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Offline GameHauler

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30-30 load
« on: March 24, 2008, 11:29:26 AM »
Was not sure if I should have posted this here or not but this is Contender related.
I Just got some reloading equipment and was looking at dies for my barrels
A question came to mind about 30-30 dies,
Since most 30-30 rounds are for a lever action will regular dies work on pointy bullets for my Contender?
Thanks and sorry if this should not be here,
Mike
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Re: 30-30 load
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2008, 04:10:26 PM »
 That IS a good question! I have been using MINE for about 15 years with out any problems. I use them for several different CAST bullets also. As long as you aren't damaging the bullets' nose ,you will be OK!
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Re: 30-30 load
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2008, 02:44:04 AM »
Thanks,
I need to buy the dies so I have no way of checking.
What dies are you using?
or anyone else that is loading pointed bullets?
Mike
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Re: 30-30 load
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2008, 03:46:37 AM »
I don't think it will matter which dies you buy.  I hand load for my Contender .30-30 using an old set of Herter's dies.  I experienced no problems loading Sierra 125 grain SP bullets.

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Re: 30-30 load
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2008, 07:06:21 AM »
Call RCBS I beleave they will send you a seater for SP bullets for free.

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Re: 30-30 load
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2008, 11:24:32 PM »
I just got into it myself, and I started off using an old set of RCBS dies without the aforementioned replacement seater plug. I had no problems with heavier bullets, but I personally found when I was using smaller grain bullets such as 110 grain spitzers or 125 TNT's, I lost up to three cases in every fifty.
You said you needed to buy dies, I came across a brand new set of Hornady new dimension dies with a floating seater for $20 and change. For the price I'm very content, I don't know if anybody's had a bad experience with Hornadys.
For the RCBS, I'm going to order the replacement part as well so I just looked at their website:  you best bet is to call RCBS Customer Service at 1-800-533-5000. their website was not particularly helpful for this topic

I've been having a lot of fun with mine, I'm sure you will to.
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Re: 30-30 load
« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2008, 12:20:48 AM »
I loaded 125 grain PSP in my .30-30 and spent $12 on a special seating punch from Lee so that I wouldn't smash the Pointed Soft Point.

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