Lewis Lead Remover: What happened to it?

[pokey074]

Where are the Lewis/Brownells lead removers? I have a 629 that’s leading pretty good and I’m tired of trying to get copper Chore Boy to work.

 

[reddog81]

People found out about powder coat.

 

[Goldstar225]

As of 5 minutes ago Brownells shows the complete kit not in stock. Handle, brass patches, rubber time, forcing cone tool show to be available as individual parts.

 

[rockquarry]

Brownells has sold the Lewis Lead Remover for about fifty years that I know of.

 

[pokey074]

As of 5 minutes ago Brownells shows the complete kit not in stock. Handle, brass patches, rubber time, forcing cone tool show to be available as individual parts.

The most important part (the rubber tip) is not available in .44.

 

[pokey074]

People found out about powder coat.

Getting leading with powder coated bullets.

 

[stansdds]

If you are getting leading with powder coated bullets, then something is wrong. Either the powder coating is not well bonded to the bullet or the coating is being damaged during the reloading process. Insufficient case mouth expansion can shave the coating from the bullet. I'm thinking that too much case mouth crimp might also strip the coating.

 

[1lnbrdg]

If you are getting leading with powder coated bullets, then something is wrong. Either the powder coating is not well bonded to the bullet or the coating is being damaged during the reloading process. Insufficient case mouth expansion can shave the coating from the bullet. I'm thinking that too much case mouth crimp might also strip the coating.

Or, the wrong diameter of bullet or you have a barrel constriction.
I'm sorry to advise you that PC doesn't fix those issues.

 

[Shibadog]

There are some funky powder coated bullets out there. I’ve shot Berry’s plated for years with great results. Last year I was running low, my usuals we not available and I bought some off brand coated 115 gr 9’s. (1000 of ‘em) They will NOT feed in any of my pistols. Stuck ‘em in an old shot bag and use them as weights on a lead sled.

 

[Tabby Lynn]

The most important part (the rubber tip) is not available in .44.

Try using a 45 tip if available,

 

[gwpercle]

Getting leading with powder coated bullets.

How can that be !
I have been told ...
Powder Coated bullets solve all leading problems ...
and after you use them for a while you will be able to heal the sick , raise the dead and make the little girls talk out of their heads ...
I checked Bud's Gun Shop ... LLR is out of stock .
At one time you could buy a Lewis Lead Remover at several places but now all I get is that little notation ... Out of Stock
I will keep looking ...
Gary

 

[catadjuster]

Missouri Bullet Company has Lewis Lead systems in stock right now - also at a reduced price from retail as of yesterday.

 

[Model19man]

Missouri Bullet Company has Lewis Lead systems in stock right now - also at a reduced price from retail as of yesterday.

I went to their website and the only one they show available is the 10MM / 41 Caliber version.

 

[rays44]

I put a small cloth patch behind the little brass screen and screw a .45 cal tip on the cleaning rod. Run it down the barrel. When you get to the forcing cone, scrub back and forth. Works as good or better than brass wool but without all the brass "hair" to clean up

 

[oneeyedpete]

You can eliminate leading one of two ways, make sure the lead hardness is low enough to permit obduration and shoot at a lower velocity that does not cause the lead to strip off into the bore. If the bore is rough or has a tight spot, you may want to fire lap it to smooth it out. Here is an excellent posting that goes into a lot of useful detail on the subject:

A Case Study on Barrel Leading, Accuracy and Solutions

 

[reddog81]

Getting leading with powder coated bullets.

It's possible if the bullets aren't cured correctly but otherwise pretty foolproof

 

[Lt.Donn]

You can eliminate leading one of two ways, make sure the lead hardness is low enough to permit obduration and shoot at a lower velocity that does not cause the lead to strip off into the bore. If the bore is rough or has a tight spot, you may want to fire lap it to smooth it out. Here is an excellent posting that goes into a lot of useful detail on the subject:

A Case Study on Barrel Leading, Accuracy and Solutions

Back in the day...all my fellow revolver shooters would use crocus cloth patches over a worn out bronze bore brush to lap our bores...requires a lot of hand strength and takes multiple passes, but we were younger then

 

[halfmoonclip]

When I was a new shooter, back in the last century, we worried endlessly about barrel leading. Most of us were using handcast bullets, usually of wheel weights, which were probably harder than optimal. The forcing cone of a long-ago M67 got the treatment endlessly.
Since, it's been less of an issue. If I'm driving something hard enough for leading to be an issue, then plating or jackets are used. For punkin roller .45 Colt loads, coated bullets are fine.
For the OP, perhaps examine what bullets you're using, and adjust accordingly. It's easier to avoid leading than remove it.
Moon

 

[Juan Million]

You can eliminate leading one of two ways, make sure the lead hardness is low enough to permit obduration and shoot at a lower velocity that does not cause the lead to strip off into the bore. If the bore is rough or has a tight spot, you may want to fire lap it to smooth it out. Here is an excellent posting that goes into a lot of useful detail on the subject:

A Case Study on Barrel Leading, Accuracy and Solutions

Excellent article, thanks.

 

[catadjuster]

Missouri Bullet Company has Lewis Lead systems in stock right now - also at a reduced price from retail as of yesterday.

I also just went to their web site - they had the full kits the other day, but now they are only showing the accessory kits. Weird.