#311291 but made by Lee

[qajaq59]

Does Lee make a mold that is the same as the Lyman/Ideal #311291? And if so, does anyone know the number for ordering it?
Thanks for any help.
Qajaq

[NuJudge]

There have been a bunch of group buys on this forum for similar bullets. I do not see such in the Lee catalog. Lee does make similar bullets as catalog items. If you provide the dimensions, Lee will make you a custom mold, but it will cost, and the wait will be extensive.

CDD

[paul edward]

Lee offers their C312-185-1R which is close but a bit lighter.

My old Lyman 311299 drops a .311 diameter 210 grain boollet when cast of linotype. This approximates the original bullets loaded in .303 British and 7.65 Argentine.

For what caliber are you loading?

PD

[docone31]

Speaking of the .303 British,
Does anyone have a good load for the .303 in blackpowder?
I am already paper patching, now, going to the original black powder load might just be interesting.
I am already useing 40.4gns of Surplus 4895 with my loads.

[Spud]

Does Lee make a mold that is the same as the Lyman/Ideal #311291? And if so, does anyone know the number for ordering it?
Thanks for any help.
Qajaq Not that I can see if you're talking the 311291 Lyman, a RN 30-30 bullet @170 grs. The closest thing in shape in Lee is probably the 160 RN 308 bullet albeit 10 grs. or so lighter. The other poster was talking about the 311299, a heavier bullet. The Lee 312-185 would also be heavier. Nothing wrong with the Lee C308-170-FN. Been using this one for nearly 25 years. Still going strong.

[paul edward]

Speaking of the .303 British,
Does anyone have a good load for the .303 in blackpowder?
I am already paper patching, now, going to the original black powder load might just be interesting.
I am already using 40.4gns of Surplus 4895 with my loads.

It has been a few decades since I loaded black powder in .303 British with 311299 cast GC boolits. These reloads worked just fine, but made a mess of the brass, and cleaning the rifle was a bigger chore. At the time we here hunting the elusive tin can and these loads proved effective.

I do no recall the powder weight, I just filled the case to the bottom of the neck. If you plan to load a bunch of these, make a dipper.

PED

[mikenbarb]

I have a Lee 90369 thats close to the 311291.