Revolver forcing cones can not only get lead build up they can also get fouled with copper and carbon.
One possible contributor to the infamous cracked S&W "K" frame forcing cones was that many were badly fouled.
There's one sure and certain way to clean carbon, copper, or lead off a forcing cone and do is FAST is to buy a Lewis Lead Remover kit from Brownell's.
All the older revolver shooters had a Lewis Kit.
In the kit is a special cone-shaped tip that uses a brass screen to cut any fouling off the cone.
This takes only one or two turns and it's clean.
Even if you shoot only jacketed bullets you still should use the Lewis Kit.
BROWNELLS LEWIS LEAD REMOVER | Brownells