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I've used HP38 and IMR 700-x and either CCI or Federal small pistol primers.

As a follow-up; I used a product, G96 Copper solvent (only product available at local store) along with dental picks, and was able to get copper off. However, there are a few small spots of copper around the inside of the forcing cone; it seems they are embedded in the cone as the surface is...

Thanks for all the replies; this forum is a great resource.

My 357 mag revolver has approx 2200 rounds through it; I clean it after every range visit; I just noticed the copper in the forcing cone, see pictures. The copper on top of the forcing cone has been there for a while, I thought it was pieces from my brass brush that got lodged in there when I...

Thanks for the info!

I fire only 357 from my revolver; this is a new gun, about 500 rounds through it; the cylinders appear to be stepped at the junction between bullet and case; is this the way it should be or is the step I see a build-up of carbon? Thanks. :confused: