lead in compensator

[cnyankee]

just shot my new s&w 460 and trying to clean it i noticed seriuos lead buildup in the compensator. i shot 250 rounds of colt 45. the ead is about 1/8 inch thick and am havibg a hard time removing it... any suggestions?:cuss:

[Powderman]

Soak in Kroil (www.kanolaboratories.com) overnight. Let it drain, wipe dry.

Now, for the severe plating, use a jewler's screwdriver, hand held ONLY. Dig into the lead itself, and lift upward. The lead will fall off in plates!

[Geno]

Many companies suggest against either lead or +P, +P+ loads. In fact, in higher velocity loads, pieces of the bullet can be forced through the holes, even jacketed bullets.

Doc2005

[ugaarguy]

Well in cnyankee's case that sucks Doc. I know you can shoot 45 LC and 454, but I don't think they make a low velocity 460 load. Of course the 460 wouldn't need the comp if it wasn't sending big ole bullets down the tube at rifle velocities :banghead:

[JoeHatley]

Different style comp, but I get a similar build up when shooting lead bullets.

http://www.iowatelecom.net/~hatley/625_Vcomp_l.jpg

Generally, a good bore cleaner and a nylon brush gets mine pretty clean. It helps if I clean after every range session.

The only thing I've found that really keeps it clean, is to avoid lead.

Good Luck...

Joe

[cnyankee]

thanks guys and isn't a low velocity 460 load an oxymoron?:evil:

actually got it to go after wild boars

[unspellable]

I get lead in the compensator on my S&W Model 41 in 22 LR. But I find I can pick it out fairly easily with a toothpick. Less danger of scratching it than with a small screwdriver. Maybe the bigger and hotter rounds plaster it on tighter.