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Old 04-14-2018, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by LoboGunLeather View Post
One of the methods I have used to minimize leading issues has been to apply a light coating of pure white lithium grease (auto supply houses, about $4 per 8-oz. tube), wiped on with my fingers prior to loading and seating the bullets. This little bit of added lubrication performs well beyond any expectation! Lithium grease is a premium lubricant, not affected by the usual powder flame temperatures, and having a melting point well beyond anything seen in small arms ammunition. I can apply a thin film of lithium grease to bullets while watching the TV news, completing 500 or more within an hour.

mind a bit of leading with lead bullets, I just plan on dealing with it at the cleaning bench later on. Not the end of the world at all. Just a few more strokes with the proper tools to keep your pistol in prime condition.
Lithium grease is oil based. Since oil can seriously affect the powder burning I would guess this would be a bad practice.

I DO mind leading. ANY extra strokes are unwarranted in my mind.

With the proper lubrication, lead alloy, bullet diameter vs. the barrel, and bullet velocity there should be no leading.
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