I have recently shot my first lead bullets. I went with Leadhead Bullets (20 - 22BHN Antimony 7.11 % Tin 2.33%).
I noted a great deal of leading in both calibers.
I was shooting 45 ACP 200gr. RNBB at 899fps and 45 Colt 250gr RNFP gas checked at 760fps.
Both loads seemed to really lead up the first third of the barrel. The checked bullet was probably marginally better. It was a bear getting it clean and makes me question the use of lead bullets. I'm aware of the jacketed last round out. Does this make a big difference in the lead residue? What is going wrong, or at least how do you clean this stuff easily?
I noted a great deal of leading in both calibers.
I was shooting 45 ACP 200gr. RNBB at 899fps and 45 Colt 250gr RNFP gas checked at 760fps.
Both loads seemed to really lead up the first third of the barrel. The checked bullet was probably marginally better. It was a bear getting it clean and makes me question the use of lead bullets. I'm aware of the jacketed last round out. Does this make a big difference in the lead residue? What is going wrong, or at least how do you clean this stuff easily?