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Crosbyman
05-24-2013, 12:30 PM
I was given a NOE mold 311 165Gr. RF 4 cavity PB (RD) by a guy at work. He wants me to cast him some boolits. He wants to use these in the 30-30 and 30-06.Although I only cast and shoot lead for 9mm and 45, I have not done rifle boolits. It is my understanding that a GC is required at any rifle velocity to prevent leading. Can you experience rifle casters guide me?
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H.Callahan
05-24-2013, 01:07 PM
It is my understanding that a GC is required at any rifle velocity to prevent leading
Nope. A plain base boolit is fine at moderate velocities, if cast out of an appropriate alloy and fit appropriately to the gun in question.

338RemUltraMag
05-24-2013, 04:48 PM
I would say 1400 FPS as a top end velocity, but it really is going to be determined by the rifle.

wvmanchu
05-24-2013, 04:50 PM
Nope. A plain base boolit is fine at moderate velocities, if cast out of an appropriate alloy and fit appropriately to the gun in question.

Don't forget the proper lube.

Crosbyman
05-24-2013, 07:30 PM
I normarlly use 45-45-10 for pistol; good for rifle >1400 FPS?