I don't have a problem with leading so much. My problem is with accuracy or the lack of it. My compact will not group worth a darn. I have been trying to find a load that will group respectably. I don't expect it to group like my Buckmark or my High Standard but my compact is really bad. Sometime the groups go out to 6 inches @ 25 meters. I shot some Win. white box groups that was even bigger than that yesterday. Thinking about calling customer service about it.