Ranch Dog 311 Molds

[JP_McNeal]

Guys,

I am new to the forum and new to casting. However, I am looking for a few of Ranch Dog's old designs.

C311-165-RF
C311-170-RF

Both tumble lube and "original" bullet designs for JM marlins.

I know that he is no longer in binness, and that his molds are sought after. I would like to have Tom @ accurate make me some.

However, I am unsure which, if any, of his designs are true copies of RD's. I believe the 170grn may be the 31-170F.

I have reached out to Tom recently as well, but have yet to hear back. Hopefully soon.

Jake

[DeadWoodDan]

Like this one:
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?418218-WTS-molds

[cupajoe]

As I recall, all Michaels designs were tumble lube bullets. Tom's 31-170FT is a close copy of Michael's early design for the 30-30 Win in early Marlin 336 rifles. It was originally the TLC-311-165-RF. He later renamed it the TLC-311-170-RF to more closely reflect the actual weight.

[kungfustyle]

https://arsenalmolds.com/products?product_id=84&limit=100 , https://arsenalmolds.com/products?product_id=104&limit=100 and https://arsenalmolds.com/products?product_id=107&limit=100. Take your pick. $83 for a new 4 cav mold is a great price for a fantastic mold. Just my input good luck.

[JP_McNeal]

After further reading and research I have modified my search, but only in the lube groove design.

It is the “traditional/conventional” lube groove design that I am after. I believe it was after NOE started making his moulds that it was offered, and they dubbed it the NOE 311-165-GC RF.

However, also looks to me like the 311-170 Grain RF from Arsenal is a direct copy of that, simply named a 170 since it drops closer to 170. Can anyone confirm that for a fact?

I found a sketch of the NOE 311-165-GC RF from Swede under the archives section here. I will likely either have Accurate cut me a mold to that spec, or purchase this one from Arsenal, if someone would confirm for me that they are in fact the same.

Many thanks.

Jake

[DeadWoodDan]

They are very close. You can compare NOE print to Arsenal print dimensions. NOE just provides more specs. Good luck I am sure either will perform very well.

[toallmy]

I have enjoyed shooting the NOE version SC .311-165 -RF in plain base .

[bluejay75]

I always get tempted to try other molds but keep coming back to this design. For me it holds 1.5 moa reliably at 1800 FPS PB powder coated. Does what I need a 308 to do. 180 grain NOE version.

[cwlongshot]

Join the club!! Its a long known and good bullet. I have been wanting a d looking myself for more thena. Few years. There are many watching for them!!

I ordered a Arsenal late last month and I should have it tomorrow. Its a 311-170 RD. Probably uour best option as well.

CW

[JP_McNeal]

I ordered a Arsenal late last month and I should have it tomorrow. Its a 311-170 RD. Probably uour best option as well.

CW

Id love to hear your opinion of that mold when it arrives. Website currently says 5-6wk back order, but would gladly wait a month. It does seem the best option for that bullet at the moment.

[bluejay75]

This is one of three in Ranchdog 311 series I think called short necks.

https://noebulletmolds.com/site/shop/308-311/tl310-165-rf-ap1/tl310-165-rf-ap1-4-cavity-gc-brass-rd/

This is the mold you’re referring to.