Tumble lube 308 bullet for hunting

[dean51]

 I am new to casting and am looking for a good tumble lube cast bullet and load for hunting deer  with a 308 handi.  Any recommendations?     Thank you Dean

[jhalcott]

 I've used Lee Liquid Alox on several bullets NOT designed as tumble lube bullets. It works quite well to over 2100 fps in the 30-30, .308 and 30-06. I like a flat nosed gas check bullet for deer hunting. Any ACCURATE bullet from 150 to 200 grains should do fine for you. If you do not have a 30 caliber mold ,I'd get the Lee 170 grain if $$ is tight.
http://www.leeprecision.com/cgi/catalog/browse.cgi?1233262269.291=/html/catalog/bullmol2.html

[dean51]

  Thanks ,I will look  at some regular molds.   Dean

[44-40]

My experience shooting game with a hard cast 30 cal. bullet was much like using fmj's, if you didn't hit bone the bullets would just pass thru with little or no expansion, anyone else ?

[MikeP]

Yep, that's what usually happens with hard-cast bullets.

That's why I like to use a .44 or .45 flat-point when using hard-cast while hunting.

With the .30s, I like to use softer-cast bullets with a hollow point.

[jhalcott]

  I use ACWW for most of my hunting. On occassion ,I'll go with Lyman #2 alloy if I think a harder alloy is needed. With calibers like the 45-70, a softer alloy than air cooled wheel weights might work better. I have used Linotype and monotype for varmints and targets at long range and/or high velocity. Lino and monotype will definetely act like an fmj and poke a small hole thru a critter that does NOT kill it. Often they are accurate enough for head shots though! IF you can afford it , the 311041 is a GREAT cast bullet for deer. and can be shot at 2100 fps+ in your handi.Cast from straight ww alloy,AC , WD,or heat treated
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=128710