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Old 01-07-2021, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike, SC Hunter View Post
So true. The plating is just for looks. Not thick enough to do any good. They will really lead up a barrel. They are soft.
A plated bullet, properly loaded, wont lead a bbl. You get leading because the plating is broken or knicked on loading. Too much crimp or not enough flare or both.
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