30-30 mold

[rdlange]

I need 30-30 mold. Please recommend. Will be using in a Marlin 336 and a single shot. Lots to choose from, so other than Lyman 311041 which I already know is good. What about the Lyman 311466?

Thanks.

[Maven]

Take a look at this thread, rd: http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?180923-30-30-micro-groove-and-cast

[DeadWoodDan]

311165

[Shuz]

My vote is for the RCBS 30-150FN

[HiVelocity]

Oh you would open this up...............lol! I have a couple for all my 30 caliber rifles. In order of preference in 30-30; Ranch Dog 311-165-RF (HP), 180gr NOE 311041 (HP), NOE 311-155-RF, and Lee 309-150-RF. Slug your barrel first, then try a handful from those who can provide you some at little, or no, cost "before" you obligate yourself and you end up having several that are "iffy". I too have a single shot. You can load any .30 caliber bullet design that fits your bore since its not in any magazine. I have a 180 grain. 311332 with a gas check that works well.

HiVelocity

[DeanWinchester]

Accurate Molds 31-180E; 180g plain base. Sized .311 over 10.0g of Unique. SUPERB!!!!!!

[rdlange]

OK, thanks. RD is no longer making molds, BUT went to NOE site and they offer the 311 165 [RD] as of 13jan13, in 2, 4 & 5 cavity. So....

[runfiverun]

get one and size to 311 your marlin will thank you.

[shredder]

I have had really good luck with the lee 170 grn flat nose. Although I shoot it in my '06, I shoot at 1500fps. Easily doable in the 30-30 and a good game worthy boolit as well.

[popper]

DeanWinchester what alloy are you using for the PB? how accurate @ 50, 100? I tried unique but am trying 2400 now as the unique wasn't very accurate. I'm guessing the unique load gets you up around 1500 fps.

[Larry Gibson]

The Lyman 311041 is the "standard" by which all others are judged by, particularly for the 30-30 in a lever gun.

Larry Gibson