cast and the 30/30

[AH-1]

the contender carbine seems to like cast .lee 170 lfn gc sized .309.the 357 max 24" barrel is the next up to try cast in.
12 rd target

[Lone Star]

How far away was the target?   



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[AH-1]

75 meters.

[Lone Star]

That's great accuracy from the Lee bullet.  I could never get it to shoot that well for me.  The RCBS 165SIL gave me sub-moa in my 10" .30 M1 Carbine Contender on top of RL-7 though.  Won a lot of silhouette matches with it.


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[WayneS]

Try a large Pistol primer  with your Unique load, I used them in my 10" contender and it droped both the SD & ES into single digit #

[Tobiano]

   Wow !    Glad I stumbled onto this thread !!!

   Am thinking of getting into bullet casting and was wondering (hoping) to find someone who casts bullets for 30/30 (Contender and lever rifles) and possibly for .25 cal. rifles.

   Are there good molds for 130- and 150-grainers for the 30/30 ?  My use would be for fun plinkiung but also for deer. Probably need two molds.   Any special reloading dies required?  What would a basic "start-up" list of equipment include ?  Where are some good sources for equipment and supplies ? Any "Bullet Casting for Dummies" books out there ?

  Thanks a ton, Giys !

    T.

[WayneS]

First of all, consider ALL the cost involved in getting into casting, you can go very low budget; melt your alloy on the kitchen stove, lube by hand, use a "cookie cutter" to clean up your hand lubed bullets, OR you can go the high $$ route, melting pot,lubesizer.
 You need to go to the cast bullet sections here and read,read and read, then ask questions.
Now consider how much you shoot ? 100 rounds,  a week ? Mo.? year ? and see if the cost of a casting set up will pay for it's self >
Other wise look into useing bulk or bought cast bullets.
Didn't mean to be a reality wet blanket, but I've been there

[Tobiano]

 Hi Wayne...

    Hey - I appreciate the advice even if it is that it's easier/cheaper to buy cast bullets rather than do it myself. I have no desire to cast bullets myself if I can buy good ones of the type I need for reasonable money. I figure the time is better spent shooting.
Who are some of the main suppliers of cast bullets that could be used in the 30/30???   I'm sure I could learn a lot just from their websites.

   Many thanks !
   T.

[bilmac]

Tob
Are you one of those guys who chases every fad and then is off after another a year later, if so buy your bullets. If you choose your hobbies carefully and stick with them casting has benifits beyond the cost saving. The satisfaction of making something good is worth a lot.

I think the accuracy of the 30-30 is underrated. I've had contender pistols and the Savage 340 boltgun plus levers, and it can shoot. My bullet has always been the Lyman 31141 which was designed for the 30-30. Weighs about 175-180 gr. It will shoot about 1" at 100 if you do everything right and shoot a good gun. The advantage of the heavier bullets is you can pretty much equal the best preformance the cartridge can offer. 

[AH-1]

http://www.ranchdogmolds.com/



this is a excellent bullet!!!
pete

[Tobiano]

   Many thanks, All...

    Hi Bilmac...   am also a solid fan of the 30/30. Have seen more than one Rem. 788 30/30 shoot MOA with good ammo and a good shooter, and ditto for the Marlin 336. Only 94 I had that would do that well was a Canadian Centennial years ago but many 94s will be within 2" with good bullets. The Contender is a new gig for me but, if it's like the Contenders in other calibers I've shot, it will be just fine.

   Thanks !
      T.