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Lube Die Question

victorj19victorj19 Member Posts: 3,642 ✭✭✭
edited May 2015 in Perry Shooter Competition Shooting and Reloading Forum
I've been casting bullets for 9x18 (Makarov) and lube them with the liquid Lee lube. I'm pretty sure the bullets are .365. Recently bought a Lyman 45 for sing other bullets. I've been looking for a die for the 9x18 rounds but have only found a .363 die. Would a .363 bullet be undersized? Cause leading, etc. I'd like to get away from the liquid lube.

Also what die would be appropriate for a 30 Cal round? .308? .309? I've seen claims to use a .311 for 30 cal rounds, which seems to be a bit too large to me.
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    charliemeyer007charliemeyer007 Member Posts: 6,579 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Normal is .001 or .002 larger. A lot of 30 cal is .311 just because I suspect of worn bores.

    There are people around that make custom sizing to your exact size.

    Added I would look for a .366, perhaps a .367. A high antimony content in your alloy can help throw a larger bullet in your mold.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9×18mm_Makarov

    You might consider a bullet swage of some sort to bump up some smaller bullet. .356 - .359 to your size.
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    bpostbpost Member Posts: 32,664 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    A cheap digital caliper is available from most supply houses. It will make your life a lot easier. I shoot .311 in 30 caliber rifles. They shoot better for me as cast from Linotype/wheel weights 50/50.

    Undersize bullet will lead worse than over size.
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