Hello All,
I'm fairly new to reloading mainly with jacketed bullets. I've just started reloading some 45 acp with a 200 gr LSWC from precision delta.
I need some advise on a problem that developed.
It seems that I did not flare the case mouth enough before seating the bullet....The result of this is that I have soft shaved lead around the case mouth....
It can sorta be scraped off with a pocket knife....unfortunately I did a good number of these before I really noticed.
The lead residue is a definite hindrance trying to get the rounds to reliably chamber.
So the question is...How can I get the lead off of the brass?
I have read that a mixture of 2 parts household white vinegar and 1 part hydrogen peroxide may remove the lead it it soaks about 10 min.
Have also considered using a dremel tool (while using a face mask) to prevent having to breathe any lead dust that may get stirred up.
Any ideas are appreciated...I'd hate to have to trash these rounds.
I'm fairly new to reloading mainly with jacketed bullets. I've just started reloading some 45 acp with a 200 gr LSWC from precision delta.
I need some advise on a problem that developed.
It seems that I did not flare the case mouth enough before seating the bullet....The result of this is that I have soft shaved lead around the case mouth....
It can sorta be scraped off with a pocket knife....unfortunately I did a good number of these before I really noticed.
The lead residue is a definite hindrance trying to get the rounds to reliably chamber.
So the question is...How can I get the lead off of the brass?
I have read that a mixture of 2 parts household white vinegar and 1 part hydrogen peroxide may remove the lead it it soaks about 10 min.
Have also considered using a dremel tool (while using a face mask) to prevent having to breathe any lead dust that may get stirred up.
Any ideas are appreciated...I'd hate to have to trash these rounds.
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