M mattadata Member Joined Jan 12, 2011 Messages 12 Reaction score 4 Jan 18, 2016 #1 Shot my new 617. When cleaning it for the first time, some rather large chunks of lead came out of the barrel when brushed. Is this normal when first fired?
Shot my new 617. When cleaning it for the first time, some rather large chunks of lead came out of the barrel when brushed. Is this normal when first fired?
arjay Bronze Supporter Joined Mar 13, 2006 Messages 15,531 Reaction score 27,372 Location Colorado Jan 18, 2016 #2 Thunderbolts?
AzShooter Member Joined Dec 27, 2004 Messages 1,730 Reaction score 2,567 Location FL, USA Jan 18, 2016 #3 Depends on what ammo and how much you shot. Always give a good cleaning with a brush and cleaning fluid. You may not see the lead come out with different brands of ammo.
Depends on what ammo and how much you shot. Always give a good cleaning with a brush and cleaning fluid. You may not see the lead come out with different brands of ammo.
OP M mattadata Member Joined Jan 12, 2011 Messages 12 Reaction score 4 Jan 18, 2016 #4 Winchester superX lead round nose copper plated. About 70 rounds I guess. There may have been a few thunder bolts mixed in there.
Winchester superX lead round nose copper plated. About 70 rounds I guess. There may have been a few thunder bolts mixed in there.
R reppans Member Joined Jul 18, 2011 Messages 91 Reaction score 96 Jan 18, 2016 #5 Had the same with my new 617, and I think with Thunderbolts... This is a ~ 5yr old pic.
