Maj Dad
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I loaded up some MBC Cowboy 12 BH 250 RNFPs for my new, unfired USFA SAA 45 LC, 40 with 8.5 gr Unique, 10 with 9.0. Published velocities were ~825-875 fps in a Ruger BH. Shot great, powder burned completely, and I rediscovered the one joint in my hands that has symptomatic arthritis: middle finger, right hand, directly behind the trigger guard Anyway, got home, started cleaning & lead was streaked & smeared in the cylinders and bbl, with heavy deposits in the first inch or two. Took a Lewis Lead Remover to get the majority out but some smearing remains, and I am very disappointed. Now, my question: is the bullet too soft or is the gun suspect? I really can't imagine the gun contributing much at all as the cylinders & bore were like mirrors before shooting. I shoot a lot of lead bullets and this is the first time I've had the amount this gun accumulated - usually cast ww w/some Lino, water quenched, and almost no accumulations at all. I may be rambling & repeating myself but I am really aggravated... $ on the gun now this