Armored farmer
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I have searched THR for some answers but have had few results. In fact, the search feature doesn't seem to be working.
I have been casting my own bullets, and reloading for .45colt and .357 for years. Three shotgun gauges also.
I am going to start casting bullets, and reloading for my 336 Marlin also. I already have a press and a hand priming tool.
My questions:
1) I need to choose a bullet mold for a versatile .30-30 plinker/varmit/target/deer sized game bullet. I'm thinking 150gr???.
2) does it need to be a gas check bullet???
3) I am thinking Lee Carbide 3-die set, but do I also need a factory crimp die because of loading in the tubular mag???
4) does anyone tumble-lube w/alox??
I will most likely buy Lee equipment.
I have been casting my own bullets, and reloading for .45colt and .357 for years. Three shotgun gauges also.
I am going to start casting bullets, and reloading for my 336 Marlin also. I already have a press and a hand priming tool.
My questions:
1) I need to choose a bullet mold for a versatile .30-30 plinker/varmit/target/deer sized game bullet. I'm thinking 150gr???.
2) does it need to be a gas check bullet???
3) I am thinking Lee Carbide 3-die set, but do I also need a factory crimp die because of loading in the tubular mag???
4) does anyone tumble-lube w/alox??
I will most likely buy Lee equipment.