I have started to cast for a 30-30 and will be using both plain base designs and gas checked. I have cast for revolvers for some time and have alloys that are 10 to 12 BHN. I have a good supply of linotype to add to adjust these when harder bullets are required for appropriate loads. Loading data for the caliber list velocities from 1200 fps to 2000 and the higher should require a higher BNH. I have read through my own references and the archives here looking for a suggestions on the range of hardness that would be needed but have not found anything definitive for rifle velocities and pressures. My question then is what is ideal range for BHN for both cast bullets in rifles for both plain base and gas checked that is optimum for preventing leading or an available reference?
Some details because that makes a difference. The rifle is a Ruger #1. This is a recreational rifle for range use and experimentation. Alloys are scrap lead of tested hardness and linotype. Molds my own and the generosity of others; Lyman 311042, 311291, and the RCBS 150 PB with others possibly to be added. Powders I have available in these times in sufficient amounts are Unique, 2400 and old Hercules Reloader 7.
Thank you for you thoughts. Keith DVM