tumble lube 30-30 bullet

wesjwa · July 14, 2016, 03:18 PM

Does anyone know of a tumble lube bullet design for a 30-30 Winchester in either 150 grain or 170 grain? Any suggestions or comments are appreciated thanks.

res45 · July 14, 2016, 05:15 PM

You can tumble lube standard grease groove bullets with or without gas checks and they do just fine for me up to around 1800 fps. with gas check,maybe even a bit faster I shoot both the Lee 150 and 170 gr. RNFP just tumble lubed with no issues.

If you just want a mould that cast TL style bullets you can look here.
http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/index.p...p36fdqknv6jqh7

A few different version here as well.
http://www.accuratemolds.com/catalog.php?page=2

sghart3578 · July 14, 2016, 06:38 PM

what he said.

FrankenMauser · July 14, 2016, 06:51 PM

The Ranch Dog and NOE "165 gr" designs get high praise.

With wheel weight alloy, they finish anywhere from 150 gr to 172 gr, depending upon bullet and configuration (TL, standard grooves, HP, FP, GC, PB, and original vs updated designs).

My recommendation would be the latest version of the Ranch Dog 311-165-RF (sold by NOE -- SC311-165-RF for standard grooves; TLC311-165-RF for tumble lube).
Though the old bullet was well loved, the updated version has a larger meplat for better paper cutting and better performance on game, and the bearing surface was increased to help in Micro-Groove and well-worn standard-rifled barrels.

wesjwa · July 18, 2016, 08:14 PM

Thanks everyone for the advice i just recently got in to reloading and want to save even more money. (plus the added fun of creating your own bullets)I will look at the links added thanks!

gwpercle · July 19, 2016, 06:39 PM

I have tumble lubed Lee's design's C309-113-F , C309-150-F and C309-170-F with Lee Liquid Alox , loaded and fired from Winchester model 94 , 30-30 with good results. Loaded with Red Dot or Unique powder for target/ tin can and plinking. The 113 grain bullet would be a handy squirrel load.
Just follow Lee's tumble lube directions....you do not need a special TL designed mould to TL . I actually believe the conventional designs shoot better than the multi- small bands of the TL designs, or so it seems to me.
Load safe,
Gary

Toney · July 21, 2016, 12:27 PM

I've had success tumbling regular bullets my 7.7 jap done very good with tumble lube and gas checks

Sure Shot Mc Gee · July 21, 2016, 07:09 PM

I load this one (link) for my 300 Savage. One I wouldn't hesitate to use in my 94 what-so-ever. Nice Ranch Dog designed tumble lube Flat Point/ Hollow Point at my whim. Gas checking it is a option. Have shot it both ways with & without a check. Either way didn't seem to bother its 100 yrd. accuracy. When using this bullet in a model 94 I would suggest T/lubing this bullet in its raw dropped condition. Winy 94 barrels prefer a cast bullet with a tad extra diameter i.e. .310-to-.312.

http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/product...oducts_id=1771

jaysouth · July 22, 2016, 10:19 PM

Ben's liquid lube:

Works on ANY bullet and allows you to push 2,000 fps with 3 applicatons.

Hi-tec may be even better.

July 14, 2016, 03:18 PM	#1
wesjwa Junior Member Join Date: July 13, 2016 Posts: 2	tumble lube 30-30 bullet Does anyone know of a tumble lube bullet design for a 30-30 Winchester in either 150 grain or 170 grain? Any suggestions or comments are appreciated thanks.

July 14, 2016, 05:15 PM	#2
res45 Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2007 Location: NC Posts: 753	You can tumble lube standard grease groove bullets with or without gas checks and they do just fine for me up to around 1800 fps. with gas check,maybe even a bit faster I shoot both the Lee 150 and 170 gr. RNFP just tumble lubed with no issues. If you just want a mould that cast TL style bullets you can look here. http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/index.p...p36fdqknv6jqh7 A few different version here as well. http://www.accuratemolds.com/catalog.php?page=2 Last edited by res45; July 14, 2016 at 05:26 PM.

July 14, 2016, 06:51 PM	#4
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	The Ranch Dog and NOE "165 gr" designs get high praise. With wheel weight alloy, they finish anywhere from 150 gr to 172 gr, depending upon bullet and configuration (TL, standard grooves, HP, FP, GC, PB, and original vs updated designs). My recommendation would be the latest version of the Ranch Dog 311-165-RF (sold by NOE -- SC311-165-RF for standard grooves; TLC311-165-RF for tumble lube). Though the old bullet was well loved, the updated version has a larger meplat for better paper cutting and better performance on game, and the bearing surface was increased to help in Micro-Groove and well-worn standard-rifled barrels. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

July 18, 2016, 08:14 PM	#5
wesjwa Junior Member Join Date: July 13, 2016 Posts: 2	thanks Thanks everyone for the advice i just recently got in to reloading and want to save even more money. (plus the added fun of creating your own bullets)I will look at the links added thanks!

July 14, 2016, 06:38 PM	#3
sghart3578 Member Join Date: August 30, 2015 Posts: 64	what he said.

July 19, 2016, 06:39 PM	#6
gwpercle Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 1,752	I have tumble lubed Lee's design's C309-113-F , C309-150-F and C309-170-F with Lee Liquid Alox , loaded and fired from Winchester model 94 , 30-30 with good results. Loaded with Red Dot or Unique powder for target/ tin can and plinking. The 113 grain bullet would be a handy squirrel load. Just follow Lee's tumble lube directions....you do not need a special TL designed mould to TL . I actually believe the conventional designs shoot better than the multi- small bands of the TL designs, or so it seems to me. Load safe, Gary

July 21, 2016, 12:27 PM	#7
Toney Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 2005 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 790	I've had success tumbling regular bullets my 7.7 jap done very good with tumble lube and gas checks

July 21, 2016, 07:09 PM	#8
Sure Shot Mc Gee Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,876	I load this one (link) for my 300 Savage. One I wouldn't hesitate to use in my 94 what-so-ever. Nice Ranch Dog designed tumble lube Flat Point/ Hollow Point at my whim. Gas checking it is a option. Have shot it both ways with & without a check. Either way didn't seem to bother its 100 yrd. accuracy. When using this bullet in a model 94 I would suggest T/lubing this bullet in its raw dropped condition. Winy 94 barrels prefer a cast bullet with a tad extra diameter i.e. .310-to-.312. http://noebulletmolds.com/NV/product...oducts_id=1771

July 22, 2016, 10:19 PM	#9
jaysouth Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2001 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 787	Ben's liquid lube: Works on ANY bullet and allows you to push 2,000 fps with 3 applicatons. Hi-tec may be even better.