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Help Identifying Cast Bullet
« on: May 02, 2013, 04:47:04 AM »
I found these and don't know exactly what they are. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks in advance. They are .309-.310 131 grain .835 long w/bevel base
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Re: Help Identifying Cast Bullet
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2013, 06:47:22 AM »
I'd guess its a light weight cast bullet for use in a 30. cal rifle. Seems a bit large for .30 Carbine, but mebbe ok to shoot in a 30-06, .308, etc...
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Re: Help Identifying Cast Bullet
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2013, 08:45:53 AM »
Was thinking of trying them in supersonic 300 Blackout, and if they work well, I was trying to identify in case I want to find some more.  Thanks
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12g shortie w/chokes,Tamer .410,12g "Buck" slug gun w/20g extra barrel, 12g smooth bore tracker I, 45/410 w/22vp matched set, 7mm-08, .308 20",

my avatar pic is my 1960 Rambler I bought in 1972 for $175..6 banger 3-on-the-tree...drove it for 5 yrs  22mpg.. was "hot-rodding" (LOL) one night...tore out 1st/reverse gear. Drove it that way for 2 yrs(with no reverse and only 2nd and high)  Had to really plan ahead when parking.
sold it for $125
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Re: Help Identifying Cast Bullet
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2013, 09:46:18 AM »
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?36355-Mold-Cheat-sheet-for-buyers

You may have to go through a bunch of photos, but the link above is a good place to start in identifying those cast bullets.
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Re: Help Identifying Cast Bullet
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2013, 03:27:26 PM »
Thanks for the links .. I have looked thru all of them and can't find the exact one. There was  a Saeco that was close #302 but it was only 120 grain. It may be a bad idea to shoot lead in an AR anyway. I may load them in my 3030AI instead
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12g shortie w/chokes,Tamer .410,12g "Buck" slug gun w/20g extra barrel, 12g smooth bore tracker I, 45/410 w/22vp matched set, 7mm-08, .308 20",

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Re: Help Identifying Cast Bullet
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2013, 03:43:16 PM »
Lyman #311410. Came in either flat or bevel base. Made for the 31 M1 carbine.
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Re: Help Identifying Cast Bullet
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2013, 12:50:28 AM »
Quote from: garbhead on May 02, 2013, 03:27:26 PM
It may be a bad idea to shoot lead in an AR anyway.

My Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook 4th Edition has loads for 44gr., 55 gr., and 60gr. lead bullets but specifically says,
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The cast bullet loads shown are recommended for use in bolt action and single shot rifles.  They will not function properly if used in gas operated rifles such as the AR-15.  Gas operated rifles require a specific pressure level at the gas port in the barrel.  The AR-15 port pressure is designed to be compatible with the slower burning powders used with military spec. jacketed bullet loads.  It is very difficult to ever get the correct balance of necessary port pressure (and the resulting high velocity level) and acceptable accuracy with cast bullets in these rifles.
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Re: Help Identifying Cast Bullet
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2013, 07:57:03 AM »
Quote from: Nobade on May 02, 2013, 03:43:16 PM
Lyman #311410. Came in either flat or bevel base. Made for the 31 M1 carbine.
That's it I believe...Midway USA lists it as 7.62 x 39 bullet...thanks for your info !
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12g shortie w/chokes,Tamer .410,12g "Buck" slug gun w/20g extra barrel, 12g smooth bore tracker I, 45/410 w/22vp matched set, 7mm-08, .308 20",

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Re: Help Identifying Cast Bullet
« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2013, 04:23:52 AM »
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Re: Help Identifying Cast Bullet
« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2013, 05:49:39 PM »
I bought a box of 500 of them from some where I'd have to dig them out to find out the brand.  They were sold for .30 carbine but I use them for .30-30 squirrel loads.  With 4 to 6 grains of red dot there's no recoil to speak of and they're not all that loud either...

Tony
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