Lead Bullets and Magna Port
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I do it in my ‘85 Redhawk .44 Magnum which has the four-port Mag-Na-Port job. Lead definitely comes out of the ports and collects right next to the trapezoidal holes and it’s not easy to remove and would most like damage the finish if I did try to remove them.
I haven’t noticed any ill effects on accuracy and I’ve never been pelted by any wayward lead so it hasn’t stopped me any.
I’ve been doing it for many years.
Mine is certainly no definitive answer, but it’s my experience.
I haven’t noticed any ill effects on accuracy and I’ve never been pelted by any wayward lead so it hasn’t stopped me any.
I’ve been doing it for many years.Mine is certainly no definitive answer, but it’s my experience.
Oh, I did want to add that my 460XVR came with two different muzzle brakes, the one I use is supposed to be for jacketed and I believe the other is for lead bullets. I’ve only ever run jacketed in the .460 Mag. I’ve never changed the brake.
Yes it is safe and acceptable to shoot lead through a Mag-Na-Ported revolver.
As mentioned some lead will come out of the ports and adhere to the sides of the sight base and blade.
Back when the Smith & Wesson Model 41 was a restively young design (60s/70s), many of us bought the 7 3/8" barrel with the V-comp
The comp worked very well at speeding recovery times from shot to shot, but that V-comp used to get clogged up with lead . . . after all we were shooting 22LR
It was bad enough that some impatient folks even used dental picks to get it out. Then Gil Hibbard showed us the light. A quick spray of the V-comp with Carter's Compensator Cleaner and the lead almost all wiped off with a rag at the end of the match
Well Carter's is gone today, but the concept is easily replaced with other products. A quick blast of Hornady One Shot case lube works almost as well at keeping the lead from adhering to the comp. Plus there are lots of others that will work
As to the BIG X-frames, at least the 500s (never owned a 460) the second comp insert had all the same ports except the ones facing the front sight. Personally, I never bothered changing any of mine
As mentioned some lead will come out of the ports and adhere to the sides of the sight base and blade.
Back when the Smith & Wesson Model 41 was a restively young design (60s/70s), many of us bought the 7 3/8" barrel with the V-comp
The comp worked very well at speeding recovery times from shot to shot, but that V-comp used to get clogged up with lead . . . after all we were shooting 22LR
It was bad enough that some impatient folks even used dental picks to get it out. Then Gil Hibbard showed us the light. A quick spray of the V-comp with Carter's Compensator Cleaner and the lead almost all wiped off with a rag at the end of the match
Well Carter's is gone today, but the concept is easily replaced with other products. A quick blast of Hornady One Shot case lube works almost as well at keeping the lead from adhering to the comp. Plus there are lots of others that will work
As to the BIG X-frames, at least the 500s (never owned a 460) the second comp insert had all the same ports except the ones facing the front sight. Personally, I never bothered changing any of mine
Wouldn't the use of gas check projectiles minimize this issue? Just asking.
Absolutly since the gas check protects the bullet base from hot gasses
Ivan the Butcher
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I have a Mag-na-Ported Contender Super 14 in 44mag and a Mag-na-Ported model 28 4", both have had thousands of cast rounds (with the mentioned build up), but there are no lead chunks flying around. All the lead splatter is from bullets impacting on steel!
Ivan
ETA: I also have 300 Win Mag and 264 Win Mag rifles with Mag-na-Porting they get powder build up, but no copper, And if any jacketed bullets would do that it would be the 85 grain bullets at around 3750 fps! (haven't seen any yet!)
Ivan
ETA: I also have 300 Win Mag and 264 Win Mag rifles with Mag-na-Porting they get powder build up, but no copper, And if any jacketed bullets would do that it would be the 85 grain bullets at around 3750 fps! (haven't seen any yet!)
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The Norseman
Member
Trapezoid Ports
I have never had a Safety concern with shooting Lead
Bullets past the Recoil Reducing S&W Trapezoid Ports
on my Circa 1995 S&W Performance Center Model 629-4 44Rem Mag Light Hunter 6"Bbl.
I dug my 1995 S&W PC box out. I got the S&W Owner's
Manual out. There was nothing about the S&W Ports. I looked
through the Paperwork, there was nothing about the Ports.
I reload and shoot Lead Bullets. My Bullets are tumble lubed
with Ben's Liquid Lube, for Lead free barrel performance.
I have never had Lead build up, no picking Lead, no scrubbing
Lead from the front sight/area.
The Best to you and your Endeavors.
My 1995 Light Hunter with S&W Trapezoid Ports below.
I have never had a Safety concern with shooting Lead
Bullets past the Recoil Reducing S&W Trapezoid Ports
on my Circa 1995 S&W Performance Center Model 629-4 44Rem Mag Light Hunter 6"Bbl.
I dug my 1995 S&W PC box out. I got the S&W Owner's
Manual out. There was nothing about the S&W Ports. I looked
through the Paperwork, there was nothing about the Ports.
I reload and shoot Lead Bullets. My Bullets are tumble lubed
with Ben's Liquid Lube, for Lead free barrel performance.
I have never had Lead build up, no picking Lead, no scrubbing
Lead from the front sight/area.
The Best to you and your Endeavors.
My 1995 Light Hunter with S&W Trapezoid Ports below.
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An application of a lube,I used Break Free, "before" shooting helps keep the lead from adhering to the inside, and makes clean up easier.
Qc Pistolero
Member
I just bought a Rem 700 .308 with a muzzle comp.I'll try the Break Free trick.Thanks!
scooter123
Member
One thing that is something to be concerned about is the Lead Vapor coming out of those ports. Instead of being directed downrange as happens with a non ported barrel they are directed straight up. End result is you may be breathing in those vapors. I would suggest anyone shooting with a ported barrel either use jacketed bullets or get tested for lead once a year.
