Semi Wadcutter Lead Bullets .41 Magnum

[jimk23]

Do semi wadcutter lead bullets .41 Magnum lead up the barrel?

 

[SAFireman]

My home grown 210gr @ 1100 fps don't seem to lead very much at all. I have been buying LSWC's from a local vendor for about 10 years and all of his lead products have been A+

 

[Autonomous]

No more or less than any other Magnum cartridge.

 

[Alk8944]

Leading is a factor of bullet fit, hardness and lubrication. Bullet shape has nothing to do with it. If our supplier offers different sizing options select .411" to .412", not .410. Since I cast my own I can choose the lubricant I use as well as the bullet alloy. You will be better off with bullets of brinnell hardness of 12 to 15, The extreme "hard cast bullets of 22 Brinnell tend to lead worse than those of 12-15.

If you are asking about the factory loaded Lead SWC ammunition, they lead quite badly, just like .357 and ,44 Magnum.

 

[duke2002]

If your bullet fits your barrel they wont lead. If the bullet is undesized it slips in the barrel cusing lead issues.

 

[jimk23]

Thanks, guys. I appreciate the reply.

 

[max]

I have bought from various casters and no problems to speak of. My favorite load is a cast swc of 200-210 grains and 7-8 grains of Unique.

 

[duke2002]

Another reason for leading on some commercial bullets is the lube they use is crap and dosent do its job. Its too hard.

 

[BillinAlamo]

Powder coating is an option that prevents leading with cast bullets.

 

[Roofuss]

Have tried coated bullets at the suggestion of a shooting buddy. Must admit, I like 'em !!

 

[gwpercle]

They don't have to ... the correct size , bullet alloy , bullet lubricant or coating and a gas check takes care of any/all leading problems in my 41 Magnum loads ...
If done right they don't lead .
Gary

 

[donavanmccoy]

Do semi wadcutter lead bullets .41 Magnum lead up the barrel?

The heat and friction that every bullet imparts on barrels is too much for every bullet. The riflings are there for a reason.. to inflict spin on the bullet. All bullets (lead, copper,) shed (or smear) as they travel down the undersized barrel slowly filling the grooves and cleaning the lands. If not cleaned, you start to see erratic patterns and keyholing. Rifle shooters who shoot thousands of rounds think their barrels are "shot out" but they are just full of copper and there is less bullet spin than the powder charge requires.
Throw away your bore snake. Buy a good bore cleaner and scrub it with nylon, then brass. Lead builds up everywhere because it also melts. Also spews toxic lead particles everywhere. Don't forget the lead removing soap for your hands. …… oh and wear at least SPF 60 if you are outside.

 

[Islander]

Do semi wadcutter lead bullets .41 Magnum lead up the barrel?

90% of time if lead bullet is leading the barrel it is undersized need to be at minimum one thousands over groove size

 

[reno]

I cast my own lead bullets. Powder coating has been a great discovery on my part. Eliminates leading.

 

[Chuck Edwards]

Have tried coated bullets at the suggestion of a shooting buddy. Must admit, I like 'em !!

+1 to this. I have some traditionally lubed cast bullets left for my .44 Special loads, and once they're gone, I won't buy any more. I've already switched to coated lead bullets for my .38, .357 Mag, 9x19, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP loads.

The original lead bullet factory ammo for .41 Magnum was terrible, and gave the round its reputation for leading badly, because back then it did. Even with traditionally lubed cast bullets, given correct sizing and hardness, leading isn't an issue. Back when I hunted and cast my own bullets, I had a load that pushed a 210-grain LSWC over 1400 fps from the 7-1/2" barrel of my Ruger Bisley and had no problem with leading, even with extended practice sessions. Unfortunately, I never had a chance to try it on deer, but I'm sure it would've done its part if I did mine.

 

[M E Morrison]

Depends on alloy, lube and velocity.

 

[KenTheHunter]

Do semi wadcutter lead bullets .41 Magnum lead up the barrel?

Properly hardened LSWC typical leading is manageable

 

[RebCop]

Usually to some extent. Back in the day we would fire a couple of jacketed magnums after shooting lead. It did seem to help when cleaning.