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Old 03-06-2009, 01:30 PM
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I prefer to shoot 125sjhp bullets through my 686+.Will long term use of this load have any adverse affect on it accuracy,1" groups at 15yds,I don't like lead bullets,and I prefer not to shoot 38spcl through my 357mag.
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I prefer to shoot 125sjhp bullets through my 686+.Will long term use of this load have any adverse affect on it accuracy,1" groups at 15yds,I don't like lead bullets,and I prefer not to shoot 38spcl through my 357mag.
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Old 03-06-2009, 01:37 PM
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ummmm.... no... you should be fine.
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WARNING: The lead contained in this bullet has been known to the State of California to cause severe injury and even death... especially when travelling at over 1,400 feet per second!
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As the copper fouling builds up in the barrel, it can cause degreded accuracy. However, a good copper/lead solvent will take care of that.
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Oh yea... you should clean your gun every now and then, too.
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Old 03-06-2009, 04:11 PM
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If you keep shooting those bullets, your grandkids will still be shooting that gun.
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