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Thread: #311291 but made by Lee

  1. 03-01-2009, 10:25 AM #1
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    #311291 but made by Lee

    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.
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  2. 03-01-2009, 10:30 AM #2
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    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.

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  3. 03-01-2009, 08:28 PM #3
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    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?

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  4. 03-01-2009, 08:48 PM #4
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    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.
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  5. 03-01-2009, 10:10 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by qajaq59 View Post
    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.
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  6. 04-03-2009, 06:45 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by docone31 View Post
    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.

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  7. 04-03-2009, 09:56 PM #7
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    I have a Lee 90369 thats close to the 311291.
    ** Please bear with me for a day or two if I dont reply quickly.**
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