Author Topic: lead bullet sizer for .308 Handi Rifle. (Read 487 times)

student · « **on:** January 05, 2005, 04:31:04 AM »

This is a cross-post from the Handi Rifle Centerfire list. Can anyone help?

Hi guys, quick question, what diameter sizer would you recommend for cast bullets for a .308 Handi?

I already have a .312 die for my Lee Enfield, I'm assuming that that would be too large.

So what do you think? .311, .310, .309 ?

Thanks,

Student

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #1 on:** January 05, 2005, 09:35:43 AM »

had good luck with a .309 in the 3030s

student · « **Reply #2 on:** January 05, 2005, 09:48:52 AM »

Thanks! I'm going to try it.

joeb33050 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 06, 2005, 03:11:25 AM »

I size/lube 311299 and 31141 in .312 die for 2 30/30's. BIGGER is BETTER!
joe b.

jgalar · « **Reply #4 on:** January 07, 2005, 02:35:13 AM »

Slug your barrel. Buy some barrel type fishing weights and 1/4" wooden dowel. Cut the dowel into approx 6" lengths. Tap the weights with a mallet to fatten them up if needed. Grease up the weights and tap them in. Use the wooden dowel pieces to drive the slug through the barrel. It only takes a minute or so to do. Then measure the slug. Order a sizer .001 or .002 over the diameter. The Lee special order sizers are around $30 with shipping and they ship out quickly.