Mosin Nagant Mold

[wtfooptimax200]

I was wondering if anyone has tried either of the Ranch Dog 311 boolits in a Mosin Nagant? Everyone seems to love them in the lever guns, is there anything that would stop you from using them in a Nagant? Thoughts are appreciated!

[Maven]

That depends on how large the MN's bore is v. how large the RD mold casts. If .311" it would be too small for my MN, for example.

[wtfooptimax200]

Good point...I was thinking from a geometry perspective. Are there any issues in these guns with this design?

[runfiverun]

well since they can't agree on a bore/groove diameter, i am sure their throat dimensions have a tendancy to vary also.
you'll just have to look at the mold and your rifle and decide if they are compatable.

[I'll Make Mine]

Yep. For my 91/30, .314 would be the smallest mold that works well (though in fact the .314 mold I bought drops at .317 with the wheel weights I've tested in it); unfortunately, the .309 mold I bought drops at only .311; the good news is, I was planning to size those down to .301 and paper patch to .315...

[warf73]

Mine shoots well with .311" boolits but I have a tight Mosin, considering my buddy bought one from the same guy and his bore takes a .314".

I would slug your barrel before you buy anything.

[Maven]

Bullet fit, both bore and throat, trumps bullet design in most instances. Loverin and bore riding types, e.g., clones of Lyman #311467 and Ly. #314299, respectively, are excellent performers if they fit your MN and you don't push them to warp speeds. Unfortunately I haven't seen the RD mold you referred to earlier.