Cleveland48
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My snubs get a lot of lead bullets through them. I've never had an issue.
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lead ammo in a J frame ok???
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All standard 38 Special lead ammo from all the companies
should be loaded to standards that are ok for todays weapons.
There should no leading with the standard fps loads you find on
on the shelves today, in your ammo shops.
I would go as far to say even a cylinder of the "FBI 158gr should
not lead your barrel, starting with it clean.
You have three flavors to choose from......
go ahead, pick one.
should be loaded to standards that are ok for todays weapons.
There should no leading with the standard fps loads you find on
on the shelves today, in your ammo shops.
I would go as far to say even a cylinder of the "FBI 158gr should
not lead your barrel, starting with it clean.
You have three flavors to choose from......
go ahead, pick one.
len917
Member
I get more gunpowder residue on my left hand from the cylinder than lead build up in the barrel. Lead is good!!
gwpercle
Member
Of course it's OK...lead bullets are actually easier on a gun.
Less pressure and less wear.
Clean it as normal.
98% of all my handguns have shot lead bullets , cast by myself and there are absolutely no problems from the practice. Doing it since 1967 .
The soft lead swaged bullets should not be hot loaded , cast bullets and hard cast can be shot faster without fear of lead fouling in the barrel. Coated bullets also eliminate leading.
I have never had to resort to a Lewis Lead Remover , just be aware of how hard or soft the bullet is and load accordingly.
Gary
Less pressure and less wear.
Clean it as normal.
98% of all my handguns have shot lead bullets , cast by myself and there are absolutely no problems from the practice. Doing it since 1967 .
The soft lead swaged bullets should not be hot loaded , cast bullets and hard cast can be shot faster without fear of lead fouling in the barrel. Coated bullets also eliminate leading.
I have never had to resort to a Lewis Lead Remover , just be aware of how hard or soft the bullet is and load accordingly.
Gary
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From a 1.875" barrel, most loads do not generate enough velocity to heat up the bullet enough to foul the barrel with lead. As Alk8944 pointed out, we been doin' this for a while.
