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Fatelvis · March 2, 2013, 10:44 AM

I cast the Lyman 311041 (was designed originally for the 30-30), from straight wheelweights, add GC, size it to .310", use Speedgreen lube, and 16 grns 2400 for a light load, or a heavy charge of IMR8208 for long distance work (silhouettes). Great shooting caliber with cast boolits!

March 2, 2013, 10:44 AM	#28
Fatelvis Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 478	I cast the Lyman 311041 (was designed originally for the 30-30), from straight wheelweights, add GC, size it to .310", use Speedgreen lube, and 16 grns 2400 for a light load, or a heavy charge of IMR8208 for long distance work (silhouettes). Great shooting caliber with cast boolits! __________________ Gun control isn't about guns....It's about CONTROL