Lee tl309-230-5r

[Bojangles]

Hi Guys,

This is a 230 grain boat tail design.

I have read reports on the internet where some people are putting gas checks on this bullet, even though it was not intended for gas checks.

Has anyone here done this?

regards,

B

 

[Timbertec]

Not needed with 300blk...

What you do need to be careful with is not damaging the lube groves when lubing. If you do accuracy really starts to suck. A lot of shooters are finding great accuracy after power-coating this bullet.

Cast up a bunch myself to play around with the next thaw comes...

 

[LUTNIT]

Many reports of it performing horribly in any number of rifles. Most old timers say that cast boat tails aren't common for a reason. Some guys can barely get them to work even in 300BLK which it was arguably designed for.
Powder coating could give it enough protection to work well, I'm not sure as I only powder coat for my 44 mag.

There are so many other sources for 200+ grain .30 cal bullets with plain base or gas check designs that I don't see a point in trying when so many people report having issues with it. Accurate Molds has a .31" 260gr design in their catalogue if I want to go super heavy. Casts .310", size down to .309", and load.

 

[Bojangles]

Many reports of it performing horribly in any number of rifles. Most old timers say that cast boat tails aren't common for a reason. Some guys can barely get them to work even in 300BLK which it was arguably designed for.
Powder coating could give it enough protection to work well, I'm not sure as I only powder coat for my 44 mag.

There are so many other sources for 200+ grain .30 cal bullets with plain base or gas check designs that I don't see a point in trying when so many people report having issues with it. Accurate Molds has a .31" 260gr design in their catalogue if I want to go super heavy. Casts .310", size down to .309", and load.

Thanks for the reply. I already have the mold although I have not used it yet. I should have done a little more research before I bought. I was only $25.00 so not a great loss if it does not work out. I will look at the Accurate Molds products.

I am a bit hesitant to get into powder coating although it looks nice. It is one more operation that requires more equipment. Is powder coating worth the effort?


Cheers!
B

 

[LUTNIT]

I am a bit hesitant to get into powder coating although it looks nice. It is one more operation that requires more equipment. Is powder coating worth the effort?

I use the tumble method and bake them in a toaster oven on parchment paper. It is slow and low production but requires no equipment assuming you have cast bullets, a plastic contained, and a toaster oven. You just need to buy some PC powder. There is a big thread about it here in the bullet making section.
There are several reports on the cast boolits forums about them being shot as high as 3000fps. Most people PC for pistol bullets so velocities don't go close to that. Many people do it to prevent leading and to reduce smoke when shooting at indoor ranges. That or because it looks cool Personally I find I can't shoot them any faster than normal cast without losing accuracy (900-1600fps depending on the rifle). I do it to prevent leading in a couple rifles I have that are really bad for it. Most of my cast bullets are still tumble lubed with alox, not powder coated. Maybe I'm doing something wrong and that's why I can't push them any faster but it serves my purposes so I'm fine with it at the moment.

 

[f55]

I tried these with and without pc at 50 yards. It was a while back but i do remember that pc was better accuracy.

I will need to make a few more and try agian.