Leading ?
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Leading ?
Assuming proper bullet fit , is velocity or pressure the bigger culprit ?
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Re: Leading ?
Or the hardness of the bullet ....
Or the alloy of the bullet ...
Or the type of lube ...
Or the amount of lube ...
Or the alloy of the bullet ...
Or the type of lube ...
Or the amount of lube ...
Re: Leading ?
I see where manufacturers rate the bullets for a certain velocity , but you can get there with different pressures. Is the lower pressure load likely to lead less ?
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Re: Leading ?
Worst leading I ever saw was polygon glock barrel. Literal strips of lead.
I had worst from plated bullets in my Henry 41 mag. Not lead but copper plating.
I had worst from plated bullets in my Henry 41 mag. Not lead but copper plating.
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Re: Leading ?
There are so many variables to take into consideration.
If I’m having a leading problem I often try a faster powder. I suppose it bumps the bullet differently but I don’t know.
If I’m having a leading problem I often try a faster powder. I suppose it bumps the bullet differently but I don’t know.
Re: Leading ?
There's no doubt that different powders affect leading differently. Also, many commercial machine cast bullets are designed for relatively high velocities, otherwise their lube simply doesn't work.
I have eliminated most of my leading issues by fire lapping all of my larger bore revolvers and by using Glen Fryxell's bullet lube formula.
I have eliminated most of my leading issues by fire lapping all of my larger bore revolvers and by using Glen Fryxell's bullet lube formula.
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Re: Leading ?
A really soft gooey lube like that black moly/beeswax will totally shut down leading in a variety of loads but it really doesn’t ship well.
Re: Leading ?
I make my own...it's kinda messy but I make enough to last a year or so.