to 100 yards it shoots pretty darn well.

i concur.
Ben
09-11-2012, 06:54 PM
I have been interested in shooting plain based bullets in .30 cal. rifles for some time. I have some factory designs but about 2 yrs. ago I chose to make a plain based bullet out of a factory gas checked design.
I've got some money in this mold ! ! , but I dont' regret a penny of it.

If you take out the " 2 O'clock round " from the group below( and that round is most likely me..not the rifle ) ....this SAECO # 315 plain base is basically shooting in 1 hole at 50 yards. Shot with my Ruger # 1, 30-06.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/SAECO%20%20315%20Plain%20Base/021.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/SAECO%20%20315%20Plain%20Base/015.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/SAECO%20%20315%20Plain%20Base/016.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/SAECO%20%20315%20Plain%20Base/013.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/SAECO%20%20315%20Plain%20Base/018.jpg

Lubed with Ben's RED

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/SAECO%20%20315%20Plain%20Base/022.jpg

I've also sized some 3115" and tumble lubed them with Lee Liquid Alox:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/SAECO%20%20315%20Plain%20Base/001.jpg
wch
09-11-2012, 08:08 PM
Ben,
That's exactly what I've been looking for!
I ordered one and will proceed as you have.
Thank you to all who answered.
Ben
09-11-2012, 08:18 PM
wch :

If I can be of any other assistance, please call on me.

You may also want to do a bit of reading here on the SAECO # 315 :

http://www.castpics.net/subsite2/ByCaliber/saeco315.pdf

Ben
Doc Highwall
09-12-2012, 06:03 PM
Redding/SAECO list a 30 caliber bullet mould #630 140 gr FP for 30-30 in their product catalog.
HARRYMPOPE
09-12-2012, 06:28 PM
Redding/SAECO list a 30 caliber bullet mould #630 140 gr FP for 30-30 in their product catalog.

I have that one in a 4 cavity and it shoots very well.Mine casts rifht at .310 and a .301 nose.it hasn't shot well in the bigger dia. 30's but the 30-30 has been a good home for it.It reminds me of the ideal 3117 i have samples of or the Bud Welsh bullet.

George