[powwowell]

Do I need to worry about leading when shooting Winchester XPerts and Remington Thunderbolts? They are not coated. Thanks.

Larry

[rcmodel]

No.

If they are not copper washed, then they have a wax film lubricant on them.

Leading is never a problem with any good .22 barrel & ammo.

The factories figured that out about a hundred years ago.

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[jakeswensonmt]

I've shot a boatload of CCI bulk lead and Win X-Perts in a 10/22, and so far no significant leading.

[powwowell]

At times, I've been told I was slow. This is the first time I've been told I was a hundred years slow.:)

Thanks RC and jake for the responses. It seems that I also worry about things that I don't need to worry about.

Larry

[doc2rn]

I think Winchester X brand .22's just had a recall, somethin bout too much powder.
"Olin Corporation, through its Winchester Division, is recalling several lots of its WILDCAT® 22 (Symbol Number WW22LR) and XPERT® 22 (Symbol Number XPERT22) 22 Long Rifle rimfire ammunition."
Dont know how current this is but I saw it over on the Firing line.

[rangerruck]

remmy thunderbolts???? really , you want to do that, the worst known bulk ammo if you hang out in the world of rimfire....

[351 WINCHESTER]

In my experience the worst .22 ammo is remington's famous golden bullet. The thunderbolts are a little better. At least they go bang every time.

[aka108]

Some new 22's advise against cleaning the bore after use. Just clean out the action periodicaly to keep powder residue from building up. I may run a couple of patches down the bore once a year or so.