Anyone use everglade plated .312 bullets?

[Geofois]

I think berry's plated are rated at 1800 fps but not sure about the everyglades. I need some bullets for an enfield and a mini 30 for plinking at 100 yards and maybe hitting the steel at 200 yards. If I order 1000 Berry's maybe that's the way to go since just 11 cents. Or is .311 maybe too small if the enfield is a .312 barrel? I don't have a bullet to slug it with now. Anyone know a good supply for a hard lead bullet good for closer to 2000 fps? Maybe missouri bullet has some. The everglade ones say they are .312 diameter.

Edit: This one seems like it would work with the enfield. .313 dia bhn 18 so I would think closer to the 2000 fps with a light load might be ok. I didn't see anything other than a 78 grain bullet for higher velocities that might work for a mini 30 but it probably won't feed right or be that accurate.

https://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=320&category=6&secondary=36

[Bumslie]

While not cheap, you can go with someone who sells the lyman 314299 bullet

https://www.montanabulletworks.com/product/303-british-lymanlbt-314299-200gr-rn-gc/

These guys sell it in .313, .314 and .315 diameter.


Here's another outfit that sells it a but cheaper, as well as the Lee 312-155. Decent bullet for x39 and other 30 calls rifles

http://www.thecastbulletshop.com/30-caliber-rifle-17

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[Geofois]

The 312 155 does seem like a good one for both rifles. I'll read more but does it say what velocity it is rated for?

[Geofois]

unrelated bullet but I am also going to load some 44 mag coated bullets and not sure if I should go with .430 or .431. Again I know I should slug the barrel. I probably can't measure the muzzle for that. Since it's coated lead would I be safe with .431? I've read going .002 over bore is also fine but tell me if I'm wrong.

[Bumslie]

The 312 155 does seem like a good one for both rifles. I'll read more but does it say what velocity it is rated for?

At the bottom of the 2nd link for the 314 they say

"Its an almost guaranteed pass through on whitetails out to 150 yards with a starting velocity of around 1700 to1800."

I'd say either one of those bullets with a gas check is good to about 2000fps, easy


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[Geofois]

Is it me or do the pics have all the bullets with gas checks? Do they come with gas checks. I need to look into ordering some of those. Do I install them with my press? I best do some research. I've only been reloading for a year.

[Bumslie]

unrelated bullet but I am also going to load some 44 mag coated bullets and not sure if I should go with .430 or .431. Again I know I should slug the barrel. I probably can't measure the muzzle for that. Since it's coated lead would I be safe with .431? I've read going .002 over bore is also fine but tell me if I'm wrong.

Slug to your cylinder throat first. One of our own here, mannyca, has some good YouTube videos about the subject and even reaming your throats for accuracy.

https://youtu.be/9Yw6HBNaCBU

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[Geofois]

I'm gonna watch this video. I needs me some soft lead balls it seems. Can I put some solder into a .44 case or .45 case and slug with that or is that too hard? Just thinking of some I can McGyver up to do asap so I can order some bullets. If soft enough then a 45 case filled with solder would work. Maybe I can use a .44 case if the 45 is too wide and just widen the 44 case a little and make it .432 or something.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErFaJlUVs1Y

[Bumslie]

Lead fishing weights are pure lead. You'll want something closer to the diameter you're gonna slug.

If you have a Fired 32 acp case, that would be perfect to melt the lead in to made a slug

Easy video to get the jist.

https://youtu.be/KuNoo4m6jso

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[elk hunter]

A Lyman 311420 is for both the 30 carbine and the 7.62X39

[Geofois]

I'm googling for the Lyman 311420 but I'm not finding it. Do you have a link?

[elk hunter]

My mistake it's a Lyman 311410, I don't know how I put the wrong number but I did. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1010246452

[elk hunter]

Mine throw out at .314

[Geofois]

Does someone need to buy the mold for the specific diameter? It says .309-.312 so I'm assuming it's not luck of the draw but you order what you need or maybe the mold is adjustable? Can we put 130 grains of lead in an m1 carbine? It's normal a 110gr but maybe it can handle more.

[elk hunter]

Yes you can use a 130 gr cast in a 30 carbine and other 30 cal rifle cartridges. The mold is specific dia to the number unless you have one made to the dia you want, bring money. That bullet works good in a AK and any other cartridge you size it to fit. I use this bullet for a light load in several guns sized to fit each. In most of the 30 cal guns I shoot this in I size to .310 as it shoots best in most guns but I do have one 30 gun that likes the bullet at .309. My Argentine likes it at anything between .311-.314.