What Have I got here??

[Gordyf]

Hi All
Was given a box of goodies the other day, "you do guns, maybe you can do something with this old stuff".
Among other things, there is a bunch of these 180 grain rifle bullets, some checked, some not, but a bunch of checks. Measure at .309, I think they may be the ticket for my old US 30-40.
Does anyone recognise the mold?, and they may need to be re-lubed. The box was store apparently in a hot place, the lube has gotten sticky and runny.
Thoughts?

Thanx in advance72896

[MtGun44]

Almost like a 311291, but too many lube grooves. Not sure. Does it have a RN or FN?

Bill

[MBTcustom]

If they work, send a few of them to Tom at Accurate molds, and he will duplicate them at no charge. You get a premium mold, exactly like the samples, and he's pretty fast too. What else could you ask for?

[MT Gianni]

RCBS 180 FN? except most of those weigh in closer to 195 gr.

[Gordyf]

Bill, Tim and MT Gianni
Thanx for the replies. They are in fact Flat nose and there is evidence in this box that 30-30 was one of the things he was in to. They consistantly are just under 190 with the checks He at least loaded for a 30-30 Contender as some are marked that way.
It really is kinda fun trying get into the former owner's mind set. We coulda been good friends.

I am not set up to do cast rifle bullets. Will need some direction installing checks on those that don't have and re-doing the lube. I am going to try these in the US 30-40.

[MtGun44]

311041 seems pretty likely, nominal wt is 174, so 190 is heavy.

Bill