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<blockquote data-quote="Rod Snell" data-source="post: 869564" data-attributes="member: 796"><p>Actually, lead bullets can be extremely accurate. My most accurate handload is a 148gr .358 Lee tumble lube wadcutter shot unsized with ALOX lube over 3 gr of 231 in .38 Special..</p><p></p><p>There is a little more to using cast bullets, but if you start with a smooth, CLEAN bore (no copper fouling) and use an appropriate powder, they work quite well. A good lube is essential. Always clean when switching between jacketed and lead bullets.</p><p></p><p>As to leading, there are two very different concerns about hardness/velocity/pressure. 1. Too soft and too hot will smear lead all down the barrel. 2. Too HARD and too little pressure will allow gas to undercut the bullet (which will not obturate) and melt lead onto the barrel.</p><p></p><p>With moderate loads of medium powders in handguns, ordinary wheelweight lead is good enough. If you buy lead bullets from a commercial caster, ask them for their recommended loads; they are usually glad to help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rod Snell, post: 869564, member: 796"] Actually, lead bullets can be extremely accurate. My most accurate handload is a 148gr .358 Lee tumble lube wadcutter shot unsized with ALOX lube over 3 gr of 231 in .38 Special.. There is a little more to using cast bullets, but if you start with a smooth, CLEAN bore (no copper fouling) and use an appropriate powder, they work quite well. A good lube is essential. Always clean when switching between jacketed and lead bullets. As to leading, there are two very different concerns about hardness/velocity/pressure. 1. Too soft and too hot will smear lead all down the barrel. 2. Too HARD and too little pressure will allow gas to undercut the bullet (which will not obturate) and melt lead onto the barrel. With moderate loads of medium powders in handguns, ordinary wheelweight lead is good enough. If you buy lead bullets from a commercial caster, ask them for their recommended loads; they are usually glad to help. [/QUOTE]
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