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NavyGuns45
11-13-2020, 08:08 PM
I've read threads saying the TL309-230-5R has stability issues & undersized for a lot of people. Lee also makes .30 cal molds from 113 to 200 grain. If you're not going for subsonic, is any of these better than the rest for .300 Blackout?

What about their 7.62x39 bullets, the C312-155-2R or CTL312-160-2R - if you're going to powdercoat and shoot supersonic, is the tumble lube or traditional groove the better choice?

C312-185-1R a contender?

Goofy
11-14-2020, 05:54 PM
You need to slug your barrel first and avoid the speculation.

Bashby
11-15-2020, 11:24 AM
You should edit your thread title to say molds, not dies.

Conditor22
11-15-2020, 04:11 PM
NavyGuns45 You can ask a moderator to change the title of your thread.

My "heavies are from NOE, can't help you there but

I have good results with the C312-155-2R over H-110 at 1045 fps

Jniedbalski
11-15-2020, 04:58 PM
I have good results with the lee .312 160 tl 2R bullet but only in different 30 cal’s. 308, 7.62/39 30/30

cwlongshot
11-15-2020, 06:48 PM
We have seven different 300 BO firearms.
Two different 230g molds where crap in these guns.

ALL OF THEM shot the 155g well to VERY WELL!

CW

Texas Gun
11-15-2020, 06:53 PM
Has anybody ever tried shooting the 30 carbine bullets out of 300 blackout the 110 Gr

RU shooter
11-15-2020, 07:57 PM
I've used the 155/160 sks bullets the 185 and also the 150 fn and the 160 rn all shot well at regular speeds . If you plan on powder coating it's gonna increase the nose dia on all of them so keep that in mind when looking for a bullet

Fishman
11-16-2020, 06:53 PM
The Lee 155 shoots well but if you have a tight throat they can be a bit of a pain, especially if you powder coat. I liked them well enough to buy the NOE version with the flat tip and it shoots just a well. I run them with H110.

6622729
11-17-2020, 10:34 PM
I'm shooting the Lee 230gr to MOA at 100yds in Ruger American Ranch bolt action rifle in MDT LSS chassis. The boolits are dropping undersize and out of round (.308 x .312) in Lyman #2 alloy from the Lee 2 cavity mold. However, 2 coats of powder coat then sized at .309 they become round and fly great with AA1680. Chrono'd at 1170fps.

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