loading for a 30 30 best dies to use ?

[powdergun]

Are small base dies needed for a Marlin 30 30 when reloading ?

 

[257Roberts]

I don't use them and Load for 3 rifles and have loaded for 2 more but they have moved on. All have had my re-loads run through them using Lee collet dies only because of the dead length bullet seater die.
As the 30-30 is a low pressure round I have found that brass is not worked that hard.
Pick your favorite dies and have at it. I do recommend the Lee factory crimp die it works very well.
David

 

[jethunter]

I use RCBS regular full length dies and never had an issue. I would expect the same from Lee, Redding, etc. die sets. The 30-30 cartridge is predominantly a lever action cartridge and the dies are designed to size the brass to work in a lever gun.

 

[TargetAcquired]

Lee die set user here, many reloads, not a problem to speak of.

I also highly reccommend the Lee factory crimp. Best crimp option.

 

[hoytcanon]

Any .30/30 die set will work fine... the Lee 3 set comes with the shell holder... I am using RCBS dies to load for Ruger No.1-A, Win 94 and Marlin 336.

 

[kamlooky]

Try a couple sized brass before you proceed any further.
If they fit, giddee up go.

 

[Mystic Precision]

Are small base dies needed for a Marlin 30 30 when reloading ?

Does the fired case chamber easily?

If yes, get a Lee collet neck die and enjoy.

IF it doesn't, likely there is a lock up issue and sizing cases would be a solution but not a good one.

Jerry

 

[H4831]

You can just use any standard die.
30-30 class cartridges do no generate enough pressure to expand the base of the cartridge cases.

 

[sunray]

Small base dies aren't required for anything. It's an either/or thing. Full length or SB. I don't think there is such a thing as .30-30 SB dies anyway.

 

[hound2013]

i use lee dies full length sizer and lee factory crimp got 2 deer last fall with those reloads very good dies in my books hound13