Best all around 30 cal head

[qkdraw44]

hi all,
I want to start loading for rifle. been loading pistol for many years. I like lee molds. I would like one mold for 30cal in 30-30 308 30-06
what grain head would you pick for all three calibers? thanx lenny

[Hickory]

We don't have heads here.
Boolits are the proper term.
But back to your question.
The Lyman 311041 seems to be the most successful.

[MT Chambers]

Head? Did someone say head?

[Beerd]

Yes, as in "Leadhead Meatgetters". You got a problem with that?
..

[Jupiter7]

Not a lee, but if not hunting it would be the 311-291 (170gr), works in all my standard 30's. The lee 312-155 is a nice al around lee mold but not ideal for 30-30.

[Cmm_3940]

Agree, 311291 is a good one, but be cautious, the newer Lyman molds run small. Once you choose a design, slug your bores get the NOE version that gives the best fit.

[ShooterAZ]

If I had to pick only one LEE mold for all three, (30-30, 30-06, 308), it would be the C309-170F.

[aspangler]

If I had to pick only one LEE mold for all three, (30-30, 30-06, 308), it would be the C309-170F.

+1 to this. It is what I use and it will shoot great and kill deer sized game very well.

[Marine Sgt 2111]

I really like the Saeco 315 tapered G/C'd boolit sized .311. It should be named the "ruiner" as it shoots like a house afire.

[nanuk]

I like head

[Cmm_3940]

No comment.

[Moonie]

If I had to pick only one LEE mold for all three, (30-30, 30-06, 308), it would be the C309-170F.

I also agree, that is a great boolit, I have the mold. I rarely use it any longer as I load 300BO mostly and that boolit just doesn't feed well in it. Most of what I cast is the Lee 155 .312 (not a good candidate for what you need), a 235gr A.C.E. (also not a good choice for you) and an Accurate 245gr boolit (works great in my 30-06) but I don't think it would work well in a 30-30 or the others unless you have a very long magazine well.

[Hickory]

I like head

For me the term is a flash in the past.
Bill & Monica comes to mind.

[nanuk]

For me the term is a flash in the past.
Bill & Monica comes to mind.

I don't like Bill...

but Monica? haven't met yet, so will withhold judgement

[xacex]

Monica is only famous because she didn't swallow......

And spit on her dress...

[qkdraw44]

Ok no more head (said my wife)

[Nrut]

Ok no more head (said my wife)

That'll teach ya to talk head around here!

LOL


BTW.... I just got a NOE .30 cal 180gr. Ranch Dog mold in the mail today designed to fit the .308 throat..
I'll let you know how it turns out when I get some time to cast some up and range test them..
http://noebulletmolds.com/smf/index....pic,588.0.html

[marshall623]

+1 to this. It is what I use and it will shoot great and kill deer sized game very well.

I shoot the Lee 150 FN it shoots great in my 30 Herrett contender & and my 700 Rem. In 308 , I believe the 308 would be better served with the 170

[JSnover]

"CB Loads, Your Favorite Cartridge," not to be confused with "The Pit."

[MT Chambers]

Why is it just the Saskatchewan guys that like head??