bluetopper
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I've been shooting cast handgun bullets for years and years, mostly mail ordered commercial but some home cast as well and I NEVER have experienced a barrel leading problem. I've never slugged a barrel in my life and don't plan to start. I've shot thousands of cast bullets in the calibers of 38Spl, 357 Mag, 9mm, 44 Mag, 45acp, 500 S&W, 7TCU through various guns and various power levels. My barrels always stay shiny clean. I do make sure the bullets are sized one thousandth over jacketed bullet size, that's all the precaution I take.
For years I've read on internet forums about all the little tweaks you have to do to keep from leading your barrels up if you shoot cast bullets. I feel this has made lots of people shy away from shooting cheaper cast bullets vs jacketed ones.
Your results may vary but this has been my honest experience.
For years I've read on internet forums about all the little tweaks you have to do to keep from leading your barrels up if you shoot cast bullets. I feel this has made lots of people shy away from shooting cheaper cast bullets vs jacketed ones.
Your results may vary but this has been my honest experience.
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