Squeaky Wheel
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I have some interest in buying (and reloading for) a new lever action rifle chambered for .45 Colt (something along the lines of a Rossi 92). I've read about all the potential problems with leading in old .45 Colt firearms (mostly centered on the SAA revolver). Would a brand new lever rifle in .45 Colt have the same set of leading headaches? Would it need to be "slugged" to find the exact diameter of barrel?
Also, I would probably be more interested in hand loading non-lead bullets. I understand that lead bullets help to avoid the problems with leading, but I'd like to refrain from lead bullets to reduce lead exposure from a health standpoint. For what it's worth, my interest in a .45 Colt lever rifle would be purely for fun at the range.
I have never hand loaded yet. I plan on buying the gear soon and will begin reloading for .45 ACP. Assuming that hand loading works out well for me, I'd like to expand to .45 Colt.
Thanks in advance for your opinions and suggestions!
Happy New Year!
Also, I would probably be more interested in hand loading non-lead bullets. I understand that lead bullets help to avoid the problems with leading, but I'd like to refrain from lead bullets to reduce lead exposure from a health standpoint. For what it's worth, my interest in a .45 Colt lever rifle would be purely for fun at the range.
I have never hand loaded yet. I plan on buying the gear soon and will begin reloading for .45 ACP. Assuming that hand loading works out well for me, I'd like to expand to .45 Colt.
Thanks in advance for your opinions and suggestions!
Happy New Year!