Thread: Resurgence of interest in the old "Three Oh"?

Originally Posted by Driverman

Looks like your casting and coating techniques have really improved. Does the gas check help?

Well my thoughts are that the gas check cant make it any worse and if you want to push cast lead to a decent speed then gas checks and powder coat are the easiest way to do that without having issues with the bore

I'm just having fun making bullets and giving them to friends to try in a range of rifles

Originally Posted by akaroa1

Well my thoughts are that the gas check cant make it any worse and if you want to push cast lead to a decent speed then gas checks and powder coat are the easiest way to do that without having issues with the bore

I'm just having fun making bullets and giving them to friends to try in a range of rifles

Most sources on a quick search give reduction of barrel leading as the main purpose for gas checks. Also increased accuracy, but the accuracy could be due to less leading.

Originally Posted by Cordite

Most sources on a quick search give reduction of barrel leading as the main purpose for gas checks. Also increased accuracy, but the accuracy could be due to less leading.

Yes both PC and GC are incremental improvements
@Scout has had good results with the 170 grain sized .311 from my other mold

So getting good results with lead in 30 / 303 / 8mm is pretty achievable
The next big challenge is an accurate cast 22

375 win mag on a Lee Enfield action https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketpl...1?bof=1irf8frd

Nice one but a bit steep. Could've done it in 375 2- 1/2 lol
And it's a no4.
They have been done in 45/70 as well

Originally Posted by csmiffy

Nice one but a bit steep. Could've done it in 375 2- 1/2 lol
And it's a no4.
They have been done in 45/70 as well

Add says 375 Win Mag ... no such thing ?
Barrel engraving is 375 Win

More likely the latter I guess and makes more sense

Here's my Remington rolling block no.5 303 ready to go hunting

Fitted a Marbles tang sight


Made a custom globe front sight



50m two shots with staff at lowest elevation
One shot to correct for windage on rear sight
Ready to test when it's not wet



Ready to go hunting

Just a shame Remington designed and fitted a pathetic steel butt plate that looks and feels like a ball peen hammer !

Took the old .303 out for a walk today. 107 years old and still filling the freezer. The rifle, not me... Yeah I know "only goats"; but a sure source of protein for sure...

Mark and Sam After Work. 1320 yards with th good old "three oh"!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90HqQ9k9YgA

Quite impressive the old girl is still capable in a decent rifle setup.