.30 cal. 190 gr. Plain Base

[Ben]

I purchased a 2 cav. Modern Bond mold from HARRYMPOPE ( George ), a few days ago.

Seems to be a very nice mold. Very nice condition for its age.( probably 1940's ? ? )

Cast two different plain based bullets. A 140 gr. and a 190 gr.
George says that the 190 gr. version was a real shooter for him.
The rear drive band with my alloy is running about .312" which is about ideal for my application .

I've cast some of the 190 gr. bullets and am ready to load and test at the range in a couple of my 06' rifles here in a few days.

I'll be shooting these sub - 1,200 fps.

Wish me luck.

Ben

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[94Doug]

Ben,

I don't think luck will play into this......


Doug

[HORNET]

If the dimensions are right for your barrels they should work pretty good out of a 12" twist or faster. Don't know if they'll be stable out of a 14" at 1200 fps. It should hold on to velocity fairly well. That little 140 looks like it would be fun out of my .30 Badger...

[frnkeore]

Hmmmmmmmmmm, that bullet looks familar. LOL

I traded it to George a couple of years ago. I never did shoot it even though I had it for years so, I cann't say how it preformed for me. I did cast up a bunch to try when I get around to it but, as you can see, I haven't done that yet :( I'm kinda glad you beat me to it since I know you'll use it, I would have liked to have it back as it's a rare mold.

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[Ben]

Frank,

The " number diameters " on the bands and nose of the bullet look real good for my rifles. I have 1-10 twist barrels so there should be no problems at all with stability of the bullet. I'm sizing .3115 " and I'll seat the bullet up into the lands about 1/16" - 1/8 " .

I'll keep you informed.

Best,

Ben

[frnkeore]

Ben,
Thank you using it and keeping us informed. it should be one of the best PB spitzer molds out there. There won't be any stablazition issues with it. I shoot bullets as long as 1.2 in my 14 twist single shot Douglas barrel @1400 fps.

Frank

[kir_kenix]

Those look real pretty! I think I have a GB 190 gr .30 mold around here somewhere with a profile similiar to yours. I should dig it out and give it a try (never used it).

Let us know how it shoots! I really, really like the looks of that boolit.

[HARRYMPOPE]

Hmmmmmmmmmm, that bullet looks familar. LOL

I traded it to George a couple of years ago. I never did shoot it even though I had it for years so, I cann't say how it preformed for me. I did cast up a bunch to try when I get around to it but, as you can see, I haven't done that yet :( I'm kinda glad you beat me to it since I know you'll use it, I would have liked to have it back as it's a rare mold.

Frankhttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/imagehosting/thum_8852505a28f0dd94f.jpg (http://castboolits.gunloads.com/vbimghost.php?do=displayimg&imgid=6750)

after i got this one from you i got two 2 cavities of teh 190g about a month apart.i still have the plainbase RN i got and it shoots very well


George