Mold for 30 Reece

[eric_2902]

I’m looking for a mold that to use for my 30 Reese Contender barrel. Something close to .309 135 Grain RNFP GC.

I see Missouri Bullet Company sells cast bullets like im looking for but I like to cast my own.

The closest I’ve found thus far is the LEE C309-150F but that is a tad heavier than I want.

Any thoughts or recommendations?

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322347

[barrabruce]

Better off giving a throat, bore + groove diameters and rate of twist.
Expected velocity?
Just target or hunting?
I suppose 16-1700 fps with 4198 then you will need gas check or paper patched.

Pb big 22lr loads ?

[Recycled bullet]

Some of the noe mold would fit the pattern you want

[Jack Stanley]

I've got one from Accurate that's about a hundred thirty grains . Flat nose and plain base with two small grease grooves . I think the number is 120-E but I really don't remember for certain . It was designed by BA Bore for the Badger cartridge and works very well there .

Jack

[Jeff Michel]

I've had pretty good results with a 311241 or a 311291 but they are both in the 150 grain range.

[WRideout]

Lee makes a 120 gr GC round nose that may work for you. C309120R

Wayne

[jdgabbard]

Yeah, 135gr is a little nonstandard I believe. You shouldn't have a problem finding a 120gr, but the next "normal" step up is probably going to be a 150gr bullet. There are obviously exceptions if you're willing to go to more of a spire point. Such as the 145gr 'Elvis' bullet over at Arsenal Molds. Or if you want a flat point Accurate has the 30-140-L, 30-140-S, 31-130L, 31-135B and a few others.

[Recycled bullet]

https://noebulletmolds.com/site/shop/bullet-moulds/308-311/htc310-135-rn-by3/htc310-135-rn-by3-4-cavity-pb/

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[eric_2902]

https://noebulletmolds.com/site/shop/bullet-moulds/308-311/htc310-135-rn-by3/htc310-135-rn-by3-4-cavity-pb/

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Awesome, this one may just do the trick. Thank you.


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[longbow]

Mihec has the 311410 at 130 gr. solid

https://www.mp-molds.com/product/mp-311-410-hollow-point-mold-multi-choice/

and a 140 gr. sledgehammer

https://www.mp-molds.com/product/314-140-sledgehammer-hollow-point-gas-check-4-cavity-mold/
https://www.mp-molds.com/product/311-140-sledgehammer-hollow-point-multi-choice-no-lube-groove/

Then there is Accurate Molds

https://www.accuratemolds.com/catalog.php?page=2#catalog-anchor

Lots of choices in 125 to 140 gr. there.

Longbow

[eric_2902]

Mihec has the 311410 at 130 gr. solid

https://www.mp-molds.com/product/mp-311-410-hollow-point-mold-multi-choice/

and a 140 gr. sledgehammer

https://www.mp-molds.com/product/314-140-sledgehammer-hollow-point-gas-check-4-cavity-mold/
https://www.mp-molds.com/product/311-140-sledgehammer-hollow-point-multi-choice-no-lube-groove/

Then there is Accurate Molds

https://www.accuratemolds.com/catalog.php?page=2#catalog-anchor

Lots of choices in 125 to 140 gr. there.

Longbow

Thank you


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[skeettx]

Lyman 311465 is great

https://www.artfulbullet.com/index.php?threads/lyman-311465.5935/

https://www.jpgbox.com/jpg/59646_1000x600.jpg

https://forum.castbulletassoc.org/thread/comments-on-the-care-and-feeding-of-a-30-reece/

[eric_2902]

Lyman 311465 is great

https://www.artfulbullet.com/index.php?threads/lyman-311465.5935/

https://www.jpgbox.com/jpg/59646_1000x600.jpg

Nice


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[rintinglen]

I second the 311-465, but it will be closer to 120 grains than 135. The Accurate 31-133b or 31-133c will likely strike your fancy.

[eric_2902]

I second the 311-465, but it will be closer to 120 grains than 135. The Accurate 31-133b or 31-133c will likely strike your fancy.

Thanks much


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