30 caliber mold

Boolit Master Join DateJul 2009Locationwestern Pa,Posts185

I was thinking of adding another 30 cal mold, I have a Lyman 170 grain I have taken 3 white tail deer with this bullet in a Marlin 336 in 30-30, I have used these bullets in modern sporting rifles in 308 and 3006 with very good results on paper. I bought two Mausers one in 308 and another in 3006, I would also like to use a cast bullet for PA, Black Bear. I was thinking a 200-grain bullet. Would the 200 Grain be a good choice for the Mausers and bear.

The 311284 is one of my best. I size .302 and patch back up. Jacketed accuracy and velocity that way.

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Yes, the 200 gr bullet (311284 or 311299) would be good for bear if you cast it of the correct alloy for expansion w/o excessive weight loss....but then, so would the Lyman 311041..........

Might consider pdawg's advice for bear with a .30 cal cast bullet though.

Larry Gibson

45 AUTO! Because having to shoot someone twice is just silly!

Boolit Master Join DateJul 2009Locationwestern Pa,Posts185

Thank you, I felt the 200-grain would be an excellent bear bullet, just not sure how the Mausers would shoot with the heavier bullets. My Mid-way USA catalog only lists a 200-grain bullet from Lyman, were as Mid-south list the heavier 210-grain Lyman. I will order the Lyman 210 grain. From Mid –south. I think I would like to use the heavier bullet, it should have a little better penetration. In my Lyman 170 grain for Deer I have been using WW and a small amount of 50/50 for alloy. Bullets are GC and pushed with IMR-3031. This has been a very effective bullet and load for Deer.

Boolit Master Join DateMar 2013Posts318

any shoot the Lyman 311291, 170gr?

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