GP100 357 mag question on using hard cast lead bullets occasionally

[anachronism]

If you use lead bullets just get one of these. Best cleaner I have found.

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I haven't had a case of leading for a very long time.

 

[Bad Barlow]

I haven't had a case of leading for a very long time.

To what do you attribute that fortunate circumstance?

 

[dannyd]

I haven't had a case of leading for a very long time.

I don't ether just makes the barrel extra clean.

 

[irishjack]

When I finish a lead bullet shooting session with my Smith Model 29 44 Magnum, I fire 3 or 4 jacketed bullet rounds as the last rounds fired and I find this makes it easier to get the lead out while cleaning the revolver.

 

[Kevin]

Some people have mentioned the Hi-Tek coated bullets.

I know they aren’t plated, so are they considered cast lead bullets also?

Is there an advantage over straight lead bullets with some lube in the cannelures, vs the coated bullets?

I started out shooting lead bullets, but switched to the powder coated because they were advertised as being “slicker” and don’t cause leading, which I haven’t had any problems with. Also I don’t like touching the straight lead.

 

[Kevin]

Interesting thread by the way. I just read all the posts. I love it when I can learn something new. Not that I know everything, far from it. I just like getting into the details of reloading.

 

[Bad Barlow]

Interesting thread by the way. I just read all the posts. I love it when I can learn something new. Not that I know everything, far from it. I just like getting into the details of reloading.

The coated bullets are ordinary cast bullets, often from the same molds and alloys as you'd expect on a wax lubed bullet, just different in the coating. There is less airborne lead and smoke than with the traditional bullet as well.

 

[anachronism]

To what do you attribute that fortunate circumstance?

I keep a close eye on bullet fit, composition, and lubrication. I'm playing with powdercoated bullets now since I'm stuck shooting at an indoor range and I can really smoke the place up. Come spring I'll go back to my old ways.

 

[Bad Barlow]

The coated bullets are ordinary cast bullets, often from the same molds and alloys as you'd expect on a wax lubed bullet, just different in the coating. There is less airborne lead and smoke than with the traditional bullet as well.

I should also mention that your dies stay clean,and don't gunk up with lube.

 

[Springer2]

Cast bullets are not only accurate and easier on the barrel, they can be the only option for unusual caliber revolvers.